Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-24
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Successful Closing Exercises u the Ceny
AfGh 0ehool.
Another June has come and with IL the IN.
terestiDg exercises Of the graduating class Of
the Cony High school, which took place in
the handsome school building on the east eide,
commencing at 80 o'clock P. NJ, yesterday.
As 10 usually the case the attendance was large
and the hall proved too small to contain all
who were DESTROYS of gaining sdmittance,
and thus many we're obliged to remain stand
ing at the doorways. Ladies largely pre-
dominated 10 the audience, but few gentle
men being present. The decorations of the
graduating hall, although simple, were chsste
and elegant. On the platform rested bank
of geraniums, the base of which was sur
rounded by evergreens. A vase of June flowers
stood on one corner Of the platform while
two mammoth globes of flowers hung sus-
pended from the ceiling and wreaths of cedar
swayed above the platform. The class con-
sisted Of eleven graduates, whose names all
appear in the programme. Their motto was
"Fortiter, Fideliter, Felieiter," (bravely.
faithfully, joyfully,) and had been selected
when the class first entered the school. It
was one of the largest classes that has grad
uated from the school for several years and
most promising one. Pullen's Orchestra
furnished the music. Rev. Mr.. Gledhiil
offered the opening prayer. The programme
was as follows:
Things that have Passed Away,
,. Mabel c. Thompson.
LIES Ideal, Caro- L. Hamn.t
Il. Everett Farmland
Home, Carrie c. Hoyt.-
MormonisIn, Wi liam A. Bolton.t
Fideliter, Fortiter, Feliciter, Lucy A. Quiuby.t
| Statesman hip, John X BuaIdman.s
Woman's work. Jennie A. Hall.
Superstition, Dan V. Thompson
Silent Influence, May W. vivian.f
English Department.
tEngish and Classical Department.
tColege Preparatory Department.
The graduates all acquitted themselves
creditably, displaying commendable self-com-
mand. The young ladies, six in all, were
attired in white, several adding dainty cor
sage bouquets. One wore white cashmere
which was deliberately hand embroidered in
design of lavender roses, while another dress
Boquets were showered upon the young
ladies by their friends. Following we notice
each effort briefly:
Mr.. George Arthur Harlow handled his
subject with tact, tracing communism from
its origination in Europe, throughout its
growth to maturity. lie cited the spread
of communism to France and other coun-
tries and its importation into America.
Mr.. Harlow's manner was very effect
i've. Miss Mabel C. Thompson Sc
selected very timely subject and treated it
in well written an interesting essay. After
referring to the changes which time has
brought among nations and empires, and on
the face of old mother earth she presented a
picture Of staid Puritan life in early New
England times. She referred to school lite
as one of the things which would
shortly pass away. Miss Caro- l.. Hamlin de-
voted her essay to the subject of Lilies
IDEAL" Nearly ali form some ideal which
generally fills Ia -a"ri of the expectation.
Everyone should ,ndeavor not to
become forgetful Of their duties
to others in devotion to self.
Mr. II. Everett Farnham used much Judgment
in selecting his subject. He held that the
world is what we make it, aud things do not
happen by chance. Rum and intemperance
are the prime causes OF large amount: o,
the sin and crime that is in the world
Miss Hoys in her well worded essay present
ed some new ideas on Home" Next to
religion home exerts the strongest influence
upon the human heart. At home the
character is formed; the twig is bent.
To have a perfect home its inhabitants
must be con1enial and affectionate
and for these, wealth or fame cannot be sub.
sttuted. Miss Hoyt read in a clear and dis
tinct manner, which was very gratifying. MIR.
Bolton presented his ideas on 'Mormonism'
in lucid manner. The history
Of the sect from Is founding
was given. He was very severe on
on the practice of polygamy. and advised
that extraordinary me assures be taken to
stamp it out Mormonism, he believed, had
reached it's zenith. Miss Quinby selected the
Glass motto for a subject. All worthy
achievements have been the results Of
courage. Truth, energy, fidelity and
fortitude are the great requisites
for success, and in connection with
courage overcome the greatest difficulties.
Mr.. j. r. Boardman was of the opinion that
in our own county we have as fine examples
of true craftsmanship as can be found. The
true statesman is unselfsh and has the
true interests of bis country at heart
He loves party, bat loves his country more.
The extreme partisan is never safe coun-
sellor. The demagogue endeavors to de.
ceive the people and caters to their preju-
dices. Mr.. Boardman recommended the en-
terprising young man to take some states
man for his ideal if he is ambitious to
reach high positions of public trust.
Miss Jennie A. Hall believed that women
should receive the recognition which is due
to them. Women possess minds and have
now become celebrated in literature, art and
science. AS they grow in intelligence the
| s,rop.,ar sax astaam them more highly Miss