Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-06-16
THE HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES.
AND OTHER LOCAL NOTES.

AMI OIdEk LOCAL NOTES.
The Commencement exercises of
the Martinsburg High School were
held Monday night, June 18th. The
class was composed of ten graduates,
Misses Rose Cline, Sue Homrich,
Bessie Houseworth, Blanche Huber,
Ellie kantner, Sue Logan and Carrie
Sigler, and Messrs. Sprague Bishop,
Chas. Thornburg and Frank Evans.
Miss Cora Blessing is post graduate.
On the stage with the graduates were
the-Junior Class, the Board of. Educa-
ton. Revs. Edwards, Robertson and
Honheins, and Prof. Cox. The cos
Times of the young ladies were very
handsome, and the graceful manners,
easy bearing and good deliveryo Of the
speakers were greatly admired by the
large audience. The floral offerings
were numerous and handsome. The
program was as follows Music by
the band; Song by the class; Address
of Welcome, Miss Carrie Sigler; Ora
ton, the Dress is not the man,
Sprague Bishop; Grafton, A good
name is better than riches, Rose
Cline; Music by the class, assisted by
Messrs. Phil Sayles, Will Pitzer and
Adrian Nadenbousch; Grafton, Voices
of the school room, Sue Homrich;
Grafton, What would have happened
had Columbus not discovered Ameri-
ca, Chas. Thornburg; Grafton, Real
life and ideal aspirations, Blanche
Huber; CornetsSolo; Grafton, Our
yesterdays and our to-days, Bessie
Houseworth; Grafton, Our tolls and
our rewards, Effie Kantner; Grafton,
Footprints of the Creator, Cora Bless
ing; Music by the band. Miss Sue
Logan delivered the valedictory, after
which Prof. Cox read the average
grade of the class. Miss Carrie Sig
Ter the first honor and Mr.. Chas.
Thornburg the second. -..-~.---.-..
The board, patrons and teachers were
complimented upon the success of the
schools. At the close of the remarks
was introduced the President of the
Board, Mr.. Grozinger, who presented
the diplomas to the graduates and
then made few appropriate remarks
to the class.
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Short addresses were then made by
Rev. Edwards, Hoffheins and Robert
son. Rev. Robertson, in behalfof the
juniors and seniors presented Prof.
Cox with handsome gold pen and
holder, in token of their appreciation
of him. To this mark of respect he
replied in graceful and feeling man.
ner. He also thanked the members
of the Mechanics Band for the excel
lent music, which they furnished free
of charge.
The closing song by the class was
very beautifully sung; Miss Bessie
Houseworth presiding at the piano.
The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Hoffheins and the crowd dispers-
ed amid the lively strains of music,
all highly pleased with the exercises
and proud to think that Martinsburg
possesses such talented young people,
and such efficient teachers and such a
progressive Board of Education.
Miss Mamie Fulk is the guest of
her friend, Miss Grace Smurr. sz<-sl
Miss Nettie Chambers has returned
to her home in Harper's Ferry.
The Commencement exercises of
the Baptist Seminary were held in
the Seminary Parlors, Thursday
night, June 18th.
Miss Virgie Kennedy, daughter of
Rev. Kennedy, has returned from
school at Staunton, Va. We hope
that her new home may be very
pleasant to Ter. F5z
Mr.. Larich, of Winchester, is visit
ing Mr.. Mooreland, on Winchester
Avenue.
The Band concert was largely at
tended as usual, and the music num-
Der one. The picolo solo, by Mr..
Will Kogelschatz, was beautifully
given, and was repeatedly cheered.
RUTH.