Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-01
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

Graduating Exercises Of tho Glass of '32-
The Opera House ThroDged-Aa Enter
tanning Exhibition,
The graduating exercises of the st. Paul
High school took place last evening at the
Opera house, which was crowded FROM pit to
dome with the parents, friends and students of
| the High school. The auditorium was deco.
rated with the national colors, entwined with
evergreens, and over the stage was an elab-
crate wreath bearing the motto Of the class,
| "Iaisu~s non PeractEm," (begun,
not ended, and at either corner
| OF the stage were placed beautiful pyramids of
| flowers lone OF which was arranged in the form
OF harp. Long before the exercises every
| seat was alled, the audience being composed
! largely OF ladies, and the elite of the city.
| 1t was after o'clock before the exercises
commenced. The graduating class, composed
OF IL young ladies and five young gentlensen,
were seated upon the stage, at the right eff
which were seated the teachers of the High
school, and at the left the president and MEM
state superintendent of public instruction,
Prof. Wright, the superintendent of schools
for the city of st. Paul, the Rev. E. D. Neill
| and others.
The exercises were opened by Seibert's
| orchestra band playing an overture, "Crowu
| of Diamonds which was followed by the
| st. Paul High school singing, "Joy, Joy,
freedom to-day" with orchestral ecconpani-
ment.
Professor c. L. Campbell, principal OF the
High school, announced the order of the exer-
cises, which opened with salutatory essay
delivered by Miss Elizaberh Sewall in clear
and pleasing voice.
After happy greeting to the superintendent
| members OF the. board of education, and the
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yates were about to leave as little world In
| which they had lived for four years past, and
closed by stating that they had barely touched
the shores OF that great world upon which
they were about to enter. Her remarks were
very happy, and were received with applause
and shower OF boQuets.
This was followed py Miss Anne Yoerg,
in War;" This would seem an odd subject
for young lady to talk about, but Miss Yoerg
invested it with an interest almost entirely
new. She rapidly but graphically referred to
the more notable women that had distinguish.
ed themselves in wsrlike deeds IN ancient and
modern history, and then in sweet sentiments
referred to the mothers who had borne and
trained men who made their names immortal
in the cause of right, and she did not forget
he Florence Nightingale's who followed in
the tracks of war to soothe the dying and
minister to the living.
Right here we may state that every enc of
the young ladies and gentlemen who enter
tanned the vast audience were oVerwhelmu ed
with bouquets and baskets of flowers, and be-
fore the exercises closed the stage was literal
ly carpeted with the choicest exotics, arranged
with exquisite taste, the perfume of which
filled the air.
Next came music by the orchestra, when
Miss Sophie Lorin delivered an grafton upon
The Practical Influence of the IDEAL" SUBJ
ject which she treated in a mastery manner
SO to speak, showing evidence of deep and
original thought.
Mr.. Charles Wright chose for his essay tie
subject of "Great Men," and his address
showed plainly that he had read history care
fully and could distinguish between those who
were really great and those who were not. This
address was well conceived and well delivered.
"The Human Hand" was the somewhat
novel subject of Miss Laura Boyden's essay
1t would seem, a. first thought, that very lit.
tie could be said on this topic that would be
new; yet Miss Boyden invested it with an
interest, both in language and manner of de-
livery, that drew out the applause Of the
large audience, and won for her the second
place IN the contest for the Benz prize for ora
tory, composition and delivery.
Miss Maggie Bowie had for her subject the
hackneyed theme EXCELSIOR" but the au-
dience showed cOnclusively that her effort was
appreciated. Many OF her expressions In trac-
ing the journey of life were not only eloquent,
but original in thought.
Miss Clara Wilson chose for her subject the
"Qualities Of the Voice." subject which
she treated in manner (which
would do no discredit to many
g, professional teacher, and she illustrated her
ideas with some exhibitions of her own DOW.
ers OF sound, that LED many in the audience to
believe she was ventriloquist.
Next came the subject of ''History,'' by
Miss Jessie Newson. Miss Newson is not
only an accomplished scholar, but also a
natural elocutionist, with large amount of
dramatic power. Nothing but full report
would do Justice to her address, and then the
reader would miss the charming manner and
modest grace with which she spoke, and
which won for her the prize
the best oratory, composition and delivery. "
Mr.. Harry Horn brought down the house
again and again in his happy hits at men,
bers OF bis class in his prophecy" of their
career. He delivered his address with all the
SELF possession and bon h0ntme of an expert
enced orator, and his illusions to SOME of
the well known characteristics of his class.
mates convulsed them as well as the teachers
with laughter. His father will have to look
well to his laurels or his son at no distant
day will Outrank him as a persuasive and
polished speaker.
AuO NdlcutCtoIy Vi tuc CHESS WIS delivered
by Mr.. Arthur Frizell. young gentleman
who passed through all the grades of the
High school IN three years and graduated at
the head Of his class, thus winning the prize
of q life membership In the st. Paul Library
offered by the association for the best scholar.
ship. His farewell to teachers, classmates
and the scenes of school life was admirable in
language and beautiful In sentiment.
The Glee hub then sang when the Sum.
mer Rain Is Ger" with orchestral accompani.
ment.
Prof. Campbell then in few words present
ed the class to the board of education, readiug
their names as follows:
John M. Blakely, Frederika Neff,
Maggie Bowie, Tillie Neff,
Laura Boyden, Jessie Newson,
Kate Campbell, Emma Rice,
Maud Clum, Rachel Wechsler,
L zzie Forsyth, Elizabeth SewaIl.
Arthur Frizell, Minnie Sheire,
Harry Horn, Sophie Lorin,
Minnie King, Clara Wilson,
May Manning, Charles Wright,
Fred Miller, Anne Yoerg.
Hon. Joseph Oppenheim then arose and on
behalf of the board Uf education presented
zach of the members of the class
with beautiful Autograph diploma.