The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-06-30
A CLASS Of -FOUR
QlaTislls Of YGQHg Ladies Figure
as GRADUATES.
IN the ASSEMBLY Ma [
Crsdits BILE Essays Road - Special
Music Address by rev. VIM.
M. XII cad.

The commencement exercises OF the
class OF '99, Kamehameha Girls
School. were held last evening in the
assembly hall of that institution. The
room was crowded with people who
were anxious to be present at the ex-
ercises, showing that another class
had done with its school work. The
number of graduates this year Is small
there being only four. They are Maria
T.. Maby, Louise Ace Wongkong, Jane
Nahiwa, Ellen Rose Pearce. This
class, however, enjoys the distinction
of being the first to complete the fu.l
normal course of five years.
The stage presented a dainty APP
pearance in its drapings Of blue and
white, the class colors. In large let
ters was displayed the class motto.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do,
do It with all thy might" Programs
printed in blue ink on white paper and
tied with white and blue ribbon were
distributed among the audience.
At s o'clock the girls took their
places and the teachers and trustees
Of the institution were ushered to the
stage. The program was gone through
with in a most satisfactory manner.
It was entirely lacking in the tedious
and tiresome elements that seem to
be at times an essential part Of conf
mencement exercises. The essays ap-
pealed to all because they dealt with
subjects within the grasp Of every
body. They brought out important
points in the separate phases of a
girls life. The diction was faultless
in each case, and spoke volumes for
the good work of the school. Each
young lady delivered her essay in a
clear manner so that every word could
be distinctly heard. 1t was a source
of regret that the valedictorian, bliss
Maby, was unable to be present on ac-
count of illness. Her production on
| "A Girl at School" was read by Miss
Helen Desha in a highly commenda-
BILE manner. The singing sustained
the reputation that is already possess
ed by the Kamehameha Girls School.
Two of the songs were composed b.
Miss Clymer, the teacher of music, and
showed great merit.
Kincaid was listened to with rapt at
tention. He spoke on the value Of
having a purpose in life. A person
without an aim Is like ship drifting
rudderless on the ocean, without 6eS-
tination and with no answer to the
call of whittier bound"-a veritable
ship of the dead symbolized in Cole
ridges Ancient Mariner" Now in
the time of youth the purpose should
be formed, ere life hardens into a
mold that cannot be altered. To live
as near as possible the life of the Ian
of Palestine, who, nineteen centuries
ago walked the earth, is the highest of
all purposes. Others have been great,
but He is the greatest. Others have
had elements of goodness, but He Is
the best. Achieve character and fol-
low closely in the footsteps of the
Christ:
Following is the program:
Hawaiian Hymn E. T.. A. p. Newcomb
Kamehameha School for Girls.
Invocation OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Rev. +. S. Timoteo.
"A Girl at Home" ..................
Ellen Rose Pearce.
Shorus-"The Lord Is My Shepherd"
80. '','''''' Schupert
Kamehameha School for Girls.
"A Girl in Society" Observation-Disclosures.
Jane Nahiwa.
Piano Solo-"lmpromptu Mazourka"
..... ............... ......... Bohm
Violet Lima.
"A Girl at Play" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Louise Ace Wongkong.
Part Songs-(a) Peggy" .. Neidlinger
tb) Mothers Song" Neidlinger
"A Girl At School" ..................
Maria Ellen Maby.
Chorus Kalaninuiahilapalapa" -.
..,.. .,......,.... Cordelia Clymer
Kamehameha School for Girls.
Address ....... ...................
Rev. William Morris Kincaid.
Presentation of Certificates.
Glass Song.
Chorus Remembered" Sankey
Kamehameha School for Girls.
X. q. s. Cali.
Benediction ...... .......,....,......
Rev, T.. g. Timoteo.
The certificates We're presented by
Miss Pope, the head OF the institution,
In few sincere and heartfelt words
she dwelt on the pleasant life and as
suclatlons of the school. Whether or
not the years spent under the ro3i {
thoIr alma mater have been productive
Of the results sought for depends
mostly on the graduates themselves
Il Wish | could say something that
would remain with sou AMI help YOU,
! certainly wish You Godspeed ana q
lie of perfeci happiness