Arizona republican., 1905-06-02

Murray Osborn, Dora D. Cohn, Bertha Josephine Hidden, Mary Webb, Aaron P. White A. Guy Alsap, Robert Lowe, Colin Jean Bury, w. Raymond Battin, Fannie Hammond Bryant, Leslie J. Mccarthy, Edith Louise Bennett, Thomas A. Armstrong, Ernist w. Ben nett, Carrie May Hidden, Llewella An nette Wayne, Duane Rebstock, Arthur Perry Thompson, Helen Armstrong, Marguerite Mabury James.
 The entertainment began by music furnished by the high school orchestra while the audience was assembling. After the invocation by Dr. McAfee and a selection by the quartet came the salutatory by Aaron P. White. who had chosen for his theme "Straws float, Pearls Lie Below" He made a friendly welcome to all, referred to the ambitions of the class and the real ization of the obstacles that had to be overcome, drawing the lessons sug- gested by the theme. He was well at ease on the platform and made good impression.
 A chorus by the class was the sue ceeding number and was followed by an oration by A. Guy Alsap. His theme was the worlds four greatest orators. Dernosthenes, the famous Athenian. was placed at the head of the group, with Cicero as second, Edmund Burke of England, was given third place and Daniel Webster fourth. But with each there was given a brief reference of his surroundings, his purposes and his victories. Though Webster was last mentioned, it was pointed out why he properly stood first in the hearts of Americans.
 Looking on the Bright Side" was the subject of a paper by Miss Jennie M. Ellingson. She is surely an op- l timist and worthy of all honor as an apostle of local pride. She not only made assertions but gave her reasons for them. Her story was boom ar | ticle for Phoenix as the best town in i the best county in the best territory in | the best country on the best planet and l she proved every point. The least the Board of Trade can do in recognition of her services is to make her an hon. orary member of that organization. It | is her kind of arguments that builds cities and makes states.
 "Massa's in the Cold. Cold Ground was sung by Miss Alice Halsey,- ac- | companied by the male quartet in imi- tation of the drumming of a banjo. | The rendition was most excellent and ! final verse of the song being sung.
 "A Nations Sentence" was the sub | ject of Frank B. Mayors oration. It was particularly pleasing for. the req son that its subject was unique and out | of the ordinary, being a setting forth of the virtues of Benedict Arnold | There was no eXcusing of Arnold's final fatal mistake. but a bold, earnest plea that he be given proper credit for his virtues. for his glorious achieve ments previous to his reasonable act. And in respect of that there was set forth many things of historical rela- tion that are too frequently lost sight of through the prejudice of a nation S sentence, that no doubt had much to do with leading the patriot into final disgrace. His treason was unpardona- ble but far lesser causes would have led a weaker man into the same course of action. And finally there is reason l to believe, contended the orator, that even Arnold might have believed that what he did he thought was for the final good of his country though on his death bed he confessed his err TOT of judgment. The speakers voice and enunciation was good and he held the close attention of the audience.
 "The Best Laid Schemes" was the ! James read a most interesting paper. It was an imaginary incident describ- ing the start made in life by a young lady graduate of the high school who had made large plans. Nothing short of New York would be her resting place, but she had not vet passed the Arizona deserts before her mind was changed, and she was glad enough to return to her Phoenix home. "The best made plans etc"
 It was then that the quartet made its last appearance, and was follow ed by Miss Carrie M. Hidden in the vale dictory. Her subject was Ideals" and her address was listened to with great pleasure. She pointed to the fact that none can achieve high places except by having high ideals and on the other hand, if one has high ideals and is steadfast in his purpose success must follow. She paid final tribute of affec- ton to her classmates, to the faculty and to all connected with the school. in the most feeling manner Though her address was perhaps the longest of all her subject was well studied and her delivery was entirely creditable.
 The class song was sung concluding the printed program, when Superin- tendent Blount made a brief address to the class. introducing Dr. Halsey as a representative of the school board. Dr.
 1alsey spoke for a few minutes, with words of frfendly advice and congrat- ulation, concluding with the presenta- ton of diplomas to each member of the class as the names were called.
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