Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18
SKEEPSK|NS AWARDED
Central, Eastern and Western
Schools Commencement.
PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Convention Hall Crowded for Closing
Exercises.
HANNIS TAYLOR IS ORATOR
Obliged to Abandon Address Because
of Sudden Indisposition-Justice
Anderson Gives Certificates.
HANNIS TAYLOR IS ORATOR

will find out, now that you have made
your debut in the world that success
costs something.
You have paid for yours thus far by
many years of hard labor and faithful
study You are entitled to the public ac-
acknowledgement of that fact.
Il consider it no small honor to present
to you your diplomas"
This was part Of the complimentary ad-
dress made by Thomas H. Anderson. asso-
ciate Justice Of the Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia. at the graduation ex-
ercises OF the Central Eastern and West
ern High Schools at Convention Hall last
night. He made the presentation Of the
much-coveted sheepskins, 2S1 in number,
rolled and tied with the colors of the re-
spective schools.
Convention Hall Crowded.
The big hall was well filled long before
the hour set for the exercises. When
Can't. James F. Oyster, president of the
board Of education. brought his gavel
down for order there was not a vacant
seat remaining, and many were compelled
to stand.
Dr. A. T. Stuart, superintendent OF pub
lic schools, in his short address before
awarding the prizes and scholarships. de-
iSs shs hungry
They glue their eyes on one object ana
keep them there all evening. 1t is happy
and proud moment for them l don't
blame them. They can't help it," he said.
Convention Hail was deliberately deco
rated Around the walls was one con-
tinuous line of American flags beneath
which hung red. white ana plue Dun.ins
From the big arched ceiling hung Ameri-
can flags and the colors OF the three hlgn
schools. dark blue and white for Central
baby blue and white for Eastern: and
red and white for Western. Many IN
the audience wore these colors.
The large platform. upon which was
seated the young graduates, the prolnl-
nent speakers. officers OF the scnool sss,
tenn and prominent guests. was banked
with large green plants and baskets OF
cut flowers. Around the rails the req, whlte
and blue bunting and the schooi coiors
made a frame for an inspiring picture
The girl graduates were all dressed IN
white many of them wearing white rib
ions in their hair. The young men wore
the conventional evening attire.
Procession of Graduates.
What was considered the most inspiring
event of the evening was when the PSI
boys and girls marched. two abreast.
from the rear of the hall to the front
CT the platform and then separated into
single files. turning to the left and to the
right and marching to their seats on the
platform. At the conclusion of the exer-
cises. when ali the young graduates had
their diplomas nestled In their arms ana
were beaming with smiles another Inn
pressive scene occurred, the distribution
of flowers to the graduates. The distri-
button was made by members of the
High School Cadets. who also acted as
ushers
At intervals during the evening patriotic
and classic music was played by the
Marine Band under the leadership OF
Lieut. Santelmann. During the process
sion of the boys and girls to the platform
the band played Sousa's High School
Cadets"
In opening the ceremonies Capt. Oyster
as q member Of the board of education
to take part in the graduation of such
large class.
He humorously referred to himself as
the silent member of the board" and
said for that reason he had prepared no
address. He called attention to the great
responsibilities of the board Of education
In that il has intrusted to 1t the educa-
ton of more than 10000 children
He then introduced Rev. James H Tay-
Tor, pastor of the Central Presbyterian
Church. who delivered the benediction.
He was followed by Hannis Taylor. spe-
cial counsel of the Spanish treaty claims
commission, the orator of the evening.
He was received with much applause.
Mr.. Taylor Breaks Down.
He had not progressed far In his dis
course when his voice began to grow
faint and husky. He was finally COM
PEELED to retire. He said the great size
Of the hall caused the affliction and in re-
firing asked for sympathy.
During his address. Mr.. Taylor talked
on civilization and constitutionality. He
traced the history of civilization down
from the early ages to the present time
and spoke of the early declarations of
government. He paid tribute to the men,
Org. of Belatiah Webster. the noted Phil
adelphia fnancier Of revolutionary times
whom he termed as the inventor. Of the
present federal system of the United
States.
supt. Stuart awarded the prizes and
scholarships as follows:
Six scholarships In the George Wash
ington University. awarded to students
passing highest In the college entrance
Ruth Foster. Central High School: first
university scholarship to Harold Keats
Western High School: second university
scholarship to Edith h. Cash. Eastern
to Lenore Head. Central High School
fourth university scholarship to kath
arine NJ. Newbold. Central High School
fifth university scholarship to Elmer
Stewart. Western High School.
The scholarship in the Woman's College
of Baltimore. Md, awarded upon competi
tive examination to Nettie r. McGill
Eastern High School.
The scholarships In Lafayette College
awarded upon record In the severa
schools. to: Ralph W. Brown. Eastern
High school: Matthew y. FARMER, East
ern High School; NJ. Brice Clagett. Cen
trail High School, ]. Raymond Hoover
Central High School
The scholarship in the University o
Pennsylvania. awarded upon competitive
examination to Fred Koschwitz, Contra
High School,
The Georgetown medical scholarships
awarded upon record to: Frank Ouch
ring. Central High School; James Town
send. Central High School.
The Washington and Lee scholarships
awarded upon record to: Richard Owen
Central High SCHOOL,: Raymond s. Wal
ters. Western High School.
Miss Nettie Pauline McGill of Easter
High School was awarded the gold media
presented by the Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution for the hest essay Of
revolutionary history. Harriet Hunte
Cremer of Eastern and James Stuar
Plant of Western received HONORABLE
mention. The medal presentation wa
made by Mrs. Mary A. lockwood.
Those who graduated last night were
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Girls
Gertrude Jeanette Barnes Alice Mari
Bates. Florence Colvin Beach, Ida Ma
Beagle. Mary Louise Belote, Ada Rebecc
Belts. Elsie Bret Bertha Blanchard