Evening journal., 1903-06-27
BISHOP COLEMAN
TALKS TO GRADUATES
Interesting Program Given
at the c. ommencement Ex-
ercises in New Castle
Special to the Evening Journal.


New Castle. June 27.-The graduating
exercises Of the class OF 1903. OF New Cas-
tie High school, were held last evening in
the armory The decorations were very at
tractive. Across the arch Of the stage,
upon dark baclo-g ground. was the motto
OF the class. 'Esse Guam videri." in the
class colors. which are pink and white
The rational colors, potted plants and cut
flowers added much to the effect.
selted upon the stage were the Rt. Rev.
leighton Coleman. J.. II. D.. Bishop Of
Delaware the Rev. s. Beattie Wyhe the
Rev. &. W Prettyman tho Rev. Edward
L. Brady. the Rev. Francis Merton Mum
son. + l.. D.: Lewis e. Ehason. president
OF the Board OF Education and the other
members Of the board; superintendent
Holloway, vice principal, and the class OF
1909
After a stirring overture, sousas 'Di-
reotorate March," by dhe Hushebeclx- Nc
pike orchestra prayer was offered by the
Rev. s. Beattie Wylie. whereupon Rhe
saiutatoran. John Rob ert McFarlin-'the
youngest member OF his class-delivered
his paper on "A Snapshot Of a Hundred
Years Progress" The essay showed
knowledge of the advances in science and
the subject was handled in such man.
ner as TO make 1t clear that II the young
man pursues science he will no doubt make
n successful electrician.
"The Mansion OF Achiiag Hearts," was
next played by the orchestra. and then
Miss Mary Loretta Sullivan read a we'll
written essay on school Life a Founda-
ton for After Life" This was couched in
good literary form and THE young woman
received many congratulations after the
exercises closed.
"Under the Bamboo Tree" by the or
chcstra followed, after which George Vim
cent Duffy delivered his valedictory and
essay. 1.-THE Literature OF the Early
American Colonies"
plantation Echoes was the subject
that the Rt. Rev. Leighton Coleman sbok
for his subject principally and addressed
the class and audience his words being
thoughtful, eloquent and hopeful.
He rendered his congratulations to the
class and its faithful instructors.
Taking up ahe topic OF educational dere.
licts, he showed how needless is an educa-
ton II not made practical use of IN after
life. lie said education of man was really
beyond man. 1t belongs TO God Therefore
education and thus ehtics without religion
} Is an absurdity. He spoke OF the influence
OF environment. and asked the pertinent
question--whlch shall It be. For good oi
bad.
He cited the intellectually and cultur,
Of the Greeks but whose private live.
were such that one could not help shudder
ing AZ the looseness OF Greek morals. So 4
viii be seen that the evolution of the bet
ter side OF man Is not for religion only, bu
It affects the very being and welfare o
society. In discussing the class motto
: ''Esse guam videriH--to be, rather than {,
= seem-the bishop said character Is wha
B. one is-reputatlon Is what people think III
TO be, or one seems to be. Shall we b,
beasts or men. An educated beast Is ;
menace-he is even worse than one no.
' educated We want men. Referring to th,
) recent aynching, the bishop enforced thl
I necessity of a religious education, so tina
the better part of our nature may be mod
: elled and maintained upon high level o
, honor and usefulness, keeping within
. bounds the bestial tendencies.
After a selection by the orchestra. IN,
class was presented. IN a clever speech
by Superintendent Holloway, whereupoi
President Lewis e. Eliason. OF the Boar,
/. OF Education. in his usual happy style pre-
\ sented the diplomas. Then the benedictioi
= was impressively said by the Rev. Edwar,
L. Brady, and the large and enthusiastic
: gathering dispersed to the inspiring strain
z OF The Star Spangled Banner"
The Epworth League. OF the M. L
Q Church is making arrangements for a troll
r ley ride to shellpot Park on Wednesda,
evening.
d Mr.. and Mrs. Crug. formerly Of this city
2 who were married a week ago. were th
!. guests Of friends here last evening.
Georse Imam is on with typhoid feve
, and his case rs considered critical.