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Show Craduatiiig Class of High School Holds Exercises at Salt Lake Theater. NUMBERS ON PROGRAMME CARRIED OUT WITH CREDIT Certificates Presented by President Presi-dent Hammond of Board , of Education. With splendid exorcises carried out nmld a flourish of patriotic class songs and orchestral music, the Salt Lake high school held lis nineteenth annual com-I com-I menccmcnt lost night at the Salt Lake ! theater, marking the close of one of tho I moot successful years In the history or ; the Institution. A hundred pretty girls I and stalwart younpr nien. comprising the largest class that has ever pone forth . from the school, received diplomas from President .lames T. Hammond of the hoard of education, having completed 1 with hiyh honors the difficult studies of their respective- courses. It would he hard to select a predom-Inatin predom-Inatin feature. 50 excellent were all the renditions. The class sinpinp. the work) of the hlph school orchestra, the addresses ad-dresses and ceremonies wore carried out in a manner that demonstrated careful preparation and spoke volumes for the conscientious efforts of the students. Having successfully passed the first and '. second mile-posts In tlmlr educational profession, the praduatcs observed the ' commencement of the mom practical struggles of life in a munner thai left nothing lacking. Girls Wear Simple Govnis. The members of iho hlph school fnculty aro not less worthy or commendation ! than the students for the precision and excellence with which they supervised i the closlnp exorcises. One of the mo6t ' worths- features of the evenlnc was the , uniformity of dress. The Rlrls were garbed In white gowns of modest appearance appear-ance and Fimple design. The younp men wore dressed In dark suits. The theater , was a mass of "red and black," and everv seat In the house was occupied. Flowers were not publicly presented. Another noticeable feature was the departure de-parture from a custom of former years in presenting diplomas. When Tresident Hammond called upon the graduates to step forward and receive their diplomas no names were called. By a unique system sys-tem of marchlncr, beginning with those hi seated at me extreme rear, me cia agm members proceeded two abreast to the mEB center of the stage, where they were hand- HmB ed their diplomas. The effect was spon- 1" taneous and received round aflec round of applause. It also did away with the delay de-lay cau&ed and Inactivity noticed under the procedure of former years. Give Excellent Programme The programme opened with a march, "The Graduate." rendered by the high school orchestra, followed by the class song. Both pieces were composed by K. H. Zobel, an instructor at the high pehool and leader of the school orchestral Following came the opening speech of welcome bv Charles Howard, president of the graduating class, who gave a short history of the class work, paid high tribute trib-ute to the high school faculty and members mem-bers of the board of education, and bade farewell to former associations and school mates in fitting terms. "The Lost Chord" was sung by tho class and Miss Vera Taft gave a reading of Tennyson'o "Revenge." Her delivery was splendid and the audience showed its pronounced approval in appropriate applause. ap-plause. The orchestra played two selections, selec-tions, after which a short intermission took place. , Harold Herrick of the graduating class rciramed the exercises by si vim? an ora-tlon ora-tlon on "Liberal Education." This was one of the best numbers of the evening. The class sang the chorus, "Dear Old Salt Lako HIh," which enthused the audience, many of which were graduated by the same school and who filled tho house with their cheers and applause. A beautiful Parthenon frieze, representing represent-ing fidelity, love and education, as pictured pic-tured In a group of throe statues at the i Parthenon entrance in Athens, was presented pre-sented to the school by the graduating class. The presentation was made by Louise Burton. Curtis Hawley, president of the student body, delivered an address ad-dress of acceptance. Another short Intermission In-termission followed the Barcarolle from "Tales of Hoffman," sung by tho class with orchestral accompaniment. Briefly Addres3e5 Glass. -President Hammond was Introduced by George A. Eaton, principal of the high school, who made a short address to the class, commending Its members for their faithful work, perservcrancc in study and splendid accomplishment. Tic bade them godspeed on their way through life, always al-ways to remember that the hearts of tho whole school went with them. Following Follow-ing the presentation of the .certificates, the audience and class sang "Red and Black," and the orchestra played tho march, "The War March ,of the Priests." President Hammond in addressing the honored class said In part: "Graduating class of 1911. It is a pronounced pro-nounced pleasure to present to you these diplomas. This graduation is for you all one of the important ovents in life. Four years ago you passed the first goal In your educational progression: now you arc passing the second and for many of you, perhaps, the last in this school sys- I"Oi all the conditions upon which these diplomas have boon won, scholarship scholar-ship and propriety of deportment arc the greatest. As in school, so in life, will these two conditions largely form that upon which true success will be based. Education is a life's work. It is essential essen-tial to success In all walks. Predicts Puture Success. "You are now parting; you are entering enter-ing upon new duties and new fields of work. But always remember that you can help lu the public school system of your state and city. I was honored by being a member of the legislature in the' old territorial days that first passed the free public school law. giving you the opportunity you have so well used. Now expend additional efforts as you grow older. In the interest of those who arc to follow. "It Is my duly to bid you good bye. Tou have the best wishes of tho board of education of thin city. Wc hope and are assured thai you will win success in life by putting forth the same splendid splen-did efforts that havo marked your course through this school. In giving you these! diplomas, wc feel that yon will do honor to them and they to you." |