Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-25

graduates.
CLASS OF 81.
The names of the graduates of the class of
,81 are as follows:
Alice Austin, Helen E. Pierce,
Dele E. CLANCY, Lizzie M. Roberts,
Minnie T. Farr, Fred D. Banning,
Lizzie @. BOhrer, James j. Brisbine,
Anna L. Heath, Milton s. Guiterman,
Louise A. Maeleke, John w. Lane,
Frances j. Moore, Samuel 8. Langland,
Emma s. POmeroy, Edward G. Miller,
Anna F. Pomeroy, F. Manton Wakefield,
Maggie E. Shearen, Hester Pollock.
The exercises opened with an overture by
the orchestra. Following this bevy of beau
tiful girls sang the variation, "Come with the
Gypsy Bride" from Bohemian Girl, under the
direction of Prof. Priem. The sweet treble
of SO many fresh and charming voices, assisted
by the lusty bass tones of the male pupils, pro-
duced an effect that was magnetic.
THE sALUTAToRY.
Prof. Campbell then announced the saluta-
tory, by Miss Minnie Farr, the colored gradu-
ate, and the pupil who received the highest
percentage for proficiency in language. The
young lady spoke selection in French, her
delivery aud pronunciation having all the pro-
fciency of one to the manner born.
An Grafton followed by Mr.. Edward Miller,
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patriotic subject was dealt with in an exceed
| ingly able and eloquent manner. His manner
was delightfully."- free from affectation, and the
defamation was quite faultless. The success
| full effort was loudly applauded.
An essay was then given by Miss Emma
| Pomeroy, the key note of whose address was
| the line Beyond the Alps lies Italy," The
essayist illustrated her address by abiding to
| the career of the Roman COnqueror Hannibal.
From this she plOOnnnfIU o6vnrfad to trio lie
| and obstacles to be overcome in the pursuit
of success, showing that the most formidable
difficulties must give way to the indomitable
zeal and courage of the enthusiast.
The essay was greeted with a shower of
| roses.
IMPERIALISM.
An Grafton on the subject of imperialism"
| was then delivered by F. Manton Wakefield. The
| Grafton was brilliant in classic allusion, the
theme having especial reference to the imperi-
al despotism of Rome under the Unsuitable am
bition of Caesar. In point of diction, care in
preparation and graceful delivery, the grafton
was one of the most pleasing ever heard on
similar occasions. He was the recipient of
flowers and applause.
The orchestra rendered selection, follow
ing which Fred. Banning Grated on ga Chap
ter of Unwritten History" He gave an allie
gorical legend of the Aztec or Mound Builders
referring to the loss of Island of Atlantas The
grafton took of the beautiful fable and fairly
glowed with the vivid coloring of we'll
trained mind and imagination. He was the
recipient of applause and several bouquets.
Mrs. Anna Pomeroy then delivered in charm
ing manner an essay entitled "The Desert
of Life" Life was described as a desert or
paradise as it was sunk in ignorance and
vice, or irradiated with industry, pure mo-
tives and nobility of character and action.
The essay showed rare penetration and careful
study. The worthy effort was deseryedlySgreet-
ed with manifestations of approval and a
shower of flowers.
MONOPOLY.
An grafton by Mr.. John Lane on the sub
ject of Monopoly" was heard with marked in
terest The young man dealt with the subject
in highly intelligent and appreciative manner.
He spoke of the gigantic evils growing from
the system of monopolles, and traced the
causes and effects of labor strikes. The dan
gers OF the system, IN railroad, telegraph and
com mercial circles, were portrayed in graph
ic manner. The able grafton was greeted with
many tokens of approval.
The selection, "My Charmer," was given
with admirable spirit by the orchestra
After this the class essay, eve of 49," was
given by Hester Pollock The essay, of it's
kind, was the gem of the evening. It was de-
livered in semi-humorOus ard mock heroic
verse.
The young lady illustrated the cares, trials
and triumphs incident to four-years' course
in the High school, The effort aboundedsn
bright and happy thoughts, and vein of
throughout the essay, calling forth ripple
after ripple of laughter. 1t was a decided
success, and she was covered with flowers and
glory. Among the floral gifts was an exquisite
ship of flowers.
A defamation followed, by Mr.. Milton
Guiterman, who chose the mystical theme
Prophecy" The defamation afforded de-
lightful surprise to all present. The speaker
was transported to fairy-land, and while in
this delightful region there passes before his
rapt vision the graduates of the class of 81.
These are paroded in a manner that displays
ready invention and great ingenuity. He was
rapturously applauded.
The valedictory followed, by Miss Dele
CLANCY. She spoke of the troubles of school
life, and compared the trials of existence to
mist, which yielded to perseverance and hon.
est endeavor like dew before the sunshine
The young lady received numerous and beauti-
full floral tributes.
After music, Prof. Priem's class sang in a
very chamng manner the selection, "Oh! Hail
us, Ye Free" 1t was given with great spirit.
AWARDING THE PRIZES.
The prizes were then awarded by Superin-
tendent Wright. The "Ingersoll PRICE,"
life membership in the st. Paul library, was
awarded to Miss Dele CLANCY.
The studdart prize, copy of poems, was
awarded to Miss Minnie Farr.
Prof. Campbell then congratulated the
graduating class. He reminded them that all
knowledge was not contained in books, but
that the real lessons of life were the fruits of
earnest endeavor and experience. He closed
by giving them some splendid advice.
President Kerr, of the board of education,
then addressed the graduates in a few brief
but timely and emmnently sensible remarks.
He spoke of the broad culture and attainments
of the pupils, after which the class were pre-
sented with their diplomas.
The Benz prize, handsome copy of Shake
speare, was then presented to John Lane as
having made the most successful Grafton. The
judges consisted of three gentlemen selected
from the audience. The vast crowd then dis
persed from the most successful graduating
exercises ever given in st. Paul.
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