The Republican journal., 1919-06-12
BELFAST MAINE THURSDAY, H. 1919
B. H. S. Commencement Week

B. H. S. Commencement Week
The senior class of the Belfast Hiob
School selected Rev. C. w. Martin Of the
Methodist Church to preach their bacca-
leaurate sermon Sunday, June 9Th. The
day was beautiful and at an early hour
the auditorium was filled with the class'
relatives and interested friends. Seats
were reserved in front for the entire
school with teachers, and sections were
roped off with the different class colors
They marched in by classes under the di-
rection of the class Hav-
ener, Hillard Buzzell, Maurice Cobb. Raw
mond O. Young leading the graduates,
The church was elaborately and appro-
priately decorated by the undergraduates
In the senior colors, gold and green. The
class motto Tonight we Launch. Where
Shall we Anchor?" was placed over the
organ pipes and the class numerals 1919"
on the front of the pulpit. There was an
abundance of tulips, fleur- de-lis and but
tercups. Apr opriate music was furnish
ed by the regular organist and choir. Mr.
Martin preached one of the most practi-
cal and helpful sermons in the history of
like occasions. He took a double text.
Job 17:9 and John 3:2 The central thought
was making good in the business of life
as we'll as being good in character and in
aims. While the sermon as especially
applicable to the special guests, it was also
encouraging to the general audience. At
the close he addressed the seniors as
class.
The graduating exercises will be held
in the Armory this, Thursday, evening,
when the program, appropriate to present
day conditions, will be carried out
Music
Prayer
Rev A. E. Wilson
Salutatory, ''March On"
Mildred B. Trask
A Pageant, The Contest of Nations,
The Goddess of Liberty, Stella R. Sellers
Chorus-''God of the Nations"
China, Martha E. Southworth
Spain, Alice L. Ray
Italy, Louise M. Ellis
Chorus-"Oh, Italia, Beloved'
Serbia, Myrtle NJ, Simpson
Belgium, Sadie v Bowen
France, Alice L. Spear
Chorus-Marseillaise Hymn
Japan, Gladys E. Smith
England, Marian A. Gould
Columbia, Mabel G. Smith
Chorus-PeaCe Hymn to England and
America
The Plea of France for America.
Chorus-''The Star Spangled Banner
Columbia is Crowned.
Columbia the Gem of the
Ocean"
Chorus-"When the Flag Goes By
American Ideals" Raymond 0. Young
The League of Nations-Wilson
Everett O. Morse
Labor's View of the League of Nations,
Alton L. Andrews
The Hope of the World-Hagedorn
Ralph M. Simmons
Valedictory-E. Pluribus Unum,
Ruth H. Knight
Presentation of the Gifts,
Robie D. Mariner
Presentation of Diplomas,
Charles S. Bickford, Chairman of the
School Committee
Singing Glass Ode, Glass of 1919
Benediction
The public speaking contest in the
Armory Tuesday evening was a special
feature of the weeks program. Princi-
pal David presided and in his remarks an
nounced that the school authorities had
planned for the contest and were greatly
indebted to the Cry National Bank for
its offer of $40 to be divided into six cash
prizes. This gave an added incentive
and 80 pupils entered the preliminary
contest from which the following we're
selected for the finals. Judge Maurice
W. Lord, Rev. Arthur E. Wilson and
Mrs. John R. Dunton were the judges,
In making their report the committee an
nounced that they found their task very
difficult owing to wide range from dra =
matte recitation to eloquent oratoricai
selections. The committee also suggest
ed that one style or the other be selected
for all of the contestants. The prizes
were awarded as follows: For the girls
Miss Kittredge, first; Miss Wescott, Sec
ond; Miss Clark, third: for the boys-Mr.
Morse, first; Mr.. Whiting. second; Mr..
Buzzell, third. The program:
Piano solo, Beulah Young '2l
The Martyred Mother, G. Louise Clark '21
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