The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-13
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES
4 Large Class Of Pupils Acqult
Themselves With High
HOnOrs.
ADDRESS by G.. W. FULTON
Among the Features Of the Program VAS the
Music oi the Orchestra and the Class
Prophecy rrOiusion Oi
Flowers. rte
ADDRESS BY c. W. FULTON


crrlses Of the Astoria High School took
place AT Fishers last evening, amid
the most beautiful scenes. The spa
clous theatre was crowded with tn
parents of the pupils Of the pubi.s
schools. and the artistic decorations
mnde the occasion one long 90 be re-
membcrrd The stage was prod'stly
decorated with beautiful flowers which
with the charming costumes OF the
young ladies. presented u picturesque
appearance.
one OF the most pleasing features OF
the evening was the excellent music
rendered by the orchestra. The enter
tainmcnt was opened with selection.
Good Cheer" which was well recsiy-
ed. This was followed by the inyoca-
ton by the Rev. Dr. Garner.
A paper, Modern Scientific Re
search" by Miss Florence Twombly'
was very interesting The paper com
pared the past with the present, and
dwelt upon the wonderful possibilities
Of the future. The American Girl Of
Today" By Miss Nell Carnahan. was
the next number. and the girls OF the
past were eontrasted with those Of this
day. This. also. was quite interesting.
and the young lads NNA heartily APP
piaudcd Tor her efforts
The olympic Games" reviewing the
fayorltc festival Of the ancient Greeks
was well presented by Mr. Andrew
Holmes Following, Miss Susie Elmorf'
In an essay entitled Resting. Rust
ing" gave some wholesome advice 70
her classmates. The High School choir
then rendered Fly Away Birding.
after which Miss Lizzie Mccain read
a paper pntltlel. Sources Of inspira-
ton" which was very instructive and
well received. Modern Chivalry," by
Miss Nellie Gerdlng. was listened TO
with marked attention as was The
Fuel OF the Future" by Mr., Edwin
Hobson.
Following was a selection by the or
chestra, Daughter OF Love-" after
which Miss Matte shivcly read very
interesting paper entitled, The Dawn
ing Century" "our Pioneers" by Miss
Laura Gray, paid n glowing tribute to
those sturdy men and women who first
settled In this part OF the country, and
our National Influence" by MT Floyd
Dement,, briefly related the causes
which led up to such a model govern
ment
Woman. or the New Woman" by
Miss Myrtle welch, was one OF the
most interesting and best rendered
numbers of the evening, and the young
lady was heartily applauded. "The
Jolly Blacksmlths." descriptive selec-
ton by the orchestra, created no end
OF amusement, after which Miss Ber-
ira Coulter read her class prophecy,
which was very interesting, and will
appear later,
THE Progress OF the Northwest" by
Mr.. slgfried Young, was an excellent
brief review OF the rapid advancements
OF this section OF the United States.
Miss Katie Sinnott read the valedicto-
ry. entitled. "Our Regatta" This was
full OF sensible suggestions, and show
ed the similarity between the regatta
and life The manner In which Miss
Katie SInnott rendered her valedictory
won for her much applause.
The next number was a chorus,
Graduates, Farewell" by the High
School choir. Prof, II, N, Wright, in a
few well chosen remarks then present.
ed the diplomas TO the pupils, after
which Hon. c. W. Fulton made an ad-
dress to the graduates Mr. Fulton's
speech while short. was excellent, and
he impressed upon the pupils the ne
cesslty OF the cultivation of n spirit of
individuality. The gentleman was
closely followed, and his address was
the most instructive ever made to
graduating class.
The orchestra then rendered another
selection, which concluded the fourth
commencement exercises of the High
School The distribution of flowers
from friends of the pupils occupied
nearly half hour, and never were so
many beautiful bouquets in evidence.
Altogether the exercises were splendid,
and the best wishes of the entire city
are with the young ladies and gentle
men who so fittingly demonstrated
their knowledge of the High School
studies last evening,