The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-06-07
Commencement Exercises of the
Jefferson City Public Schools.

Jefferson City Public Schools.
81 stand on q rock where two rivers
meet
with life behind and a life before,
And one Is ebbing away from my feet,
And one rising toward me more and
more :"
The closing exercises Of the
public schools were opened with Il
grand polonaise, which usherod in
with martial tread these Young
warriors in the battle of life.
Youth was there in abundance.
beauty in a measure, bravery to
the fullest. Conflicts had been on
gagged in, Ignorance routed, aud
knowledge triumphed. These young
soldiers were about to take mp arms
in Il newer and broader field. with
high hopes aud beating hearts
crest deeds ARE to lie performed,
noble aspira ions to be fulfilled the
sentiments Of loyalty, pr triotism,
abhorroncc Of wickcducss, all Icmnin
implanted in your breasts to work
out part of this worlds salvation.
The salutatory by Miss Hattie
Harris Gordon was delivered with
4 grace and charm that proved how
cIoso to valcdittorian honors the
young lady had lowered
The essay Of Miss Blanche Dix
proved a sad fate in store for the
men when women is accorded the
place desired by that fair champion.
Miss Estelle Murray delivered Der
topic in a way that marks her as an
elocutiouist of more than ordinary
ability,
Miss Libbie Davis, one Of the
Youngest members Of the class,
illustrated by an able essay, that no
mediocre place would hold talents
such as hers.
The Grafton Of Mr.. Jim Me
Kcnnan Young was the most finished
and effective in delivery Of the
evening. 1t abounded with good
arguments and promises u better
state of affairs on this anxious
sphere when they shall have been
carried into effect
In u voice like a silver bell Mis-,
Anna Evelyn Stuart discour>cd on
the subject, Il built. me idols and
found them clay but L felt cor.
tain HAT the world would fulfill its
promises in this Gaze at least,
Charles Dix delivered an Grafton
Astounding in strong and convincing
arguments ON Conflict Essential to
Progress"
The next on the programme was
n discussion. 't'rima Increases With
Ci~yilization,h in which Julius Victor
Drcnneiscn very conyincingly stated
that" civilization makes the laws. and
as crime is II transgres-iou Of thc
law, crime must increase with
c~ivilization.' Also that tho love
Of gold is the curse of the
nation, n sentiment in which Dem.
ocrat and Republican alike. except
Mr.. Cleveland, strongly concur.
Guy Chinn and Jessie Elizabeth
Djcrcks sustained their sides admir-
ably.
An especially strong and able pa
per was rcalb by Miss Minerva Eolslcy,
niece Of Rev. j T,MJohnston, ON the
negative side Of this question.
The ya~lcdictorinn, Charles Ed
ward Dewey, finished with a touch.
ing and noble farewell to the class Of
~.
The piano qnwtrttos By Masses
Gordon, Gass. Wcidemeycr and
Jourdan We're Of the most refined
selection.
The vocal quartettes by Mrs.
White and Miss Chnmbliss aud
Messrs. Tweedie aud Chamblis,
filled tho air with harmony and
was a delight to all. Mr., BARKER
sang in his usual acceptable manner.
The diplomas were presented by
Maj. J. Il. Mcrwin Of St, Louis, in Il
most f%elicirous aud happy manncr,
aud the presence of this gentleman
was an honor aud delight to the
graduating class, the school board,