The Tupelo journal., 1904-05-20
Graduating Exercises.

The closing Exercises OF the Tupelo
TRADED School were opened IN Sunday
morning at the Cumberland Presby-
terian thnrch with y sermon by Rev.
Mr.. Milligan, Of Corinth, which WAS an
able and interesting discourse. The
learned gentleman WAS listened to most
%attentiveIy by a large congregation.
On Wednesday evening, 18th. inst. at
the Opera House, which was beautiful
ly decorated and filled to overlooking
| with eager listeners, the Graduating
exercises OF the class OF 1904 were
opened by an Invocation by Rev. e..
N. Van Houten, which was followed
by n piano solo by Mrs. Elizabeth
Harris, in which this gifted lady dis
PLAYED her wonderful skill and pro-
ficiency in performing upon this instru.
ment.
The graduating class consisted of
seven bright young ladies, who, after
the wenry course Of ten years OF
study, catered the realm of practical
life with hearts full of bright hopes
and anticipations. The order OF exer-
cises, included in the program followed
by them, was a departure from the
usual order and vas a decided improve
ment. The address Of Welcome" by
Miss Daisy Henderson,, was neatly
and happily said after which the 'Presi-
dents Address" was spoken by Miss
Bessie Brown, in a beautiful manner.
This was followed by a piano selec-
ton by Miss Pauline Topp, rendered
with easy grace and charm OF ex-
preston. The Essay on Force of
Habit" by Miss Mary Brown was an
exceedingly interesting paper. Glass
History" by Miss Myrtice Stone, was
full of sparkle and bright scintillatiOn.
These were followed by two piano num-
bers by Miss Marion Clifton who dis
played musical talent and promise OF a
rare mAical career. ''Class Prophecy
by Miss Myrtle Huffman, was read
with graceful force and was full OF
numerous hits. Glass Will" by Miss
Phronie Stone, was full Of humor and
witticisms and was greatly enjoyed.
The Rustic of Spring" by Miss Clifton
Blair, was rendered with characteristic
brilliancy. The "Valedictory was rea d
by Miss Hattie Gardner. This wa
5 an excellent paper and was read in a
5 most pleasing manner. Miss Gardner
was the winner of the prize offered by
Hon. Porter Carothers of a trip to the
louisiana Purchase Exposition. at
t st Louis, to the pupil who made the
highest marks in scholarship during the
term. This prize was eagerly sought
and the contest for it was warm and
, exciting. A piano Selection by Miss
Jennie Mai Harris was given with ex
quisite grace and dig nifty and sho wed
, great promise of success in her chosen
work.
!, rhe address to Graduates by Hon
; Guy Mitchell was a gem. His theme wal
Liberty" which he treated as a price
less boon enjoyed by the American citi
zeas. Mr.. Mitchell is a graceful anC
, pleasing speaker and is a rising young
~attorne OF our city who has a gildet
future before him.
After this address Mr.. Stewart Clay
ton in a graceful speech, delivered th
|, prize and Mr.. Tate, the principal thel
! conferred the diplomas.
The term of Tupelo Graded school
, which has so happily terminated, ha
: been the most successful in it's history
i. The principal Mr.. S. g. Tate and hi
first assistant. Mr.. T. f. Pegram, hay
performed their duties nobly and wei
and aided by the splendid faculty whicl
f, the school has. have well earned tn
. plaudits which they are receiving iron
the entire community.