The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-24
GRADUATES OF KEYSTONE
They Received Their Diplomas from
That Institution.
PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES
Many Brilliant Essays and Oratlons DC.
livcrcd by tho Pupils Fortunate Ones
Who Were Awarded tho Prizes.
Address by Principal LoOmis.

Friday dawned with duh skies and
threatening weather. and the anxious
seniors OF Keystone academy, at Fac
toryville. and sther almost equally anx.
ious friends feared an ihfarorable time
for the graduating exercises.
| The grove was carefully and tasteful
~ arranged. the platform artistically
trimmed. anu larger number Of seats
than ever before provided, and each SO
placed that full view OF the platform
was obtaina BILE. The intense heat and
| hot sun of the previous day was allevi-
ated. for no rain of amount fell until
the young ladies' and gentlemen had
performed their parts. the diplomas
had been presented and prizes awarded.
A large number of cergymen were
present and the friends of Keystone
seemed to have made general rally
to witness the graduation of one of the
largest. as well as one Of the brightest
classes that ever completed their studies
In this most excellent institution OF
learning. All were pleased to notice
the presence of Rev. DR.. Harris. the
president of Bucknell, the founder and
father of Keystone.
The essays and oratlons were all of
an unusually high order of excellence.
and reflected great credit not only on
the sixteen graduates, but also on
Principal Loomis and the other mem
bers of the faculty. The grasp Of
thought. the familiarity evinced with
the living issues of the times. and the
manner as well as matter Of the essays
and orations. gave evidence of the char
acter Of the work under the present ad-
min.stration, and the friends Of the
academy were excusably proud on the
closing day Of '95.
Drawer nv Roy. DIR Harris.
After musIc nv tha hand at 1910
nraver was offered by John Howard
uar,is ph n III, u of Rucknell uni-
varsitv and the nrogramma was car
,isl out os follows.
sa,utatorv or,tion "Nunicinal Gov
srnmant I'm tbe Cities of tbe United
States" J,mrv T DunI,lee Of Wvalus-
ing lie nortraved the danger to free
,nsti.utions in munjcina1 corruption
and prescribed as an effective remedy
we,l-puarded ballot
Essay "Joan Of Arc" Ioduskv Raril-
In Rarnes of Kellam pa.
Essay, 1.-The American Idol" Ethel
Wrigley Carr, Factoryville. The IDOL
wofshipped Is Weaith, sold, silver
STOCKS. They enter mo the social. poli'l-
cal ana even reIisiouS hie. II was
pilght ana spriShtiy' ana apouii.eu
win Keen thrnsts mat the. auuiehce
evidently enjoyed
oratloh, Political corruption ana its
reformation George henry Catterail'
wyoming. III was goou ana exceeding
~ true.
Essay. fhe Destiny OF the Jews
Della Aimira Coleman, FaetoryVllie'
Their future Is assured: they are the
objects OF Gods care ana the SUBJECTS
OF inspired prophecy. They suher ac-
cordihs 10 prophecy ana VIII De restored
according to the same prophecy'
Essay, "A Stitch IN Ilme saves
Nine Niua Maria tfamer' FACTORY
Viiie. Neglected education shouiu De
rectilied' or the person VIII carry
patch 'hrough lie as eNioeht as new
eioth Oh an oiu garment. Aso true III
reference 10 incompetence neglected.
nealth ana misuhderstahalngs between
lriehcs'
We Arc Marching Forward.
Grafton. "Our Onward March" Will
lam Mason DennIson. Montrose. Lam
suape fine. delivery snappy and force
full The argument was that in all
things as a neople we are progressing.
II was prandIv ontimistic.
Fran,. Elmer Denew uainseyiIIe n
r The Rible was the subject The
hest of Demosthenes, efforts cannot
comnare with the Sermon on the Mount.
nor con tho noams of Virgil and Homer
eou., for gron6ness of exnression those
~ tho hooks of Job and Isaiah THE
neaIns surnass all lyric noetrv ever
known. This classic enters into law.
literature and social life. No school ls
complete which neglects this classic.
1t is not a question of religion, but OF
average intelligence.
Essay, Jean Valjean." Mary Louisa
Hull, OF Olyphant. An historical essay,
showing deep research and careful
study.
Essay. 1.-THE Steady Purpose and
High Resolve Louisa Frear Mace.
Peckville, Pa. All great reforms and
achievements, the outcome and result of
steady purpose and high resolve; well
and effectively Illustrated.
Essay, Legends of Music" Maye
Stata Peck, Brandt Pa. 1t was eX-
ceedingly interesting.
Grafton, Changed Condition of Agri-
culture" Frederick Edwin Scott, Mont
rose, Pa. Abounded with contrasts OF
past and present. The farmers social.
educational and religious opportunities
changed. Enthusiastic yet sensible.
Grafton "Our Nations Progress"