The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-03
Commencement Exercises.

packed with people, both old and
young, which is an excellent evidence
that the citizens of Eaton and vicini-
ty,are at last aroused to an interest in
the prosperity and advancement of
u Common Schools, and we may
just as well remark here, that the ex-
ercises were worthy of great praise,
showing earnest labor and devotion
by the scholars, and commencing
skill and industry in the TeacEers,and
any effort to retard or hamper the
glorious progress of our Common
Schools, should be frowned down by
every friend of Education and the ris-
ing youth of the village of Eaton.
We may well point with pride TO
them; and the faithful Superintend-
ent, his toiling Teachers and the ex-
cellent Board of Directors, deserve a
vote of thanks from the citizens, for
the superior order and progressive
manner which characterized their clos
ing hours. Whatever may be our pri-
vate opinion as to the merits and ex-
cellence of some of the Graduating
Glass over others, it would not be
proper to make any invidious remarks
or draw any distinctinction ; ALL done
well, and deserve credit.
The class consisted often graduates
seven ladies and three gentlemen,
and we believe is the largest ever
graduated from our Schools. They
presented a fine appearance grouped
together upon the stage, and we hope
that through life their demeanor may
ever be as favorable before the pub
lie, as it was upon this occasion. The
exercises were opened by music from
our excellent String Band, after which
a very fervent and impressive prayer
was offered up by Rev. j. F. MARLAY,
when the orations and addresses were
delivered by the different members of
the class, the first being an essay on
"Woman Suffrage" by Leven Siler.
1t was well written and fairly deliv-
cred but the young mai may posi-
bly, in future years, change his views
on some "rights of the women"
"Untitled Heroes" by Miss Kate
Thompson, was well prepared and de-
livered in a clear and distinct voice /;
evidence that when kitty" speaks
she means 10 be heard. Mind that,
young man.
"Grddatim, by Miss Kate Illus
ton, showed depth of mind, but the
feeble and delicate constitution of the
lady prevented its being heard as dis
tinct as il should, in order TO appreci-
ate its real merit.
"The Story ola Life,"b Miss Mary
Truax, was well written, fairly deliv-
cred and contained much reality a.
bout it.
"The Press" by Mr.. Frank e. Mar
lay, was a very excellent production,
and proved that the young gentleman
had studied well his subject and was
familiar with the "Press."
"Silent Cities,".by Miss Mary Tin
gle, was a splendid production, well
written, and delivered in good style,
every word being distinctly heard,
and was highly appreciated and ap-
plauded by the audience.
"The Philosophers Stone" by Miss
Susan L. LOCKWOOD, was a fine COM
position, delivered in a plain and dis
tinct voice and we'll received. We
hope that the life of "Lew" may be
always marked and guided by the
philosophers Stone"
Decoration Day." by Miss Minnie
Rensman, was a beautiful subject,
well written and delivered in good
manner and taste, and elected praise
from the audience.
"What Shall W. Read" by Mr.. w.
A. Campbell, was a well written pro-
duction and very fairly delivered, and
his ideas were good and correct.
"Superstition," by Miss Minnie V.
Foos, was a fine composition, deliver
ed in an easy manner, full, distinct,
and clear voice, and was highly ap-
preciated. Her remarks to the Su-
perintendent, her Teacher, the School
Board and her classmate3,w were pleas
ing and impressive, and reflected con-
siderable credit to the young Miss.
After this the Address of Professor
ORION was delivered. The lateness
of the evening-the crowded condi-
ton of the Hall and the heat, admon-
ished the Professor that he would be
obliged to curtail the manuscript he
had prepared for the occasion, which
he did with the remark, that if
what he would say might be as we'll
received by the audience as that por-
ton which he had omitted, it would
be very gratifying to him. His re-
marks were full of thoughtful
instruction and earnest appeal for the
education of our children, and was
listened to at%tentively by the audi
ence. After he closed, Judge J. W.
KING, President of the Board ofEdu-
cation, in a neat and appropriate
speech, full of words of logic and wis
dom, presented the Diplomas to the
Graduates.
An excellent song by the Glass and
the benediction closed the exercises,
and the large audience left the Hall,
highly gratifed and well pleased with
the evenings entertainment, and sat
isfied with the progress and advance