New Britain herald., 1918-06-28
H. 5. GRADUATES
 , HEAR WAR TALKS
Hon. E. L. Smith and Four Minute Speakers Appeal to Patriots
DIPLOMAS AWARDED 210
Eleanor North Mann Wins Scholar ship for Highest Average in Studies-Musical Program of Ex- ceptionaI Merit Wins Applause.

Studies--Musical Program of Ex- ccptionaI Merit Wins Applause.
 Graduation exercises of the class of 1918, New Britain High school, were held this morning at 9 o'clock in the Fox thoater, when diplomas were pre- scented to a class numbering 210 grad uates, by Hon. Edward l.. Smith of Hartford. After the class had marched into the theater to seats reserved for the occasion, keeping step with the War Priests March" from Athalia, played by the High school orchestra, opening prayer was offered by Rev. Patrick Daily, followed by the singing of America" by the chorus, class of 1918, and the audience, and accom- panied by the orchestra. The program was decidedly patriotic, four-minute speeches being an unusual feature in connection with exercises of this nature However, in keeping with these strenuous war times, all speak CTS were we'll received, each receiving loud applause. Before presenting the graduates with their diplomas, Judge Smith addressed them along patriotic lines. He emphasized the fact that @"ThiS war is not fought for any po- ltical reasons; it is fought by the powers of gcod against the powers of cvil''
 The musical numbers on the pro- graE, were unusually well rendered. Special mention should be made of ythe characteristic selection, "An American Battle Scene" by Tobani. Tho expression displayed throughout :he rendition of this number reflected credit on those in charge. The singing by the High school chorus, also the solo work of Charles Miller, was much appreciated. The exercises closed with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner in which the aud- Ience participated.
 Announcement was made that the College club scholarship had been awarded to Eleanor North Mann. as the student attaining the highest average.
 Judge Smiths Speech
 In addressing the class. Judge Smith, after congratulating the grad Iates upon the completion of their High school course, stated that he was thankful for the privilege of be- ing able to appear on the same plat ;. form where four such excellent four minute speakers had just appeared before him. The only Justification, he pointed out, that public speaker has, is when the audience is able to translate the words into an act There are two facts which smite every American in the face. "One is,'' he said, that we are at war. The other, is there is nothing in the atmosphere of any of but the winning of this war" Many interesting phases of the war were pointed out by the speaker with z great emphasis. He said There never will be peace until the mili- tary party in Germany has been over turned. How does it come that a nation founded on industrialism should go out looking for q fight? President Wilson has explained it ~ several times,-we are doing it to = preserve our own rights.
 '"The high road to peace is paved with dead mems bones. The pity of it that we must furnish our sons and brothers. This war is not fought for any political reasons, but is , fought by the powers of good against the powers of evil. America is not geographical expression. America
 
 years past America has been criti- rized by the countries of the old world, she has been ridiculed, but these other nations no longer smile when the name America is men, toned" The speaker then pointed out the vast army of Americans now fighting in France, the numbers being killed and wounded every day that democracy might live.
 With their diplomas, the members of the graduating class were also presented. with small American flags. The program was as follows: March-"War Priests March from Athalia ............ Mendelssohn High School Orchestra. \ Rev. Patrick Daily.
 "America"-
 Chorus, Orchestra, Class of 1918,
 ana Audience.
 Four Minute Address
 Maiste Louise Graham.
 Violin-Hungarian Rhapsodie -.
 .............. Hauser
 Charles Miller.
 Four Minute Address
 Israel Nair Rouse Ye America" ..... Newton
 High School Chorus.
 Four Minute Address
 Bernard KranOWitZ.
 "An American Battle Scene" Tobani
 High School Orchestra.
 Four Minute Address
 Cornelius Bernard Prior
 "Go1 of Our Fathers'-Kiplng'
 RcceGsional' ........ Schneider
 High School Chorus.
 r,~e;cntation of Diplomas and Am
 crican Flags
 Hon. Edward l.. Smith,