Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-20
LAUNCHED In LIFE.
The Brilliant Graduating Exercises
of Curry University
AT THE BIJOU, LAST EVENING.
Just One Hundred and Twenty-Four
Ladies and Gentlemen
RECEIVE THE WELL-EARNED DIPLOMAS

Snce long before the curtain was raised ols
closing to view the stage, which presented
an enchanting picture, with its magnihcen
decorations of luxuriant tropical plants, thu
effect of which was retained and still furthel
carried out with the scenery surroundins
it, representing huge forest trees and theil
oft-times accompanying shrubbery. Seated
within this cool retreat were the gradual
ing classes of Curry Uniyersity-the younf
ladies arrayed in charming costumes o.
white, with cleaning necks and arms, anc
wearing exquisite corsage bouquets; the
young gentlemen in the prevailing style o.
full evening attire, and Prof. James G.
Williams. the President of the University
with Rt. Rev. Cortland Whitehead, d. D..
Rev. E. P. Cowan, D. D., and the following
gentlemen: Colonel Heron, Major james
Ekin, DR.. Fulton, Colonel Echols, DR.
Cowan, DR.. r. Sutton, DR.. J. Neeley, A. P.
Burchfeld and J. Miller, Esq.
THE PROGRAMME RENDERED.
The programme was opened with PRAYER
by Rev. DR.. Whitehead, and a trio-piano
"Overture to Barber of Seville" by the
Misses Jennie Clary Hattie Nichol and Halle
Adams followed. The young ladies were
greeted with round after round of applause.
Showing that their unity in time and delicacy
OF touch was appreciated by their listeners.
Inc DN MISS Hettle Schultz, was
very prettlly delivered, and In 1t was gracefully
embodied the welcoming sentiments of the
class. The young lady was the recipient of a
lovely floral Offering as. indeed. were each of
the young ladies who appeared, in defiance of
the words mo flowers" which were TO be seen
on the programmes.
A recitation by Miss Lizzie stamatz. THE
Gipsy Flower Girl" was of such realistic
nature that a genuine little Gipsy seemed to be
telling her story of suffering, and beseeching
the audience to purchase of her roses.
IA College Without Buildings was the
topic upon which Miss Emma Dowerman had
spent considerable time and thought In the evo-
luton of an able oration, In which she referred
TO the building of character.
The Revenge of Hamish," by Lanier, was
recited by Miss Kate Braun with telling effect
the heartrending sorrow of the mother as her
child was thrown over the cliff, throwing pail
oil gloom over the audience, from which it was
aroused by stirring national Grafton. "Cis-
Atlantlcism." by Mr.. William w. Giffen.
Briefly were the virtues of the United States
governments more or less controlled by one
man, IN whom the quality of self-love and ag-
grandlzement is predominant. Feelingly he
spoke of the way the hospitality Of the United
European nations who send here their paupers
and their anarchists and made telling appeal
for the suppression of everything that would
tend to lower the dignity of a nation.
QUITE A REVELATION.
The singing of Miss Mamie Hammer in
"Arie Alo fors'e lui' (Traviata). was quite
revelation, and was the signal for a perfect
storm of applause.
In her oranon, LAS Sounding Brass" Miss
Jean Boobyer argued that education, unless
with q view of betttring oneself and society at
large, was but as sounding brass.
Ban essay, Coming and Going" by Miss Mary
Alice McNall. was fine effort. and "The News
paper of To-day" as handled by Mr.. George J.
Campbell, was very interesting Grafton. The
power of the newspaper to make or mar the
morals of the people and the standard of right,
was ably presented, and sensationalism in
journalism roundly condemned; indeed, the
young man said honorable journalism need not
encroach upon the fields of the policeman or
nan essay. "Our City's Tomorrow" by Miss
Lillian Gault, had been approved of by the
faculty, and the young lady excused from the
reading.
six Love Letters" as recited by Miss Lily
Terry. was Of such laughable nature. that the
young lady retired with a perfect storm of ap-
plause.
The Grand March from Tannbaauser ~ as
rendered by Miss Emma L. HOelfel, was an en-
1oyable feature, as 1t was admirably executed.
