The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-24

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Rhapsodle No. ~" with pleasant
musical effect. s'Inf1uence OF the
IDEAL by Miss Beth Mcconnell
was. subject we'll handled and
spoken with intelligence. "The
Golden Fleece, another interesting
theme, had an interesting expo.
nent. Miss. Annie Lee White
spoke on that subject and she ac.
quilted herself with honors. The
valedictory was by Morris Hawes,
who spoke on physical Educa-
tion.' The young gentleman spoke
with pleasing effect. He produced
many excellent thoughts from his
subject. He was one of the honor
students, and his reward comes
from determined effort and un-
quenchable ambition. He energies
from the City High School with the
highest honors. Not only has he
achieved these honors by the ap-
plication of industry and intelli-
gent effort, but he has won the ap-
proval of the faculty and the entire
school for his manly conduct and
creditable character.
When the young man finished
his speech Supt. Darrah came for
ward and held out magnificent
gold watch and charm, presented
by his grandfather, Judge Morris.
Mr. Darrah made very appropri-
ate presentation speech The
watch came as a reward OF merit
and mark of affection from Mr..
Morris.
Then came what we believe one
of the most creditable and interest
ing recitals in all the commence
ment, and that was the piano selec-
ton, "Rhapsodie Hongroise No. o.
by Miss Carrie Burrus. Surely the
young lady played this difficult
work Of one of the great composers
like genius. She performed with
consummate skill and deft hands
the intricate finger movements, and
she produced the theme with ex-
preston and feeling. Evidently
Miss Burrus was one of Mr.. Own
by's honor pupils. She has the true
marks of musician.
AT the conclusion Principal Mute
addressed the class in very feeling
terms, complimenting them for the
work done and above all for the
characters they possess. He said
to them that the City School was
their Alma Mater. Mr.. Mute said
that he was democrat in the cause
Of education. He believed in uni-
versal education, and vino is it that
ian without shame announce that
he Is opposed to public education.
Mr.. Mute spoke in complimentary
terms of Mrs. Carter's work. Mrs.
Carter was absent, but she deserves
he highest encomiums. that can be
upon the faculty of the. High
School Mr.. Mute turned to the
superintendent saying that he pre-
'ented him with class that hasl
10 equal, class which has achieved
he greatest distinctions. a class
With extraordinary ability, and a
lass Of which any school could
eel justly proud.
Supt. Darrah accepted the class
With congratulations. He spoke Of I
he honor deserved by Mrs. Carter
nd praises which had been be- .
towed upon her. He too was proud
{ the class. Then he began re-
lew of his connection with the {
Jnion City schools, stating that no
lass graduated with higher hon !
rs ia Tie history Of the school.
Ie spoke at some length about his {
sscciations with the schools and {
lso with the Board OF Education
nd with the people Of Union City. b
he Superintendent was making I
is farewell address, whicn closes
is work with the Union City J
shools. After that the presenta-
on of certificates was made and 1
ie session Of 1867 was part Of /
istory. II