Smyrna times., 1932-06-29

admirable manner. Ills voice was
clear and distinct, and showed
careful training. The address was
marked by that freedom from en-
barrassment which usually mars
the effort of young speaker.
der Freischutz' rendered by Miss
Mary Cannon, was heartily ap-
plauded, which brought her upon
the stage a second time. The claS-
sical Grafton, 'Grecian Literature,
was delivered by Z. r. Williams.
son Of Presiding Elder Williams
rhe Grafton was exceedingly well
delivered for one SO young, and
with proper care and training the
young man bids fair to become a
good speaker. Piano duet, "Jubi-
lee Overture" by Misses Ridgely
and Wilson was well executed. The
Grafton, ''Harmonles in their rela-
tion to Life" by John X Todd, was
roundly applauded at the conclu-
sion of which, Prof. Hamm, in his
inimitable style, rendered "The
Mldshipmite," which so pleased the
audience that he was forced to re-
peat The graduating class COM
| posed OF w. Lee Cannon, F. EVIL
lian1s. John r. Todd and Miss
Florence H. Hough were then call
ed upon the stage. and after few
appropriate remarks by Prof. Skin
ner, were each presented with a
diploma. The valedictory Words
their use and abitse," by Miss
Florence H. Hough, was appreciat-
ed by the large audience and con
cluded with a storm of applause.
B. F. Davis, Esq, in few well
timed and complimentary remarks,
presented to F. f. Williams. a
Greek Lexicon for best exercises in
Greek The Latin prize, offered by
Hon. n. B. Smithers, a SO gold
piece was awarded to Miss Emma
Bockman. A $40 gold piece was
also awarded to Miss Sallie Ridge
ly for best exercises in mathe-
matics. "A piano solo by H. A.
Cleaver was performed in mast
erly manner, rejecting great credit
upon Miss Wilson, mis- tutoress, af-
ter which the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. T. z. Martindale.
and the audience was dismissed.
SMYRNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This is examination week at the
schools. On Monday the pupils of
the High School had their exami-
nation, the exercises being of a
varied and interesting character
and rejecting great credit upon
those examined. Under Prof.
Handy's instruction the pupils
have plainly been led to thoroughly
investigate all subjects coming up
for consideration thus acquiring
the habit of accurate and continued
serving special mention those in
Physiology, Physical Geography,
English History, and Latin, dis
tinguished themselves, Eddie Cor
don read an essay entitled Mod
ern Europeans" in which he took
the ground that modern civiliza-
tion was corrupt, tyrannical and
oppressive. He produced ingenious
arguments to support his position.
Albert Cummins read an account
of the invasion of the army worm.
showing considerable capacity for
humorous composition. Miss Laura
Bell read beautiful little essay
entitled Gates to Open" from
which we extract the following:
Through the dreary woodland,
over the rugged mountains, and on
through the sunny paths of Life,
we are constantly in view of gates
which we must open, if we wish
to enjoy the godly heritage beyond,
or to arrange it for the enjoyment
Of others. Some Of the gates are
high and massive ones which re-
quire great strength to force open.
Others are little wickets easily
turned upon their golden hinges.
The gates of pleasure studded with
pearls and standing slightly ajar
ever meet the eyes of the young,
who, judging by outward appear
ances, rush in only to find a use
less, weed-grown lot. The path of
duty and its portal are less attrac-
tive and seem locked and barred so
as to prevent an entrance. but