The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-16

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say? Whether you are to occupy humble
or conspicuous positions, whether your
lot is to ne more OF JOY or pain, what
Is the nature of those gifts. the days are
bringing in their hands. all this can only
await the slow solution OF time. But
this IS not the point Only remember
that.
" Not enjoyment and not sorrow
Is our destined end or way
But 10 live that each tomorrow
Find us better than to-day
MAKE LIFE REAL
"The outward conditions OF your life
will be largely beyond your control; the
path I'm which you walk can not always
be Of your own choosing; many Of the
circumstances that environ you. you may
be powerless to alter; and IT will be sell
dom indeed ,nat you can mould your
sphere entirely to your own Will.
But whatever the scenes I'm which tho
drama of your life may be enacted. YOU
can make It real. Keep this motto have
given YOU. i'm It's deepest Interpretation
with you always and IL Will prove
talisman that through all life's mazes,
will lead YOU from glory to glory until
the revelation Of that supreme Reality
for which we wait
" One God. one law. one element
And one far-of divine event
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP.
Following Dr. Bars address. which
was thoroughly and heartily enjoyed Su-
perintendent Thomas with a few appro-
pirate remarks bestowed upon Mr. Allan
Lynn. the Richmond College Scholarship.
for proficiency in his studies.
Mr. Thomas then stated that kind
hearted old gentleman whose name was
not given. had offered 70 give medals 10
every male member Of the High School.
who should pass through the course with
out getting a single demerit. Three had
succeeded ne said. IN winning the covet-
cd honor-Messrs. Aubin Terran, Benia-
min Willngham. and Frank Lowry.
These young gentlemen came forward
amid great applause and Mr. Thomas
called upon Major James II. Capers TO
deliver the medals.
This pleasant duty. although he had
had no chance 10 prepare himself. Major
Capers discharged in a most happy man
ner Had tho unknown eiver OF the
medals. he said. offered them TO the fe-
male instead OF the male portion of the
school. II would have taken the wealth
Of Major Ginter to have provided them.
Major Capers. proceeding. bestowed
upon the pupils Of the High School the
most glowing compliment. and gave 10
the recipients or the metals WHO ieSoiie
advice 10 guide them in life.
THE PEABODY MEDALS.
Then came the awarding of the Peabody
medals which was gracefully done by
Mr.. VIM. f. Crawford in n fine address.
The silver teachers medal was worthily
bestowed upon Miss Mary Mccarthy
Post Graduate A.
The bronze medals were awarded 10 the
following pupils:
Miss Resale COrson. Senior A l.
Edward Massie. A IL.
Miss Mary Pemberton. b I.
The recipients Of these medals were
heartily and generously applauded by
their fellow pupils and the audience.
Hon j. Taylor Ellyson. president of the
School Board. after a speech Of common
dation for the pupils. delivered TO the
graduates their diplomas and certificates.
The following were the post graduates
and graduates in photography and type
writing
THE POST GRADUATES.
Mary y. Mccarthy Shirley owen,
Mr.. Garnett Gulick. S. Annie
White. Helen Fleet Elizabeth V. Lee,
Nellie V. Lambeth, Alice Welsh, Maude
Wilkinson. Jennie f., Myer i, 1rdce
Phillips, Fannie W. Taliaferr0. Annette
l.. Suth. Alice o. Frawner Serena Fin
ney. Annie Wren. Eula Bagby, Beulah
MOuntcastle Mamie L. Adams, Sarah +.
Angle Ida w. Ashby Alma b. Atkinson,
Mamie II. Blackburn. isabelle G. Buch-
anan. Lura +. Burch, Burth Burton,
Oracle j. Duke. Jessie +. Farmer Nellie
s. Garrison. Zoe c. Godsey. Maria
Gwathmey. Elizabeth 5. Haynes. Resale
Held. Cheadie b. Lawson, Edna Il. Nc
CARNEY. Eva G.. Mcdowell Francis
Helen McKevett. Edith c. Merrill. Clara
G.. Moore, Fannie Virginia Murray.
Beulah E. Myer. Bessie X. Neale, May
@. Parkinson, Goldie Z. Paul, n. Ign
wood Peters Mabel NJ Robertson, DOu-
rlas f. Smither. Julia NJ. Spence. Resale
Thalhimer, Mamie j. Tignor Mary
Elizabeth Toler. Matte l.. Walthan,
Eva r. Walton, Maude G. Wash. Anna
G. Welsh Lizzie w. wharton NJ. Eliza
beth Hobson. Jessie w. Marshall.
PHONOGRAPHY. TYPEwRITING.
NJ. Garnett Gunck. Alice welsh. Annette
L. Stith. Blanche Capitaine, Venie NJ
Ayers. Mamie l.. Adams, Lizzie w.
Wharton, Fannie G. Ellyson Verna T.
Atkinson, May r. Dozier, Z. Gordon
Friend. Alice l.. Clarke.
The names Of the other graduates have
been published I'm The Times heretofore
The interesting exercises closed amid
congratulations for the successful ones
and the bestowal upon them of many
beautiful flowers fashioned In various de-
signs
Public Schools Closed.
The public schools Of the city closed