Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-27
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Exercises Of the Graduaffng Glass ~ the
Cony High school.

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xxereises OF the Graauatins Glass ~ the
Cony High School.
Yesterday afternoon the graduating exer-
cises Of the class Of '83 of the Cony High
School were held in the upper hall. After a
year OF earnest and painstaking study. the
members Of the class Grow ned their efforts in
fitting manner. The hall was quite prettly
decorated for the occasion. From the cell
ing over the platform dropped graceful
was earlanded with THE same material. On
the platform rested mammoth vase of fo,i-
age plants. surrounded by pots of geraniums,
fuschias, and ether towering plants. On
the wall back of the platform was suspended
a cross of ox-eyed daises resting on back
ground Of evergreen. In the rear of the hall
were tastii, arranged bouquets of flowers in
pretty c'.lored vases. The ball was well
filed. Not only were large number of
friends and relatives of the graduating class
present but many others interested in the
prosperity If the school. On tine platform
were seated Hun w. k. Smith, Superntend-
ent of Schools Warner, Geo. b. Files. prin-
cipal OF the school. and Rev Mr. Edwards.
The orchestra and graduating class occupied
positions On the tight and left of the platform
respectively: The young ladies of the class
appeared very pretty in their white costume.
and attracted much attention. Rev. Mr.
Edwards offered prayer. The programme
was as follows
Music.
Prayer.
Music.
liliteracy, George C. Libbyt
Heights, Charles p. Klingt
Trial by Jary, :. Bartlett Fow Ter,
Conversation, Emma L. Howet
Music.
Elevation of Labor the Result Of Education
VIM. X. Harvey
National Greatness, Samuel {. Brooks.
Romance, Emma l.. Gilman
Cooperation in Labor, II. stanley Holmes.
Unfinished Lives Mary r. Harlow
Comforting Diplomas.
'English Department.
tEnglish and Class ical Department.
college Preparatory Department.
The essays were all exceedingly well writ
ten and evinced much talent on the part OF the
writers. Much Judgment was displayed in
selecting the subjects. Geo. c. Libby ham
died his topic with ability, showing very
clearly the influence of an illiterate man on a
cOmmunify Tho i'm of
education exeris on a nation the demoralizing
effect of illtteracy, and compares the bene-
fits of education with the evils resulting from
ignorance, Chas. L. Killing gave very clear
exposition of his subject. lie h. Id that glory
is not given but earned, and referred TO the
importance of work in attaining any end.
The man whe attains to great heights must
be aglow with enthusiasm and possess an I'M
faltering determination. He showed very
eonclusively the influence that education
exerts on labor, and compared in very lucid
manner the elevated condition of the educated
laborer and the degraded position of the
illiterate workman. Samuel G. Brooks
treated the topic of National Greatness"
WIFI Hnuch Will, anu III way tnat drew
many expressions of commentator from the
audience. lie demonstrated that no nation
on the globe had ever made such rapid pro-
gress as the United States, and that we are
still advancing rapidly. Miss Emma l.. Gil
man read a well written composition. He
recital was very graceful. ii. Stanley
Holmes made a very adroit, and at the same
time eloquent recitation. Great men meet
come them emily with strenuous endeavor. S.
Bartlett Fowler objected to the present sys-
ten of trial by jury, and asserted that the
practice Of taking twelve men totally igno-
rant Of law and allowing them to decide in
trrate cases, was an unwise as well as an
unjust one. He believed it would be better
to have men thoroughly versed IN law. In
selecting the theme of Conversation, Miss
Her composition was very ingenius one,
and it would be hard to improve upon it. 1t
was delivered in a very pretty manner. VIM
X. Harvey discussed his subject in very
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torical power in his argument in favor of
in labor, and maintained verv
that it was for the interest of the
to form organizations and resist
the unjust encroachments Of capital. He
cited an instance when cooperation by work
men in manufacturing had proved successful.
One of the best if not the best dissertation
on the programme was that delivered by
Miss Mary Il. Harlow. 1t bore the impress
of cultivated mind and an apt writer. She
received deserved applause.
Each member of the class were not only
favored with deserved applause. but their
ability was recognized by the presentation of
the most elegant floral bouquets. Following
the above exercises came the confering of
diplomas, which was performed in a very
happy manner by the super intendent of
schools. Mr.. Warren. The exercises closed
with benediction by Rev. Mr.. Edwards
Pullen's orchestra furnished the music.
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