The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-06-14

d. ID. s.; also receiving from the
American Institute of Phrenology the
degree Of F. 1. A. p, and from the
College Psychology and Hygiene of
Illinois, the degree of d. N. T. This
was wonderful person to deliver the
first annual address.
On Friday evening the 9th inst,
Madam Frazier, the only lady prin-
cipal Of any high school in Texas,
leo the grand procession OF the twen-
ty-five graduates gowned and bear
ing in their hands the latest flowers
Of the seasons as q token that they
were to be awarded their diplomas
which they had been working so
faithfully and increasingly for in
heat and cold, day and night, for
four long years. The graduating ex-
ercises opened with selection OF
Traumeri. a chorus by a bevy of
young ladies Of the high school, who
under the magic touch of Madam
Morg, set the pace for the whole
exercise which was a success from
start to finish. In the entire rem
dition of the program. there was
not a break or false discordance,
either In song or speech, nor dis
courteous demeanor by pupils or the
1000 auditors. for every one SEEM
ed to have had orders to do your
best, and II you are not on the pro-
gram to speak, then act well your
parts as listener. The orders were
obeyed and peace prevailed.
The writer was carried back TO the
early days when q police was called
In to enforce order, but now how
changed Is every thing aud every
body. The Negro race has moved
up higher. and Is camping on higher
grounds, higher ethics, and higher
life toward higher civilization. Supt
KimbaIl says "the Colored people are
improving everywhere" and we
know this without being told by a
white relater. The first score was
followed by prayer delivered by DR..
l.. R. Maye, who seemed to inspire
the tender graduates with hope and
confidence in their ability.
FIJI Mae Smith sang Of THE Rose
and the Bird" her rendition was 30
perfect that in the midst Of her
harmonious blepdings. one seemed
to snif the odor OF the tube rose
filling the house with its breath, and
at the same time see the birds re-
yelling in ecstacy in the leafy foliage
OF the trees covered with early spring
flowers. Nature has surely blessed
this little musician with q gift that
needs only to be developed. Annie
Lacey and Mary Mack executed
Sing, Sing Birds" and their harmony
was all that could be desired, show
ing that they had been carefully
coached. The Unwritten Forces in
American History, was made a theme
by the Salutation, Mercy s. Page,
who related the omissions and tradi-
tons of her race. Her delivery was
good. and the thought expressed
showed what may be done with pro-
per training. More singing followed
this Grafton by sixteen girls" The
power Of Decision" was the subject
OF the valadictorian, James Riley,
who urged his class mates, and all
who would be successful to make
& decision, and work out your plans.
The next feature was the awarding
OF the diplomas by Madam J. c. Fra
zier. the Acting Principal. This con-
cluded. the class presented the com
mencement play, Catching Clara. /"
Many Of the parts were acted and
eggeniously carried out. The follow
ing PROGRAM was carried on Class
Dav At the New Hope Baptist church;
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