Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-06-28

Whicn there Is aSsurediy not less OF Joy
than of sorrow.
At the close of the salutatory w. A.
Ryan delivered an address on "Our
National Institutions" The production
was patriotic. well conceived and well
delivered. The closing sentiment. ITO be
an American is greater honor than to
be a King" was received with great
applause.
"True Possession" by Miss Josephine
Dol, was a thoughtful and beautiful
essay, and delivered with grace and
earnestness.
Loretta Newell delivered an address
on Mans Unrest" which should have
been named "Man's Achievements" It
was recapitulation of the progress of
modern times and well delivered. After
this address Miss Mary s. Green deliv-
cred an amusing address on the "Micaw-
ber Family" which was received with
great applause and bushel of bouquets.
Freedom of Speech" was well
handled by Adolph Strauss, the flower
merchant, who came to his subject
bravely and spoke with great force and
clearness.
Belle Barton read serious essay on
MAN. criticising the pretensions of the
dude and the overbearing habits Of some
Of the lords Of creation.
Della Baker followed with we'll con
ceived address on the Ignorance of the
Educated, pointing out the fact that
many learned men were absolutely un-
able to take care of themselves.
Eama B. Grebe delivered her ideas Of
ssHome." Her convictions were tender,
earnest and most sweetly expressed.
We trust her visions of home may be
always realized.
A debate between Edmonia J. Price
and Edward J. Harper followed on the
question, 'Is the mind of woman equal
to that Of mani" Tie young lady cham
pioned the equality of woman with man
in very eloquent and vigorous manner,
and deserves great credit for her gallant
effort. Her opponent made strong on
slaught on her various propositions. and
compared the heroes and heroines Of
history. greatly to the disadvantage Of
the latter. Such discussions seem of no
practical value, and might be dispensed
with to advantage. Comparisons are
odious.
Louis A. Mendelson spoke on the sub
iect. Principle VS.. Policy, " in thought
full manner. and was followed by "A
posse ad esse," the Latin motto of the
class, by Anna D. Morrison. Her ad-
dress was an illustration Of the senti-
ment of the motto. "from possibility to
reality" and was well delivered.
Lucinda Foy showed the "Advsntagea
of difficulties. She spoke in an earnest
and distinct manner, and showed the les
son and advantages of difficulties in a
thoughtful manner. We trust she may
always bravely stand up to the fine sen.
timents of her addaess.
Margaret r. Philipson spoke in a
clear, ringing. musical voice on the
death roll of the past year, entitled, "a
Years Harvest" This young lady has
a Ane voice for public use, and with a
composition requiring more gesturing,
would create enthusiasm.
Anna Award told "What the Nation
Expects of Her Girls" Her address was
an excellent production, that met q
hearty response in the hearts of the
audience. 1t was earnest, strong, and
full of noble and sound sense.
The Laughing Philosopher was well
described by Minnie s. Baxter in O
philosophical manner. Her views ol
life were eheery, and put the audience
in good humor, Notwithstanding the
lateness of the hour and the great heat
OF the room.
Edwin J. Harper then came forward
and delivered the following
vArFDfcToRY.
Kind friends and teachers: To me ID
given the honor of speaking the closing
words for our class. 1t is duty that
brings both pleasure and regret to hin
who performs it.
We will not infict upon you the ac
oustomed phrases about 'broken ties,
standing upon the threshold Of life,
"wsighing anchor with all sails set foI
the voyage. "etc. Such sentiments, tc
your experiences. would appear trivia
and bring but smiles to your faces. Yet
though trite, they are true. For to u
they have meaning. Our feelings o
pride and gladness tonight are tenn
pered by the thought that our class i
disbanded. and that for most of vi
schosl'days are ended.
And we appeal to you, grey hairet
fathers and mothers, and to you. oul
iniddle-aged friends and neighbors, t.
say if you do not yet look back to thu
days when you were school-boys anS