The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-27
SCHOOL OVER FOR THEM.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES RE-
CEIVE THEIR DIPLOMAS.

The graduating exercises of the class o.
1891 Of the Savannah high school took plsc'
10 Hunter hall yesterday morning. The
hall was crowded with friends Of the gradu-
ates, and large portion of the crowd wai
compelled to stand. In fact, the hall was
so packed that the teachers deem it an i'm
perative necessity to secure a larger ball
for the exercises hereafter.
The pupils of the high school were Sc tied
in the front and center of the hall. with the
graduates nearest the stage. The stage was
occupied by Col Geo. 4. Mercer, president
board Of education, and Messrs. Lee Roy
Myers and Randolph Arson, members of
the board, Rev. DR.. J. Z. L. Holmes,
Rev. T. H. Blenus, Rev. DR.. L. c. Vass
Rev. c. z. bowman and Rev. A. j. FARRELL,
Col. Charles h. Olmstead, Superintendent
of Public Schools w. H. Baker and Assist
ant Superintendent W. s. Bogart, Princi-
pal a F. Train, and the teachers of the
high school
The exercises were conducted by Princi-
gal Train, assisted by Profs. Otis AshDore
and J. NJ. Cannon. They began at 1870
O'Clock with the invocation by Rev. Mr..
FARRELL of Trinity church. The school sang
rs Correcting Glee," after which Miss Lila
IL Cabaniss read the salutatory.
TIE ESSAYS AND DECLARATIONS.
David Porter delivered an excellent ad.
dress on "Artillery-Ancient and Modern.
Miss Jane Nick. Bailey gave her felIow "
pupils some very sensible ideas on Econ
omy" and how 70 practice it,
The song "Live for Something" was sung
By the school II was well sung, as were all
the songs on theprogramme. They were well
selected and appropriate to the occasion.
Alice L. Metzger read an interesting
essay on THE Ifs Of Life"
Herbert 7. West discussed the subject OF
''Windsn
Miss Romie II. Riley's essay on "Order,
Heavens First Law was a very creditable
one, and was very favorably commented on.
The song "Laugh:and Grow Fat by the
school was very good, and the song and
suggestion were both appreciated by the
audience. II was repeated later by request.
Miss NJ GaEelle Launey drew on her i'm
agination very successfully for q pleasant
summer 'Tour in Alaska"
woMAE's HIGHER EDUCATION.
The discussion Of the subject Of Higher
Education of Women by Julian s. HeKter
and Miss Ruth Ksyton. was one Of The
most interesting features Of the exercises.
Mr.. Hexter took q position for the higher
education Of women and Miss Kayton
against 1t, which made the discussion all
the more interesting. Mr.. Hexter assumed
the ground that women, who had been
degraded to . position Of slavery
and drudgery by the encients, or at best
only an ornament, had been by the iufiu-
ences of Christianity and modern oiviliza-
ton elevated 10 position In her sphere equal
to that OF man In his sphere. He oontended
that for woman TO msintain herself In that
position and to earn and receive the respect
of those by whom she was surrounded,
higher education Is necessary, and, further,
that a complete education Ia necessary to
make the perfect wife and the perfect
= mother. Many other things are both neces-
sary and desirable. but higher education is
something TO be desired and striven after by
all women.
Miss Kayton's essay In answer was bright
and sprightly and bristled with points. She
admitted that education Is a very good
thing for women. and something that il is
very proper for them TO seek after, but she
contended that there are some things, the
knowledge of which is more desirable for
women than the ability to read the ancient
classics and calculate the courses OF the
planets. She contended further that
such education units her for the
practical duties OF home life, and that the
highly educated scholar is almost sure to be
sloven in her appearance, neglectful of
her children, and will half starve her hus-
band. Her picture Of the home Of the man
with highly educated wife was not a very
alluring one Mr.. Hexter and Miss Kayton
both received great applause.
ThesoBg, "Bels of Freedom" was beauti-
fully sung by the school, and was after ward
repeated.
Miss Katie B. Ham read an essay on
"Sweet Sixteen
Miss Florence W. Olmstead's essay on
THE Pleasures of Country Life" was
voted to be one Of the best read. Its simple
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much admired.
The valedictory address by Jacob g.
Smith was voted to be the best address Of
the day. 1t would have been creditable &c
much older person, and Master Smith
unembarrassed delivery was the subject o.
much comment.
The response by Harry Backus Of tn,
second class was also very good.
JUDGE ADAMS ADDRESS.
Hon. A. Pratt Adams address to the
graduates. while short. was well timed, Tn,
speaker was introduced by Col. Meroe,
WITH very complimentary tribute TO hi
ability and reputation. Judge Adams sale
the occasion was most Interesting one anC
formed an epoch IN the lives Of the men,
bers OF class of unusual excel
lence. he congratulated them upor
the bright auspices under which they en-
tered upon the duties and responsibilities oil
nie A proper conception OF the duties o,
life, he said, is necessary to attain ami
measure of success Life, the speaker added
Is q solemn trust to be lived In accordance
with divine laws. Three things are neces
sary for success-endowmenp, environment
and viii. Endowment, the physical aud
mental qualities, which are inherited, en-
vironment. the conditions by which we ar,
surrounded and will, the mental fore
by which obstacles are overcome
Man is not the helpless creature of circum
stances. The throne Of empire Is in tht
will. To remain stationary is impossible
but it Is necessary TO continue TO strive b
reach farther and yet farther still. Tn,
speaker Impressed upon the graduates tn,
duty of living with high and noble pur
pose, and always following the dictates o.
their better natures. In this manner only
is 1t possible TO live life worthy of com
mendation and satisfactory TO ones self
He dwelt upon the failure of sell
indulgence and the beauty of self-denial
He cited some Of the celebrated character
of fiction as illustrations of the results O
striving after high and noble ideal, one O
them being Victor Hugo's celebrates
character Jean Vatican.
THE AWARD OF DIPLOMAS.
Col Mercer delivered the diplomas to tn
graduates. preceding the delivery with
few well-tirned words
The flowers presented by admiring friend
were then distributed to the graduates. Tn
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