Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-06-29


roe B. Hirsh. Tho orator pointed
out tho general characteristics of the boy
Of to day, and especially the school boy,
whose general failings and successes were
we'll portrayed. He did not spare the boys,
bnt summed up the close of his address
favorable to the hopeful youngsters. Many
floral tributes and presents were presented
to him.
Address, Study of the Stars" John
II. Hartman. Tho great benefit and
knowledge derived from a study Of the
stars is incalculable, and, continuing, the
young speaker showed wherein lies the Ne.
cessity for that study, and the reason why
man should engage in it. The orator had a
we'll written address, spoke it satisfactorily
and was presented with numerous pres
ents.
Music" Summer Fancies Girls
high school.
. Essay-"I Don't Know Maria T..
ClarksOn. Tho young lady spoke of the
different places in which these words arc
SO often heard spoke of tho ill-effect
they have upon the mind, as they tend
to engender i feeling of carclessness and
are never conducive to knowledge. The
essay was finely written one and the
reader received many presents.
Essay" For the Last Time "-JOse-
phine Franklin. The essayist drew most
affecting picture of the last days of iler
schOOlmates in their schoOlroom. She
showed what were tho feelings,
the emotions and the happiness of
the days passed in that room, and
with the deepest patLos, that marked
rare ability as a speaker, and in words that
bespoke unusual powers as 4 writer, sho
read sentences that brought unbitlden
tears to many eyes. She was most vocifer-
ously applauded, and numerous floral
gifts and other presents, SO we'll deserved,
were showered upon her.
Address-"Abuse of Alcohol. ."-Wm.
II. Auxer. The speaker was inclined to
think that alcohol iu q small quantity was
not abusive, but urged that even tho
smallest part of it should not be risked
The various disastrous results of its abuse
were portrayed with good expression, and
the speaker was awarded many remem.
brances.
Music-"Ave Mari.. ."-Girls' high
school.
Essay" Beyond. Hattie Il. Quinn.
Our thoughts as our years should grow
better, for, as We know nothing of the
future, all that We can do is to live right
eously in this world. In we'll chosen Ian.
guage, the young lady drew many fine
thoughts from her subject, and received
many presents.
RecitatiOn-"rhe Lady of Province. -
Sue G.. Harkins. This recitation was we'll
rendered, tho effort was greatly apprcci.
atcd, and prOfusiOn of presents were
given the graduate.
Address," March of Progress sid.
ney Il. Evans. Every century, said the
speaker, has its geniuses, and in all ages of
the world have arisen men whose names
arc yet on every tongue. The young
orator spoke Of their many grand achieve
ments, and had :: fine address which he
delivered with good effect, and received
several elegant tributes.
Address," Wonders of the w.
B. HOllinger. The. sun is tho source of
all the terrestrial worlds, and from it we
receive all light and heat which arc so
essential to life. The various peculiarities
of the great heavenly body were pointed
ont in effective terms. He spoke we'll,
and received a fine collection of gifts.
Music" The Danube River. ."-High
schools.
Essay--''Drcams.' .''-Katie M. Shortz.
In = we'll written composition the young
lady spoke of the innumerable peculiari
ties of dreams, and their general operations
upon tho mind. She was awarded with
elegant presents
Essay-''Why." MARY McPherson. This
word Of extensive significance is the key
which unravels most of the great questions
of our lives. The many lessons to bo
drawn from the subject were we'll put
forth in tho essay, which was finely
written and we'll read. Applause and
tributes to tlIo young lady were unstinted.
Address. Of ft."-Albert
X. Albright. Thrift began with civiliza-
tion, but it is not a natural attribute of
man. lie found that it was to his benefit
to practice it and he did and still does 80.
In his address, the young speaker handled
his subject well, and was warmly ap
plauded, and presented with elegant floral
designs.
Music.--Those Evening Bells. ."-Hish
schools.
Essay.-Tho Day is Done "-Sallie s.
Long. Mans life is only for little day.
fIc has been pllc,d in this world by his
Creator, and he should meet all it's unllap
pLess bravely. This essay was extremely
well written and read. tho applause of tho
audience long, and the gifts the young
lady received wero many.
Isecitation.--''Tiie Polish BJy'-Aana
G. Hess This popu!a: poem was read
with consummate effect by Mis-
Hess, who showed marked talents rs an
elocutiOnist. Her gifts were numerous.
Address," Man, u Readin. Animal >
&C. 5. Stormfeltz. The speaker showe,!
wherein man differed from the animals,
and demonstrated how he was q reading
animal, rs he is especially designated in
this ago, and it is an attribute to him that
is 4 commendable and fortunate one. The !
address was well spoken and the ap
gifts presented.
Address," Pleasures of Science -
John A. Charles. The young orator spoke
showed that there wera as many and as
allnring pleasures to be found in science
as in any other dtpartm mt of the knOwl-
edge of the world. The scientist has great
pleasures and others should take up his
studies. The address was spoken with
good effect and tho orator received many
gifts.
Music-"I Dream Of all Things Free"
Graduates. /
Essay" Silent Influence ''-E. Ada
Leller. There is nothing beautiful or good |
that has not left its influence. What We |
have done is done forever, and tho influ-
,nce it exerts will last for all time. This
essay was finely wOrded ono, and the
,ssayist was rewarded with fine flora
presents and prolonged applause.
Essay" Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Emma L. Sener. In we'll composed
essay the young lady spoke Of Mrs. Brown.
Is, tod Of the gifts sho has left to tho