Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-05-27
HIGH SCHOOL
Commencement
Interesting Exercises in Gomez
ton with the Graduating
Of the Glass Of 1911.

The commencement exercises proper
of Snow Hill High School came Off in
the Opera House last Wednesday even
ing, and were witnessed by an audience
which filled every seat The names Of
the graduates have already been given
in the Messenger On the program for
Wednesday night were four essays and
class prophecy. the latter being deliv-
cred by Miss Sarah Goodman, in excel
lent voice. 1t was witty and timely, and
the young lady was given a round of
applause at the completion Of her re-
marks. Essays were delivered by Miss
Daisy Jones. the salutatorian, and Miss
Margaret Straughn, the valedictorian
of the class. also by Miss Margaret
Riley and Mr.. William Holloway. The
subjects were well chosen, and the essays
well delivered. The class made most
excellent showing. The class song.
written by Miss Emily Upshur, was sung
to the tune of the Orange and the
Black "
After prayer by Rev. c. w. Pretty
man, the essays by the class, the pre-
sentation of diplomas by Mr.. Zadok
Powell, the presentation of the medal to
Miss Straughn by Rev. j. b. North. and
the presentation by him of splendid
gift from the class to their Principal,
Mayor Corddry stepped to the front and
said he esteemed 1t great honor to
present to the audience Hon John S.
McMaster, of Jersey City. n. J. He
said Mr.. McMaster was not only ma
tive Marylander and proud of it. but he
was native Worcester Countian and
proud of that. He said that Mr.. McMas-
ter probably knew more of the history
of our county than any other man. as
he takes such great interest in it and
has made extensive research. Mr.. Me-
Master then addressed the graduates.
He had no set speech, but talked in a
conversational and reminiscent way Of
Worcester County. the Eastern Shore
of Maryland and the Maryland Delaware
Peninsula. He gave the class some ex-
cellent advice regarding their physical.
moral and spiritual needs. and if his adj
vice is followed there will be no regrets
when the curtain of life comes down on
the last act in their lives. During the
course of Mr.. McMaster's talk he ad-
dressed the audience regarding the wan
ton destruction Of pine. holly, and the
beautiful evergreens of our county. and
he hoped it was not going to continue
until all the beauty of the forests had
been destroyed. Mr.. McMaster told Of
his love for the Eastern Shore, and said
that every chance he had he was steal
ing away from his law business, and on
the business of looking after his health
and happiness he hied himself to the
Land of the Evergreens. Mr.. McMas-
ter impressed his audience as being a
very good man, who has high ideals and
is living up to them.
Professor Humphreys and his able
assistants may well feel proud of the
commencement days of 1911. Every
thing went Off in splendid style. and
with credit to those who managed and
those who took part in the exercises.
At the close Of the evenings program
the audience was dismissed by the bene-
diction from Rev. w. f. Allen.
The Snow Hill Orchestra rendered
some splendid music.
Last Sunday morning Rev. George
Hines, pastor of Bates Memorial NJ. P.
Church, preached splendid sermon to
the graduating class. The church was
we'll filled with the friends and relatives
OF the graduates. all of whom appreci-
ated the timely advice given by Mr..
Hines to the young people.