Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1909-06-11
HARRINGTON.

The 9th annual Commencement OF the Har-
rington High school took place before a large
audience Friday evening, June 9TH, Ia the
Harrington Opera House On the Stage, APP
propriately decorated for the occasion, we're
seated the seven graduates the speaker Of the
evening, Hon. John p. Holland Dr. James K.
Carroll. DR.. 5. j. Smith Rev j. f Eggert the
Faculty and the district Board OF Education.
lrma Mae Turner, the saiutatOrian, most cor.
daily welcomed the audience with her essay.
g. merican Ideals" She highly enumerated
the criticisms brought against America and
the American people. Then she proved that
IL il not thoughts OF materlalism, OF the work
shop and country house that IL is not deinca-
ton OF wealth that has caused America to shake
of the shackles Of tyranny and stand forth in
her free manhood and TO effect world. wide
evaugeizatiOn." She handled her subject in
a most scholarly manner,
Then followed a most eloquent reading on
"Womans sphere" by Laura Josephine Raugh.
ley Nividly she pictured the needs Of tue
twentieth century, and oepicted sue stand
women should take and have taken. She
closed with an earnest plea that the girls OF
Harrington shall rise and stand for al that Is
true and noble in womanhood. Without doubt
she touched the hearts Of many that heard her.
"Siugieness or Aim" was the subject chosen
by Margaret Evans Knapp the vaiedictorian.
In clear penelr rating tones she proved that the
best 10 life can be obtained only by fixed pur.
pose, an overmastering ambition, aud per
sistent zeal. Her farewell 10 the class was "A
beautiful simile, comparing the life oil each 20.
dividual toa block OF whit marble from which
each may carve either an image of Unsightli-
ness, or one Of grace, beauty, and loveliness.
Those excused, with their essays, we're Eliza
beth Marie Gordon Education for success;
Laura Bell Keunerley, self Reliance; Greia
Galena Kent, "The Value Of Character;
Georgiuia Paris True Mobility"
Hon John T.. Holland gave a most excellent
address TO the graduates, mis- theme being the
essentials Of character for success. He recalled
many mortal names Of which Delaware in /
her history, can boat. Everyone present was /
deeply impressed by his ringing eloquence, I
and It's influence will long be felt.
Al the cicse, with words appropriate to the .
Town people and to the graduates, Dr. James
+. Carroll presented the diplomas. The music,
which contributed largely to the success OF the
program, was furnished by the Dover Orchestra.
On MAY 3Oth, DR.. r. Il. Adams Of the Metho
list Episcopal Church, preached the baccaau-
cate sermon. His text was chosen from Rev.
8, Behold set before thee an open door"
nd Matt 25 10, And the door was shut" A
cry able discourse was rendered. one from
which not only the graduates may derive help
nd inspiration upon their commencement OF
lie, but there were words OF cheer and glad
less for those who have begun he struggle and
re- striving to mount the uphill road to success
The new stone street work done in Harring-
on was under the supervision Of Mr.. Sol sapp,
nd the improvement IS worthy OF credit being
acknowledged TO him as he gave his lime
'Ihout reward or pay to the work, and stead
y stayed on the job until It was finally ac.
lmphshed. The concrete curbing aud cutters
I'LL stand for years as a Monument to his pro
ressive efforts, and the new concrete pave
rents which have been laid are the forerun-
ers Of others that are badly needed. The work
all in the way Of an experiment, but It is in
ne right direction.
on Friday and Saturday evenings at Prospect
hurch there VIII be a festival. All are invited.
Miss Bertha Collision, OF Milford, spent satur-
ny and sunday with Mrs. E.wood MINER and
rs. B. F. Ross.
Nj and Mrs. Jacob Graham entertained their
lildren with their families on sunday.
Mr, Ind Mrs. s. A. Thsrp entertained rela-
YES on sunday
Mr. and Mrs. George Collins gave a reception
their son Walter and his Massachusetts
ide on saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Col
ls expect to attend the Commencement at
slaware College, Of which the groom is a
emDer Of the Alumni Association.