The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-05
AVOCA.

On Thursday the first graduating ex-
ercises of the high school took place
in the Sarsfield opera house, when the
members of the class of '97 brought to
a close their school days in the Avoca
high school. The pupils occupied seats
on the stage and made an attractive
appearance. The scene being enhanced
in beauty by a neat and tasty decora-
tion of laurels. Shortly after S o'clock
the graduating class--Misses Elizabeth
Hines. Kathryne Brehony, Matilda
Clifford. Jessie Morton. Mary Gordon,
Kate Campbell, Mary Reap, Agnes
Clifford, Kathryne Murphy, Gea Reap,
Nellie Murphy, Margaret Healey,
Helen Dixon, Celia McGlynn, Masters
Robert Golden, John O'Malley, Martin
King-to the sweet strains of the Tou-
hill orchestra, of Pittston, marched on
the stage and took their place in the
front. The class motto: Not An Echo;
But a Voice" was also the title of the
class song, composed by Kathryne Bre-
hony, a member of the class, and set
to music by Professor Cogswell, Of
Mansfield State Normal school. Indi-
vidually, the members of the class of
97 are to be congratulated on the ex
them, which showed close study and
an earnest desire to do their very best.
Their work was a credit not only to
themselves but to the teachers and
school alike. Professor Hoban, after
comforting diplomas, made a brief ad-
dress in which he related the courtesy
shown him by the board of directors
and tho active interest manifested by
them in educational work. The vocal
selections were under the leadership of
Professor Jones. The following pro-
gramme was rendered: Music, Dawn
ing" school; the Phalaux, Matilda Cliff
ford; duet, La Chase Infernale," /"
Kathryne Brehony, John O'Malley;
vocal solo, Kathryne Murphy; grafton,
Martin King; Aim of Culture" Mary
Gordon; selection, orchestra; recitation,
'The Manual" Helen Dixon; vocal
duet, Beautiful Moonlight" Elizabeth
Hines, Celia McGlynn; class song, class
'97; mantle grafton, Robert Golden; re-
sponse, THE Beacon Light of States
manship," William Jennings; Good
Night" school. After the entertain
ment the members of the class together
with the borough teachers and school
directors, accompanied by their wives,
repaired to the banquet hail. where a
we'll prepared spread was prepared,
under the supervision of Mrs NJ. A.
Golden. While the many delicacies
were being served the following re-
sponded to toasts: Our Directors, 1"
Hon. j. ]. Morahan; "Our Schools" +"
Nellie Murphy; THE Ladies'" William
jennings; "Recollections of School
Life" Jessie Morton; Our Teachers"
Kate Campbell; Music Hath It's
Charms" John O'Malley: Our Flu
ture Alumni" Agnes Clifford. Among
the visitors present were: Misses
Susie, Mary and Nellie Gallagher
Rose Kearney and G. NJ. Geary, OF
Wilkes Barre; Messrs Mccarthy, Mer-
rit. Eagan, and Misses Mamie Walsh
and Rose Barrett, OF Plains; A. T.
Walsh, Esther Touhill, Mr.. and Mrs
Fay, Rev. c. j. Dixon, of Pittston
Misses NJ. Carroll, b. Carroll, b. Cole
man, N. Coleman and Mrs. Fadden, OF
Scranton.
MISSES Ella Scanlon and Mary Gold
en-, of Scranton, are guests Of Mrs. NJ
A. Golden.
The new school board will organize
Oh Monday evening.
Robert Dougher, Of Wilkes Barre
was a visitor in town yesterday.
Mrs. Edward Murphy, of the West
Side, is dangerously i'll.
James O'Brien has returned from
Carlisle, where he has been a student
in the Dickinson Law school.