Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-25
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.
GRADUATING EXERCISES OFTHE
HIGH SCHOOLS.
sweet Girl Graduates and Boy Ora
IOrs-RIOquent Address by Captain
Robert FalIIgant-Distribut of
Diplomas.

IOFs-RIOquent Address by Captain
Robert FalIIgant-Dfstribu of
Diplomas.
The graduation exercises OF the eleventh
annual class OF the City High Schools took
place yesterday morning at halfpast nine
O'Clock at the Savannah Theatre, which was
filed with a beautiful audience, consisting
mainly of ladies, the parquette, dress circle
and family circle being occupied.
The stage was occupied by the gradu-
ating classes, the boys having position on
the right, the young ladies on the left, the
exercises being presided over by Captain
George a. Mercer, First Vice President of
the Board of Education, Messrs. VIM. s.
Bogart, Principal of the Girls High School,
and Fl. F. Train. Principal of the Boys
High School, conducting the same.
There were also on the stage Rev. DR.. |.
S. K. Arson, Rev. R. P. Kerr, of the Pres
byterisn Church Rev. j. o. Branch. of
Trinity Methodist Church ; Rev. l. 2. Men
dez,of Mickva Israel Synagogue Capt. Rob
ert Falligant, the orator of the day; Mayor
J. F. Wheaton, Messrs. John Williamson,
j. r. Saussy, of the Board of Education !;
Superintendent w. H. Baker, Messrs, q. H.
Carson. Sam'l. s. Guckenheimer, L Lipp-
man. d. .. ClNdy 0SO. w. 1dudI,
A. Fenger the representative Of the NEWS,
and others.
The proceedings were opened by prayer
from Rev. Robt. P. Kerr, followed by the
school singing the song Welcome to
Morning." Mrs. Alexis McNulty accom-
paDying on the piano.
The salutatory, an eloquent production,
was read by Miss Theodore Floribel Proctor,
and was an excellent composition.
ORIGINAL ESSAYS
were next announced in order, and Miss
Hattie @. Carson gave an able disser-
tation on ''Sunbeams," followed by Miss
Emily c. Fernandez, who treated her sub
ject, Through Trials to Triumphs," in ex-
cellent style. Master 0rson W. Branch en-
lightened the audience as to the 'Bescon
thought and culture in the produc-
tion of his essay, and was
followed by Master Joseph Cumming, who
drew an Interesting comparison between the
characters of Napoleon and Washington"
Miss Annie NJ. Willink discoursed intelli-
gently on "Time." and Mics Lizzie H. Hen
derson followed with a very entertaining
description of "True Jewels" Master
Franklin L. Branch described In fine
language and graphic style "Places Conse-
Grated by Genius.n Master Leonard Lipp-
man delivered very creditable address on
ga Hundred Years Since" describing the
many wonderful inventions and discoveries
OF late years, and forecasting greater In the
future. He was followed by Miss Haiti
wanger, who eloquently portrayed sY outh. !"
The next on the programme was the Ar
mold Society Grafton, by Miss Sabina Guck
enbeimer, who won the most unstinted
praise for the admirable manner in which
she filed the position of orator, reflect
ing credit on herself and on the society
and class. She did not refer to her manu-
script, and In clear, distinct tone, and with
much impressiveness of manner thus ad-
dressed the society and audience:
THE ARNOLD SOCIETY GRAFTON
How shall begin an orationl How enlarge
upon a subject whoss very name is coupled
with eloquence? How can 1, but yet a school
girl, take the mighty step which brings me to-
cay before the public IN so novel position!
lis true that, year by year, other graduates
have occupied the places we now hold with SO
much pride and joy; others have experienced
but surely none have felt more sorrowful at
the thought OF parLing-of breaking asuuder
the ties of love and friendship that have
hitherto bound US one to the other-than do
the members of the present graduating class.
