Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-06-15
DIPLOMAS FOR
43 GRADUATES
OF HIGH SCHOOL

Another class of loyal sons and
daughters of Perth Amboy received
their diplomas last night at the Majes-
tic theatre as graduates from the local
high school, whore 30 many brilliant
men and women prepared, and are al
ways willing to pledge undying loyalty
like the Glass of l9l2-to their Alma
Mater. Beginning with the brilliant
Grafton by President d. Barnitz Brown
ing, of the graduating class, who de-
hvered the salutatory, throughout the
entire program, to the forcible conclu
sion with the presentation of the Amer
lean flag by the graduates to the high
school, in remembrance of four years
of toll and in commemoration of the
1875 anniversary of the birth of "Old
Glory" 1t was the most enjoyable
graduation ever witnessed in this city.
Enjoy DR.. Green's Address.
DR.. Francis II. Green, of the West
Chester State Normal School, Pennsyl-
vania, delivered the address of the
evening on the original subject, "The
Theme of Choices" taking his audi
ence through the paths Of much learn
ing and inspiration. His remarks, to
say the least, were received with enthu-
siasm by the capacity audience assem-
bled. DR.. Green is one of the cleverest
orators who ever addressed a high
school commencement, in all probability,
and there was much evidence of regret
at the conclusion of the interesting
talk. "One feels, indeed, a sense of
rest and enjoyment, In addition to
bountiful appreciation, upon hearing the
well chosen words of the brilliant DR..
Groen,' was the remark heard from
member Of the faculty.
In opening, DR.. Green said TO the
graduates: "Tell me your choice and
n will tell you the riddle of your life; tell
me your choice and l will tell you what
you are" He spoke on three essential
qualities to the advancement of the
character in the man, as follows choice
of business, companions and good or
evil, as typifed by the Eternal God and
his Satanic Majesty, as in contrast with
each other. His remarks on these sub
topics were brimming full of humor and
wit, yet, underlying all semblance of
jovial thought, was q tendency to create
in the minds of the departing high
school boys and girls sense Of duty to
their Alma Mater, their friends and
themselves.
Speaks Of Business.
Tn speaking Of business, DR.. Green
spurned the general contrast between
"business and profession and repeat
edlv declared that ne holds an equal
amount of respect for the mechanical
man as the talented and famous genius.
He advised tho graduates. when select
ing q vocation, to follow their tenden-
cies. "ITold the reins lose, and let God
guide you,n was another thought Of
the illustrOus doctor. Much has been
said on the choice Of companions, DR..
Green declared, but countless thoughts
remain untold. He urged every boy
and girl in the class to choose compan-
ions with care and decision, and make
friends who viii Gift up" rather than
"pull down"
Dr. Green also spoke on the import
ance of the choice Of good or evil,
which moIds the brain Of many man.
"D0 not be overcome by evil, but over
come evil with good" was the familiar
quotation Or. Green applied at this
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