Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-22
RDINER.
The High School Graduates the Class
OF 9-Presentations- Governor and
Mrs. Burleigh Attend the Reception
Improvements About the City
GARDNER, June 81

bAkbiNEk, JUNE Il
DR.. Clarence Jackson is bailiiug a fat
stable in connection with his residence or
Autumn street.
The Haynes & Lawrence strike has
amounted to but little. The schooner load
ing at the runs was finished and sailed yes
terday No more vessels will be loaded at
the Randolph houses for the present
"A Time of Terror" is the subject for the
meeting of the salvation Army Sunday
evening. The meeting will be conducted by
Capt. Durham
Messrs j. Frank Woodcock and o. B.
Clason are treating their houses to coats of
paint. Mr.. Berry is experimenting the
work on the WOo1cock house and it prom
ises to he a fine looking residence.
Geo. Holmes left for Massachusetts to.
day on business trip.
An unusually large number of RATS are
being towed down river this spring. This
morning no less than six passed under the
bridge on their way down river. The busi-
ness seems to be booming.
Grimmer's orchestra are the guests of
Landlord Chase at the Evans House.
Services at the Methodist church will con
sist of Sunday School at 10 Is A. NJ. The
pastOr VIII give tut sttpuh stflilpI III tht
series on why believe the Bible" at i5
p. NJ, and at 80 p. NJ in connection with
the prayer and praise service will take the
congregation on an imaginary trip around
the sea of Gallilee.
Presentations of gifts to teachers by grad
Mating pupils seem to be in order. Last
evening the seniors of the high school pre-
sented Prof Wright with fine silver
headed umbrella. ON yesterday afternoon
Mr.. J. W Chadwick, principal of the gram
mar school was presented with a similar
gift. Both gentlemen responded very hap
PLY.
Alta meeting of the members of the board
of directors of the high school, Prof 5. S.
Wright. A. b, was unanimously reelected
principal of the school for another year
and he will again be assisted by the compe-
tent lady teachers. Misses Lizzie Austin and
MARY d Turner. The pay Of several of
the teachers was also raised. We congrat
ulste Prof Wright on his unanimous re-
election and wish him abundan' success the
coming year.
Miss Hartman. assistant at the Highland
Avenue Grammar school, was given hand
some pair of opera glasses by the members
of the school yesterday
One of the finest business teams in the
county is thu of J. d Hughes. A powerful
dark bay horse and a handsome Concord ex-
press wagon completes the turnout.
The johnson Opera House was filed with
large and appreciative audience this after
noon to witness the graduation of the class
of 50 from the Gardiner High School Rare
ly have the four walls of the house held a
finer audience than was present today. | P
on the stage were seated Prof. ;. 5. Wri-ht,
nrincipsl of the school. and his two lady rs
si.,suts. ..hs exceIieucy Mayor Spear Hon
! u. White, Hon A. Bailey, Dr. W. 7.
Giddiug.. Rev Mr.. jenkins, o u. Clason,
E.o Rev. G. W. Hunt. W. J. Lander and
/ w. Chadwick. In front of the stage were
the talented artists of Grimmer's orchestra
of Portland, then the members OF the grad
mating class and in the rear over 500 OF the
leading citizens of the city. friends OF tht
school and its graduates. The stage ws'
handsomely furnished for the accommodation
of the distinguished guests, well arIan geo
aoral designs adding their charm sad IRA
yrance. The literary selections on the pro
yramme though of necessity few IN nunoe'
we're of a remarkably high order, Inc es-
ssxs presented showed wide range of thought
excellent Judgment and sound IDEAS ana
were delivered in manner proving th'
| speakers to be possessed OF ha'ufai eioen
tionarv ability which had been srestl'
strengthened and perfected by the stndie
| ir, the art which the class has recently TAKEN
| The musical numbers were some OF the hnes
ever heard in the city and the enthusiastic
s,cores of the audience were abundant proc
~ their appreciation. The graduates ser'
the recipients of handsome dorsl design
from friends. The following is the order o
exercises:
| ,,.. Pearls HERNIA
iuseftufe-e Ry Rev. Mr.. Hsi
t.ayttte If You Please, ,,,, n 80. 49,.
>aIutatory. lIatinl Ls9naru nyi,a~ i ssn-a ,-
! why veI I riIls A., Regiurnt Donizet
-. ..I-s.;on-Ihe FIXTURE of Maine.
eia-s William Dexter W hitps
Glass History, fshA'i' ->Ns 10
Ticcolo solo, rwa-.., psaras.
Our Country, + an II, MI
Nedley-Hsre and There, - sgsnto
Glass Prophecy, heAi'