Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-07-01
SCHOOL FESTIVITIES.
Entertainlnont to Graduates-ArosentSfi
to d Teacher.


Entertain,nont to Graduates-Aresentaflon
to Teacher.
The annual reception to the high school
graduates, the teachers of tho public
schools and the school directors was given
in the ''old high school, building ut the
corner Of Prince and Chestnut streets, last
evening 9, by John B. Warfel, esq, presi-
dent of the school board. Mr.. Warfel,
not yet having sufficiently recovered from
his unfortunate mishap of few days ago,
was unable to be present in person, but
sent his kind remembrances and congrat-
ulations. In his enforced absence John l.
Hartman. esq, member of the board,
did the honors. At the outset Mr.. Hart
man briefly addressed the as
sembly. which included the grad
uating classes, large number Of
the teachers and directors, and some
other invited guests. to the effect that it
was designed to have this affair entirely
informal and that therefore no speeches
might be looked for that they were as
sembled here to enjoy the hospitality of
the honOrcd head of the school board, and
that it was his desire that those present
should have rs good time rs possible.
free from the embarrassment Of any set
programme. From this time forth the
merrimcnt and good feeling We're con-
tinuous. Profs. Haas and Matt, al
ternately seated ut the piano. con-
tribuled materially to the Entertainment
by some Of their most finished and bril-
liant selections and played also some fine
duets ; the members OF the graduating
classes sang "My Fathcrland, " with
success not inferior to that OF their rcndi-
tiOn of the same composition ut the com.
mencement exercises, while tho boys
quartet, consisting OF Messrs. McClain,
Spindler, Erisman and Kelly, were heard
to advantage in u number OF fine selec
tions. Then there were the usual number
of comic songs, and one of the amusing
features of the festivities was the rendition
of "Johnny SchmOker' by 4 class consist
ing Of Prof. Kcvinski, Rev. G.. f. HOupt,
School Directors Marshall and Ebcrman.
others, with chorus effects by the school.
The zest which these gentlemen infused
into the rendition of this cver-amusng
song was very funny. \ class song. writ
ten fOr the occasion by VIM. ii. Linde-
muth, Il member of the graduating class,
and set to i popular school air, was
sung by the members of both classes with
vigOr and effect. Mr.. John Warfcl, son Of
tho president of the board sang ''Twicken-
ham Ferry" in his fine rich bass, and rs
the hours waxcd, Mary's Little Lamb
the emperor of AUSTRIA Star
Spanglcd Banner and other equally
popular compositions came in for their full
share of attention At the hands Of the
merry-m makers. Durin. the evening re-
frcSllments consisting of Ice cream, cake
and lemonade We're served in abundance,
and as the hour of departure drew nigh
it was the unanimous opinion that u most
enjoyable evening had been spent, and,
concerning President Warfc,, the absent
host, in the words OF one of the songs OF
the evening, ''that he's il jolly good fellow,
negare non p0tcst.'
MIR. Lever.0Od Surprised.
The " A " class OF VIM. H. LeversOOd's
boys secondary school called last evenin.
at the Franklin house, where Mr. Lever
good boards, and presented him with Il
very handsome gold pen and pencil. with
extension holder, i paper cutter and fancy
box of stationery. The presentation speech
was made in behalf of the class by Master
VIM. NJ. Maxwell, who spoke substantial
ly as follows
" MIR. LevergOod | have the honor, i'm
behalf OF the A. class of presenting to
you this token of remembrance and es.
TEEN, for the past favors which We enjoy
ed whilst pupils of your school. The
kindness you showed us and the patience
you had, while preparing us for the high
school, will ever afterwards be appreci-
ated. Hoping that we all may meet soon
again, and that every time you use this
little mcmentO, you will think Of us and
that it was the jolly A
class Of 81 that presented it to YOU
Mr.. Leversood, who was taken com
pletely by surprise, responded ~ follows
''BOys of the a. class: You have this even
ing given me Il complete surprise, and my
heart is too full to properly express tho
kind feelings have for you.
GAS your teacher, have been with you
ten months. TO me they have been very
pleasant ones. and am extremely sorry to
part with you. During the term that has
just ended lhave cndeav0re,l to instruct you
to the best of my ability, instilIins within
you the seed of manhood, SD that rs it
grows and springs up it would lead you to
u better and higher life.
Boys, allow ME now to return yOu my
sincere thanks for this beautiful present.
will ever hold you in remembrance and will
look back or this evening as one of the
brightest of my life. now bid you al!
farewell