The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-06-10
Closing the
School Term.

The Methodist Episcopal churc
never before contained such a large au
dience as it did last evening on tn
occasion of the commencement exer
cises of the High School and the an
niversary exercises Of the Clceronial
Literary Society. Long before 8 o'clocl
the church was filled to Overlooking
and even standing room was difficult tC
obtain. The decorations were both
tasteful and elaborate, flowers, ferns
and flags combining to make the scene
as beautiful as could we'll be imagined.
The program was opened with Sc
lection on banjo and violin by Messrs.
Masten and Wood of Kansas City, who
displayed an ability which was most
enthusiastically applauded Miss Bes-
sic Rutter next rendered salutatory
address ON behalf of the Ciceronian
Literary Society, reviewing briefly and
ably the good work accomplished by
the society during the past year, and
detailing the great and numerous ben
efits to be derived from a thorough
study Of choice literature.
Miss Genie Lewis was prevented from
rendering her part, recitation, by
reason of a severe sore throat.
Mr.. Will H. Levings was heartily ap-
plauded for his Grafton on "The I'm
seen in History"
Miss Carruthers rendered a vocal
solo in her usual charming manner,
and was followed by lively debate
between Andrew Dalgity, for the af-
firmative, and Alfred Cleveland for the
negative. Mr.. Dalgity brought forth
an array Of forcible points amusingly
put, while Mr.. Cleveland handled his
case with marked ability and great
degree of ardor
The next number was the presenta-
tion to John McCue of richly en-
bossed diploma from the Ciceronian So
ciety, he being the first and only grad
uate to receive such a token of regard
from his co-laborers in literary work.
The interim between the first and
second parts was occupied by Messrs.
Masten and Wood, on the guitar and
banjo, whose selections throughout the
evening completely captivated the au-
dience.
opened by an essay read by Miss Mar
tina Gilbert. Miss Gilbert's paper ex-
hihitad thro,,obo,,t +bo+ dol{oo4o ,r,s L
refined tone so characteristic of the
truly cultivated intellect. Miss Gilbert
won high encomiums by her excellent
and graceful and modest
demeanor.
John McCue's Grafton on the subject
''The Morning Cometh," was treated
in very mastery manner.
Mrs. j. 7. Ross next rendered a vo-
cal solo with extraordinary effect, and
was heartily epcored She responded
with kiss, and Let's Make Up Again."
which made happy hit. Miss Maud
Warren executed pleasing accom-
Daniment.
The valedictory and class prophecy
by Miss Kate Dement,, was thiclly
studded with witty expression and some
If the graduates must have feared
! realization of their gloomy future as
pictured by the young lady
The diplomas were then presented to
he graduates, and Professor Wright's
ouching words affected them deeply.
Hon. c. w. Fulton addressed the
graduating class with words replete
With wholesome advice. He enjoined
Ipon them the necessity of relying on
heir own resources in the great human
truggle for supremacy and success,
nd hoped they might be steadfast to
he end, so that when they were ready
o depart from this earthly life into
he great unknown eternity, they might
eel as though some life had been made
righter and the world made better by
heir having lived in it.
The highly successful program was
oncluded at 1880 by a selection by
Messrs. Masten and Wood.