The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-28

Important in the education lifesof Ment- gomery was yesterday, when twenty seven young ly,laes were graduated from the Girls High School the exercises talk ing place in the Auditcrium of the High School building on Lawrence Street at Il o'clock in the morning
 The Auditorium was elaborately deco rated for the occasion by the pupils of the second grade of the High School. The plan was one Of green and white with tasteful touches in red. Beneath the en- tire pannelled ceiling festoons of ivy studded thickly with white poppies were hung and with charming effect the chan deliers were entwined with the same.
 On green background in letters of gold the school motto, Not to ponder on life. but to live" was suspended above the stage, and about 1t hung garlands of ivy and crimson peoples. The edge of the stage was adorned with floral bor- der of potted palms and ferns and vases or sweetpeas and other cut flowers.
 The young ladies who were efficient ushers for the occasion were Misses Flor ence Davidson. Edith Meyer Christine Glass. Lela Matthews, Fletcher Pear son, Laura Chambers. Barbara Dibble and Evelyn Bibb. all of the first grade.
 The exercises began at Il o'clock and the program was interesting from begin ming to end. In the essays and in the music numbers wisdom and good taste were evident in the selection and intel lectual attainment, and skill brought to bear in the execution. s-
 This Is the nineteenth class that has been graduated from this institution and during the entire time 1t has nourished under the management of Miss Bullock who has proven herself by her work q woman of superior executive ability and fine Judgment as we'll as splendid mem tai qualities.
 At Il o'clock the young women who compose the senior class, marched upon the rostrum and seating themselves form- ed semi-circle-a crescent of youth and beauty, All were gowned In white and held arm m-clusters of white biossorils., A fan picture these twenty-seyen xradu- ating girls presented!
 Those in the graduating class are: Misses Carrie Allen, Mary Baarcke, Bes- sic Bibb. Pauline Ellis Minchener Fay, Kate Fleming. Anne Gnnter. Fforrie Ha- den, May Hardaway, Ruby Illges Emmie Lamar. Mary Lsedbetter. Eugenia Macey, Emily Meyer. Beulah Moritx, Sudie Me Dade. Alice Pitcher. Jessamine Rice, Jean Rousseau Lucy Scale, Jennie Sistrunk, Mabel Strauss. Sallie Starr, Mary Mar shall Vass. Lucille Warren. Sophia Watts, Flossie Well. Howard Gunter who read the salutatory. She read well the welcome extended to the friends of the school. but spoke sadly of one whose voice is still.'
 Miss Elizabeth Nickerson Blhb followed Miss 0unter with Glass History and prophecy" She told interestingly the his- tory of the class and predicted great things for the future of Its members.
 Miss Ray Gladden. rendered an instru- mental solo, Butterflies" by Grieg with fine expression. Her technic was fully a,,fq tn x.Ax the number.
 Miss Pauline Anderson Ellis read an essay. At the End of the rurrow." She was very happy In her treatment of the subject applying 1t to this moment ous time In the life of her class.
 Miss Flossie Violet Well in her rendition of the instrumental solo Paderewski's MInuet displayed bold touch and fine tone. She showed comprehensive appreciation of the writer's mood.
 The next number on the program was an essay by Miss Jennie sistrunk Her subject was Historic Events Connected with Montgomery" which. while of course of special interest to Montgome- rians, contained facts interestingly told that would be of interest to all students of history fo: Montgomery has made history which will live. She touched on Montgomery's origin, on Lafayette's visit. on the stormy times of the Con- federacy, on the history of the capitol, and many other notable features in the history of the city.
 Miss Eminie Lamar read an essay on The Man in the Moon.' She told of the importance of this Man" in romance and fiction and did 1t well.
 An especially well received number was the instrumental duet for violin and piano by Misses Florie and Nellie Haden. In response to enthusiastic encores this we'll executed "Valse de Concert" was re- peated.
 An essay on Morse Myths by Miss Jessamin Boseman Rice was Ahe next number on the program. She handled her subject in exceptionally good style and in the writing gave evidence of careful research.
 A bit of fun in the program followed when Miss Nellie Clement recited Higher Culture in Dixie" Her fluent use of the negro dialect caused much amusement and eiicited unstinted admiration.
 Beaula Moritz in her essay on Eyes and No Eyes" gave an excellent treat.-S on the subject of persons who have eyes and see not and ears and hear nt." She urged seeing with intelligence.
 This was followed by a pantomime. done by the entire class It was |" 'Tis the Last ftOSe or summer, ana Wniie tHc CtdBS presented 1t in pantomime 1t was sung by Miss Grace Poundstone. who was graduated from the Girls High School last year. She has strong, sweet. clear voice and uses 1t well. Her number was very much enjoyed.
 The exercises closed with the valedic- tory by Miss Mabel StFa uss. Miss Strauss with heart-touching tenderness in well rounded language expressed beautiful thoughts of farewell to the teachers. to the entire school and to her fellow mem bers of the class of 1903. She spoke with deep feeling of the late beloved teacher. Mrs. Charles L. Floyd. She referred to her as the one whose guidance and influ- ence had been so valuable a factor in de- veloping their character, pointing out the way of correct life and as the one who had led them into the study of literature and art. She expressed gratitude to the Board of Education for all 1t had done fin providing for the every need of them and their fellow pupils.
 The close of the nineteenth year of the Girls High School added just laurels to those already won by Miss Bullock and her assistants. the late Mrs. Charles l.. Floyd; Miss Dolly Kirk Miss Belle Cog hill. Miss Minnie Anderson. Miss Anna May Dimmick and Miss Rushton.
 The commencement exercises and awarding nf diplomas will take place to- night at the Montgomery Theatre. The Principal feature of the occasion will be an address by Mir. Edgar Gardner Mur- phy.
 All of the public schools of Montgomery will close today.