St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-12
with ARMOR ON. )"
Interesting Class-Day Exer-
ciSeS of the Graduates Of
the High School.
School Inspector Haas Elected
President Of the Board Of
Education.
Minnesota Pharmacists Pro-
test Against the Obnox-
iOuS Revenue License.
Manchester Graduates Enter
tain Themselves and
Friends.

Friends.
The scene at the high school yester-
day was one of gaiety and animation.
This was perhaps shade OF sorrow
that the pleasant associations and mem
cries of the past four years were about
to be sundered by the parting of the class
of 80, yet whatevero of sadness there was
in connection with the occasion, was
completely lost sight of under the mer-
riment and joyous anticipation of the
aggressive young people OF the 80 class.
The large hall was well filled, every
available chair being occupied. The
decorations were tasteful, banners bear
ing the notices of the past, present
and future classes grazing the
walls. Some bore Datin quota
lions, though the class of 'S9 was
content to express sentiment in plain
English, its motto emblaZOned on an
elegantly wrought banner of plush being
"With Armor On" the inscription be-
ing SurmOunted with crossed swords,
and beneath it shield. The stage was
draped with the national colOrS and
evergreenS, while cut flowers of rare
fragrance loaded the air with sweet
perfume, and by their varied coloring
greatly enhanced the beauty of the
scene. The programme opened with a
piano Duet executed in skillful man.
ner by Misses Hall and Keller, the per-
Torrance being somewhat marred by
the poor tone of the instrument. Fol
lowing was an address by Leavitt Corn
ing, president of the class. which was
gracefully responded to by II. p. Richie,
of the class of 80. Glass history by
Miss Jessie Young was a very cleverly
written resume of the writer's recOllec-
tionS during her connection with the
class. The young lady described
colleagues when approaching the old
familiar school on this for them) men,
orable occasion. Miss Young, however,
succeeded admirably in conquering any
tremulous feeling she may have pos
sesSed at the outset, and delivered her
highly interesting history of the joys
and sorrows. struggles and ultimate
victories of the class IN an able manner,
often humorous, and throughout sur
prising for its ease and f1uency. Miss
Young made feeling reference to the
death by drowning at Lake Pepin of
Miss Edith Mckay, respected class
mate and a young lady generally be-
loved for her genial manners and in
variable good nature. Reference was
also made to the late Supt. S. S. Taylor,
in which that gentleman's excellent
qualities and extreme popularity were
eulogized. P. P. Allen launched into
a comparison between the chivalry
of the present age and that
of the past, considerably to the
advantage of the former, and proving
to the satisfaction of those present that
the chivalric spirit of our ancestors is
still abroad in the Nineteenth century,
Immensely improved. ''Our motto,
with amor on" said he, ISIS one emmi-
nently fitted to represent our senti-
mentS and work to the classes of the
future.'' Miss Clara Kellam recited
with great expression an original poem.
which met with unstinted applause. G.
A. Skinner gave a cornet solo, very
difficult selection, containing many
numerous runs and requiring considera-
BILE skill in the execution. He received
a perfect ovation, and gracefully re-
sponded to the encore with
YOU'LL REMEMBER ME-"
The next announcement on the pro-
gramme was that of funeral. Age-
braic obSequies were the somewhat puZ-
zlng words which met the eye of the
spectator. All was explained, however,
when four bearers entered the upper
end of the hall. and, with slowly meas
ured steps, marched down the aisle to
the solemn strains of 1.-THE Dead
March," Between them was carried a
black-draped bier, the draping being
ornamented by a white skull and
bier reposed the once fair
algebra. its leaves torn and finger
marked, and its once bright raiment
draggled and woe begone. Miss Mabel
Coulter delivered a defamation con-
demnatory of the dead algebra. exult-
ing in the escape of the class from the
spell under which it had held them.
Miss Coulter sustained her part excel
lently. Carl Taylor evoked loud APP
plause by his able defense and eulogy
of the occupant of the bier, after which
the class united in chanting solemn
dirge to the air Of when Johnny Comes
Marching Home" during which the
algebraic goddess were lowered through
the stage and effectually buried from
sight at least.
Miss Helen James made neat pre-
sentation speech, in which she ex-
pressed the tender feelings entertained
by the class of 80 for the old associa-
lions, and on its behalf paid Clio wing
tribute to Prof. Gilbert, who, with the
class, sewers his connection with the in
stitution. Miss lamar presented life
size bust portrait of Prof. Gilbert done
in Indian ink to the school. In re-
ponse Prof. Gilbert said he found it
most difficult to find words suited to the
expression of his feeling.
l have put some of the best years of my
life into my work in this institution, and |
love it dearly. You of the class of 80 have
been with me during your entire co urse, and
feel that any tribute paid by you is of I'M
told value. AS said, my heart is too full
for words, but the mark of esteem you have
just shown me is more precious than can
say What more can say? l can but say
farewell. farewe II, class of 80.
At the conclusion of the presentation
ceremonies a very able and extremely
punny address was delivered by Frank
Griggs, who, deviating from the beaten
tracks of the present and Shadowy ave-
nues of the past, dived boldly into
the still more hazy mists of the future.
The scene was laid great many years
hence and the class of 'S9 was cOnspic-
uous by It's prominence in the mercan-
tile and professional world. Benjamin
Hodge did well in an address relating
his experiences as mind reader, fol-
lowed by the whole class in a chorus
which concluded the exercises. The
standard of yesterdays performances
by the graduates was considerably above
the average.