The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-16

! nerformed will carry with it the approval OK
conscience. The jewelry OF kingly diadems
NAV Glitter in the sunlight but they renect
no raw that cha rms the spirit. but the knowledge
of duty performed will kindle WITHIN lpe
| spirit these sacred fires that warm ana DIes5
and save. Ny young frieno, Ior yourso as sh;a
High School. take the immortal Lee as your
model and though never II you may reach
the sublime heights OF greatness tnat crowned
his life. vet he who aims at Representatives,
perform miracles. There is legend OF the
East that a. the first rays OF the mornings
sun falls on q beautiful hlabaster statue on
the banks of the Nile there comes from It the
sweetest strains of subdued and heavenly mu-
sic that floats away in mistlc cadence on the
morning air. rising higher and higher until
they break on the shores of the shining world
above.
This is legend, but the application is true
that as the light of the dawn of the future
history falls upon the memory and character
of Lee there will issue forth the matchless
music of character and worth that shall I'LL
our land with sweeter charity and brighter
hopes, and shall hearken the chorus OF
myriads of American hearts, and shall
fill them with a high and lofty
inspiration that shall bring into being better
life and love among the united countrymen.
Worthily you have won this prize. Long
may you live to wear it. Major Capers closed
his address with splendid rendition Of
Father Ryan's beautiful poem, Ihe SWORD
of Robert Lee.
Colonel John B. Cary made capital adj
dress, sparkling with fun, wit and poetry. he
also delivered medal OF his own presenta-
ton, and on the same subject, ie: For the
best essay written by young lady on the lie
and character of General Robert f.. Lee.
Miss Katherine Latimer became its happy
possessor.
Rev. w. w. Landrum made the presenta-
ton address. comforting the medal for stenog-
raphy, offered by Captain f. d. Starke. His
address contained a strong defence OF woman
az a bread winner and congratulated her
that many avenues were being opened
through which shecould work for an honest
living. Miss Rebecca Angel won this medal
over a number. of competitors.
As a proof Of the efficiency of this class Mr..
Landrum stated that three young ladies then
sitting there were taking the speeches OF the
occasion in short hand.
Hon j. Taylor ElysOn made an elegant
speech in the delivery of the diplomas TO the
seYenty-six graduates and it deserves a fuller
report even in this lengthy description Of the
exercises but the movement of many persons
attendant upon this interesting part of the
exercises precluded a correct hearing of the
speaker.
The following are the post graduates of
February, 1891, IN the order of their standing
Florence II. Neale, Title Whitlock. Charlotte
Gwathmey, Carrier X. Blunt. NJ Bette Pace
MARY E. Crew, K. Fstelle Shackelford. Minnie
Charley. Genevieye Kelley, Aileen Wilkin-
son. Laura Lyon, Matte j. Ryland Myrtle H.
Davis. Grace G. Williams. f. Douglas Epps.
The following is list oi the graduates If
February. 1891, in the order of their standing
Annie 1atum. Alma Lindner Alma l.. Lips
comb, Mary 4. Eubank Kate Montgomery,
Emma NJ. Blunt, N. Beverly Armistead j.
tfbui ('anonIell / .bfolI M.ttia i
Ryland. Geneyievc Kelley, Bernard /. Reams,
Afeen Wilkinson, Julian p. Burruss, Clara A.
Jackson. Carmila Dickerson. Bertha Flegen-
heimer, Estelle w. Cottreu, Annie Bell War
then. George X. Pollock
The graduates Of June, 1891. are given IN
the order of their standing below
Virgie Harvey i0ldle Harvey, Julia Eggles-
ton, Estele Kelley. Helen Quarles. jamie
Minor. Dicksby Basby, Eva Willis. Matte
Deprle5t. Darlington Jones, Lucy Quarlcs,
Nellie Gary, Elite Watkins Alice Mckeuney,
Fred Block. Carrie Block. FentOn McRain,
Nellie Birdsong, Helen Tyler Bessie Martin.
Allie Vaughan. James RICHARDSON, Bessie
Nowlin, Hannah Conn, Salhe Beach, Bessie
Shell. Allie Franklin, Nellie l.udaus.
Edna Rowlctt, N'a 4 McHain Kate Ebel.
Lula Barnett. Gertrude Dalton. SUSIE Ed
wards Moihe Se5lt. Fred Wilson, iva Hop
kns Nett.e Brown. taiv Lyon. Jsaa' .utz-
Ter jOhn Bates letter Jones Clair Crnw0rl,
Anna Ellis. Rachel Cooke tnplies a ian,
Mary Wootln Lizzie fug'us, Ruby la.t.
IuH Moore. Lizzie Robertson Louise Cox.
dney l0gensteiu h .la walden. Iva Irain-
ham, Kate latmer. Lotto Hartman
at the close or tle pre.outa ton OF diplomas
there wosa distribution %. the tor4. ,ompi-
ueuts sud rw indeed were The ia.r rra.iu-
ste who did not have At at as many beau
t.iu' low rs sAe could carry Tie eAer-
cises closed ~ ~ h. 1l. pronounced success
~ each particular.