The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-21
GRADUATES SAY G00D-BY
INTERESTING CLOSING Ex EXERCISES
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL


Pupils-Tne Annual Address by A.
a. MacDonen, Esq.-The Annual
commencement of the School for
Boys.
The commencement exercises OF the high
school took place at Chatham academy
yesterday. Hunter hall was crowded with
the relatives and friends Of the graduating
class and the patrons of the school. The
graduates were seated in front of the stage,
with the remainder of the school in classes
behind them.
The exercises began at 10 o'clock. The
usual morning exercise was first gone
through with. Supt Baker expressed Col.
MERGERS regret at his inability to be pres
emit. This is the first commencement since
Col Mercer has been president of the board
Of education that he has not been present,
and it was only his duties as commandant
of Camp Richmond at Augusta that pre-
vented his attendance.
Principal Train announced the first song.
Like as father pitieth his children"
which was beautifully rendered by the
school.
THE sALUTAToRY.
The saIutatory was read by Sallie Baker.
In an easy, self-possessed manner she well
coined the people, and gave the views of a
school girl upon leaving teachers and
pupils. She did not appear very blue at
the prospect
Ed Drayton Lyman read an essay on
Telescopes" giving the history of the in
vention, its use, and the perfection to which
the instrument has been brought.
youthful Aspirations" by Augusta
Alexander, was well and easily delivered.
and considered the probable realization Of
the youthful dreams.
The song, Image of the Rose" was rem
dered by the school, led by the special
chorus, the leading part being taken by
George Mckenzie.
An essay upon "Ihe American Girl Of
the Periodn was read by Dora Null
berg, who discussed in a bright and witty
manner the independent proclivities of the
American girl, with few touches upon
her weak points.
Clifford Gross dwelt upon the ''Lost OPP
portunities' of life. the, golden moments
which slip by unnoticed. The essay was
well rendered, in clear, full voice.
Annie Griffin's essay was called "Adver-
sity,n but it was really humorous discus
sion of the difference between the little
words my" and "our, very happily given.
The school then sang March Like Gal
liant Soldiers" which was heartily APP
plauded.
THE POWER OF LITTLE THINGS.
Fannie Bradley's subject was Little
Things,"a pleasing essay upon the power
of small things in producing great results. =.
''Choice of a Profession" by Edward
Mercer, was boldly delivered essay upon
the requisites for success in life.
By request "Rataplan, Rataplau," or
March Like Gallant Soldiers" was sung
the second time.
Alice Bates read an essay on "Dreamers. "
81 slept and dreamed that life was beauty.
woke and found that life was duty" A
pleasant essay upon castles in the air.
After recess the chorus sang 1.-THE Song
of the Haymakers,n beautiful selection
Matte Whiteside read an essay on "The
Man Who Never Forgets," and humorously
touched up the lords of creation "who
never forget" anything.
Merena Fulford gave "Critique on Mac
BETH" an apt discussion of Shakespeare's
great drama.
The song, Image of the Rose," was re-
peated by request.
The valedictory was delivered by Helen
5. Smith in a loud, clear voice. She ad-
dressed the president, teachers, graduates
and school, dwelling upon the regret at the
necessity of saying farewell, but more upon
the inducements held out by the future.
The vaedictory was worthy of the first
honor graduate.
The reply to the valedictory was by
addressed to the graduates.
The school then sang -Four Jolly
Smiths"
MR. MAC DoNELLs' ADDRESS.
A. II. MacDonell, ESQ.,, delivered the
annual address to the graduates. 1t was
sensible, eloquent and bristling with numer-
Gus bright points. Mr.. MacDonell began
by remarking upon the feeling of conspic-
uousness which must necessarily attach to
the graduates upon such day. He said:
In your feelings of exultation and satisfaction
today we would be callous, indeed, if we did
not share. We extend to you and your parents
ana trends our sincere congratulations on your
successful completion of the course of study
prescribed by this school.
The days of your schooling here are mum.
bered, With some of you, perhaps, they will
be extended no further. Pause a moment and
LOOK back before this chapter in your life is
closed Opportunities, golden opportunities,
That come but once in q ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
that many poor boy or girl has vainly nun
gered and longed for-these have been yours
no longer Others fate may throw in your way
hereafter; others that will be squandered or
improved, but none like these
After the lapse of eighteen years return &c
pear tnat testimony Tor my teachers of the
boys high school
But one of them is here to-day, one whose
memory know will be cherished here as long
and as warmly as the memory of Arnold ia
cherished at Rugby. one whose name will
live in the annals Of Chatham Academy as the
synonym of all that Is big hearted wise
manly and faithful in a teacher Such teachers
such school, and such opportunities YOU ara
now about to give up. The place which knows
you now viii soon know you no more and
never again will your absence be noted at roll
call ~
There is an old Persian adage which contains
much truth, and which literally translated
reads Each dog must have his day Let us
paraphrase the thought and apply It to You
Each one OF you must have your day., Nobody
eises day will suit the purpose This occasion
therefore, marks a distinct epoch in your lives
Ior to-day you pass out from the high school OF
savannah into the higher school of experiences
DO not make the mistake of supposing wher
you have received your diplomas here thai
your education Is completed. The scope OF
your instruction here does not comprise al
the arbitrary knowledge. It embraces only
enough 20 teach you how to reach out anc
grasp for more If it has failed in that il has
not performed its function, and your time spent
mere has been worse than wasted. II could
nave been spent just as profltably in painting
newly Matched eggs on Easter cards." or in
mas, or In singing Little Annie Rooney OF
the street corners.
And now that you are about to go hence ant
think and1earn for yourselves come back here
AFTER and attack successfully, if you can wha
you have learned here Look on 1t with all tn
more suspicion because you took 1t in youtl
when your minds were most susceptible, you
credullty greatest and your Judgment leas
critical. Attack the statements in your text
books, the learning and methods of your teach
erS. Test them, weigh them try them