The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-30
WITH ESSAYS AND SONGS.
SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS or.
1880 WAS GRADUATED.

stag e--F enstnine LONELINESS at Its
budding Age beautifully Dressed
and "A Refreshing Picture-Essays
of the Young Ladies' and Gentle
men BrimfuI of Interest, and the
Large Audience rleased-Hon.
walter HartFidge Addressed the
Graduates and Col. George A. Mer-
Ger Delivered the Diplomas.
The class of 1899 has passed from the
high School. and forty-seven young
misses and thirteen boys are to-day the
proud possessors Of The diplomas chat fur
nished beribhoned testimony to their hav-
ing successfully essayed all the studies of
the curriculum and passed the examina-
tons that are evolved from the intrica-
eles of those branches that form thor
ough course. The graduating exercises
were held at the theater last night.
1t was thought that the rain OF the ear
~ evening would interfere with the at
tendance. but if there were any interfeF-
ence il might have been interesting to
surmise to what extent the capacity of
the house would have been taxed had the
weather been clear and all who were kept
away by the rain had been enabled TO at
tend
The hour for the opening of the exercises
was $50 o'clock. but some minutes before
that all the seats were taken. The aisles
then began TO fiji. and by the opening
hour every inch of space was occupied.
Those who attended found that the rain
had been of benefit in cooling the atmos-
phere, as the theater. though warm, was
not nearly so oppressive as 1t might have
BEEN Experience has taught that the
greatest comfort cannot be secured on the
occasions Of the High school gradua-
tons. and one has often thought while
melting away and tanning vigorously
that he would rather "be the iceman"
than where ne was
The stage door furnished the means OF
entrance 10 the members of the gradual
ing class and a favored few 10 whom the
school authorities had presented tickets /
The graduates were seated in a semi-clr- |
Gle about the stage, and within the cres- |
cent were the gentlemen who had a part
in the programme. In the front rows OF |
the graduates were the girls, dressed in |
white. Their appearance was so graceful |
and altogether lovely that the boys who |
occupied more retired position could ily /
no possible means have felt slight in not |
having themselves been placed in front. /
They were ready TO yield the ready hon.
age that was the due Of the fair young
graduates.
Supt Otis Ashmore welcomed the au-
dience aHd made a few preliminary re- /
marks. requesting a close and undivided /
attention during the exercises His re- |
quest was OF avail, for the order was Of /
the BEST. the graduates and gentlemen |
VINO addressed them being heard with |
every consideration and applauded with a /
lack Of offensive enthusiasm.
The opening of the programme was the
invocation by Rev. Ed F. Cook, pastor /
OF wesley Monumental Church His elo
quent appeal for the mercy of the Father |
70 be extended to the graduates gathered /
ABOUT him, was followed by the first ma /
per from one of them. Miss Carol Moorer
me thlrd honor girl. read her salutatory.
Nelcoming the audience gracefully and be- |
speaking attention to the efforts Of her
classmates. She was roundlv annlanJea
ana gracefully Acknowledged the testi
her effort e0'e''iO" 81
Exaggerated Hero Worship. wae the
subject OF paper admirably presented
= Nilss cara Vaughan. Miss Birdie AfuhI-
pefs Followed with an essay on 'eThe Re
union Of the North and South" The vounr
iaay mas rare Evolutionary Gift. and the
charm OF her voice and delivery added
greatly to the effect of the exeelIent
treatment Of her subject.
wo papers one by Miss Clyde Shumau.
Mo Mo TOOK the Affirmative, the other by
MISS May Keller, for the negative were
~ quite spirited debate upon the advise
unity OF co-education. '1s the Co-educa-
slon OF the Sexes Desirable?'' was the |
question they discussed, and the audience
mad views pro and con presented
Snaries stanton was the only boy IN the
graduating class who secured a standing
sufficiently high TO give him rank amone
Inc leaders, the girls. The essays read
were those of the pupils who stood high
est IN the graduating class when the final
averages for the year were made up. All
the pupils wrote essays a month ago and
those of the leaders were read. Master
stanton, when announced by Principal
Train as being the next reader. was hailed
With applause. His subject was Dangers
Of Trusts" a subject that was handled
roncisely. The young man got much IN
formation and much of warning into the
limited time allowed the graduates for
their essays.
Following Master Stanton's naper .sTaa
'tar Spangled Banner" was sung bv The
Slrls- AT the tap of the he'll one line and
hen the next ranged along In front Of the
ootiights. and the chorus of fresh Young
'oiees was heard with delight in the ma
tN'f@t etts fAhttAttd was sung later. and
{ was perhaps more thoroughly enioved
han that Of 1.-THE Star Spanged Banner
r the. Graduates Farewell" which was
he closing number.
Miss Annie Bridges was announced nv
IT j. II. Cannon 20 read an essay on
The Business Emancipation Of Women"
nd les reception BY the audience was such
g 20 send volley Of flowers al the read
r The entire exercises might be likened
Q sort of battle OF flowers, as BOUQUETS
fere being constantly flung al both BOYS
nd siris as they completed their efforts ,
Miss stella Manucy made one of the
IT'S Of the evening with her paper on
Was the Invasion Of the Philippines Jus ,
napie2N The subject was timely, and its
reatment by Miss Manucy. who took the
nirmative and read with O clear and :
weet snunciation, aud Miss Daisy Shu-
late who presented the negative in d
ianner thar was approved by those In
pc audience who sagreed With her and Z
9ssiby won over others who did not, was :
Flowed closely. /
Miss Mary Cabaniss read what. was q
rooabiy the most highly enjoyed of ali q
y papers. as II dealt with subject with h
nlDh the ladies' Of the audience ap1 ,.-,t. | Z