Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-05-19
EMPORIUM, PA. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1904
The High School Commencement.

The High School Commencement.
Thursday evening, May 18th, in the
opera house, were held the exercises
of the fifteenth annual Commencement
of Emporium High School. The occa-
sion was a notable one in the interest
of our public schools, the patrons and
friends of which were present in large
numbers, literally to applaud The eff
forts of the class of 1904 and incident
ally to place the seal Of their endorse
ment on the efficient work done by our
corps of borough instructors. After a
selection by the orchestra, prayer was
fervently offered by the Rev. j. NJ.
Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel Epis-
copal Church.
Mr.. Claude r. Carpenter, then in
neat and we'll chosen words, delivered
the address of welcome This was fol,
lowed by the Glass History, read by
Miss Carolyn Lechner, disclosing, no
doubt to the astonished members, not
few, important, but we'll nigh forgot
ten facts of class history. A recitation
entitled "The Captains WelP', by
Mabel M. Edwards, was given credita-
BILE rendering. Miss Nora A. Ostrum
read an essay on Sermon in Stones,"
that showed thorough preparation
and proved the young lady close
student of the book of nature.
Mr.. Fred Heilman, the vocalist of tn e
class, gave a barytone solo entitled,
''Down in the Deep" in most excel
lent voice.
'The American Laborer," an essay
by Miss Frances j. Blumle, was an able
production, exalting the dignity of
honest toll and strongly emphasizing
its essential sacredness.
GLOW Girls Study" humorous
recitation by Miss Ellen NJ. Farrell,
relieved the somewhat strained ten
sion of the occasion at this juncture
and sent ripple Of laughter over the
audience.
"Silent Forces" by Miss Alice Quig-
ley, was not only a learned discussion
of the subject, but in the manner of its
delivery was truly eloquent.
Miss Eva e. Lewis, in her recitation
"The American Girl" proved herself
| the possessor of elocutionary ability
! of no mean order. GA Man of Des-
tiny" by Miss Stella Geary was given
a good rendering. Her analysis of
character was discriminating and in
| telligent, the elements of strength and
weakness skilfuly pointed out and
the safeguards against failure noted
| and emphasized in words of strength.
Miss II Alvira Farr recited ''One of
the Heroes" with strength and firm
ness of voice and in a style that
denoted ease and composure of
manner.
Miss Myrtle Gregory, in the role of
class prophet, proved herself an adept
as SUCH The veil of the future of each
member of the class was deftly drawn
aside and his or her probable career
in life painted in colors denoting the
genuine artist.
To Miss Flora Schlecht was accorded
the words of Valedictory and right
nobly did she discharge the duties of
| this difficult role.
The class address by the Hon. Emer-
sou Collins, of Williamsport, was re
plete with wise counsel to the grad
yates and was delivered with the finish
ed grace of manner for which he is
famed.
Mr.. l.. K. Huntington presented the
diplomas, expressing his own and the
pleasure of the Board of Directors in
the excellent showing made by the
class of 1904, and congratulating Prin-
cipal E. S. Ling and his assistants on
the success of their efforts.
The music by the Temple Orchestra,
OF st. Marys, was pleasing feature,
many words of favorable comment on
their playing being heard during the
evening.
A reception by the Alumni followed
that was largely attended. Light re-
freshments were served and social di-
versions INDUCED in to a late hour.