Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-06-25

good work and gave another reclta-
tion. wv"
Miss Winifred A. Risdon's recita-
tlon, Aunt Sophronia Tabor at the
Opera" was splendid bit of imper
sonatlon, Incorporating therein the
varied experiences OF an unsophisti-
cated rural parsonage at the opera.
Sue was warmly applauded.
The duett Farewell by Miss Car
rie Hurst and Miss Pearl Macy was
well sung and received merited rec
ognitlon from the audience. They
we're accompanied by Miss Nettie
beckner on the piano.
City Superintendent Geo. A.
PEBBLES introduced Rev. p. S. Knight
superintendent of the State Deaf
Meaf Mute School, who delivered the
address to the class. Though the
address was quite brief yet the
speaker incorporated in his few
remarks some practical advice TO the
young graduates. Rey. Knight as an
Introduction to his more pertinent
remarks to the members of the class.
briefly contrasted the educational
advantages he found in Salem on bis
arrival here some forty years ago, to
to the manifold privileges and oppor-
tunities along that line that we now
enjoy.
Our present educational facilities
could be considered from many
sources. 1t could be discussed from
the standpoint Of expense to the tax
payer, or from the ability to fit the
younger generation to earn a liveli
hood. Its effect on the morals of a
community might be considered but
the patriotism of the schools was
chosen by the speaker as a subject for
his remarks. The public school is a
school of citizenship in which the
pupils are fitted for the different
vocations of life.
In concluding his remarks, the
speaker addressed the members of the
class. He cited them to the symbolism
Of the United States flag. Let the
white stripes be the purity of heart
and life that should ever characterize
you in your daily life. Let the red
stripes represent blood and sacrifice
we haYe made. The blue background
may represent the dull monotony Of
every day life through which all
must struggle. Let every star be a
thought of intelligence that must ever
be cultivated in order to achieve suc-
cess. The speaker assured the young
graduates that they would meet with
natural struggles land disappoint-
ments but there would also be natural
joys. Success is only to be achieved
through hard work. The address
was very attentively listened to.
Messrs. W. J. Crawford, W. T. jerks
Fl. S. Gile and Major Gordon, sang a
Boating Song" and responded to an
encore.
The presentation of diplomas to the
graduates followed, Director H, t
Bruce, in the absence Of Director w
H. Byrd, chairman of the boa I'd
making the presentation to the fol-
lowing young people:
Caldwell, Ruby L, Cornell, Rebekak j
Gapo MaIiAa NJ Honhnpp
Hurst, Pearl Macy, Annas L. Poyser
Winifred A. Rigdon. E. Minnettt
Sherman, Leila N. Tarpley, Helen L,
Van Wagner. Walter w Bruce, B,
Gates Cochran, Hiram A. Johnson
Warren Pohle, W, e. Richardson, H
e. Savage, Joseph K, Starr, Jane;
Walton, Floyd NJ. White, Hugh Will
Hanson.
The GLOVER drill" By the twelve
girl graduates, assisted by Misses Ella
Rlneman, Marian Hetric, Ada Day.
ton and Emily Horgan was probably
the pretteist drill Of the kind evel
seen in this city. The drill was de-
vised and directed by Miss Marie
Vandersol and Miss Helen Griffith
The drill consisted of some beautiful
marching exercises by the young ladies
supplemented by some graceful pos.
ings.
There were bouquets by the hun
dreds from loving friends and rela-
tives attesting the popularity of the
members of the class.
In all the exercises were decidedly
successful and reflected great credit
on the able and Efficient corps O.
teachers under whose supervision last
evenings entertainment was made
possible.
Now as a fitting conclusion 80 6
successful school year, City Superin
tendent Geo. A. PEBBLES requests tina