Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-25
BOUQUETS FOR GRADUarEs.
Closing Exercises Of the Cony Hfxh
School.

Closing Exercises Of the Cony Hfxh
School.
1t was pretty graduation-,hat of the
class of SO, Cony High School-which &C.
Cured at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The hall was simply yet taetily decorated.
upon the plstform sat two large vases con.
tanning bouquets of ferns and peonies and a
heavy wreathe of evergreen, fresh from the
woods, swayed above. Crosses and wreathes
OF held daises were scattered about the room
In available places. The class occupied
seats In semi-circie upon the platform, fac
Ing their frinds and citizens who had come in
to see how the graduates received their
honors and packed the capacious hall
and thronged the doorways so that the or
chestra was fairly crsmped for room. The
school directors were in attendance, occupy
ing seat in the front row and manifested
deep interest in the proceedings The class
motto was
"Fideh Certa Merces,
There were eight graduates, three gentle
men and five young ladies. The latter we're
attlred in white gowns appropriate for the
occasion, and wore dainty corsage bouquets
Kew T. 5. Thacher offered prayer. The
program
Independence in Thought and Action.
90 Oliver W. Turner
Ancient Time Keepers Augus.a r Iihhyt
An Exemplary Life. Percy W Brookst
No Little Things I.ns r. Convt
, nanuora BOX, Mary l.. Arnold
aiotom' Byron A. Meadt
An Cnlaurelled Patriot, EueC. Whilst
English Department.
English and Classical Department.
-Coilege Preparatory Department
Mr.. Turner treated his subject in candid
and logical manner, holding that truly be-
nevolent man would not be biased by public
sentiment. He did not believe man should
belong TO party and allow other men to
think for him Mental slavery is mental
death. The practice of initiating other peo-
pies thoughts was deprecated
Lizzie w. Myrick gave a happy description
of some of SPANS wond-ous castles, citing
the famous Alhambra Tho building of cas-
ties in Spain by young people was handsome
ly referred to,
Miss Augusta 7. Libby's essay was an in
terestng one and delivered in a graceful
manner. She gave an account of the wav in
which time has been kept since the invention
OF the sun-diai down to the elaborate time
Keepers of today. Many of the famous
clocks with their intricate mechanism were
referred to, and the perfect modern watches.
Mr. RrOnks' suhiaot
With effective and entertaining descriptive
power he presented sketches of the life of a
former citizen of Augusta, Judge Daniel
Cony, the founder of Cony Female Academy
and the handsome and convenient school
building which bears his name. Mr.. Brooks
related how Mr.. Cony had left his home in
Massachusetts to bravely battle tor his
country and in 1915 removed to Hallowell
generosity and integrity of the gentleman
were noted and several amusing anecdotes of
his life noticed.
Miss Lena C. Conys essay contained val
liable advice for both young and old and was
well delivered Little things, she held,
should not be despised, for in the aggregate
they are mighty. Little things were too
often neglected. Faithful work in school,
she believed, would result in fidelity and
success in after life.
Miss Mary l.. Arnold told the pretty story
of Pandora's box in charming way. Pan
dora's mythical origin was traced; her grief
upon the fatal opening of the box told in a
pathetic manner. Hope WAS characterized
as one of the greatest boons with which NOR
tails are blessed.
Mr.. Meade handled the subject of his ora
ton adroitly and presented some forlible
ideas. The prosperity of nation, he said,
depended upon the patriotism of its people
A true patriot should regard his personal
interests as second to the public good Mr.
the 29th of April as reasonable and unpat-
riotc
We can but speak in terms of praise of
Miss Wills essay. Seldom is as perfect a
composition read on graduating platform.
In touching language the young lady re-
viewed the life and struggles of that grand
old man" John Brown, portraying his des-
perate and unfortunate attempt to free the
slave, the result of which was death. which
he met so heroically. In closing she paved
tender and eloquent tribute to his character
Her style of eioqution possessed much merit.
Boquets, rich and gay, were showered upon
the graduates and the vounu Ia dias waro ,yalI
nigh burdened with blossoms
William r. Smith, Esq. in his felicitous
way, presented the diplomas.
Rev. Mr., Jordan pronounced the bene
diction.
Pullen's orchestra rendered the music.
RICHMOND.