Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-25

The gfaduaiing exercises Of the Cony High
School occurred yesterday afternoon in the
exhibition hall. commencing n o'clock
P. H. A large company Of friends
interested in the school and pupils were
present. The hall vas decorated With
much taste. Long pendant streamers
Of bunting hung from the ceiling and .
pretty evergreen basket of peonies swung in
front. While in the centre of the hall came
another smaller floral basket. The vail 1t
the rear Of the stage vas faced With long
dropping wreathes Of evergreen bearing snowy
crosses ofJune flowers. wreath of cedar
encircled the clock, while pots of blooming
plants. mostly geraniums and fachias, rested
on the platform and window sills. Rev. Mr..
Bradlee offered the invocation. Pullen's
orchestra furnished the musical portion of the
programme. There were six graduates,
all graceful young ladies. Their names
are a. follows Annie B. Williamson, Eugenia
d. Ayers, Jennie A. Brick, Annie L. Towne,
Jeanette Selbing, Eva E. Penney. Follow
ing was the programme:
Music.
Prayer.
Music.
Mosaics. Annie r. williamson =
Clouds. Eugenia d. Ayers.s
Unfinished Work. Jennie Brick :
Progress. Annie L. Towne.s
The Memory. Jeanette Selbing !.
Human Equality. Eva z. Penney 4
Music.
Conferring Diplomas
English Department.
fEnglish and Classical Department.
The young ladies in their light costumes
and wearing dainty boquets Of summer bios
SONS made pretty appearance. Their read
ing was exceptionally fine and displayed ell
ocutionary powers superior to those possessed
by the average graduating class of our
schools. ''Mosaics" was the subject Of Miss
Williamson's essay. She handled it with tact
and gave a clear idea of what Mosaic work
is and its uses. System in all work was re-
commended. The subject of Miss Ayers
dissertation was an admirable one, and was
treated with much skill. A view from lofty
eminence was presented; the spire of far
distant church and the varied panorama of a
storm arose and added grandness to the scene.
The clouds which darken the pathway of an
individual, and which have shadOwed the pro-
gress of our nation, were referred to. Miss
Brick was at home with the topic g Unfinish-
ed Work." As the child grows IN age, work
commenced is left unfinished for more mo-
mentous projects. People begin work which
after their death still moves on and is great
power in the world. Works should be per-
sormed as they come to US; duties should be
undertaken now or never. After school life
is ended, many can glance back and see op-
portunities which they might have improved.
The subject selected by Miss Towne was a
timely one. She made an apt illustration Of
the progress from youth to old age. Cultiva-
ton of the intellect that it might reach the
full extent of progress was advised. Progress
is gained by study and thought. Miss Sell
bing's essav treated Of "Memory" and pos
sessed much merit. The same rules are to be
applied to mental labor as to manual. Know
ledge to be available should be acquired by
system. Miss Penny's effort was surpassed
by meme of the others. She was opposed to
classes and the elevation of the wealthy by
reason of their riches.
Boquets of flowers were showered upon the
young ladies by dozens. At the conclusion,
Rev. Mr.. Bradlee presented the testimonials
in his happiest manner.