St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-05-25

The closing exercises of the Gov
ington high school, took place q
Bogue Falaya Park Friday, May II
Prof. Anglin and the teachers ha
worked hard in preparation for
successful showing, and the resul
of this work was highly appreciat
ed program that was carried GU
without a hitch or flaw.
Hon. J. B. Lancaster spoke quit,
at length upon educational natter
and the advancement of school worl
in the parish.
Mrs. Young and Miss Turner ar,
due thanks for the excellent manne
in which the elementary grades en-
tertained with their drills and pan
tomimes, and the little folks elicit
ed applause for the perfection. o.
their work.
Miss Lucy Carter had charge o.
the choruses and furnished the must,
for the occasion. She is an excellen'
musician and teacher and deserve,
great credit for the very difficult tasl
of training large number of voice.
In harmonious and unified melody
without remuneration and in con
sideration of her devotion to public
welfare, and especially to the sue
cess Of the school. In appreciation
the scholars whom she drilled pre-.
sented her with a handsome silver
brush and comb, which was handed
to her by Prof. Anglin, after a few
remarks of grateful recognition.
Prof. Anglin spoke Of the excellent
progress the school had made dur
ing the past term, and stated that in
leaving Covington it was pleasure
for him to feel that he carried with
him no animosities and left behind
him no enemies. He has accom-
plished good work in the school and
leaves many friends in Covington.
Grammar school certificates were
given to the seventh grade scholars.
Supt. Lyon presented the diplomas
to the two graduates, with compile
mentary remarks and wholesome ad-
vice. IT,
Little Mildred Smith received sil-
yer medal for perfect attendance dur
ing the term, and Prof. Anglin, in
presenting her. the medal spoke of
her advancement in the school and of
her remarkable achievement in not
missing single day during term
when weather conditions were very
trying.
Victor Tessier Mather will probab-
ly receive q complimentary scholar
ship from Tulane University.
Following is the program:
Part 1.
Elementary Grades.
Chorus.
Drill-"Gossip Pantomime," first
grade.
Recitation-"Little Dolly" Mar
guerite Pigott.
Recitation-"The Seasons by
jeanette Moses, Alma Heintz, Mar
guerite Sharp, Irma Pichon.
Dril-"Topsy Turvy," by the Sec
ond Grade.
Chorus.
commencement Program.
Essay-"Thomas A. Edison" by
Jeanne Blanchin.
Oration-'The Worlds Unrest, +"
by Victor Tessier Mather.
Chorus.
Address-Hon. j. B. Lancaster.
Chorus.
Award of Diplomas-Supt. Elmer
e. Lyon.
After the closing exercises Miss
Carter played dance music and the
young folks danced until quite late.
Refreshments were served by the
School League ladies, who betrayed
the expenses Of the occasion.
Miss Blanchin not only received
congratulations on her graduation,
but among other gifts received two
beautiful diamond rings, solitaire
and a cluster. Mr.. Mather was also
the recipient of presents from friends
and admirers.
The following are copies of the
essay and grafton:
THOMAS A. EDISON.
(By Jeanne Blanchin.)
One of the lights of the 18th and
goth centuries is our great American
inventor and scientist, Thomas Alva
Edison. He was born February IL,
1S47, at Milan, Ohio, where he lived
the first twelve years OF his life.
EQlSOn was All lUIcIu&cuI, oMOI
tions, and a much wide-awake boy
and one who had q wonderful curl
osity to find out and understand
things that were of interest in this
world. He also owned q supera-
bundant inventive power, combined
with a desire to learn and expert
ment.
Edison obtained very little school.
ing, as he attended school very ir.
regularly, but he read great deal
of instructive and practical literature
which was an education In itself.
He was not boy who would indulge
in the everyday popular novel-read.
ing or story-reading at all. but would
sit for hours pondering over deep
subjects, which he would try to sim.
plify.
While but . child he became .
train boy on the Grand Trunk Rail
way, where, in his leisure moments
he fitted himself chemical lab0ra-
terry and printing establishment.
It was in the latter that his first
newspaper, ..The Grand Trunk Her
aid" was printed.
Several experiments were ee96uet'