The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-06-07
GRADED PUBLIC SCHOOL,

The commencement exercises OF the
Brookhaven Graded Public School
auspiciously opened on last Wednesday
evening with the debate, Resolved,
That the Right of Suffrage be ex-
tended to Woman as the main feature
Of the program. The affirmative side,
which bore off the honors of the occa-
sion, was led by Misses Carrie Chris
man and Mamie Powell, while the neg
alive was we'll sustained by Ably Cohn
and Lewis Wood. Miss Powell was
awarded the medal for argument and
presentation, although Ably insisted
the girls only "out-smiled" them.
On Thursday morning the Alumna
Association held its first public meet
ing, with Mr.. JIM. Wood as herald.
Mr.. Wood is an alumnus Of the class OF
,95 and acquitted himself most credit
ably on this occasion. The essays by
Misses Bessie MARI and Bonnie Dunn
were we'll received, while the address
on Socialism in its broadest sense,
by G. G. Lyell, Esq, won the thought
full attention of the best minds pres
emit. Miss Bessie Cassedy's sweetly
rendered solo fell like benediction
upon the charmed ears Of her hearers
at the close of the days program:
The Brookhaven Public School Is the
only one of its kind that has an organ
lied alnmna association.
On Thursday night the pupils Of the
chart class and primary department.
acquitted themselves acceptably in
drills, recitations, and especially in
the May-pole dance and the May
Queen drill did they win unstinted
and enthusiastic praise.
The immense audience were loud In
in their plaudits of the teachers in
these departments, Miss Florence
Atkins, Miss Mary Buie and Mrs.
Necie McNair, whose careful training
had given them so much of pleasure.
Friday morning was the day OF days
for the sweet girl-and boy graduates,
Peyton Strother, Misses Carrie Chris
man, Daisy Schwem, Minnie Powell,
Mary Byrd, Clara Greenwood taking
their diplomas, which were delivered
by the principal, Mr.. G. L. Teat. Hon.
A. H. Longino, the popular candidate
for the States highest office, made an
address full of information and good
practical sense, which was calculated
to inspire and ennoble the aspirations
of those just entering the threshold OF
life. Medals were delivered by Rev.
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for highest standing during the term
in the three most advanced grades; to
Miss Powell for debate; to Miss Edith
Love for excellence in department
and to Frank Collins for his kindly
helpfulness during the session and
assistance in preparing for the COM
mencement exercises. This last, was a
voluntary and special compliment
from the teachers, and was all the
more appreciated by the recipient.
We had almost forgotten to remark
upon the handsome appearance OF the
Board of Control, as they sat upon the
rostrum among the evergreens and
roses, with their faces wreathed in
smiles, appropriate to the occasion.
No one has mentioned them before
and we have omitted the usual de-
scriptions of dresses and lingerie to tell
of the charm and dignity of the good
bald heads.
Thus closed an interesting and i'm
portant term of the Graded School.
Mr.. Teat has served faithfully and
we'll, the pupils especially having been
won by his ready sympathy and aid
sin times of trouble. Mr.. Teat has
proven himself valuable acquisition
to society and literary circles and won
the highest esteem of those who know
him in our city. Whether he remains
another term or not, he will carry
with him the best wishes of the COM
munity.