El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-20


stiued to come to an end:
He showed conclusively that this
country is but following in the foot.
steps of the magnificent republics OF
the past and could reach but the same
goal, ending as they had ended. He
made several strong and telling points
against imperialism, warning the peo-
Pile, flushed with conquest, to turn back
ere too late and not seek to establish
a colonial system that would bring on
ly disaster and ruin to the free govern
ment.
Arthus Thomas Kerr took the ne
gative side of the question. He upheld
his side of the controversy In master
full manner. His speech and excellent
delivery would have done credit to
a man of twice his years.
st is our duty said the speaker,
sin the cause of humanity to see that
every human being beyond the borders
of our land has the same opportunity
for development and self government
that we have, and it is wi'led by the
higher powers that this government
shall not decay and perish from the
earth.''
At the close of the address the ap-
plause was prolonged and deafen1ng,
an Indication not only of the speakers
ability, but of the unpopularity OF the
l-Am6r!C6u QOctrluS.
Miss Mamie Winfred Dunno came
next with a recitation entitled "HOw
she saved Bregenz." She won much
applause
the subject of Miss Belle Fora Holmes
recitation which was not only amusing
but we'll rendered.
The High School Glee club, to create
q. diversion, next appeared in full uni
form and single rank and sang the
"Soldiers Chorus which brought
down the house.
Miss Alice Either Marvin's essay
was 1.-The Modern Girl" She rendered
it creditsbly and exhibited thorough
Familiarity with her subject.
She compared the modern mann1sh
girl to the street walking dude saying
that neither was representative OF
modern men or woman. The true
modern girl she said was q true wo-
man and ready to battle with the
world to support those che loved.
ga song Of the camp" was given by
Miss Pearl Estelle Ford: As she spoke
Mrs. Magei sang "Annie Laurie" be-
hind the scenes. Mrs. Maegi has a
voice of wonderful depth and power.
plantation Melodies" by the high
school chorus was the next feature OF
the program and it proved to be most
attractive one.
The subject of Miss Cleopatra Grace
Cobler's recitation was Aunt Tabi-
ths," which was exceedingly we'll rem
dered and literally applauded-
An essay by Miss Emma Helene
in flower" VAS excellent and highly
entertaining as indicated by the sp-
plause. which it won from the audience.
Miss Grace May Allen gave recita-
ton entitled "Kine Robert of Sicily"
which was undou btedly one of the best
of the evening. A pretty feature OF
the recitation was the low toned piano
accompaniment by Mrs. Brown
DIPLOMAS PRESENTED.
The next thing in order was the pre-
sentation of the diplomas.
Prof. Putnam first addressed the au-
dience briefly saying that the Rradu-
ating class this year was the largest
of any since the establishment of the
public schools in Ell Paso and the
strongest. He said the schools are now
nearer perfeoti than ever before and
he hoped that their progress would
continue.
Then turning to the charming young
girls in white and the brave looking
boys be gave them bit of wholesome
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diploma tied with ribbon.
Immediately thereafter the members
of the class ragged themselves in a
row close to the foOtlights and sans
the class song, which closed the exer-
cises.
Rev. Mr.. Hoffman, father of one OF
the graduates, pronounced the benedic-
ton.
The evenings entertainment passed
off without a single hitch and not one
of the participants required prompt
ing.
1t is conceded by everybody that Ar
thur Kerr's speech made the hit OF the
evening and that he has marked plat
form ability.
The reporters got a square deal last
mig ht for once. They were provided
with q ia BILE and chairs of their OWL
and an incandescent light. 1t is true
that seve RAJ thou ghtless persons had
be reminded that the table was not In
tended to be sat upon.
Pete Wehner is to be congratulated
for his expressed intention to burn hi:
electric lights all night in the opera
house If the 8 hool exercises required
Pete's weakness is children and he
was determined that they should moi
be Inconvenience by the lights goinl
out too soon.
The public schools of Ell Paso are 8
big success. The last monthly repor
of Superintendent Putnam showed tina
there were then more pupils in actual
attendance Than at any time in the
past. The interest taken by grow
ups in the school work was evinced by
the throng that filed the opera hous'
last night to get glimpse OF the era
| duates.
Much credit that the exc rcises wer
happily carried out is due to the inde
fatigable care of Miss Thornton, VIII
arranged the program, drilled tn
scholars. superintendent the decors