The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-25
THIRTY-Two GIVEN DIPLOMAS.
THE LARGEST CLASS EVER GRADU-
ATED FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The Ihcntcr IhronEed 10 wines.
the Annual commencement Exer-
cises-EnterestinE Essays on Vari-
Gus Subieets-Address TO the
Graduates by Davis Freeman, Esq.
The Diplomas Delivered by }. r..
saussy. Esq.-The New High school
Telescope Formally Presented by
the Graduating Glass.
The commencement exercises at the
theater last night closed one Of the most
successful years I'm the history Of the
High school. The class was one Of the
largest ever graduated by the school.
consisting of twenty boys and twelve girls.
As expected. the theater was crowded.
The number OF pupils Of the school pres
ent. together with many OF their friends
from the grammar schools. gave the
crowd quite a youthful appearance. The
atmosphere. fortunately. had been cooled
somewhat by the rain IN the afternoon,
and the temperature Of the theater was
not markedly unpleasant
The graduating class was arranged in
a semicircle on the stage. At the center
was a long table. at which were seated
Messrs. J. r. Saussy, Lee Roy Myers,
Henry Blum and B. a. Denmark Of the
board OF education, Col John Screven,
Davis Freeman. Esq. Principal Train and
Prof. Ashmore. A number of the parents
and relatives Of the graduates occupied
seats on the stage. besides several Of
the teachers of the public schools. The
frst and second classes Of the high school
occupied the front seats Of the theater.
The exercises opened with the song
Joy Joy-Freedom, To-day" by the
school. led by Mrs. May Silva. The song
was We'll rendered. and showed the re-
suits Of Mrs. Silva's careful training.
The first speaker was Cosmo r. Har-
dee. who delivered the salutatory. The
ideas we're well expressed, and the adj
dress was delivered in good style. show
ing that Master Hardee was worthy Of
the honor conferred upon him.
Colonial Days" by Miss NJ. Louise Du-
pont. recalling the lives and surroundings
OF the forefathers of the republic.
The subject Of John X. Trains essay
was Cold one evidently appropriate to
the times. Master Train did not attempt
60 settle the financial issue nor did he ad-
Vocate the exclusive gold standard, but
devoted himself with success TO the con-
sideration Of the results OF the struggle
Tor gold and Its evil and its good results.
The song Beautiful Springtime" was
well sung by the school.
Miss Eta Sternbergs essay on Tact
was a valuable description of that de-
slrable accomplishment, how TO do and
say the right thing at the right time.
Lawrence Lee, in his essay Masters OF
Their Fate, told of men who had risen
superior to circumstances and achieved
fame by their own efforts.
Heart Culture was the subject of an
Interesting and instructive essay by Miss
Florence Roche. Miss ROches effort
showed an intelligent study Of her SUD-
ject and its application.
Miss Elise G. Meyer. in her essay en-
titled beginnings Of Two Centuries,
told of the wonderful progress of the
nineteenth century and the vast differ
ence between the opening and its close.
The Hymn of the Marseillaise" was
sung by the school under the direction of
Mrs. Silva.
Fred Bernhard told of the pleasures and
fears OF Anticipation" as well as the
disappointments.
knowledge is Power" was the subject
of a well-written essay by Miss Helen Ep-
stein. Miss Epsteins reading was very
good and she received much deserved APP
plause.
What l Have Seen. proved to be a sub
Ject both interesting and amusing, as
treated by Miss Hattie c. Oliver. The
essay closed with a good hit on "A Train
loaded with useful knowledge passing
through the school room" The essay was
literally applauded.
Prof. Ashmore requested the small boys.
who were making their presence very evil
dent to conhne their cheering to their
hands. The boys saw the point
An interesting paper on the Possibilities
OF the A-rays," was read by Ralph Byrnes
Miss Clifford 3. Dasher we'll described
The necessity for An Aim In Life if sue
cess is 10 be achieved.
Ambition was the subject chosen by
Miss Lola Moyneio. The subject was
Wel-handled and Miss MOynelos manner
OF delivering 1t was excellent. The power
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dwelt upon and the people of Savannah
and the pupils of the high school were
urged TO press on 10 higher things.
The valedictory 10 the school authorities
was delivered by Miss Katie A. Walsh
the winner Of the third honor. The SUI
perlntendent, the president and members
of the board Of education, the principal
and teachers Of the High School were all
appropriately mentioned and assured of
The grateful remembrance of the members
of the graduating class.
Charles Y. Hohenstein, as the winner of
The first honor delivered the validfctorv
to the schoolmates. Master Hohenstein ac-
quilted himself spendidly His address
was well considered and well delivered
lie exhorted his sehoolmates TO follow IN
aft6r time the principles Of honor honesty
and truth, which their preceptors had en-
deavored TO impress upon them during
their school years. They We're urged 10
noble aims and ambitions. and to kind
ness and consideration for their fellow
men
The applause was lengthy but well
mer.ted.
The response in behalf of the school. bv
Miss Maud Schaeffer of the second grade
was brief, but exceedingly well spoken
both as to substance as well as TO delivery
Mr.. Freeman, who delivered the address
10 the graduates, was pleasantly intro
duced by ]. R. Saussy, ESQ., as one OF the
former graduates of the High School Mr..
Freeman said that il was necessary for
him to dispel an apprehension. He was
not graduate OF the High School. for
the reason that he left the school four
months before commencement, in order
to enter college.
Another Illusion which he wished to
dispel was that he intended to deliver an
Grafton, which was a mistake He would
only make a few remarks
1t Is seventeen years ago since he par
tsclpated in an occasion of this kind Mr.
Freeman said, when, as a member Of the
second class, he witnessed the exercises
of the graduating class at Masonic hall.
A very long time to look forward to, he
said, but very short time to look back
upon. He even remembered the opening
of the orators address on that occasion.
and quoted it. He recalled several Incl
dents Of his school days, both interesting
and amusing. His class, he said, was d
small one but IL produced a LAWYER or