Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-16
HtLLHOUsE HIGH SCHOOL.

HKLLHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL. Class Day Exercises of ,S5-Interest-
 ing Exercises-POfnts i'm the Class
 Histories es-President JudsOn's Ad-
 dress-RemIniscen and Grfnds-
 The Annual Meeting Of the Alumni
 Last Evening-Graduat1n Exercises
 TO.Night.
 The class day exercises of the class of 1855, Hillhouse High school, were held in the High School hall yesterday afterneen. The class day committee, consisting of W. O. D. Dick inson, chairman, Misses c. I. Beard, c. F. Finch, A. K. Joslin and N. B. Kennedy, are deserving of much praise for the elegant dec- oratiens of the hall, which produced 8 very artistic effect. Baskets of flowers were hung from the chandeliers and plants were taste fully arranged on either side of the atage. Over the stage the class motto "Loyal en Tout" worked in roses and greens, was sus- pended. This class, contrary to the usual custom of leaving the class motto as a me- mento, has left pair of beautiful medallions bearing the heads of Shakespeare and Henry VII These medallions are very costly and are a handsome addition to the steel engravings and other works of art which previously decorated the walls. The hall was crowded yesterday afternoon by the many friends of the graduating class, who heartily enjoyed the fine programme which was presented. The first exercise was the address of welcome by President J. Edwin Judson. He spoke somewhat as fol- lows: ftThe class of 'S5 extends hearty greeting and welcome to it's many friends who are interested in class day exercises. Class day is 8 comparatively new departure in the closing ceremonies at High school. To-day we are allowed the freedom of speech and action, and for the first time the order of exercises is reversed and our teachers look to us. We look forward to this occasion with pleasure and yet with sadness. We realize with sadness that we meet together here for the last time. But we cannot think long upon this as we know that soon our future is
 with Vennor-like prophecy to be disclosed and that our historians will prove their imag inative facilities by placing their classma ates in the most gorgeous absurdities. Four years ago we numbered 209 the largest number that ever commenced a course of study to- gether in this school. Sixty-four of this number will now graduate, which is the largest graduating class with the exception of '94 The angel Of death has visited us three times and taken three of our classmates to better and brighter world. Of us, the remaining sixty-four, what shall be said! We have reached the first goal of our ambition and here our paths diverge. Of the future who can tell? But whatever it may have in store for us, may we be to old Hillhouse, to ourselves, to our country, and, above all to our creator, all that our motto implies, loyal in al1.' I cannot refrain from acknowledging the many personal acts of kindness received at the hands of the Committee on Schools, and also those from our principal, superintendent and in structor in music, in connection with these class day exercises. I hope that no E.1- . ,c L II ish the High school or curtail its usefulness. It would be step backward in our boasted progress and disgrace to our fair city"
 After the address of welcome Miss A. K. Joslin rendered piano solo, 'fn Puritani"- Leybach-in most acceptable manner.
 Next followed the first class history by Miss H. F. Ford This was the brightest, most tasty and entertaining of all the histo- ries. Every word seemed to tell on her vio- tins, but the several histories were given in such pleasant way that they could be no other than attractive. A very brief de- scription of the history is as follows: Valentine A. McQuade is in desperate frame of mind and has actually threatened to use razor. He says that he will die if his nous tache turns red. Miss Helen Liefeld at one time said that the Isthmus of Panama, when completed, would be the greatest thing man ever performed. Miss Fanny Hallock once said that the Hellespont was situated between France and England. Miss May T. Harwood has "a great antipathy to mighty man." She assume the position gracefully. Frank W. Hall is either an infnitesimal or ethereal young man though very nice. Miss Helen NJ. Thomas has to think long time to find out who was the first President of the United States. William c. D. Dick on 'Vocal Singing" May L. Wykes is very good, but absent-minded Herbert J. Downs has the sweetest temper and gives the most translations of any man in the class. Annie B. Kelly is the class ''funny man." D. ". Bissell says that 'Fcoeduca- tion was his ruin" Miss Mary P. Winchell said, during the campaign, that she would kiss Blaine if she could see him. This was probably the only stone Blaine left unturned to secure his election. Several substitutes offered themselves.
 The class then sang Hickory, Diekory, Dock" after which MT. E. w Robinson gave the second class history. A few items are as follows:
 Fannie B. Gray once said that Atlas was Mt. Atlas, which was biography and ex- ended over the whole world. Miss Carrie l. Beard has to have alarm clock in her ;ather's parlor. Miss Henrietta Feucht- wanger thinks that the cells of the human telescope. Miss Isabel Bretzfelder says that the people of Vermont are grazing. Mr. J. Edwin Judson wants to go on an Arctic ex- petition, he is so fond of Frost"
 After this history Miss A. L. Mann render ed the delightful solo ''Tra, la, la."
 Miss F. B. Clarke's history contained less witty remarks than the others, but on the whole was excellent.
 The oratioA by A. L. Skinner on E'Ths character of the present century" was ably written and well delivered. The advances in science, philosophy aud the arts during g his century are wonderful. The country does not owe it's greatness to its armies but to the of it's inhabitants and the wise poli- y of it's government. With this century be- gan the prosperity of the country and it has never been so strongly actuated to develop nent as now. The last eighty-four years are without parallel in the history of nations It is left for the United States and the nine 'eenth century to carry into success the national form of government and keep in progress the advances in science aud litera- 'ure.
 A piano solo by Miss M. T. Harwood was heartily applauded, after which the next his ,ory was read by Miss F. W. Hallock The class poem by William A. Potter was 8 scholarly production, written in the Spencer an stanza. Though long, it is we'll written md shows great poetic talent. It is entitled America; What of the Future" The first tanza runs as follows: Jn. ldIlu ILlaI gave Llc 1ArIn ana all lOVo,
 I cannot view thy wales sunny hills )r lift my eyes to the deep blue above,
 Or roam thy meadows where the dew distills
 On many a flower, or where the gay thrush fills The wood with melody, but that feel
 My heart beat quicker. and my bosom thrills To know thy destiny and break the seal
 Of future ages which time only can reveal
 One of the most interesting of the musical eatures of the programme was vocal duet y Miss M. E. Bassett and MT. D. W. Bissell t is entitled, ''My Faith Looks Up To Thee" After this selection Miss R. E. Hofer read the ast history.
 The prophecy by Mir. P. c. Augur was well written, though almost the entire production 1 vas confined to the Delta Kappa Psi society, l o which only few and thoseof the male mem 1 ,ers of the class belong. The scenes were laid l wenty-fve years hence and the society men 1 nd the society hall (which is to be. erected | 'efore 191O figured prominently. The young adies of the class formed a secondary fea- l ure in the society hall at reception in 1910. 1 The exercises were concluded by song en- | tiled Rustic Coquette" by the class At the I exercises in Carll's Opera House | his evening the diplomas will be presented l y Governor Harrison.
 The Alumni. HE ANNUAL OF THE H. H. s. ASSOCIATION. l
 The fifth annual reunion of the H. H. S. | lumni association was held in the High | chool hall last evening. The president of | he association extended hearty welcome to |