The Penn's Grove record., 1896-06-05
PUBLIC SCHOOL CoMmENCEmEET.

OF the Penn's Grove Public School were
held in st. Paul NJ. e. Church Thurs
day evening before a crowded audience.
The program was rs follows:
March, Enter Graduates.
Prayer, Rev. Samuel X. Hickman.
Music, Orchestra.
Grafton, Cuba, Howard II. Wake
Recitation, What is Noble, {. L. Stanton.
Essay, National Holidays, @. Otis Peterson.
Music, Orchestra.
Defamation, Fuss at Fires. Howard Borden.
Essay, Uses Of History, Harold 8. Higgins.
Recitation, The Fireman, Mabel Elkinton.
Music, Orchestra.
Recitation, Baneful Influence Of Skepticism'
A. NJ, Bowen.
Grafton, Heroism. Ralph s. Smith.
Glass Prophecy, William G. McIntlre.
Music, Orchestra.
Annual Address, Rev. ii. j. Zelley.
Glass Song.
Remarks, Robt. Gwynre, Jr.
Presentation Of Diplomas, H.J. Blohm.
Orchestra, Miss Mary tanning, Mr.. VIM. Ian
ming, Mr.. s. A. Harker.
Those who were graduated were:
Ralph S. Smith, Howard H. Walker,
Howard Borden, S. Lizzie Stanton,
Amanda M. Bowen, Mabel Elkinton,
Harold 5. higgins, William G. Mcln-
tire, and G. Otis Peterson.
Howard Walkers address on Cuba
contained the important historical facts
of the island and was well composed.
The Cubans' battle for liberty was
compared to the revolution by u fore
faehers.
Miss StantOn's recitation was clearly
and distinctly spoken and well modulat-
ed.
Mr.. PetersOn's essaygave many inter-
esting historical facts i~nterspersed with
quiet humor.
MI. Borden's recitation was anus
ing.
MI. Riggins's essay contained Incl.
dents of how historical facts a guide
u thoughts and actions.
Miss Elkinton's recitation was well
rendered with oratorical effect.
Miss Bowers recitation was pathetic
and clearly and distinctly spoken.
Mr.. Smiths Grafton showed excellent
thought and tine illustrations and was
forcibly spoken.
The prophecy by Wm. q. McIntire
showed The fine Imagination Of the
youth and contained amusing references
to the members Of the class.
The entire program was q great credit
to the class as we'll as the efficient corps
of teachers which the PENIS Grove
school has.
Mr.. Zelley's address was brief but to
the point. He complimented the Prin.
cipal by stating he war one Of the most
thorough educators he knew. II was
II thing to have an idea and another
to make others know. We cannot &C.
complish any great result without self
denial. To reach the top learn to hold
yourself in check. 1t cost something
to succeed. Concentration is needed.
Some sneer at men of n idea. yet it is
those who have made their name in his.
tory. A great many try to do too much
and succeed at nothing. Industry is
needed. We cannot be happy without
it. Those who will not work shall not
eat, say the Holy Word. Perseverance
Is needed. 1t is well to begin right but
we must keep at it. Every n admires
the persistency of a bull dog holding on.
We need excitement and enthusiasm,
but the greatest need is moral charac-
ter. We need to be in touch with all
life. Religion is the keystone of sue
cess. May you be successful and stand
at the top of your chosen occupation.
In the absence of the President ofthe
Board Of Education Principal Smith
delivered the diplomas. The audience
was well entertained by the fine music
Of the orchestra.