The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-06-28
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.

| The Alumni society OF tue ILaVeu-
ma High School held its seventh an
nual meeting at the Union School
building on Friday evening, June 22d.
There were about hundred MEM
bers, hanorary members and invited
guests in attendance.
The exercises were opened by a
short and appropriate address by the
President, Jay P. Dawley, Esq, of
Cleveland; after which the roll was
called by the Secretary, Mrs. S. r.
Poe. Letters of regret were read from
the following of the absent Alumni ::
Mrs. j. w. Cheney and Mr.. P. NJ Cof-
fin, of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. f. David
son, Of Carthage, Mo. and Mr.. j. G.
Carnaham, of Middletown, Conn.
Mr.. Pickett, Superintendent Of the
Union Schools, addressed the Alumni
OH the objects Of the Association.
Appropriate obituaries of HenIy
Painter and Miss Julia Comstock
were read, the former by the Presi-
dent and the latter by Miss Amelia
Gilbert, of Edinburgh.
The society then proceeded to the
election of officers for the ensuing
year with the following result:
President-J. z. Dswley, Esq.
Vice Prest.-Miss Tenia Campbell.
Secretary-Mrs. H. D. seymour.
Trearurer-Mrs. Il. X. Smith.
Prudential Committee-Mrs. Geo.
F. Robinson, NJ. II. Phelps and c. w.
Brainerd.
The party then repaired to theHigh
School room where a sumptuous re-
past was served, and to which ample
Justice was done. After which the
following regular toasts were read by
the President:
OUR FIRST CLASS
The pioneer of our own large and influential
band. May we ever hold them in grateful
membrance for the dauntless courage which
cuabled thcm first of all, to complete a course
OF study. and thus make themselves the found
ers of this Association.
Response by Mrs. ii. W. Riddle.
THE CLASS OF IT
praiscworthy attainnents up to the hour of
graduation, arc an honor to them and q praise
to their instructors. May the power and influ-
encc of good education be always extended
by them to bless and benefit mankind. and also
insure to them individually increased happi-
ness and prosperity.
Response by James W. nolcOmb.
TIE CLERGY
The purifiers of public morals, the friends of
humanity. May their sermons be frequent and
short.
Response by Rev. A. NJ. Hills.
THE PPEES-
aud liberty. May it be encouraged by frequent
subscriptions and prompt paymene of bills.
Response by S. ID. Harris.
TIE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Their intelligent and painstaking care of our
educational interests as connected with our
Union Schools, entitle them to the gratitude of
our youth, and to the cordial respect and COM
mendation OF all our people.
Response by E. Il. Wait and Dr. Alcorn.
OUR GIRLS
Nature may give grace and loveliness to the
person, but education adorns and beauties the
mind The former without the latter is but a
flower without fragrance, while the two COM
bined give irresistible attractions in the power
for uninterrupted usefulness to our American
girls.
Response by e. W. Brainerd.
OUR BOYS
The hope of our Republic. May they realize
the demands which age makes upon them. and
availing themselves of the ample opportunities
now offered them for culture. become not oily ut
companions for our girls. but prepare them
selves to be the future citizens and rulers of the
worlds mightiest republic,
Response by Mrs. ID. A. Dewey.
THIN ALUMNI OF RAvENNA HIGH SCHOOL,
Forty five of the seventy-fOur have Obeyed the
Scripture I'M junction. Love one anOther."-
While these have shown themselves wise may
the remainder not prove otherwise.
Response by Frank Booth.
A number of Volunteer toasts were
also proposed and appropriately re-
sponded to. After which the party
again repaired to the Hall where a
most enjoyable sociable was held.
The party dispersed at about one
o'clock and retired to their homes,
and all who participated will look
back upon the occasion as one of the
pleasant incidents of their lives.