Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-23
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star correspondence Of Every Evening
New Castle. June 23.-The commence
mont Of the New Castle High School |
was held IN the Opera House last evening"
whom Miss Lena l.. Cannon, the only
Graduate. received her diploma. She
tools for the subject Of her essay Some
Notes on the History Of Education IN
New Castle" The subject was admirably
handled and her delivery was excellent.
She traced the education from 1867,
when the Dutch established school here,
with Evert Peterson as the inst teacher,
coming here from Holland for that pur-
pose. She said the first English school
was established in 1929, aud IN lll2 the
land on which stands No. School,
formerly known as the Academy, was
Granted bv the Trustees Of the Market
Souare for school purposes. The Trustees
ofthe Commons In 1898 appropriated the
money with which to build the school,
and made an appropriation for an adj
dition to the building in 1901 The school
was a private school until 1851, when the
Tristees Of the Commons took charge
and established the free schools and had
charge OF them until 1875, when the
board Of Education was established and'
under which the schools are now con-
trolled. The tcxt books were pad for
hv the parents OF the scholars until 1879,
when a free system was established.
The spectators were well pleased with
the essay. Miss Cannon was presented
70 the board by Superintendent Holloway,
who gave her due credit for her accom-
plishments. ese bN
]. Ernest Phillips presented the graduate
with her diploma and in a bnef speech
wished her well IN the journey through
life
lecturer. and whose subject was Owe
Want 70 Know" pleased the audience
and made a decided hit and lasting inn
preston. He was mirthful and witty.
The names Of the pupils OF the High
school. who have attained general
average Of 90 per cent or over during the
vear. were read. They are Charles Hewitt
Iva Dealzyne, Elizabeth McCaughan,
Margaret Wilhelme, Lena Cannon and
Bertha Sutton.
The musical numbers were well rendered
Inv the HushebecS Orchestra OF 10 pieces,
and at the close Prof. Hushebeck WAS ap-
preached by many persons who con-
eratrlated him and his players on The
excellent music rendered during the
evening.
lho hall was tttNtlNhN NiAnultN ~
iWeldin c. Vining. The colors were rec
and blue The class motto was "Ag'
quad agis,"
The class Of 1907 Of the High Schoo
has elected the following officers. Edwan
Gormley. president; Harry Neggen
mann. president; Miss Alma Dyer
secretary. Miss Reeda Stoops treasurer
Miss Helen Bross, class prophet; Mis-
Mary Morrison, class poet; Miss Edn
Slack. class historian.
The marriage of William Whitenacb
lr.. son of Mrs james Whitelook, a formo
resident of this city and Miss EsthC
Hinckle of Philadelphia took place a
the homo of the parents of the bride so
Thompson street, Philadelphia, on Thur
day evening Mrs. James l.. Bacon {
this city a sister Of the groom, was anon
those in attendance.
The Jim Shoe. S3.50-Shaws.
Devotions in honor Of the Feast Of III
Sacred Heart were observed in st. Peter
r. G. Church last evening.
Harry rimms, assistant freight agei
OF the Wilmington New Castle & Southei
electric railway, had the heshy part of h
right hand, az tho base of the thum
badly torn yesterday afternoon by na
which protruded from box Short
after the accident the hand became bad
swollen and fears Of poisoning were ente
tanned.
On Wednesday evening, in the Tow
Hall, a meeting will be held for the pu
pose Of forming an organization Of Woo
men Of the World. A number of peor
are interested in the organization
The Opera House has been equipp
with new chairs and presents n pleasil
appearance. Manager Stoops has be