Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-13

Commcncement Exercises Hela at the Gu,
:enburx Race Track.

Commencement Exercises Hela at the Gut
:enburx Race Track.
Tho North Bergen track was in q blaze Of
glory last night, according to the New York
World 1t was . veritable red-letter night for
the jocks and stable boys The cause Of all the
commotion was the fact that the closing exer-
cises Of the Hudson County Jockey Club Night
School were about to occur.
As soon Is the last race had been run ard the
bookmakers had gathered up their ..spoils" the
mammoth betting ring was quickly transformed
into fairyland. Innumerab,e flags, streamers
and tropical plants added to the pleasing effect
OF the pretty scene.
The frenzied throng that had been batting
al, day to beat the game had given way to an
other contest. that Of intellect On the plat
form were Principal Demarest, Prof. Horton,
Prof. Ward, J. c. Carr, J. n. Cruisius. Dennis
Mclaughlin, G. walbaum and Judge Burke Of
the executive committee, the founders and sup
porters Of the school.
The school was started some time ago, and
the boys have attended regularly
DR.. Heifer thought there was not a more ca
pable instructor and principal in the state than
Prof. Demarest, and when he was seen he read
lily consented TO take charge.
The salItatory address was spoken by Charles
Cuerim In a mastery manner. He delivered
his address in pleasing voice and gave evidence
".
proud OF the fact that our school is tine pioneer
race track school OF the world: that the Hudson
County Jockey Club was Inspired to establish
this educational light house. planted on the hill
so that the other tracks spread out on the plains
beneath us might nos only catch Sleam of Gu
Eghteament. but catch q new inspiration to go
and do likewise"
Eddie Madison. fresh from the wilds OF vir-
GINA. made one OF the hits Of the evening
Prof. Demarest said the recitation was written
for The occasion. but when Pickaninny Ed,
as he is called, rolled his white orbs up to the
sky and gave Twinkle. twinkle. little star. F"
| the audience shook with conyulsive laughter.
When little Pete Clay mounted the rostrum
| and hltched up ais trousers before speaking his
little piece he was greeted With rapturous APP
plause. Pete is a general favorite with al. lie
has been regular fixture at the nigh: school,
and his intellectual pantry mas been well stored
with educational sweetmea:s 4. and when he rides
Lls.e Fred for sure thing ne a.wavs carries
rabbits foot with him. As he was mounting
the platform Pete was seen pulling something
out OF his pocket
Hi. there" whispered Andrew Newell, ..bv
laaky. il Pete hain't got his rabbit foot with
him. When Pete was satisfied that his ia lis
man was safely tucked in his pocket he made
grand stand bow and never once waited for
Prof. Eemarests Tag 10 drop, but darted away
al bresk-neck speed. When he wound up with
And now kind friends don give way 10 sorrow
fo- IL Won lose today youth win tomorrow.
he struck responsive chord and brought down
the house
Eugene Finnigan was down on the program
FOR composition on the Advantages of a
Good Education"
| When the time came to award the prizes all
were on the tip-toe Of expectation. "Who will
get the { 500 split-second watch?" was the
query.
In awarding the prizes Mr.. Demarest said:
There have been no favo1ites. Ali have had a
fair and equal start. The boy who receives a
prize gets it solely on his merits. There were
six boys who have nos been absent Il single
night. They are Geo. Cuerim, Joe Braxton.
Ollie Thompson, Chas. White, VIM. Sufiet and
| Jos. Donohue.
Each boy received pair Of solid gold cuff
buttons for his faithfulaess to duty. A. Nc
Keuren received the gold pen for the best i'm
| provement IN writing. Jas. Neary and Eugene
Finnigan each received set Of Coope-'s works
| for the best Improvement in reading Isaac
Solmon captured . suit Of clothes as the fourth
| prize. Henry Griffin, the crack jock, won q
handsome gold medal as third pr1ze for his
! good work Pete Clsy's rabbit foot brought
him good luck He took an $50 saddle as sec
ond prize.
Chas. Cuerim, for his superior work, faithful
| and prompt attendance, marked improvement
| and general excellence, was the happlest boy in
| the crowd when Prof. Demarest awarded him
| the valuable watch.
| Prof. Ward. in behalf Of the teachers, pre-
sented Principal Demarest with q handsome
diamond watch charm.