Evening journal., 1914-06-03
Governor Guest
Of CIVICS Glass
Delightful Function at High
School as Term Approach
eS Close
EXECUTIVE TALKS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION

class of the Wilmington High School
Yesterday afternoon at a delightful re-
eeption. Many other men prominent
IN civic activities also were guests OF
The class. The reception. originated
by Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, instructor
"a civics, has become an annual fea-
.ure near the close of the school year,
md is a happy combination of social
pleasures and a practical lesson in
eivics, for it enables the members
of the class to meet men who have
much to do with government, and to
near words of encouragement and adj
vice from those men of affairs.
Governor Miller several times has
teen a guest OF Miss Carlisle and the
civics class, and not only has he con
tributed to its social success but he
always has been glad to address the
members and voice thoughts to in
spire them to the highest ideals in
life. 1t is significant that among the
guests we're two alumni of the High
School who have been honored sig
nally in public life-former Congress-
man William H. Head and Judge
Herbert L. Rice Of the State su-
preme Court.
In addition to Governor Miller,
Judge Rice and Mr. Head the guests
included Samuel II. Baynard, presi-
dent of the Board of Education; Ed
gar NJ Hopes. Mrs. A. d. Warner,
Dean Winifred Robinson of Delaware
College for Women. Howell s. Eng
land John s. Rossell, Professor A.
DarIf1, Mice I1Ifvahof1, n unnnas
Miss Edith NJ Supplee, Miss Mary
Lacklen, Miss Minnie Edgar, Ronald
s. Davis, Miss Nell C. Krumme, Miss
Alice ireland, Miss Jane Goessling,
Miss Stuart and the following officers
of the former ciyics classes of the High
School Leon NJ Wickersham, presi-
dent of February, 10; Miss Anna Her.
Thy, vice-president Of June, IS; and
Medford White. president of February
ID Colonel Henry T. West, a former
commissioners of District of Column
bia, was expected to attend but could
not because of business.
Blue and gold streamers-the State
eolors and incidentally the civics class
solors-and American flags adorned
the reception room, and the recently
adopted State flag occupied conspic-
hOua GAd1Es II having BEEM HtUL lIUuA
Dover by Secretary Of State Thomas
w. Miller to be observed by the class
and other guests in line with the
study of State government.
Summer flowers embellished the
tables at which the guests, Miss Car
Isle and the thirty-eight members OF
the class gathered for luncheon.
The place cards-hand painted bas-
Of ne OIL s,f, ~
setting. They were prepared by Miss
Helene Alexander, a member Of the
class.
At the opening Of the formal ex-
ercises after an interchange of social
,ourtesies. Miss Carlisle. first intro
duced Frank J. Horty, who presided
graciously. In introducing Governor
Miller, Mr. Horty spoke Of the coming
trip to Washington on June Is, is and
II when the class will be guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred l. dupont.
Governor Responds.
Governor Miller said in part
"As / stand before you / am inn
pressed with the fact that you will
soon pass from the influence of your
first alma mater. You will 90 out in
to the world or to a higher field of
-
responsible positions and soon appear
as full fedged citizens
"In these new places Of life the first
thing that must be developed. the all
essential thing. is character. II
means much to you young ladies and
gentlemen to leave the portals of your
youthful guidance. You win have set
before you the task of developing
40 rfa nv In
maintain a place in life without a
good character.
"The State Of Delaware stands in
far better position in educational
circles than it ever has before in the
history of the State.
"At Newark we are about to com
plete movement that is the last step
in education, namely. the Affiliated
College for Women do not know
when | ever anticipated a step that
| feel a keener interest and a deeper
interest and a deeper responsibility
in than ! do this one.
acting as chairman Of committee
which has had charge Of the cree
ton Of the buildings as well as the
providing the funds until the legis-
lature can take action, has helped t.
oAAAttAh Aht0 lnlGihcl anu I6HDDlni
bility, but to Mrs. A. ID. Warner, who
is associated with the commission
belongs the credit for everything thai
pertains to the comfort and efficiency
Of the school. We feel fortunate tnet
we were able to secure such a widely
known and efficient worker as Mis-
Robinson to take charge of the AGA
demic work
within the last year we hav,
brought DR.. Wagner into the State
He has gone into the work and has
endeared himself to everyone through
out the State Today the State o
Delaware and the city of Whining
ton are not lacking or behind an!
other State in the efficiency Of thei
educational system.
again | say it is a pleasure to b,
here to see your bright and happ!
faces. When you go forth into tn
world always look on the bright sidl
OF life. There are always two sides
the bright and dark Never look TO
the dark side, you may never meet il
start out in the morning with brigh
smile and a happy word for everyon,
ana may success always be yours"
Miss Robinson, when called upol
by Mr.. Horty, said that she was al
ways glad to answer present whel
Delaware College for Women was
called. She said she felt that sh
was coming into this field on tn