Milford chronicle., 1909-06-04

The ninth annual Commencement
! Of the Milford High School began OF
Monday evening when the Alumni
held its annual banquet at the Centra
HOte Every effort had been made by
F. F Kramlich and the management
Of the Central Hotel for the pleasur,
and comfort Of these former graduates
OF the Milford High School and one ol
the very best menus was IN evi-
dence and heartily paItaken Of by the
healthy members OF that fraternity.
The dining parlOrs Of this mo tern
hotel had been especially decorated for
the occasion by the members Of the
fraternity, and with theiT cOlors artis-
tically draped over the table and the
handsomely gowned ladies and the
neatly dressed young men thirty-nine
in number, gathered around the boards,
it was an inspiration for higher thought
and better living.
Following the serving Of the menu,
many very delightful and appropriate
after dinner speeches were made, which
were the occasion Of much thOHght,
much inspiration aud much humOr /;
aud all acquitted the scene with hearts
full of happy "reminiscences Ofthe days
spent in the Milford High School
On Tuesday evening was the annual
Glass Day program which was held in
Armory Hall and which was largely
attended and most highly commented
upon.
As the curtain was raised the class
arose and greeted the audience with it,
''class yell" after which all repaired to
their seats, while the class president,
Anna Carmean Harrington, gave the
address Of welcome. Miss Harrington's
words were well chosen and received
with hearty applause.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Teas, who gave
the Glass History, told OF the many
pecularities Of its members and how It /.
had steadily grown in strength and of
many other tnings which were highly I
and retired with the hearty
Of the audience.
The Advise to Juniors by Miss Anna
Frances Bennett was most fitting, and
if taken, will doubtless help them in
solving many of their Senior problems.
The Mantle Grafton, which was given
by Miss Helen Tatman, commanded
the very closest attention Of every body
and its acceptance by Miss Lille Truitt
was recognition Of the responsibility
that accom- panies it and was a source
IF pleasure 10 those present.
The recitation, IAN Imaginary In
ralid' which was written by Jerome
<. Jerome, and which was given by
Miss Lillian May Donovan, gave evi
ieuce Of elocutiOnsry ability aud the
.haracter portrayed WIS very vivid and
much appreciated.
Much interest was manifested as Miss
emma J. Capehart gave the Advice to {
the effort being to the point !
md highly instructive
The Presenta tion of Gifts, which [
we're made by Miss Mildred Bayard /
'ruitt and Mr. Carl Salisbury Allen, j
vas the occasion Of much mirth and {
aughter, and each had thought well ]
hosen for the presentation OF each gift g
nd acquitted the scene with much ap- !
lause. I
The Glass Diary, as is usual, caused
luch fun and showed careful prepara. v
on. 1t was given by Miss Lille Vir. t
mia Taylor.
The Glass Poem, which was read by =
IIss Msb'e Donovan, demonstrated 5
luch ability as poet and was also u
Iuch appreciated y
The Glass Song was composed by n
iss Sara Arcadia Prettyman and f
l0wed considerable tact and talent as P
n
The Glass Will was read by Miss P
airy Anna Luff, and was much en-. I
yed and gave evidence Of careful
udy and preparation. bt
The Glass Prophecy which was given q
Miss Pauline Townsend, fortold a F
eat and successful future for the Glass c,
1909, aud it was pleasant to even W
ntemplate such great achievement re
n suacess tb