The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-24
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
EXERCISES AT STRONG SCHOOL
 YESTERDAY.


 Gr,fen-Rev. E. ". stone Presents
 DipIOmas-COming Kilbourn Linton
 Wedding.
 Very interesting exercises attended the graduation of the class of 1903, Strong grammar school, yesterday afternoon. The exercises took place in Granniss hall, which was crowded with friends and patrons of the school. The programme was under the direction of the energetic and popular prin- cipal of the Strong district, sherman 1. Graves, and the faithful teachers ot tie school. The names of the graduates and the programme in full have already been published.
 The decorations were in green and white, and consisted of festOOns of bunting and the class motto, 'COnquering and still to Con quef, ill green letters on a white back ground. Quantities of palms and daisies added to the fine effect.
 The programme was introduced by class march, Moonlight on the Lake, by Blake, played by Elsie May Dill, the class march ing in and taking seats on the platform. The address of welcome was by Henry E. Daggett, president of the class. The Gran miss scholarship was presented by Principal Graves to Ray W. Bennett. This medal was presented to the school several years ago by the late Colonel G. W. Granniss, Ot San Francisco, formerly of this plac@, and is held for one year by the recipient.
 When the presentation of the class gift-a picture of the Roman fOrum-waS made by Ray M. Griffin, Principal Graves in his ac- ceptauo2 took occasion to thank the fathers and mothers of pupils for their interest in the school manifested, through the pupils, in this gift. His remarks were full oF h. terest and of much worth.
 In the absence of A. Willis Blackman, president of the alumni. the award of prizes hX hG p The prizes consisted of $lO in cash, divided in four parts. The recipients were: First prizes, Kay W. Bennett and Goldie Gosse- lin; second prizes, Edward Lowe and Helen Stone. The prizes were for Reclamation and twenty-seVen competed.
 The eighty-twO diplomas were conferred by Rev. E. w. Stone, pastor of the Grand Avenue Baptist church. Mr. Stone made very felicit0uS address to the class. He gave some excellent advice to the pupils and illustrated his remarks with some interest ing stories, which delighted both the audi enca and graduates.
 The programme closed with the gradua- tiOn song, the third StanZa of which was composed by Thora l. EricsOn., The verse follows:
 Dear Classmates, now a last farewell
 Farewell to teachers, school and all; Classmates, teachers we wish you well,
 Let none Of us from duties fall
 We now are a happy class,
 Our hearts are light and free;
 This school year did so swiftly pass,
 To Strong nineteen hundred and three.
 The programme, consisting of essays, a Shakespearean exercise. vocal and instru- mental music, was we'll rendered and inter- esting throughout. -Il
 Dr. Clarence l.. Kilborn, of POP Blatchley avenue, left for Torringt0n yesterday, and his marriage will take place there at high noon to-day. The brida-to-be is Miss Flor ence Linton. The ceremony will take place at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Lin ton, % Mason street, The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Mir. Wyckoff, of Wood bury, pastor of the Congregational church in that town Only the relatives and very few friends will be present. There will be q reception for the small wedding party after the marriage ceremony and the couple will then leave for wedding trip. They will be away about week and will then reside at POP Blatchley avenue. Dr. kilb0urn is q son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kilbourn. of 70 Woolsey street. He Is a graduate of the Yale Medical school and young physician of considerable promise. His many friends in this city will be glad to congratulate him upon his marriage
 Tomorrow evening at s o'clock an enter tainment will be given in the sunday school room of the East Pearl Street NJ. D. church under the auspices of the EDworth league. A fine programme has been arrangd by the committee, to consist of dialogues, recita- tions, vocal and violin solos, a flag .drill by yo,lug ladies and farce. The admission nrice is only 15 cents. Ice cream will be on sale at the close of the entertainment. The affair should command a very large audi ence.