Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-24
TONY HIGH SCHOOL
Held Successful Graduating Ex-
ercises, CIass'of 1904,
In the Consreg ationai Chapel Before
Large Audience, Last Evening.

Inc congregational chapel was
crowded, last evening, to it's utmost
capacity by relatives, friends and adj
mlrers of the class of 'O4, Tony High
school, who were gathered to listen to
the graduating exercises of this dis
tinguished organization of ambitious
but plodding youngsters. Really the
young people acquitted themselves
very creditably, and while the audi
ehce must have been oppress cd at
'ilnes by the weight of their abstract
wisdom, 1t managed to bear up under
the ordeal with a reasonable amount
OF cheerful equanimity. AS a whole
lhe class may be said to have shown
itself worthy of its motto, "Jubet Vicis-
SEM. An impressive figure at the ex-
erclses was the master, Josephus
OranGeblOssom Williamson. who pre-
Slded over the solemn ceremonies
OF the graduation, with his customary
grace. his classic and scholarly features
investing the whole occasion with an
atmosphere of erudition and academic
calm.
The salutatory delivered in the
tongue-not with it--of ancient Cicero,
was given by Lord Byron Boyd, it's
telling points and gracious periods be-
ing warmly applauded by the galleries.
This was followed by Il selection by
Melvin Socrates Holway. which almost
drew tears from the audience. Then
came recitation by little Miss Gladys
Montgomery. which was conceded to
be one of the gems of the program
Louisiana Purchase Burleigh then de-
liVered calm, scholarly, philosophical
treatise on THE Phenomena of Oscu-
lation.' After music by Paddy Waskv,
the audience We're delighted by a reel
tation in the German tongue, entitled
Der fahrende Schiller in Parad:es," by
Marytegia Medica Conant. While some
of the views expressed were regarded
us a trifle radical, there was a DISPOSE
ton to credit them to the natural ex-
uberance Of the occasion. The powers
and achievements of our great repub-
lie were then set forth, in somewhat
lulid style. by Cornelius Blower Bull
leigh. Many of his statements would
scarcely have stood a severe and criti-
cal analysis but the audience Eener-
ously excused him on the ground OF
his youth, and ineNperience. Trcinbly
Johnson recitcd that soul stirring
poem The Courtin,' and while his
native mOdcsty and timidity made the
task very trying one. he was encour-
aged to a successful close by the kind
ly sympathy and forbearance of hi;
hearers. Touching and pathetic in its
vernal beauties, was Eleanor Hannibal
llamlin's essay on Spring" 1t was
conceded by all to be a masterpiece.
Following q musical selection came q
recitation The Wreck of the Hes
peruS" by Helena Francena Wait
Whitman, which was conceded, even
by the critical members of the school
committee. to be an effort in every
way worthy Of the class and the occa-
sion. An original poem by H. Brown
ine; Dudley-a genuine manifestation
of the Divine afflatus-was feelingly
rccited by little William Halibut Horn
pipe Fisher, who looked very cute in
his blouse waist and Elton jacket. The
great subject of education was wres-
tied Within two rounds-by little
CharlemaGne I.onginus Andrews, who
showed much kncnness of perception.
considering the fact. that his propen-
sity for playing hockey compelled him
to view the matter entirely from the
OutSluC. III CisiSS pIoplIcCy ny IAItii
Horoscope Farnham was d remark
able production. combining Annaeva
fayan gifts of second sight with
many flights that were not far short
of positive genius. The destiny of the
class, as wildly set forth by her. was
both convincing and moving. The au
dicnce was noticeably impressed with
it.
The valedictory, "Finis COrOnat
Opus" by Gulielma Pctuna Sanborn.
was touching in the extreme. 1t en-
phasized the sad hour of parting, and
members of the class were powerfully
affected by it.
Then followed the awarding of the
diplomas by Hon. Oliver Twist Hall,
speaking for the committee-whOse
mouthpiece he was. He was very eX-
plicit in giving the class the benefit
of the committees mature judgment
and criticism. Blank diplomas were
given Trem5ly johnson and Cornelius
Blower Burleigh, the committee gener-
Ously deciding not to subject them to
the humiliation of Il withholding, on
such q public occasion.
The exercises closed with the singing
to the tune of "Annic Lauric''-of the
class ode composed by Helen Toplofty
Wilder.
The class of 'O4 has now gone forth
to mingle with life's current and battle
with cold and cruel world; but the
numerous and costly floral offerings
bestowed upon them indicated that
they would be attended by the best
wishes of the usual large circle of
friends"
A touching feature of the evening
was the presentation to Master 10
sephus Orangeblossom Williamson. IL
Lord Byron Boyd acting for the class
whose mouthpiece he was-of a massive
silver loving cup.
Dear Tony we leave thee.
Eut wander where we will
Thou art our alma mater