Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-05-31

thoroughly eyinced.
Following each number on TIE
program was song by chorus OF
school children under the direction
OF Prof. M. D. Mcneil. They were
well trained and ELECTED much APP
plause. Especially did the quar-
tette occasion much enthusiasm.
An GRAFTON by Mr.. Walter Alden,
who was honored by bis class mates
with the class presidency, was
much enjoyed. Mr.. Alden is one of
the brightest members of his class
and the honor bestowed upon him
is true recognition of his worth.
'Our United Nation" was the sub.
jet of his address aud he showed
his knowledge to good advantage
IN discussing the countries of the
world. He is most promising
young man,
cat the Threshold" was the sub
ject of an essay by Miss Matte
Evans. She was chosen as essayist,
an excellent selection, aud most
admirably did she fill that position.
For young lady, her voice is unu.
sually strong as well as clear, and
every word spoken could be distinct
ly heard in all parts of the building.
Miss Evans has a charming and in
teresting way of talking and as an
entertainer. has few equals. She
was thoroughly at home on this
occasion and read her essay with
much feeling. Her grammar vas
splendid and she held the apt at
ten ion Of those present.
The Valedictorian, Mr.. Bonnie
We'll was next introduced. His SUBJ
iect, "Boer or English, was par
tieularly interesting because of the
present existing affairs in South
Africa. He dwelt at length upon
the subject and, like most Ameri-
cans, was in sympaty with the Beers.
He delivered his address very fore
IDLY and with much feeling and the
story of the war was told in such a
manner that showed deep study. He
won the admiration and applause of
the audience from the mastery way
| in which he spoke. He is young
orator of much ability and greatly
surprised his friends. Mr.. Wells
farewell or yaledictory address was
full OF feeling and much thought.
He spoke many kind words to his
dear classmates that will undoubt .
edIy live with them in the years to
come.
Hon. W. f. Coleman addressed
the graduates For depth of
thought aud appropriateness, Mr.,
Coleman's address was marked Mr..
! Hinemon's selection of Mr.. Coleman
was a compliment that could not
have been more worthily bes owed.
His words were wholesome advice.
The concluding remarks were heard
with an eagerness that indicated
the audience regretted that Mr..
Coleman aid not fur her continue
his talk.
Hon. S. NJ. Taylor, the able presi-
dent of the school board, presented
the diplomas. He, too, delivered an
address to the graduates. He spoke
of the wonderful work accomplished
at the schools during the past ses-
sion, and gave the young ladies AID
gen tlemen much good. sound advice
ard If it is followed, they will be
greatly benefited. His speech was
a gem of oratory and was delivered
ia that clear and forcible style that
has at al times characterized the
speech of this distinguished gentle
man.
The presentation of the flowers
followed. The floral display, after
the many handsome and costly bas-
kets of flowers had been placed on
the stage. was one of the prettiest
and most attractive eyer seen 10
this city. A wealth Of flowers we're
festooned at the feet Of the gradu
ates. The polite marshaIs were:
Crawford Crenshaw, chief; James
Loving. Arthur Bre Mster. Harold