The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-07
NEWBERRY'S PRIDE.
THE CLOSING EXERCIsEs OF THE
GRADED SCHOOL,
Essays by Sweet Girl Graduntes-Tho Most
Successful Session In tho History Of tho
school. Clos.d--A Large Audience
Attended.


examinations, on Friday last, tho mos,
successful and satisfactory session in
the history Of the Newberry Graded
School wus brought to close.
The closing exercises we're held in
the opera house on Friday night and
the building was filled to its utmost
seating capacity by the patrons of the
school and the citizens who feel such a
deep interest in the educational advan-
tages Of our city, and the scene that
met their eyes was one of the mCss
beautiful and interesting that eyes ever
beheld. On the stage sat eight pretty,
cultured, noble young ladies and two
manly, noble aud promising young men,
who from this time began to look out
anxiously aud seriously upon the arena
OF life. The young ladies wero attired
In beautiful white costumes and when
surrounded with the elaborate floral
tributes placed at their feet presented
one of the most beautiful and striking
scenes ever witnessed by any audience.
| Besides the members of the gradual.
ing class, the Trustees and teachers of
tho school, the fathers uf those gradu-
ating. the ministers of the different
churches and other prominent citizens
were invited and occupied seats on the
rOstrum.
| The excellent music, which added SO
much to the pleasure and success of the
occasion, was furnished by Mrs. Peter
Robertson and Miss Dell Land.
The graduating class this year con-
sisted of nine young ladies and two
young gentlemen, and to say that they
did we'll does not do them Justice, for
we have never known class to SO
crcditably acquiL themselves us q whole.
| The essays not only reelected credit
upon the individual members of the
class, but much praise is duo Superin-
tendcnt Wallace and his corps of able
assistants for the faithful and efficient
manner in which they have performed
their oncrous and arduous duties with
which they are entrusted in connection
with the school.
The exercises were opened with an
appropriate prayer by Rev. Geo. A.
Wright, pastor Of the First Baptist
| church.
The following is list of the young
ladies and gentlemen graduating and
the subjects of their essays:
! Mr. Edward Nathan Mittle spoke on
'Patriotism," and the earnest and able
manner in which he spoke stirred
| patriotism in the breasts Of his hearers
and created enthusiasm in the largo
audience, especially was such the case
in his references to the Spanish Ameri-
can-Cuban war. He spoke plain and
his delivery was easy.
| Miss Florence Adele Werts read an
excellent paper on "Unknown Heroes, "
which had been carefully prepared and
was well received by the audience.
"The Force Of Habit" was tho sub
ject OF Miss Bessie Lcgare Simmons
essay and she handled the subject in
such manner us TO pl, ase her many
| friends.
Miss Myrtle Abncy Schumpert read
u commendablc essay on the subject,
"The Ideal Womun," and impressed
her hearers with her subject und man.
ncr OF delivery.
"Patience, Time and Money Bring
all Things to Pass" was the subject of
Miss Azile Poul'5 essay, which was
clearly treated. She read in clear,
sweet voice.
| Mss Ida Alice Langford's subject
was "Aim High" and was well pre-
pared and pleasingly delivered. 1t
showed much study and carefulness in
preparation.
"The American Flag" was the sub
ject Of Mr. Harry Wicker Dominiclz' s
paper, which was instructive and inter
esting, and was enthusiastically re-
ccivcd
Miss Anita Butler Davidson read an
Interesting paper on "Make Haste
Slowly" which showed careful prcpar-
alton and was read in u clear, distinct
voice.
The essay of Miss Bessie Randcll
Coppock was read by Col. w. II. Hunt,
the subject being "Self-Reliance. Miss
Coppock's essay was one Of the best OF
the class and received many favorable
comments.
"The Hammer" was the subject OF
the essay Of Miss Laura Ewart Bowman,
which showed evidence of most careful
preparation, and she made good i'm.
preston on the audience by her force.
ful style Of writing and easy delivery.
Miss Helen Alma Bishops subject
was "Cheerfulness." Her essay was
we'll written and her manner of delivery
added much to the warm reception
given her by the audience.
At tho conclusion of the reading oi
the essays Superintendent Wallace de-
livered diplomas to the members Of the
class, with these his parting words:
members of the Glass of 1898: II
gives me very great pleasure TO present
these diplomas to you--a pleasure that
Is marred only by the reflection that b,