Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1904-06-16
West JERSEY
ACADEMY CLOSES.
The following is an interesting pro.
gram presented Tuesdty night

L l..
Organ, Selected, Mrs. E. M. Filth.
ian.
Devotional exercises
Quartette, Rejoice Emanuel Shall
Come Nevin, Mrs. Janvier, Mrs.
Minoh, Mr.. Rumbf, Mr.. Lundoff
Essay, "The Diplomacy of Frank
iin,' Mr.. Percy q. Jones.
Essay, Keeping Time" Mr..
Brooke B. Bacon.
Alto solo. How Long Wilt Thou
Forget Me, o Lord, Mieszke, Mrs.
John e. Minch.
Essay, "The Ship and It's Pilot. Mr..
VIM. Fl. Staiger, Jr.
Essay. "The American Way" Mr..
Maurice K. Mayer.
Duet. Rejoice in the Lord, I"
Schneider, Mrs. Minch, Mr.. Lundoff.
PART II.
Singing. America.
Essay. Wheat versus Rice Mr.. O.
Homer Shoemaker.
Essay, Whither.' Mr.. Raymond
T. Bevan.
Essay. "Boyhood, :" with valedic-
tory, Mr.. E. Maskell Appellate.
Tenor solo. Israfel,' King. Mr.
Edward W. Rumbf.
Awarding of prizes, DR.. H. W.
Elmer.
Awarding of diplomas, The Princi-
pal.
Quartette. "Be Still, . Dudley
Buck. Mr.. Janvier, Mrs. Minch, Mr..
Rumbf, Mr.. Lundoff.
In the great West Church audi
torium, made beautiful with stately
palms and wide spreading ferns. there
was brilliantlaudience that filed all
of the seating capacity, and not one
but was greatly interested in tile
pleasing program, charmingly pre-
sented.
The graduates. upon the platform.
were Mr.. Percy Jones, Camden; Mr..
W. H. Staiger, Jr., Atlantic City; Mr..
Raymond T. Bevan, Camden; Mr..
Brooke B. Bacon. Mauricetown Mr..
Maurice K. Mayer. Mr.. O. Homer
Shoemaker, Mr.. E. Maskell Appel
gate, Bridgeton. The latter had the
honor of being the valedictorian of his
class.
Not in many years has the Acaemy
presented class of graduates who
upon commencement evening made a
better impression. The essays.were Of
high standard, expressed earnest
thought, showed deep research. were
written insa manner rejecting highest
attainment in composition and bore
the impress of scholarly training. The
presentation of the essays added to
their Significance, the graduates being
entirely self possessed, and attracted
attention as capable. interesting, fin
ished public speakers. The manner of
delivery was out Of the ordinary and
in the commencement of this year
was a decided feature which was
greatly appreciated by the throngs of
friends Of the young men. The vale
dictory was an able effort and brought
added honors to Mr.. Appelgate. who
earned the distinction of speaking the
farewell for his class
The awarding of prizes, always a
feature of the commencement exer-
cises, this year was especially interest
ing. The presentation was made by
DR.. Fl. W. Elmer, one of the most ar
emit supporters, of the school. The
prizes awarded were as follows:
H. 81. Beadle prize, for Latin, S.,
Linwood Horner.
Frank M. Riley prize, defamation,
$5, William StaiRer, Jr.
Prof. Lyon prize military drill, $5,
Homer Shoemaker.
Prof. Lyon prize, best military bear
ing during the year, $5. Maurice X.
Mayer.
Alumni prize for mathematics, $40,
Arthur J. Peck.
Alumni prize for best scholarship,
$40. William Ross, Wilmington, Del.
Rev. 8. W.. Beach prize United
States History, $40. Maurice x.
Mayer.
H. Fl. Moffett prize. best mechanical
drawing, $40, Brooke B. Bacon.
Is was announced that next year
there would be two prizes for the best
mechanical drawing.
Following the commencement the
successful graduates were surrounded
by their friends and earnestly con.