Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-26
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 and Presentation of Diplomas.
 Crowded to it's utmost was the Hyperion last evening to greet the happy class of 'Ss, upon it's last appearance together as a class and to celebrate the event of its graduation, the nuptisls of it's marriage with the strug- gles of the world, as it were.
 The boxes were occupied by prominent city officials and the members of the board of education and their friends. Never it seemed had the large theater held such congregation of all classes, who had come ts witness their children upon the broad stage and listen to the treat of the evening.
 Shortly before eight o'clock the tinkling of little bell herolded the rise of the big curtain and as it slowly rolled up to it's couch above the stage truly interesting and happy sight met the eyes of the hundreds Of people in pit and gallery.
 Upon an immense rising tier of seats were seated the large number of scholars of the High school, forming, as it were, rising sea of faces Superintendent Dutton and Principal Whitmore were seated at the right of the stage.
 As the curtain rested in it's slow rising the soft strains of march broke upon the ear, and the graduating class slowly marched upon the stage and took their plaees in the vacant seats before those of the school.
 Principal whitmore then stepped forward and said: , Members of the board of education and superintendent of schools, I have the pleasure of presenting to you the commercial and senior classes of the Hillhouse High school for graduation this evening""
 The exercises were opened with singing by the school, "Our Victorious Banner" John Weston Allen then delivered a fine oration, subject, Claw and Order" He spoke carefully, and his composition was ex- tremely good. Said he: The words law and order are forever associated. They have become common phrase, since order is the result of law. In the be- ginning order was evolved out of chaos. All nature manifests it's dependence on some hidden law: Among manklnd x oIder IS and by respect of the law. Law is the highest motive and the human mind cannot comprehend all it's workings.
 About the time of the Christian era the sentiment of respect for the law began to ap- pear in all it's strength and beauty. The teachings of Socrates to his followers The coming of the Messiah 50 astounded the prevalent order of things that even the Jews thought to blot out the beau- tiful innovations of his words by his death. Punishment and the fear of punishment were absent. In the middle ages the reign of Charlemange shines like love star, and his power is shown by establishing his own prevalence of law among people who had never known it before. The influence of his great and beautiful career continued for cen turies and is felt to-day. In the reign of Alfred, the great, it was said that one could leave his gold alone in the open day and not fear for its safety. He was the gentle mind who has his memory forever engraved upon the scroll of posteri- ty. Now all nations recognize these princi- ples as the only ones of safety by which life and property can be protected and preserved. It is the necessary basis of that order without which there can be no justice, righteousness or truth. It is the dawning of that day which is the ideal of poets and the era of law and order.
 Miss Minnie Tillou then read an elegant essay upon "Old Dutch Customs in Ameri- car The subject was treated with much taste and research, and the early Dutch voy- agers were most happily spoken of. After settling the hardy Hollanders in the new country she spoke of the cosy homes and sur roundings of those days.
 The parlor was the special pride of the household. The kitchen, neat and cheery, was the true home of these worthy Dutch set tiers. What can be more beautiful than the picture of these old settlers about the big fire place, chatting of friends across the sea or of the struggles ot their own hard life in the new country. The costumes of the peo- pie were very unique. Around the womans waist was a small belt in which were carried needles and other little necessities. They all knew how to work and perform those household duties which ladies of the present time hire done, and the suppers given by those faithful house wives were about tables covered with snowy linen and teeming with all the dslicacies which their homes could produce. Those were indeed beautiful times ories of our fathers hardships, pleasures and triumphs.
 A sweet song by the scholars. '.How lovely the messengers" ," was rendered under Prof. Jepson's able direction and then Miss Harriet Louisa Kropp read an interesting essay, "What shall we resdf'
 The speech of the ancients was nobler, said she, because they communed with such great spirits as Plutarch, Plato, Seneca and other giants of that time. What books shall resda is 6 question that cannot be answered by any one Cerson. We should follow the decisions of the best critics upon the worlds best books. Emerson says, never read any book not year old or that you do not like. If any man is alive to a particular subject let him read all the books he has access to on that subject and he will find what he reads of interest to him. There is great danger of finding our reading time in vain, but he who reads such books as Shakespeare, Milton, Scott, Woodsworth, Longfellow will never find the time spent in vain. Henry Clay said that every day he made practice of reading from some scientific or literary work. Most people read too little or too hurriedly. They quote at random and know not what they quote. The most numer- ous books are those which we can never read the next are those which are not worthy of our reading and the smallest number are those which we ought to read. To read nothing but the grandest and deepest of books would be neither desirable nor profit able. After we have laid solid foundation we can fill out will novels and poetry. Es- pecially should we know the history of our own country. Biography introduces us to the worlds best men. In fact, in reading let us read for the one great purpose of purify ing our minds, of performing the duties of life and to prepare ourselves for immortality.
 The next essay was by Miss Gertrude May Craig. It was upon Independent Women" and was a good treatise upon that subject. It is an acknowledged fact that in any busi- ness, said she, those who learn young are most successful. There are many women who are early lead to happy homes by low ing husband, but she should not build for herself too bright a future. In practical age like the present, rare accomplishments avail little. There are thousands to-day who are struggling to gain a nyeli- are over 250 professions open to women. They have been successful in many of life's broad fields. Not every women can be great, indeed, very few, but the consciousness of having done her best will bring more happi- ness in the end than if she had merely gained the appreciation of others. The first thing a women should look to is her health. If healthy she will be usually happy. Women should learn to make their own dresses. The more prac tical accomplishments which 6 woman has the more is she admired. Any sensible girl who is properly educated will grow tired of an idle life, and no girl, what eyer her station in life, should consider her education complete without knowledge of some employment by which she can gain her own livelihood and with this she can meet the uncertain future with 8 brave and trust- ing heart.
 4 very pretty song, "The Cuckoo Sings in the Poplar Tree'' was then rendered and Miss Electra Robinson, followed by an essay. Immigration and its Dangers" She