Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-30
The Graduating Exercises OF the
Ellsworth High School.

The Graduating Exercises OF the
Ellsworth High School.
When We entered Hancock Hall on Friday
afternoon to be present at the graduating exer-
cises Of the Ellsworth High school, it still
lacked fully quarter Of an hour OF the time
OF commencement. and yet every seat on floor
and In the galleries was occupied, and we
eibowed our way through dense crowd of
people who were occupying the only space on
the floor that was left to them and that was
standing room. The hall was eabor ately deco
rated with flags, eyergreens and flowers. the
last In great profusion, and very artisticslly
and prettiiy arranged. Across the entire front
! OF the stage was wide band OF mosses and
Roses. which served rs division line between
what seemed the fairy land Of the stage and the
world OF spectators In the auditorium. High
over the stage, like star OF hope hung the class
motto, perseverance, repete with promise
to those who conformed to its requirements
On one end of the stage sat Rev. Father
| Butler and the members OF the school COM
miitee. Messrs. Royal Maidocks aud Chicott;
on the other end were Prof kimball. the
| principal. Miss Mary II. Mcfarland, the Sec
| Given, the first assistant teacher. was not able
70 De present, she being confined TO her bed by
| illness. Wasgstt', orchestra OF Bangor. had
seats directly In front OF the stage and fur
ni-hed delightful music for the occasion. Fol-
lowing Is the order OF exercises:
MUsIC.
Prayer by Rev. Henry W. Conley graduate
| OF the - huul
| REFINEMENT AND Irs NATION RENErrr
WITH sALurAroRl IN LATIN,
Arthur J. Hastings.
This part was able and discriminating
one. Ii was forcible showing that refine
ment Is the lever which must III the nation.
THE JAPANESE Carrie [; t;reenap.
This proved clear presentation of very IN
structive facts relative to the japanese, their
rIsnners, customs. habits. and status generally.
MlLEs >rANpI~H, Alice ;. Adams.
Miss Adam, told IN pleasant way the stir
rim tale OF Miles Stsnii-h the Puritan
Captain, IN which con,picuously figured
John Alden, "the fair-hairei. tacItnrn strip (
ling. and the Puritan IN .ien Priscilla, whose
famous question, "Why don't YOU speak for
yourself, John Z: was duly brought out
TIRE AMERICAN RErTBIIcs Geo : Poster.
Mr. Foster discussed in an able. pleasing
way carrying the audience along with him. a
question which Is demanding and receiving the
best thought Of the American people. He re-
ee!Ned many well-ie.erved compliment. and
congratulations.
MUSIC.
ANoILNr ARr. Mary J. Moore. +
clear presentation OF facts relative to
subject which required study aud research
JENSt LIND. Louisa Bresnahap.
This part. in a graphic, interesting way.
reciied the career Of Jeany Lind-x theme
always pleasing to the American people.
OH N.rIn>AL GUARD. tarar A. NI,,brII
A theme repiete with excellent suggestion. 4
relative % the necessity Of making our country
strong by the maintenance OF national guard.
or volunteer militia.
>cL>k fEoN "Lr NIs,>rnRorr."
Bertha Il Brown Gertrude II Hastings
Th!- part spoke well for the school a, well
q, the young ladies.
The bKL1>HA, II IHt WlE.
fu.h,r, g. o-eood
sensible discussion ., the sreenback 4ue,-
ton.
\ BrElEu CIri, IVA cook
Thi. tory, though Old. {, ever new. Mis-,
Cook lri her audience through IT, re,urrec,ei
streets ant buildings, greatly 10 their in.truc
ton.
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