A nobls organization exists in our school
which has for one of its objects the praise
worthy desire ito preserve and cherish the
pleasant memories friendships and associa-
ciety, endeared alike to every former and
present pupil of the Girls High School. It has
won its way. silently though surely, into our
hearts and feelings, so that it has become one
OF the pleasantest recollections OF our school
life
The Arnold Society, established in 1869. re-
ceived its name from the honored gentleman
then Presi lent of the Board of Education, who,
after noble and unselfish life, lies peacefully
sleeping beneath the sod. This slight honor
was extended by grateful school to their
esteemed President, in return Tor tie great in
terest he manifested in their ecuca Ia: yet 1t
has caused the memory Of Dr. chard d.
Arnold to be cherished within the he of the
pupils of the Girls High School, even of those
who never knew him.
Associations in schools, in which the pupils
meet for the purposes of mutual Improvement,
wherein such accomplishments as elocution, as
cultivated in compositions, readings and recita-
tioEs, are constantly practiced. have always
proven both pleasant and beneficial The Ar
mold Society is no exception to this rule for its
advantages are shown in the fact that even
school girls organized and have upheld ii for
twelve consecutive years. Books, the grana-
ries of thought, and the monuments of knowl-
edge, are. through the aid of such an organize
ton brought within the reach of all those de-
sirous of learning their contents and improving
thereby.
Our society can boast of an excellent library,
consisting largely of histories. scientific works,
encyclopedias, biographies, travels, and last,
but surely not least, romanceS Familiarity
these latter we have comparatively few, yet
feel assured our worthy Principal need not
complain of our lack of interest in ihem in
deed, judging from their appearance, they
seem all the worse for the wear and tear they
have endured.
Yet by this disclosure we would not lead
the public to believe that our leisure time is
exclusively devoted to novel reading and the
like; far from that. the pupils of the Girls
High School have been too often and too seri-
ouSly warned to think of wasting their time in
that branch of reading, which, if too dill
gently pursued. would prove neither whole
some nor profitable.
The regular meetings of the society, which
occur the last Friday of every school month,
are another source of enjoyable qualification
to its members. The girls take a great inter
est in the proceedings, particularly as
they thereby escape learning and reciting
certain lessons and attending to those
lot. When the business is over, the literary
exercises intended for the entertainment of
the members and their friends, begin and are
always enjoyed. Al these meetings the mem
bers read or recite the productions of various
authors, which is, in itself, quite beneficial, as
it teaches that the necessary accomplish
ment, so greatly used, so little understood, and
so freely abused-the art of reading.
Although our meetings are exceilently con
Quoted and replete with interest and enjoy
ment yet there is slight change which could
be easily effected and prove a great advantage
likewise 1t is this: If the members, instead of
always reading and reciting the productions of
others, would devote that time and
attention to their own compositions,
the result would be highly beneficial
Writing well her mother tongue is surely one
of the most essential accomplishments in
young lady's education. Being necessary in the
accurate and graceful expression of thought,
it aids in the culture and training OF the intel
lect. 1t serves as a competent teacher of
rhetoric, hence the urgent necessity of our
practicing it whenever opportunities present
themselves. It teaches us TO express and clothe
,..rf 70 in auifabia IangmaOa IL fOrpnE
TO bring our Imagination into operation. and
our ideas intO practical uses. 1t expands the
thinking capabilities of the young and untutor-
ed mind. and enables the thoughts and ideas to
flow forth uprestrainedly.
Such are the Dement'S TO be derived by
those who write aud compose, and such
will be the benefits derived by
the members of the Arnold Society il they
will but determine TO exert their powers in
this admirable cause Composition writing,
now looked upon as a most irksome and profit
less task, will then become the Joy and bless
ing it really is.
And the success that will be yours ought
surely to be sufficient incentive to this profit
able labor Make the Arnold Society meetings
the school for teaching rhetoric and compost
tions combine work with pleasure, and the re-
suit will both surprise and crafty you.
Girls, do not imagine that you cannot sue
coed, that you have not the power, or
that you are not sufficiently gifted do
not despair. but rather let the bright
star Perseverance iilumine your path
yay and It's radiance will give you
strength and courage. Resolve to do this, and
be assured that you will never regret the step
you have taken up the steep and rugged road
Of success.
timid and experience a hesitancy in reading
vour own productions, the fruits of your labor
and results of your toll, before the assembled
school. But a little determination. coupled
with strength of will. will enable you to over
x.or,,a obstacles which NAV lie in VOur path