The Portland daily press., 1900-06-14
Class Entertained by
Mr.. Henley.
Several Weddings and Other
Social Items Of Interest.

IN nolluhy AZURE ior tnc ioiih&c ~ Goueh
Portland Heights seemed TO take TO Itself
a shade Of grateful green deeper than
ever, relieved on every side with an
abundance Of snow balls, flowers and
blossoms Of early summer.
1t was an ideal day, just such one as
the graduating class OF 1900 Of the South
Portland High school must have selected
had the matter been left to their choice.
Under such happy auspices the gradua-
ton exercises were held in the Town hall
where was assembled gathering OF
parents and friends Of the graduates
together with citizens at large including
the school board which filed every seat
in the house.
Banked up against the front Of the
stage was an array Of potted plants, ferns
and flowers, etc., over which was larg,
arch OF green and white in which snow
balls predominated, while the wall jusl
behind the platform was covered with a
mat of evergreens all in all making n
very attractive floral display. Festoons Of
the ceiling to the sides OF the hall ano
Labor Omnia vincit," the class motto
wrought In pink on q white background
was placed high up in prominent place,
to be read by all.
At the appointed hour, two O'Clock
in the afternoon, the principal of the
school, r.. A. Parker, and his assistants,
Miss Gracia b. Prescott and Miss Mary
Perkins, took seats ON the platform t.
welcome the graduating class who to the
strains Of a spirited march and escorte.
by the Juniors proceeded to the stag
and occupied the chairs whose back
were draped with the class colors. Aftei
an overture which was delightful
played by the Portland orchestra unde
the dictatorship Of w. Il. Chandler
prayer was offered by Rev. Fred Nicker.
son, which was followed by music.
Tne programme laid out for the gradu-
ates was then commenced and 1t was as
follows:
+Salutatory,.
Honor in Latin-Scientific Course.)
Oration-Photography
Alverdo Linwood Phinney.
"Protestations," Homer Norris
Essay-Comparison of Evangeline and
Nellie May Webb.
**Class History.
William Henry Pagan, Jr.
Cornet Solo-''American Polka"
Mr.. W. G.. Kenney.
*Frepcb Observation-Disclosures Danger
MAY Viyien Waterhouse.
Honor In Scientific Course.
"A Sketch from Life, Alfred o. Eden
Mary Jordan.
Honor In English Course.)
"1ntermezzo" from Cavalleria Rusticana,
Mascagni
Miss Halves.
**Class Prophecy,
Mertie Ellen Goodwin.
*Valedictory,
Aivah Randall Small.
Honor in College Preparatory Course;
Medley-"Aroundt the City," Mackie
Presentation of Diplomas.
Glass Ode.
Benediction.
school Honor. *'Class Honor.
The several parts gave evidence OF
careful preparation and were admirably
delivered without reference to any manu-
script. They abounded In good whole
some thoughts with many bright sug-
gestion and happily turned sentence.
All acquitted themselves creditably and
won the applause which greeted them
from a very responsive audience. The
musical numbers merit special mention
both solos and orchestral pieces and
altogether q most pleasing programme
was offered.
Mr.. j. Otis Kaler, superintendent of
schools, In presenting the diplomas
spoke In a commendatory manner of the
exercises and congratulated all who so
successfully contributed. The benedic-
ton was pronounced by Rev. Mr..
Nickerson.
CLASS ODE.
Mertie Ellen Goodwin.
Our pleasant school-days now are Ger
And we must part for aye,
Resolved to cherish in our hearts
The memory Of today;
For we may all In after years
While thinking of the past,
Regret that all these joyous days
Could not forever last.
Though now we end our studies here,
And lay our books aside,
Yet may the wisdom here attained
Our future footsteps guide,
Hn~ IN EnnH I