The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1889-06-22

AT half past eight o'clock to strains of
the sweetest music by the popular Lehiph.
ton orchestra the graduating class. Sophie
Miller Irene Fenstermachef, Allen Peters.
William u. ClaUss, Abram Wolfe and Ed.
win Oil, followed by the principal, F. J.
Stetler, 20. Supt L. A. Snyder, President
Long and Secretary. Lentz of the school
ooard, ana kevs. Allen, Reber and DUNCAN,
marched down the centre aisle ana ontc
the stage where they occupied seats facino
the audience. Every face wore a hanny
look, even the classes of 100 and '91 who
occupied the stage with the graduates.
Overhead was suspended the class motto.
" We gather to scatter" in letters of o,lt
and framed with evergreen.
Following piano solo, "Caprice Mar
tial, by Prof. c. V. Kleintop, Rev. 7
Alvin Reber, of the Reformed church. read
aloud from the 2Sth chapter of Job. In
tie absence of Rev. j. S. Newhart, of the
Evangelical church, Rev. G. w. DUNCAN.
OF the M. E. Church, delivered thought,
ful invocation, praying the guiding eve of
GOD to watch carefully the actions and
deeds of those present that they might NOT
stray into tbe paths of evil but live and
have everlasting life. "The Song of the
Brooklet," by members of the High School.
under the leadership of II. b. Kennel. con-
cluded amidst round of applause that on
~ nalf expressed the appreciation and sue
! cess OF the rendition. The INTRODUCTORY
address by Co. Supt. Snyder, while short.
was full of pertinent remarks, wise snq.
gestions, practical calculations and con.
tained deep and earnest plea for the free
public school system, the bulwark of
American liberty, the guardian of our
rights and the elevation of our people to a
iull realization of free governmental great
ness. Following well rendered musical
selection by the Orchestra, Allen II. Peters
made his initial bow and in graceful, easy
manner delivered the class salutatorv. IL
was snort, pertinent and to the point and
IN conclusion was greeted with hearty an
plause. Members of the class 80. Maud
Wheatley, Sallie Gabel, Eta Drissel. Carrie
Newhart, Albert Bartholomew, Bert Durl-
ing, Charles Bowman and Granville Clauss.
composed an excellent double qGartette
and rendered in delightful manner "The
Old Oaken Bucket" "Nobility of Toll,
was the subject of a well prepared and
splendidly delivered Grafton by William d
Clauss. The subject was gracefully hand
led and the oratorical display promising.
he came in for goodly share of welI-earn-
ed applause. A solo, "'The Sailors Re-
turn," by ii. b. Kennel, was a treat TO the
lovers OF good vocal music and evidence of
It's appreciation was demonstrated by the
echoes OF applause that followed. Edwin
9. Oil, in carefully prepared essay on
Time" did not procrastinate, but followed
the thread of the subject closely and inter
estingly TO his own credit, the pleasure of
the audience and the satisfaction of the
principal. Grafton, ''Self knowledge" +"
by Abram j. Wolfe, in point was clear and
| cogent and altogether showed convincing
evidence OF careful preparation. The event
of the evening beyond question, however.
was the vocal selection, by the donble
quartette of the class of 80, entitled "a
Natural SPELL" Its rendition produced a
natural laugh, a continued round of an
plause and resulted IN well-earned encore.
Following this Miss Irene FenstermacheI
read in pleasing and entertaining manner
an essay entitled Turning Points in Life.'
1t was full of thoughtful considerations and
unassumlng suggestions that could not fail
OF attention by reason of the modest, maid
enly and sensible manner of presentation.
A musical selection by the orchestra and
Co. Supt. Snyder introduced f. Pierce
Lentz, Sec'y of the school board, who held
the attention of the audience for fifteen
minutes in spicy address. He recalled
the great struggle" for the erection of a
school building fifteen years ago or more
by the Intelligent community here anG
1t is pleasant for us to remember that In
the thlckest of the fight was the CARBON
ADVOCATE. He was followed by Rev. c.
j. Allen in one of his usual bright, inter
esting and attentively listened to addresse,
which was followed by hearty applause anC
a musical selection 'Blushing Rose" BY
the orchestra. Rev, G.. w. DUNCAN spok,
of the great moral purpose of our publ,
schools and lauded the greatness of tn,
same, concluding in well wishes for tn,
! class and audience. The remarks by tn,
principal, II. j. Stettler, were limited to
hearty expression of thanks to all who hat
contributed to the evenings commence
ment exercises and the welfare of the school
2 and expressing the earnest wish that par
ents will not underestimate the necessit,
of good education for their children. III,
concluded by congratulating the graduatin,
class and wishing them pleasant and saf
voyage through the future now hid by
curtain lmpenetratable to human ewes. An
other selection by the orchestra. and Mis-
I Sophie X. Miller, the class yalidictorlan. a
Saegersville, Lehigh county, a neice of DR.
4 w. G. Nj. Seiple, of South street, perform
a ed the sad duties of her Office by expression
D of best wishes and good byes at the endin
: of their public school life. She paid
: graceful compliment TO the principal an
Y the School directors for their kind atten
r ton ana earnest endeavors, and conclude
in final farewell to the audience. Sh
was attentively listened to and heartily ar
plauded In conclusion; she is a gracefu
S speaker and has voice modulated TO fu
r expression. The presentation of diploma
It was made by President of the School Board
e w. Penn Long, following which pleasau
i item not on the programme took place, b
d Co. Supt. Snyder presenting to the prime
s pal, on behalf OF the class, an elegant arr
IS chair. The gift was accepted with III
IT kindliest OF feelings and the hearlies
e expressions of appreciation. In conclusio
IS the graduating class sang "Thy SlumbeI
IS are Lonely" and the High School san
e lone More Day." Rev. j. Alvin Reber r,
e peated the benediction and the fifth anuus
/ commencement, the most successful in ii
l. history OF our public schools, closed amidi
st tbs kindliest Of feelings and the earne
p wishes OF our people who were forlunat
lc enough TO he in attendance. One pleasaI
y consideration in connection with the evel
ing's ceremonies is the fact that the exc
cises entire were by members of the hig
school. The success of the affair is
a their credit and the congratulation of the
ID principal.
a. In conclusion Prof. +. j. Stettler b,
le proved himself fully worthy of the gre
N trust which was reposed in him by Il
k peoples representatives. He has LAHORE
st faithfully and assiduously in the cause
education and as result our schools a
to-day In better condition than ever her
tOfore, and the Board of directors ha,
es exhibited degree of commendable ente
" prise in securing his re-appointment at 4
is increased salary. His appearance at Il
ie commencement was the first time in th
I'd capacity since his residence here, and h
T. quiet, gentlemanlY demeanor pleased Il
be people. They like him in other words I
's his unassuming characteristics and h
TX most excellent work he does.