Smyrna times., 1899-06-28
GRADUATES RECEIVE HONORS,
Continued from 1st page.

program was rendered:
Piano Duet:
Miss Bertha Smith,~ 81. and Miss
NJ. Edith Beck. '94
Reading Miss Ma ret Robinson, "a
Music .................. ......... Orchestra
Vocal Duett
Miss Agnes H. Cl.Yow, '9S, and Miss
Wilhelmina Wells. 80.
Piana Solo. Miss Helen f. Waters. '97
Reading g..............Mi Miss Hilda Wells, '95
COrnet Solo. Mr.. William G. Anthony. 95
Vocal Solo. O.......... Miss Eba c. Wilds, '97
Reading. Miss Katherine W. Beckett, '93
MUSIC. ..''-.-- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Orchestra
As prOgam, the above was possibly
the most enjoyable feature OF the week,
and the talent given was among the
best that Smyrna could afford. Miss
Lydia Moore, visitor with Miss Kath-
crime Beckett, was the only one on the
program who was not an alumnus of
the school, but through courtesy she
gave very sweet solo that took we'll
with the audiance, so much so that
they called her before the footlights a
second time. The cOrnet solo by
Mr.. W. q. Anthony accompanied by
Watkins Orchestra, was another feat
ure that took we'll with the audience.
Mr.. Anthony showed complete mastery
over his instrument, and besides the
technique, he has the faculty of draw
ing very rich, soft tone from it. 1t
is needless to say that he received a
round of applause, and the people
would not let him go until he appeared
again. In her vocal solo, 'Just as the
Sun Went Down" Miss Eba Wilds,
made pleasant impression on the
audience. She sang it sweetly, and
was called out again for an encore to
which she responded. The piano solo
of Miss Helen Waters, and the read
ing by Miss Katherine Beckett, were
most pleasantly received, and de-
serve prominent mention for the ex-
cellent manner in which they were
rendered.
Alter the program was given the
alumni and invited guests of the High
School repaired to the residence of
Miss Bertha Smithers, where most
delightful reception was given. One
could hardly conceive that the grounds
around the house could be made so
charming. 1t was delight and sur
prise to everybody. Indeed, by the
tasty arrangement of Chinese and Jap
anese lanters, pleasant seats, cOzy
hooks &c, it was transformed for the
time being into veritable fairyland
OF beauty. The guests were met by
the Introducing Committee composed
of Miss Eba Wilds, Miss Gertrude
Smith, Miss Helen Waters, Miss Clara
HAZEL, and Miss Hilda Wells, and
taken over to be received by the Off
GERS of the Alumni Association, COM
posed of Miss Katherine Beckett, pres
ldent, Miss Bertha Smithers, vice-pres-
ident, and Mr.. John S. Anthony,
treasurer. This committee stood
amid a beautiful maize of varie-
gated lanterns under spreading apple
tree. Everybody seemed to be in a
cheerful mood and all over the lawn
there was happy commingling of
friends and a pleasure greeting that
gave splendid tone to the reception.
The hostess, Miss Bertha Smithers,
81 and her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Smithers, gave the welcome hand
to everybody and united in giving
them hospitality that made the even
ing such charming one. The spirit
of the occasion was quickened and en-
livened by the catchy music rendered
by Watkins orchestra. During the
evening ice cream, assorted cakes, were
served on the lawn. In addition to
this there was bowl of lemonade in
the dining room at the disposal of the
guests. The party numbered over
two hundred.
Commencement Exercises.
This evening the Fifteenth Annual
Commencement Exercises will be given