Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-18

THE AxERCIsEs ar THEIR PLEASANT
REUNION LAST EVENING.
The Literary and Musical Features Of the Dc
casion : seven Hundred Graduates. OF
Whom Fifty Arc Deceased-Ths
New OHcers Elected.

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The reunion of the high achool alumni last
evening, was the most successful one since
tho formation of the association, nearly four
years ago. The reunion was held In the high
school building on West Orange street. and
the large room was taxed to its utmost capac-
ity to accommodate the largo number of
graduates who attended. A noticeable fea-
ture of the evening was the attendance of old
graduates a few of whom graduated In the
class of 1855.
Walter p. King, of the class of 1880, occu-
| pied the chair and promptly at o'clock the
| meeting was called TO order. Prof Haas
| played the alumni march and Rev. J. Max
| Hark offered prayer. The sautatory address
| was delivered by Walter p. King After |
welcoming his fellow graduates to the re-
| union of 1885, and speaking of the pleasure |
Of tho meeting Of the graduates of the |
high schools, to revive the memory |
Of their school days, he commenced
his address and announced as his
subject More Light" The speaker argued
that intellectual light was necessary TO pro-
gressive civilization, anu that bigotry and
superstition were always opposed 10 pro-
gression. He referred to the opposition to
the introduction of the printing press the
terrible punishment inflicted for witchcraft
in the early history Of our country, spoke of
cremation cc didonsn as the only proper mode ode
prejudice that existed in tho minds
of many against this disposition OF
the bodies of their friends and relatives. His
remedy for the enlightenment of the
people was the press and public schools,
) but In his judgment the press must enjoy
such freedom as never was known before.
Editors should freely discuss all subjects,
and their views should not be expressed with
hope OF increasing their subscription lists,
!. but should be their honest opinions. The
G address was well written, and the speaker
was loudly applauded at It's close.
Solo, Spring Revel, Miss Katie d. Shrk.
n HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION.
y History of the Alumni Association, G. L..
Frantz. This speaker referred to the
difficulties of forming an alumni association
n of graduates OF the high school, but it was
y finally accomplished, after many trials IN IN
May 1882. He next referred -.r5e Graduates
= of the school and as far Sttainable rsported
the profession OF Duslt less in which they are
ehgageu. lhera> .Hs}e many hits made by
TO plauded>
o. LIN this connection II may be stated that the
- first commencement exercises of the high
III school were held OH Saturday July II, 1858, in
g, Fulton hail. The first class was graduated
to on Friday, June 80, 1854, and consisted OF
Is nine boys and four girls
,p At the commencement exercises i'm 1851
m | Gov. Pollock delivered the address to tho
~ graduates and diplomas were for the frs
~ time presented on this occasion to tn,
IN graduates of the class of 1857 and forme
5n | graduates
N From 1855 to 1870 the schools closed in tn
a. | second week of July.
,rs In 1868 there We're noBraduates, on accoun
80 of the pupils Of the first class having gon
~ to the war.
So In all there have been 7O7 graduates, q
1ss young men and i3l young ladies'. OF tina
ag number 80 have died.
instrumental solo-Aliss Kate Dller.
ALUMNI GRAFTON.
ne Alumni oration--" The Restless Shirt {
said the desire for change was universal
iot especially in youth. The desire originates i
ed | the school room. The pupil looks forward I
lar graduation day when that has come an
,d gone he next wishes 10 be II, to be his ow
master. The enthusiasm of that event 500
hg passes away and the young man seeks a VOC
ton. Success Is attained by close application
but still there is a restlessness for some:hin
- more. Wealth is desired and every effort
hs made to accumulate money. After wealth
hg- secured, old age is upon him and then thi
at would be sacrificed if only change to yout
on could be effected, but that Is impossible an
ETY. the only change to be looked for when tn tn
In period arrives, is from time to eternity. II
,, Grafton was well written and well deliverc,
oe. oe. Vocal Solo, operatic, Miss II. Bechtold.
asst @ Essay" Memory Miss il. A. skeel
the All live in the past through memory, and
cen is delightful through memory to retrace Il
uc- paths of early life. While memory is a stel
ma reprover, it has saved souls because though
, | carried back to early teachings prevented u
led doing of that which was wrong
de- Solo-"Ave Maria" (Millard Frank NJ
was | Claim.
ave Tho honorary grafton was delivered !
low | Rev. Geo. Gaul, a. NJ, and be chose for h
subject "True Greatness" In the speaker
opinion greatness begins iii humble cottage
aud the elements of true greatness consist,
on of courage (not OF the braggadoclo kind
,ses selfsacrifice honesty and faith. This cratic
was the gem OF the evening, was admiral
written, well delivered, and the speak er W
,,or rewarded with loud continued applause.
,ei Piano Seo-Prof +. Haas.
hne Recitation" Mary, Queen OF Scots" Mi
rks | Alice c. Evans.
ON Vocal Solo" Dearest Heart" Miss
, of | Bechtold.
present were received from large numb
of the absent graduates among which mi
be noted those from Dr. n. A. Baldwin,
, in Niagara Falls, Mrs. Daniel Bruning, Whi
hat Haven, Mrs. Daniel Ermentrout Har
L. Villee, Washington, ID. c., Geor
d at Erisman and Benjamin Spind Ter, of Fig
ity Ills
THE NEW OFFICERS.
The The following were elected officers for Il
uo- ensuing year:
President-Geo. NJ Hambright '5s,
'uis lst. Vice--Miss Mary NJ. Martin.
au- End. Vice-Wm. NJ. Maxwell.
els Cor. Secretary--Frank V. McClan.
the Rec. Secretary-Harry l. Spencer.
ore Treasurer-Chas. w. Heitshu.i
can Historlan--Miss Halle A. Skeen.
Executive COMMITTEES :, Miss Harriet
rse Curtis, Miss Laura j. Falck, Mr.. G.
eet | Stormfeltz, Mr.. w. Scott Adler.
wn Finance Committee Harry w. Stei
Arthur Boardman VIM. G. Pyfer
A. Music "Auld Lang Syne.
hia ,, H,.. ~ ,ai:''
ack ine Pfossiuoht oioe. uoiseiSu sht
H., the honor conferred and promisil
ha5 to do all in his power to get graduates int
oau ~. ested in the association, particularly those
~, 10 the early classes. Much of the success of 4
'ne reunion of 1885 is due to the admirable ma
ner in which the officers of the past We
lax managed the details
the A number of the graduates were n
lar- reached with invitations and the reason
St | that their addresses were not known Ifa
i'm graduate who did not receive an inyitati,
will send his address to tho president
My secretary, it will be entered on the books
aw- future use.
list.