Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Commencement Exercises Of tho Mcdonald
Ellis School Mt the Universalist Church.

Commencement Exercises Of tho Mcdonald
Ellis School Mt the Universaliat Church.
IT'S but q step from charming girlhood into
beautiful womanhood, from the school room to
the social world or the struggle for existence,
but in the exercises which form the bridge
there is beneath the veneering of endowment q
deeper feeling Of regret that the happy, joyous
days when the irmest friendships are begun
and everything ia sunshine are forever over.
Ten sweet young ladies walked across that
bridge of signs last night at the Universalist
Church bearing with them as one Of the evil
dences Of years of study diploma from the
McDonald-Ellis School, but each of them
seemed fairly contented when that ''sheepskin"
was firmly in their hands. Scarcely room
enough in the church could be found to accom-
modate the crowd of friends Of the school and
graduates who wished to be present, and even
the gallery was more than filled.
The decorations, which were arranged by the
undergraduates, were tasteful and profuse.
Over the white covered platform. which was
trimmed with flowers, was the motto Of the
class, "Plus Lucis," and "'93" worked in foil
age. Each Of the graduates had some part in
the program, and the flowers which were pre-
sented to each were more than one could carry
The young ladies placed the flowers at their
feet SO that the effect was as though they were
surrounded with hedge Of beautiful roses,
sweet peas and carnations. The exercises were
varied in their character.
piano solo by Miss Agnes Peters preceded
an essay by Miss Mamie Krebs on the signifi-
canoe Of the class m otto. "Plus Lucis." Misses
Maude Bremond aud Mary Waite rendered
with splendid execution Moszkowski's Spanish
dance. Miss Ruth Miles received a hearty
welcome after her recitation Of "Urashima," as
did Miss Anna Fry upon the conclusion Of o
well-written essay on 1.-THE First American
pnpE A of
class prophecy written by Miss Jennie Hunt.
1t forecasted the life OF each OF the graduates in
q bright, happy vein that was particularly
pleasing. Misses Meta Munson and Catherine
Craig played a piano duet before Miss Nellie
Thorn recited 1.-THE Organ Builder" An
was Miss Daisy Muilett's portion of the exer-
cises. The story was well constructed and
very prettiy written. Her efforts were
much appreciated. "a Fable for Critics
was the topic Of an excellent essay by
Miss Evelyn Smith. Miss Miles was heartily
Serenade" and responded with De Kovens
Past and Future" ''Lady Geraidnes Court
ship" afforded Miss Florence Platt an oppor-
| tunity to prove herself capable Of reciting a
difficult piece with good effect. piano SOLO
| by Heloise Ingersoll was a prelude to an essay
on Leaders by Miss Hazel Henderson. There
was evidence Of a clear. strong mind in the
composition. with the ability to put thoughts
into pleasing language. The essay was much
above the average. To Miss Meta Boynton was
allotted the honor Of valedictorian. In its sim
| plicIty her farewell to teachers, schoolmates
| and classmates was indeed farewell given
| from the heart. She spoke in clear voice and
| in a tone that carried with it the sincerity of
| her remarks. The valedictory was couched in
pretty language and was delivered in excellent
taste.
DR.. Aspinwall preceded the presentation Of
| the diplomas to the following graduates with a
| few appropriate words: Meta Bovnton, Hazel
\ Henderson. Mamie Lou Krebs, Daisy c. Null
! lett. Evelyn Elise Smith, Anna C. Fry, Jennie
B. Hunt. Ruth G. Miles, Florence c. Plat and
| Nellie Thorn.
After the exercises at the church the grad
yates gave a reception to their friends in the
parlors Of the seminary.