The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-06-29
Brainard school COmmenoement,

Last, but not least, by any means, wa
the commencPment ofthe Brainard school
1t took place in the opera house on Thurs
day evening. Admission was by invita-
ton, and tickets were issued only suf
ficient for the seating capacity of th,
house. The weather was hot and the pro
grsmme was long, but the audience re
manned until the last number was giveI
and every body seemed well pleased.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Milton Relyea. of the NJ E
Church. The school then sang "Deal
Native Land" after which the younger
pupils gave pleasing exhibitions of their
proficiency. REGULATIONS were given by
Frank s. Norcross. 'The King and the
Child" Ernestine y. S. Clothier, Faith
and Works." Bessie Anderson, "Lucy
tells Grandpa" and primary pupils, ''The
Chickens Mistake" A song, "The Even
Ing Prayer" by four little girls, was very
pleasing.
Woman" was the title of an essay
written by Mary A. Walther, and read
by Mildred Conrow. 1t served the double
purpose of showing the ability of the
writer and the elocutionary talent of the
reader
Lillian M. Braddock, Elsie M. Cline
and Anna Fl. Powell formed trio to give
a brilliant execution on the piano OF
Fondey's ''Girard Gavotte." The young
ladies were entitled to the generous APP
plause they received.
Matte D. Evans recited in an admir-
able manner "The vision of Sir Launfal.' y
This selection was a severe test on the
powers of memory, elocution and gesture,
but Miss Evans was in perfect control OF
ALL
Behr's ''Une Perle," was the title OF
Edith 81. Kingdoms piano solo.
Howard Atkinson recited "a Thanks
giving Elopement" in creditable manner.
Another piano solo, Ley bach's "Oberon"
was performed by Elsie NJ Cline in way
that showed she has not neglected her
musical instruction.
The address was by Rev. ]. H Dun
ham, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
self Culture was his theme, and his re-
marks were delivered in a manner that
caused his words to secure firm founda-
ton in the minds of his hearers.
Part two of the programme opened with
a selection by eight hands on two pianos.
"Reveil du Lion" was the title. The per-
formers were Elsie M. Cline and Edith
Rawlings, pupils of the school, Prof Law
renee Emerson, musical instructor at the
school, and Beverley C. Kingdom, who was
a Brainard student before music was one
of its features. The applause that greet
ed THIS performance was evidence of the
appreciation of the audience.
The next number was three scenes from
Julius Caesar. This selection was one
that required careful study and close at
tention. The fine manner in which it was
rendered showed that those details had
not been overlooked. The characters
we're; Brutus, Alvan Atkinson; Portia,
wife of Brutus, Anna H. Powell Lucius,
servant to Brutus, Clifford L. Engle; Cas-
sihs, Howard Atkinson; Casca, Samuel T.
Zelley; Decius Brutus, Alfred T. Zelley
Ligarius, John E. Farrell julius Caesar,
Harry p. Evans; Calpurnia, wife of Caesar,
Julia P. Haines; Artemidorus, ]. Edward
Engle.
Edith H. Kingdoms recitation "The
Light on Deadman's bar" was loudly ap-
plauded.
Next came "a vision of fair women. "
Elsie Cline occupied the position of a
dreamer before whose vision fitted wo-
men whose names are familiar to every
household. Each one reclted a verse as
she passed. The characters were repre-
sented by; Myra Wright, Joan of Arc
Bessie Cook, Queen Elizabeth; Mildred
Conrow, Mary, Queen of Scots; Anna
Smith, Bertha the Spinner Lillian Brad
dock, Elizabeth Browning Julia Haines
Portia Matte Evans, Harriet Beecher
Stowe; Grace Relyea, Priscilla; Edith
Rawlings, tranquility; Anna Powell,
Evangeline; Edith II. Kingdom, Grace
Darling; Lavinia Hults, Maud Muller
Mary Walther, Zenobla.
An illustrated reading was one of the
brightest features of the evening. Miss
Anna L. Garrett, assistant to the princi-
pal of the school, read "a romance of the
Ganges," seven girls dressed in white
assuming attitudes illustrative of the
poem. 1t was beautiful portion of the
programme.
Another eight-hand selection on the
piano by the same performers who APP
peared earlier in the evening, was we'll
received.
A double quartette of boys sang 1.-THE
red scarf" and Harry P. Evans recited in
a fine manner, "Old Chums."
No commencement would be complete
without drill. To select something new
is generally the aim of those in charge of
the entertainment. In this case the OBJ
ject was accomplished. tsThe Vestal Vir-
gins" was decidedly novelty. Those
who took part were dressed in the school
colors, purple and white. Each carried d
brass candlestick in which was a lighted
candle. The lights In the house were
lowered and the drill was executed and
tableaux formed in an excellent manner,
the candlesticks frightening the effect.
To especially praise any particular per.
son would be unfair where all did 80 well
in fact 1t would be difficult to discrimi.
nate. All are entitled to great praise fol
the success of the commencement which
reflected much credit upon the abilities c;
Miss Jamison, principal of the school as 6
successful trainer of youthful intellects
and added another star to the banner o.
Brainard school,
Political Notes.
The statement that Senator Parry hal
withdrawn from the Senatorial contest il
rather premature, and has been circulat
ed without DIR. Parry's authorization.
Samuel w. Semple does not want to bt
left of of the board of election for THU
county, evidently, as he is reported tt
have denied the story that he voted fol-
Mckinley, and claims that his ballot was
cast for Bryan. Sam must want the plact
badly to make such confession.
The County Republican Committee me
Saturday and in compliance with resolu
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