The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-06-29
SCHOOL LIFE FOR LIES SCHOOL
Normal School Graduates Have
Their Commencement.
A Large Glass Which Made Cred
liable Showing.
The Awarding OF Dlpiomas-Gsnerai
MansfieId's Address to tho
studeats-Othcr In
cidsnts.

The largest crowd that has attended
any graduating exercises thus far this
year was present at Simpson tabernacle
yesterday afternoon to hear those of the
normal school class. There were ~
graduates given diplomas, only nine OF
whom were men. The list follows:
George D. Abrams, Ella A. Adams,
Laura s. Adams. Josie Alexander, Grace
Anderson, Jeanette Armstrong, Annie
NJ. Baker. Estella ]. Barden, Isabel
Bethune, Richard N. Bird. Helen A.
Bradley, Joseph E. Brand, Emily A.
Buckham, Ida f. Carrick, Brancie Car
ter, Gussis Garter, Annie f. Chase. Or
abel Chiffon, Adah @. Coleman, May
L. Colgan, Belle Cooper, Lulu f. Craw.
Eva M. Dspue, Mamie II. Downing,
Lizzie NJ. Field, Helena Flood, Marian
Folsom. Charles J. Fox. Wilhelmine
Clifford. Mary E. Hall, May Hartley,
jesse L. Hawkins, Henry j. Hess,
Louise Huber, Myrtells B. Huyck,
Amanda V. Johnson, Vesta Lindley,
Christina ]. Mstthewson, Matte MAY.
Alice G. McCaldin, Msuds Mcdowell,
Minnie T. McEuen, Lizzie Nc
Fadden, Maude A. McKusick,
Elsie E. Miner. Jessie Moore,
Rosa J. Newell, Lizzie &. Nswkirk,
Elmer E. Nichols, Esther Norton, Nina
A. Norton, Sophronis f. Peckhsm, Roy
Porter. Hattie NJ. Keece, Daisy G..
Reeves, Flora NJ. Schopbach, Clara
Schroster, Myrtle f. Small. Bstte f.
Smith, Clara Estelle Smith, Lulu M.
Stedmsn, Carrie B. Stone, Mary f
Swain, Jessie L. Thorn pson. Susie
Thompson, Edwin L. Vaughan, Helen
?. Vineyard, Sadie j. Wslkem. Adele
Well Agnes R. Woodcock, Kate L.
Woodford, Roy J. Young.
The decorations were very tasteful
and consisted principally of the many
handsome forals sent to the graduates
The space OF floor from the seats to the
platform was almost entirely covered
with beautiful bouquets and various de-
signs.
The young ladies nearly all wore white
gowns, and formed an exceedingly pretty
tablesu, on raised seats, facing the au-
dience.
The participants in the programme
acquitted them selves in splendid style
anu ennunciated very clearly. The pro-
gramme was interpreted with few
musical selections, and follows:
Chorus, o II all Us. Ye Free, ErDani.
Grafton. Manual Tanning - Edwin L.
Vaughan.
Esssy, Province of the Novelist-.Anne NJ.
Baker.
Grafton, From Old to New-Joseph z. Brand
Violin solo, Zsmpa, Singt lee-Charles J. Fox.
Essay, The Power OF Words-Estella j Bar.
den
Oeation A Great Statesm qn-Roy ]. Young.
say, Froebels Educa ion OF Man-Grace
Quartette, Rock. bye, wei5lnger-7 A.
he wsssfii. Mary H. oJya{ff. dan ch=iHfis AAi-
Grafton, Men and Places-Ch aries J. Fox.
Essay Noted Prisons OF the Cd world-Kate
Grafton, Imagination-Elme r Nichols
Ladies' chorus, y, That We TwoWere Nay
Poem, I.smen for the Sectors (modeled after
Millions Lycidas)-Bele Cooper.
Tho principal address was TO have
been delivered by his excellency, Coy
ernor Mark ham. but in his absence Gen.
eral John Mansfield was introduced and
spoke ia his place. General Mane field
was heard as follows:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN 1t is Gus
tomary on occasions of this kind for the
governor and superintendent OF pubic
instruction to be present and review the
work OF the normal school-as it
belongs to the state - and If found
worthy 10 give the faculty ia due need
of praise and to the graduates their
good wishes aud Rodspesd in their new
life lust opsnipg before them.
But both OF these gentlemen are IN
fortunately absent, leaving what is to be
said and done TO the school au thorities
themselves.
AS member of the board OF trustees,
and for whom | speak. having provi-
sional power over the material rathet
than the intellectual work of the school,
it gives me pleasure to say the work OF
the principal and faculty with such ia.
cilities as we have been able to furnish,
has been most Satisfactory and emf
nently successful.
At the opening OF the fail term in
creased facilities in the way of room,
chemical and philosophical apparatus.
will be furnished, utilized by an in
creased force Of energetic teachers that
the normal school of Los Angeles will
stand equal, to any ii not the best in the
country.
1t ia a source OF just pride from abao-
lutte conviction that the trustees are able
to make this statement, and they feel
justified in congratulating the city and
country upon the splendid showing they
are enabled TO make, and OF having in
our own town, on completion OF the new
building, one OF the most complete por
NAL schools of the entire country, with
a live and energetic faculty that will
sustain its character as one Of the very
best.
An earlier notice OF the absence OF
those on W HON we relied would have en-
abled me to give more in detail the
character and cost Of the new building.
but statement in full may be looked
for ut the dedication on the opening OF
the tall term.
To the graduates wish to say the
trustees congratulate you on your sue
cess, and earnestly hope it may continue
through life. But with this we also say.
that wealth and distinction are thrust
upon but a few; those who attain die
tinction do 80 as the result OF hard
work, and midnight oil' ia more than
a sentiment with those who embellish
history with intellectual work, la your
struggle for position you will encounter
difficulties t hat often beset meritorious
efforts, but do not suffer yourselves TO
DO dis mayed or cast down.
Plant your feet upon the everlasting,
eternal principle OF truth and Justice
and though tor time you may be
thwarted and delayed, you cannot be
overcome, for God is just and the right
will prevail.
Make use OF your training here as an
intellectual market, to bear away the
rubbish of opposition that seems to
interpose your progress-or as lever
~ on hIa Won tn roll awnv mr. s1rmn1nt