The Silent Moments and the Striking
Hours" by Miss Elizabeth NJ. Simpson, warned
one of the rapidly passing time, and of the
necessity of improving each moment, that the
sunset of life might be spent in pleasant retro
specuon.
IAN essay on THE UNEXPECTED" by Miss
Alma Louisa Schafer, proved to be unexpect-
ed, as the bits of wisdom that fell from the
pretty lips were strangely at variance with the
girlish appearance of the speaker.
''The Chain of Success" by Mr.. Charles ].
Stewart, proved quite link IN the success of
the evening. and was hardly one of the minor
items that the speaker admonished all to OBJ
serve as they might be necessary for the COM
plete whole.
HOW IT WAS WRITTEN.
written, But Not With Pen" an essay bv
Miss Clara NJ. Smith, was filed with such
charming sentiment that it was doubtless en-
graved upon the hearts of many who listened,
as the young person told how continual writing
that cannot be effaced is the result of kind or
unkind words or actions.
A vocal solo, Il Have Lost My Eurydice"
was an agreeable interude. and as sung by
Miss Matilda George, was greatly enjoyed.
Miss Grace Hays, clever little individual.
moralized upon behind the Curtain, or the
Future" and what it may nateriaIize into
with Clearness of thought beyond her years.
The MinueI," by Miss Riba Stevenson, a
graceful little maiden not long IN her teens,
was so prettily described and danced to the
music Of Prof. S. Bissell, that even the clergy
men upon the stage were forced into admira-
tion.
Mabel King Izenour affirmed that in the Re-
belllon the Mississippi was opened by Anna
Ellen Carroll, who is now an invalid living in
poverty. and should receive pension of liberal
proportions.
The IS EaIlow's Farewell" sung by Misses
Carrie Terrant ana Annie Orr, was greatly en-
1oyed, and preceded the valedictory-the
success of the evening-by Miss Mary
Lillian Iytle, Young lady who will enter the
senior class at Wellesley this coming fall and
who, in her effort last evening proved CON
her wonderful ability as thinker
and writer.
The diplomas were presented by Genera
James A Ekln, with individual addresses and
in general address General Ekin referred to
the wonderful growth of the university CON-
plimented the President and faculty of the in
and informed the audience that the
founder of the university. Prof. Curry. was
seated in one of the boxes, which called forth
vigorous applause.
An excursion to Rock Point next Saturday
will close the year for the University students
and graduates, and general merrymaking and
Jubilee is anticipated
THE LIST OF GRADUATES.
The graduates of the year are:
Classical Course-Miss Mary Lillian Lytle,
Scientific Course-George J. Campbell, Miss
aettie Schultz.
Ladies' Seminary Course-Misses Jean Boo
oyer Mabel King Izenour, Emma Dowerman
Clara May Smith, Maize McNall, Lillian Mar
yaret Gault, Alma Louisa Schater, Grace r.
Hays.
Conservatory of Music-Misses Emma L.
W oelfel, Maggie K. Fox, Agnes Louise Taylor.
school of Elocution-Misses Clara Dawes,
hlba Stevenson, Mile Gardner. Jean McAllis
sn16i iser; Hannah n Baxter Mrs. VIM Bentley, Frank
Donohue, Lily Terry Katie Braun, Lizzie |
Stamatz, Mrs. Nina Fife.
Sho6thand and Typewriting-Joseph A. |
sheridan, Misses Tressa Loretta Manning, |
hatherine May Nolte, James Bredin Gschwend, |
MISS Eilzaoeth Frances Kelly, CharlesA. Y Young, |
MISS Nannle Z. CrOssman, John Shupe, 4
Misses Annie Julia Quinn, Annie W1lloughby. |
Anna Marie Gardner, Alice E. Hartley, Charles I
ohn stewart, Misses Margaret Louise Jane,
lennnle Miller, Agnes NJ. Black Mary Eliza
oeth MeNally, Margaret Ellen McIntosr,
samuel howard Larkins; Misses Elizabeth s.
rice Iheodosia Hartley. David s. Iayler,