The Paducah evening sun., 1910-06-10
CLASS OF 1910 OF HIGH SCHOOL
END WORK.
Beautiful Exercises at The Kentucky
Theatcr Mark the con-
clusion.
DIR. p. p. CLAYTON Is SPEAKER.

nlHnt at inc heDlutkN lnedIer Mnen
the 1910 class of the High school
was graduated and the diplomas
distributed. The class, which is di-
vided into two divisions was COM
posed of 22 girls. and was one of
the largest that ever finished the
High school. There was not boy
In the class roll.
when the curtain arose L was
pretty sight that greeted the audi
|ence. The % girls. each in rpotless
white. were seated in a semi-clrcle
on The stage. while in the rear was
DR. p. p Claxton, the speaker of
the evening, and the members of
the faculty. On the LEFT OF the stage
were seated the members of the
January division. On the right were
the girls of the June division. The
woodland scene was used as a back
ground. and the stage was decorated
with potted plants afforded a pretty
setting for the sweet girl graduates
in their white gowns. Suspended
above the stage was "P. II. s." in
electric lights. and swinging below
was class pennant.
Owing to delayed train. DR.. p.
p. Chxton. OF the University of
Tennessee. did not arrive until
shortly after o'clock, and the cur
tain was not lifted UNI about .
O'Clock The drizzllng rain, how
eves, delayed the audience in reach
ing the theater somewhat, and the
wait was not noticed.
The Rev. Il. b. Lands. pastor of
the Kentucky Avenue Presbyterian
church. pronounced the invocation.
Miss Helen Rutter delivered the
lsamtatory on behalf Of the members
OF the January division. Her sub
iect was "Kentucky's Rosejar" AZ
ter welcoming the audience she took
up each illustrious son and daughter
of Kentucky. whose achievements
have added to the distiction and
lrcprtation OF Kentucky. She ad-
mfted that their deeds fillcd a large
roscjar, but reminded her class
mates that there is always room for
imI rovemcnt. and he'd up the
achievements of the past Kontuck-
ians as stars for her classmates to
follow.
As a representative of the June
division. Miss Kathleen GarrOw de-
liyered the salutatoryl DUTY" was
her subject, and she handled II IN
splendid style. With cheerful words
for her clas mates at the thought
that the High school careers were
completed. but she reminded them
that il was not escaping from duty.
She said il Is the duty of each to
devote herself for the betterment of
thee world. Whether in a humble
sphere or upon a grand scale she
said the same requirements are. de-
manded.
The Grafton.
One of the most eloquent and
finished addresses ever delivered in
Paducah was heard when DR. p. p.
ClaNton addressed the graduates.
He was introduced By Prof. w. II.
Sugg. HIS subject, Education for
the State" was an appropriate
theme. and he handled il as a past
master of oratory In the outset Of
| his address he said that the people
should look to the future and pre-
pare the young generation with the
best education possible for the years
to come. DR.. ClaXton. who is a ma
tive of Tennessee and one of her
leading educators, expressed re-
gard for Kentuckians, because they
arc so much alike the people of his
native state. He said that he could
never tell when he had stepped over
the boundary into Kentucky. He said
both states are awakening to the
neccs sSity of preparing their children
ny careful training.
Dr. ClaXton said there Is not too
much money in the states and will
not be until the little huts are made
comfortable homes. and every man
has the opportunity. TO give his chill
drCn a good education. He said that
material things are valuable. and
are necessary in the upbuilding of
the nation.
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vaiedictory for the June division.
The class motto. "The End Crowns
the Work" was chosen for her
theme. She said that during their
High school life the class has been
unter the guard of the faculty. but
aow she and her classmates are en-
tering the real arena. At the end of
their High school careers, she said
they stand facing the real world
, Twin words of cheer. tinged with
sadness she bade farewell to her
classmates.
Miss Jessie Ackcr was valedic-
torlan for the January division, and
her subject was. "The Best Is Yet
to Come" While their experiences
in High school have been mingled
with pleasure and sadness. she said
Il is likewise IN the world With the
hopc always of something better In
life she advised her Classmates Ia
purh forward, and the proper re-
/ .....a. ,,.sfi D.. ,.aaafrnd In tho pnI