The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-06-25

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that it was perfect success; this fact is
evident to the minds of the community.
The hall was filled to its utmost capacity,
by an audience in which the fair sex large.
ly predominated. We noticed familiar
faces from distant parts of the surround
ing counties, aud there was large at
tendance of people of the rural dsticts.
Tho tone of the assembly was of select
character. Marked aud respectful atten-
ton on part of all present, manifested the
appreciation of the audience for the in
tellectual treat that was presented to
them. The decoration of the stage was
very plain, bnt neat; beautiful stands of
flowers were placed at the right and left
Of the stage, and over the platform and
upon the fringed curtain overhead, there
was placed in bold relief, the sentence,
'tNo excellence without labor, " the whole
being composed Of gilded letters, cut from
suitable material.
Upon the stage, were seated the young
ladies and gentlemen of the advanced
classes, (nearly all ladies' of the High
School. The graduating class occupied
the front of the platform and the remain
der of the students, the seats in the rear of
them.
The arrangement presented to the eye
of the beholder, a beautiful ''parterre" of
living flowers, the beauty of youth, bud
ding into womanhood. The charms Of
smiling faces and pretty forms combined
to make picture that had zest and
fragrance in it that was delightful, and
carried us back thro' the golden avenues
of memory, to the good old days gone by,
when We had II better right to participate
than at the present. We always feel en-
vious at commencement - we cannot
help it, as it reminds us that we are no
longer young, and yet we believed that
we can realize about rs great a pressure
of joy to the square inch, in gazing upon
such scenes, aud being surrounded by ma
lures fairest offerings, as any one who
has ever made quill pen, or wasted ink.
The exercises were opened by q march
played by Miss Anna Leech, on the piano,
accompanied by our genial yonng friend,
Joseph Conine, on the cornet. The piece
was well rendered, rs were all those sub
sequently performed by the same parties.
The pretty feature of the entertainment,
was the marching ON the stage to their
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the graduating class. The following pro-
gramme was presented to the audience:
March, Instrumental
| The Lords Prayer, Chant
Essay-"Indusiry Albert T Smith
| "Chidhoods Sports" Chorus
Reeitation-'T The Lost Watch"
Miss Minnie Kennedy
Essay-"what is Good Society"
Miss Flora L. Thornton
Piano Solo, Miss Eva Dilks
Reciialion-'The Model Sermon
Miss Hannah Schanck
''ss"' 'ef"'''' WV Miss Bessie W. schulhaus
"The Moon is Beaming Der the Lake." Chorus
Reeitaiion-"King Volmar and Elsie
lIssay-"The Beauties of Nature"
"Nymphs oil the Ocean Sprayp Duet and Chorus
Essay-"Ameriean Slavery OF The Present Day"
Miss Marian T.. Smith
Deelaina ton opment OF American Indus
try" Israel IL. inscitOn
God Bless Our Country Chorus
Essay-"Innuence," Miss Emma L. Hocombe
Reciiation-"Thc Relief OF Fort Lucknow"
Miss Mamie Lair
'"rhe Hunters Call" Chorus
Essay-"Mora Courage Miss Lizzie II KEEPER
Reeilation-"The story of the owl ,.,,.
Essay-"Neyer Give Up" Miss Lizzie T. Lewis
''Speed Good ship" Chorus
Miss Elsie V. Smith
Certificates Conferred.
Prayer
Glass song-arwilight is Falling with Chorus
Awarding of Essay Prizes.
Beneijetion.
Without entering into separate criti-
cism of the efforts of the several partic-
pants in the order of exercises, which
would be foreign 10 our Intentions. we
can safely say, that while some OF the
Rotations aud essays were, as is always
the case in large class of students, bet
ter than others, the difference was OF such
slight nature, that criticism would be
out of place, and we candidly state, that
mnch credit upon the talent of both
scholars and teachers.
The floral offerings TO the speakers were
profuse and beautiful, and the entire
class of those who rendered such interest
ing specimens of intellectual work, re-
ceived individually, we thought, an I'M
usual number of these fragrant tributes
of esteem. Some of the students received
as many as dozen boquets, with baskets
of flowers made from rare and pretty
flowers. Among the many gifts, there
was an elegant and beautiful floral present
to one of the Young ladies', Of ship made
of flowers. 1t was a representation of
vessel, full masted. three feet in length,
the hull covered with close fitting net
work of bright blue and white flowers.
1t would give us great pleasure to describe
the individual presents of the young lady
graduates, but space will not permit, and
we win have to speak of them collectively.
Besides the boquets, baskets, &c, &C.,
there were substantial gifts, such as books,
jewelry, &c.
There were only two gentlemen mem
bers of the graduating class, the balance
being composed OF ladies. The recitation,
entitled "The story Of the Owl, ogiven by
Master Walter Williamson, was an highly
humorous selection, and was finely render
ed in imitation of the rich brogue of the
Hibernian hero of the story.
At the close of the exercises upon the
stage, the diplomas were presented to the
members of the graduating class, by the
Rev. G. s. Conkl ling, ex-County Superin-
tendent of Schools, in the absence of
the prese MT incumbent, O. ii. Hoffman.
This gentleman made brief and pointed
address to the graduates. After an earn
est prayer by the Rev. J. G.. Diks Of
the M. f. Church, Of this city, the Princi-
pal of our Public Schools, Mr.. W. ID. L.
Robbins, then stated that two prizes had
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