The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-23
Academy Of Newark and
Delaware Normal School
Commencement.
THE LARGEST AUDIENCE EVER
BROUGHT TOGETHER IN NEW
ARK TO LISTEN TO AN lNTERES-
ING PROGRAM.
EXCELLENT MUSIC ADDED PLEAS
URE TO THE EXERCISES

Long before the hom of s o'clock on
Thursday evening, the College Oratory
was filled with the largest audience ever
before gathered within the College walls.
The temperature was the only drawback
to the evenings entertainment.
The programme was opened with an
overture - "Sunrise" by Prof Richie
and orchestra. Prayer was then offered
by the Rev. Mr.. Knowles, pastor of the
Christian Church.
The first graduate to deliver an Grafton
was Joseph II. lIossnger, taking for his
theme lIeroism. lie handled the sub
ject in IL heroic manner, and made some
striking illustrations.
Miss Nathalie Turner, another gradu-
ate, rccited in a very pretty and pathetic
manner, "Gone with IIandsomer
Man" 1t gave clear conception of the
feelings of poor fellow who imagined
his wife had gone off with some other
fellow whom she designated as hand
somer man, which proved to be her
father.
The next graduate, Miss Laura NJ.
Crossan, delivered an essay entitled,
SelEllelp, and in its delivery acquitted
herself most creditablc; showing clearly
that Miss Crossan had given much
thought to the subject.
Clayton T. Cam, another graduate, de-
liyered an Grafton entitled, Intellectual
Character. The subject was thoroughly
handled, and some decidedly pratical
points, suggestive of mans ability in the
intellectual world, were happily brought
out.
Miss Nellie NJ. Garrett the fifth grad
uate, had the important task assigned
her Of keeping an accurate record of the
class from its beginning school labors
until graduation. She performed the
duty faithfully. Many pleasant incidents
were brought out by the historian. The
"history" was thoroughly enjoyed.
Hamilton Wade then delivered an ora
ton entitled, Individuality. lie gave
bright and carefully prepared argu-
ment in favor of individuality in man;
clearly showing how easy it was for great
minds to control thousands by strength
of character and indominatable will
power.
Miss Emma NJ. Choate, the seventh
graduate gave recitation entitled, "a
Senator Entangled." This recitation re-
quired mixture of accent, and Miss
Choate mastered the situation gracefully
and creditably.
The eighth graduate was Arthur NJ.
Mackcy, who delivered an Grafton en-
titled, Educated Labor. This young
gentleman gave clear and concise argu-
ment in favor of educated labor; proving
beyond doubt the real necessity Of
education in connection with labor.
The music was delightful throughout.
President Raub presented diplomas to
the class in brief and pointed speech,
The following prices were awarded:
For best progress during the year, $40,
Emma NJ. Choate; given by the Trustees
For best conduct during the same period,
SO, Laura NJ. Crossan; given by the
Trustees. For best essay, Arthur NJ
Mackey, $40; given by President Raub.
Geo. c. Kerr presented the first prize,
and J. Wilkins Cooch the second, in neat
speeches.
The Rev. Geo. NJ. Bond, of St. Thomas
Church, pronounced the benediction.
The number Of presents from friends
to the graduating class literally covered
the front Of the platform.
Thus closed the second annual COM
mencemcnt Of the Academy under the
able principalship Of DR.. \. y. Raub.
BY the kind permission of the gradu-
ates, we have secured all manuscripts,
and next week will publish us many of
them as space will permit
POINTS.
The attendance to the exercises was