Smyrna times., 1906-06-27
HAPPY SCHOOL GRADUATES
HAVE THEIR COMMENCEMENT
WEEK OF EXERCISES NOW DRAWING TO A
CLOSE AFTER ENJOYABLE FESTIVITIES

Baecalaureate Sermon Sunday; Class Day
Exercises Monday; Alumni Reception Last
ning;COmmencemen Exercises Tonight.
Eight graduates in cap and gown
Miss Florence Lurty, Miss Ethel
FAIRIES, Miss Anna Wilson, Miss Anna
Talbot, Miss Julia Hum, Miss Jennie
Wheatman, Miss Elsie Chase, and Mr..
Ord Jones-comprising the class of
1906 of the Smyrna High School,
marched to st. Peters Church in body
Sunday morning and were delivered
their baccalaureate sermon by the Rev.
G. Valerie Gilreath, rector of the
church. This inaugurated the week
of commencement exercises which is
being held with considerable interest.
The class in company with Principal
Burdette and Vice Principal Pontz oc-
cupied front pews in the church which
was crowded with large congregation
who had gathered to hear the sermon.
Rector Gilreath took for his subject
"Womanhood, and held the close at
tention of his hearers as he pictured
woman from her creation up to the
present time. He had nothing to say
Tor the so called new woman" and in
sermonizing he viewed her from one
standpoint end that of her place and
influence in the home. This her sphere
ordained of God, was brought to the
class with more than usual emphasis
and was calculated to leave a lasting
impression upon his hearers.
Class Day Exercises at the Opera House
With ideal weather conditions favor
ing them, the class of 1906 entertained
before a crowded housl Monday even
ing. Every seat in the Opera House
was taken and many who could not
get standing room ON the main floor
and gallery were obliged to turn away.
The stage was appropriately decorated
in the class cOlors, white and green,
the large figures "06" being prominent
ly displayed in the foreground. Flowers
and potted plants carried out the
pretty effect. The class in cap and
gown occupied the stage. Miss Anna
Talbot, president of the class, pre-
sided and the following program was
Interestingly and entertainingly given;
Shapleys Orchestrs
Address of Welcome. .......Miss Anna Talbot, Pres
Class History Ethel Fare;
Miss Jennie Wheatman
Quartet Selected
Prophecy Miss Julia HUM
EuOgy Anna Wilson
Piano d ett Miss Anna Talbot, Miss Julia Hum
Presentation Oration..........Miss Florence Lurt!
Presentation Respondent ....... Miss Anna TalbO
Ladies Quartet-(selected)
Four Members of Clas
GrOwler. r........ .......... ......... Mr. Ord JOue
Mantle Orati on Miss Elsie Chase
Middle Lillian Enni
Glass Song Hail aud Farewell"
.... OrchestT
The program was full of class "hits'
and Jokes and kept the audience in {
good mood. The eulogy of Miss Viii
son and the prophecy of Miss Hum
and the presentation grafton of Miss
Lurty were especially fine. At tn
conclusion of the program. the clas
and their invited guests repaired t,
the home of Mr. and Mrs. w. A
FAIRIES on Main street where the elias
reception and banquet was held. Th
porch and lawn were beautifully deco
rated with bunting and variegate
lanterns. Shapley's orchestra of 81
pieces discoursed music, and alt9gethe
the affair was very enjoyable.
Aum mni Reception at Mr.. ]. E. Def0rd:
The annual reception of the Alumr
Association, the social event of Con
mencement week, cana off last even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. /
DeFord on Commerce street, The raj
unfortunately interfered with the bri
liant lawn fete which had been a
ranged and instead Of the maze
variegated lanterns and cozy nooH
and corners, the company had to tax
to the porch and residence. This WI
great disappointment but despi
this fact a most enjoyable time WI
had. The Alumni and their invite
guests were received by the officers
the Association: Miss Estelle Arr
strong, president: Miss Irma Levi
president: Miss Elizabeth Mi
dleton, secretary. The introducil
committee was Mrs. Roland w. Be
Miss Eba Cloak Wilds, and Howard
Jones. During the pastime of pies
ant greetings and cordial hospitalit
Watkins orchestra of six pieces re
dered attractive music. Refreshmer
were served.
Commencement Exercises This Evening
The Commencement exercis
proper will take place at the Ope
House this evening when the amt
address will be given by the Rev. L
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