Evening journal., 1915-04-17
Governor LAUDS
THE C|V|CS Glass
DR.. Samuel Mitchell and
Others Congratulate Stud
entS at Seventh Annual
Reception
SOCIAL FOLLOWS
HAPPY ADDRESSES


Governor Charles r. Miller VAS the
guest of honor of the ci,ics class. of the
Wilmington High School and its instruc-
tor. Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, at rccep-
ton given in the rose room OF the hotel
DUPONT last evening. lie WAS an eN-
.eedngly popular guest. During shore
address coneratulatory aud laudatory OF
the students and Miss Carlisle. the Coy
rruor was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause.
The Governor congratulated the
students upon the fact that they we're
members of the largest civics class IN
tho history Of the High School. He
also referred 10 the educational ad-
vance that is being made in Delaware
since DR.. Charles A. Wagner became
State commissioner of education, DR..
Samuel Chilcs Mitchell became head
of Delaware College, Clifford/J. Scott
became superintendent OF schools Of
Wilmington and Miss Winifrcd J.
Robinson became dean of the Della
ware College for Women. He related
several interesting and amusing
stories to give point TO his utterances.
In addition to the address by Gov
ernor Miller other short addresses
were made by DR.. Samuel Chlles
Mitchell, president of Delaware Col
lege; Attorney General Josiah o. VOL
colt. Mayor Harrison W. Howell, Cliff
ford j. Scott superintendent; Edgar
NJ Hopes Samuel Fl. Baynard. presi-
dent OF the Board OF Education, and
Earle +. Ewing, president Of the class:
As president of the class, Earle H.
Ewing made brief opening address OF
welcome. lie stated that this reception
was the seventh similar occasion en-
loved by members of the Ci,ics Class
and called attention TO the fact that the
present Ci,cs Class is The lsrge't in the
history OF the High School. including d
membership Of 3 boys and p young
women.
"1he Making of a Democracy was
really the subject of a short address
by Attorney General Josiah o. Vol
colt. In defining the word 'demcc-
racy" Mr. WolcOtt declared il to mean
that every man should have a right 10
voice i'm the government OF hhs
country, and he pointed out how, in
all probability, each member OF the
civics class would some day have a
voice in helping to make the laws un-
der which they will live
Mr. Wolcott pointed out how the
men and women of Delaware had al
ways done their share during times
OF stress and trouble, and that he
thought our little State had a perfect
right 10 feel proud Of the part she
has played in the history of tho
country
Following Mr. Molcott's addres.
Mayor Howell was introduced. Tie eN
pressed great pleasure at the privilcg
Of being present with the class at th
reception. Mayor Howell then gave th
mcmbcrs OF the class some good Sdyie'
telling them not TO be afraid To nav
ideas of their own aud 90 hammer con
stantly at the things that they kne'
were right. lie concluded by saving
abe absolutely honest in your motive
and absolutely fearless in the discharg
Of your duties
Or. Mitchell in his address. declared
the Wilmington High School to b'
one of tho biggest factors for public
education in the State. He men
toned the names Of John Basset
Moore and Judge George Gray as be
ing men that Delaware should fee
proud of, inasmuch that they are meI
that represent thinking minds of thi
country.
tribute was paid TO the class b.
Mr. Hopes, who is an honorary mem
Der of the class. Mr.. Baynard, prcsi
dent of the Board of Education. said
number of cOngratulatory things AM
in conclusion he paid high tribute 4
superintendent Scott. who. he said
"hypnotized tho board members at tn
time he applied for ethe position an
that the spell has held ever since"
few remarks were then made h
Mr. scott, who spoke principally cor
cerning the growth of the class and Il
evident progress.
a, the conclusion OF the addresses
delightful social time prevailed, durir
which refreshments were served.
Those in the receiving line include
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle. Governo
Charles r. Miller Attorney Genera
Josiah O. Wolcott and the officers {
the class. including Earl h. Ewinl
president Miss Anna l.. Boldly. vice
president; Miss Catherine McGrav
secretary. and Harlan J. Palmstor,
treasurer.
The rose room was attrsctivel
decorated with palms and ferns. Will
behind the speakers platform wer
draped the school flag and the Star
and Stripes. A tribute was paid I
Governor Miller and Mayor Howell b
their being made honorary member
OF the class. An enjoyable piano sol
was given by John Thoms. Jr., on
OF the High School students.
The guests were. DR.. Samuel Chile
Mitchell Mice Wipffrrd Rohipenu 81
perintendent Clifford J. Scott and Mr.
Scott. Samuel II. Baynard, Mayor an
Mrs. Harrison w. Howell. Miss Emn
Morrall. Attorney General Josiah
Wolcott, MIR. and Mrs. Edgar A
Hopes. John S. Rossell. Joseph
O'Tooie, Howell 5. England. Artht
L. Bailcy. George Carter Miss EN
Jones. Samuel Rachlin. Leon NJ. Wi
kersham. president Of February l9l
ciyics class; Ralph L. Minker. pres
dent of February 1915 class; Mi'
Mary Lacklen. Miss Edith NJ. Supple
Miss Nora Stuart
Members uf the Senior Ci,ics Clas
Misses Rcbecca 4. Altman, Mabel
Rlost, Anna T.. Boldly. Mary j. Bow
Helen j. BOYS. Viola NJ. Councr, Ma
G.. Dcnnison. Miriam Grubb, Irene
Lcnderman, Elizabeth u. Maltms
Catherine ". McCraW. Catherine NJ. n
GIcry, Helen G.. Miller, Nellie NJ. On
ley, Grace NJ. Rono. Margaret NJ. O'Ne
Doroihca c. Russell l.iscttc T.. Stcph'
Helen g.. Stuart. Frances II. Ward Ma
ghcrits l.. Wright. ,,. Willard lariu
David II. Brown Edward T.. cannon,
Gilbert Craig. t. Harvard Day. Earle
Ewing. Paul H. lardin, sliddlcton la