Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-06-14

at its true value.
The closing essay by Miss Matte
Cooper Cd Steeste) on the subject
"Shoals Ahead" was a fine produc-
tion,-the term Shoals" being taken
to mean obstacles in the path of
human and political, which we must
be careful to avoid. Her reference to
our political tidal waves, and the
dangers to which we are exposed as
a nation was put in good shape and
highly appreciated.
Each member of the class was fav-
ored by boquets on the conclusion OF
his or her performance by admiring
friends in the audience. And as they
stepped down and out of the posit-
ions they had so long occupied they
were followed by the blessings OF the
people; all wishing them to be as sue
cessful in life as they nave been
in school life.
Prof. Chase thanked the audience
for their patience and sympathy dur
ing the evening. Referring to the
success of the school. he thought
much was due to the hearty cooper
alton of parents in what had been
proposed by the trustees. Parents
had their reward in the superior train
ing which their children were receiv-
ing. Last year the graduating class
numbered 4, this year 8, and it might
be that next year it would be 16, and
then 80.
DR.. Reynolds, president OF the
Board of Trustees then presented the
class with diplomas, making a neat
little speech suitable to the occasion.
1t was then announced that a list OF
questions for class honors had been
submitted to the class, and gradings
had been put on these examinations
by persons who were strangers to the
class. By these gradings it appeared
that in the graduating class Miss
Eta Harris held the highest grade
J2i; and Miss Stella Packard Of the
intermediate class held the highest
grade,-95--(which is the highest
grade attained by any one Of the
school) Diplomas were presented
to these ladies. Honorable mention
was made by the examining commit
tee OF Mr.. Charles s. Sutphen OF the
graduating class. who was given 81
and Of William Mcdonald OF the in
termediate class who graded "a.
The school and friends TO the
number Of about $50 persons re-
paired to the banqueting hall Of Plym-
outh Commandery, where a most
elegant banquet was served. This
was called the reunion banquet, and
was quite a recherche affair, the
tables having been spread under the
supervision of Mr.. Fred Hill. The
room was beautifully festooned with
oak leaves, and ornamented with
flowers. After justice had been done
to the viands the following toasts
were proposed:
~The Glass OF '77"-responded to
by the recipient of first honors, Miss
Eta Harris, who in a general way
thanked teachers and friends for the
interest manifested in the class, and
as they were now about to "push
their way through life they desired
the good wishes OF ALL
"The Glass OF 76"-responded to
by H. A. Pershing. one OF the alumni
who spoke Of scholarship as the hap
piest days OF life. We now use the
knowledge we obtained in school
for the purpose Of making success
OF the battle of life. In school we
were getting ready, just as skillful
general gets ready before offering
battle. Preparation and knowledge
form the key to success. Our lives
are in our own hands and we may
mold them as we choose, come veal
or come woe.
~The Public High School"-re-
sponded 10 by Miss Alice o. Allen,
teacher OF that department. who
thought people are likely to over
praise things which pleased them.
All should be acquainted with the
workings Of the high school, and then
they could Judge OF its efficiency and
value. It has Sc members and IL
alumni. and il reports are true the
alumni would be increased very soon
by the matrimonial process. People
had right to be proud Of the school,
and its future was more promising
than In the past.
Our City,"-responded to by
Mayor Johnson who remarked the
proud era which this occasion
marked in the history OF the City; the
performance OF the evening a credit
to any city, and the schools had no
superior in Indiana. He congratu-
ted the graduating class on their
position and wished them success
wherever they might co.
"The Board OF Edudktion"-re-
spouse by Keim X. Brooke, who said
that the Board had left nothing un-
done which might forward the inter
est OF the school. A large share OF
the success OF the school was due to
to Prof. Chase, who had been untir-
ing in his work. and TO him all owe
a debt OF gratitude.
"Our Former Trustees
ded to by II. G.. Tbayer, who gave a
brief reference to the former trustees,
and thought itfitting that their names
should be mentioned at this grand