The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
LUBBOCK SCHOOL CLOSES
One Of the Most Successful TERMS
Came 20 Close Last Saturday
Ten Graduates

hndl WIS cpuSlutftt put VI Nht
most successful terms OF the Lub
book High school came to a clost
last Saturday evening with the exer
cises by the graduating class. com
posed Of eight young men and two
young ladies'
The continued wet weather caused
quite good deal of inconyenience
and kept many away from the exer
cises that would otherwise have been
present. but even then everything
moved along in fine shape and was
considered extra fine. from the eXer
cises in the primary departments to
the graduating class.
The afternoons OF the last week
Of the term were devoted 10 pro
grams, rendered by the different
grades. and Friday evening was sup
posed 10 have been devoted 20 the
program by the graduating class, but
heavy rains prevented. hence the
posii,onement 70 Saturday evening.
We would be pleased 10 mention
every one who took part in each pro-
gram. hut We shall conhne our re-
marks 10 the graduating class which
by an means deserves special men.
tiOn.
The program was printed some
weeks ago IN the Avalanche. and
the class roll was. az follows;
William Loyd Baker, Winnefred
clayton. Alfred Leslie Faw Gwin
Chandler Harris. John Velton Spikes,
Charles Alfred burgess, Byrne Carle
ton Dickinson. Chester Allen Hub
bard. Nable Mei-arry, Aubrie Chester
Wright.
The class was assisted IN their pro.
sram by q number OF their teachers.
AS we'll and admiring friends Of the
community and patrons OF the school
The first number was splendid
instrumental selection by Miss Hun,
piano Mr. Lynne. violin. This was
enjoyed to the fuil extent OF appreci
alton by the audience
Pev Grumtles. Of the Baptist
church. then made the invocation.
Music by Miss Pearle Webb. of
Hale Center. was then enjoyed. and
the yer, best u critics of music en-
ioyed this number.
Gwin Chandler Harris. In his sa
lutatory made a great hit with the
audience and made rs all feel high
ly complimeuted by living in such
age and having with MS
Young men of his ability
The Presidents Address. by Byron
carleton Dickinson was one that was
weil worth listening to. ANA as he
gave a history of the class work
and expressed the appreciation Of
.he class 10 those who had so faith.
folly Instructed them and made their
pos ibe. we feel sure that
il feli fnny repaid FOR coming ont 70
Dc e.ertises and for every enort put
forth 10 advance the class in any
vny 20 the ranks which they had
attained
Following this address was an in
'trumental selection. Grand March de
oncart by Miss Mable Mclarry ana I
was rendered In very graceful e.
icicnt manner and heartily applaud
a. Miss Mcl.arry WAS the recipient I
n many tokens OF appreciation from
her friends. and a shower ~ beau.
ifl flowers decorated the platform
n her honor.
The American Citizen was the Il
le OF the address delivered by VIII
lam Lloyd Baker. and his hearers
we're delighted with his successful
of same. endorsing him
n every word uttered.
Charles Alfred Burford delighted
he audience with his address, Build .
or Character. Not for Fame" II was
! splendid subject. and Mr.. Burgess
seemed to BE- the master OF IL. His
,asy delivery and splendid cratory.
n every respect. captivstsd his hear
rs.
A female quartet was the next
and was rendered by Mes
danes Morton. Wagner. King and
Dees. The applause that followed
vas sufficient evidence that II was
appreciated to the fullest extent
mot Evening. but Dawn" was talk
ID about by Chester Allen Hubbard
ie had prcnrea hls address well. the
subject was excellent and enjoyed BY
hoss wko hesrd his Discourse.
John tel,cn Spikes had a fne sub
ert too. and handled II admirably.
he u'ic q whien was "out of the
Iiarbor. ost on The sea" Nelson de-
,ersss much cr-lif for hls successful \