The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-06-14


ly at 7.45. The first number on the pro-
gramme was an illustrated recitation, en-
titled 1.-The smack in school Miss Irma
ireland recited the poem. The stage was
set to represent a village school, the
youngsters performing in pantomime the
salient parts of the recitation. 1.-THE
smack out of school, was a continuation
of.the first number, showing the scholars
in the pursuit of happiness remote from
the watchful eye of the preceptor
The drill by the High School Girls was
finely executed 1t was entitled "Adora-
ton of the Sun God"
Loring Borton and Harry Phares sang
duet, entitled Beautiful Moonlight.
The boys have very sweet voices, the
former singing alto, the latter soprano.
There were several persons in the audi
ence who were unable to see the singers
and it was hard to convince them that the
voices were not those of girls.
| Another drill came next-"High School
Minuet. Its execution gave evidence of
careful instruction and study,
This concluded part first of the pro-
gramme, and while preparation was being
made for the second part the orchestra
pleased the audience by playing patriotic
music.
Rev. c. H. Pendleton, pastor of the
Baptist Church, offered prayer.
The salutatory was read by Miss Elsie
E. Hughes. In composition it was above
the average, and the delivery was in clear,
distinct tones that enabled all in the house
to hear and appreciate the pleasing effort
of the bright student.
| A new feature was a Glass WILL" Of
fered by Miss Lizzie A. Atkinson, who
devised the no-longer needed school eff
fects of the class of '9S. AS usual thing
these efforts are understood only by those
who are personally interested, but in this
case the illusions were plain to all and
were fully appreciated.
The speaker of the evening was Hon j.
c.. Baxter, State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. His address was thor
oughly practical, touching upon educa-
tional subjects, instructive and entertain
| ing.
"The School boat on the Styx" was the
title of Miss Florence NJ. Uncle's Glass
Prophecy 1t was well written and adj
mirably delivered. 1t was replete with
telling illusions to members of the class
with reference to characteristics that may
be more fully developed in future life
| Miss Mabel E. Elberson, whose sweet
voice has captivated Mount Holly audi
ence more than once, repeated the act by
rendering a solo, dolly Doe" Strict adj
herence to the resolution not to allow en-
cores prevented practical acknowledge
ment Of the applause that greeted the
singer.
Miss Emma E. Stevenson was the vale
dictorian Her subject was Rich with
out Money" This essay showed that it
had been given much attention, and it
was great credit to the composer.
The diplomas were presented to the
graduates by Jerome B. Grigg, Vice Pres
ident of the Board of Education. Mr..
Grigg paid deserved tribute to those
who had taken part in the exercises, and
who had done so much towards maintain
ing the high stan dard of the Mount Holly
High School, an institution that is attract
ing the attention of educational circles
throughout the state. Mr.. Grigg claimed
that this condition was due to the efforts
of those in charge of the school, and com
plimented the Principal and his able
corps of teachers on the success of their
efforts
The class song was then given. 1t was
composed by Miss Ethel M. Gaskill, and
is worthy of publication, so we produce it:
On the banks of the Rancocas,
Stands busy town,
In the midst of our Alma Mater
Looks in triumph down;
Firm upon her strong foundation
Let her ever stay,
And her children ne'er forget her.
Roam where'er they may.
CHORUS:
Sound abroad our happy chorus.
Loud her praises tell;
Hail to thee. our Alma Mater
For we love thee well.
From our Alma Mater go we
Into the busy world
The banner OF useful life-work
Should be to-day unfurled.
Though our school-ties now are severed,
| Dear We'l ever hold
The memory OF our dear old school-days
And their joys untold.
Rev. James Stoddart, rector of st. An
drew's Church, pronounced the benedic
} ton, and the exercises were at an end.
There were eight graduates, as follows
! Lizzie A. Atkinson, Ethel M. Gaskill, Ell
) sic E. Hughes, Irma Ireland, S. Ethe
Sleeper, Emma E. Stevenson Ethel E
Sutphin, Florence NJ Uncle The post
} graduates were Bessie V. DuRande ant
Irene G. Harris.
The class motto was From Possibility
? to Reality" Glass colors-blue and black
Q class flower Forget -me-not.
= The annual commencement of the Noun
Q Holly High School is an event that is Gag
. erly looked forward to not only by tn
I scholars but by the general public. TIL
only drawback to the affair is the inabil
4 Il ty to provide place large enough to &C
commodate all who would like to witnes
!. the exercises. The present system of is
/ suing tickets and opening the doors to tn
J public at an appointed time seems to worl
i more satisfactorily than any that has thu
far been suggested. The audience c
Tuesday evening was not composed c
any one class but consisted of person
from all stations in life. Superintendent
Baxter, who has seen many similar gait
erings, said he never saw more Interest
ed set Of people nor one that ever CAV
him more pleasure to address Some on
suggested that there did not appear to b
# many manifestations of appreciation,
r. which Prof Baxter replied that the rapt a
! tention of those present gave more evidenC
q of their appreciation than noisy manifest;
tions could Prof. Baxter was highl
pleased with his first visit to our schoo
and heartily enjoyed the commencement
which he pronounced one of the best
ever attended
+, Medford.
Anna Cooper and Isaac W. Stokes wei
n married on Wednesday morning at TO-:
e O'Clock in the Orthodox meeting house, IL
re following acting as bridesmaids an
groomsmen: Lydia Lowrey, Hanna
a. Thomas and Alice Hopes, Villa
Stokes, NJ D.; Senator E. c. Stokes al
- L. L. Sharp, NJ D. The invited CUES
returned to the home of Mr. Stokes {
! Main street where the wedding festiviti
were highly enjoyed until the departu