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

Aboriginal gravity. Browns Indian
could not have looked more stoical
than did each member Of the class
when his or her virtues and vices
were being laid before the amused
audience. Each member of the class
was introduced by another member.
who dwelt on individual good or bad
points as a tradesman would upon
those of an OK. The point Of such
introductions is usually made in
giving character precisely contrary
to the one which the one introduced
Is known to possess, but in this case
each member Of the class frequently
touched on the truth.-Well those in
attendance enjoyed it. An elegant
poem was read by Miss Phoebe
Thompson, who declines to permit
THE REPUBLICAN to print it, it having
been hastily written. Miss Elite
Harris. gracefully resigned Senior
honors to the class for TITS. Miss
Louie Elliot responding for the new
class.
Graduation exercises were held in
the Opera House commencing at 8
o'clock, there being very large at
tendance. The room was elegantly
festooned with evergreens, which
were adorned with choicest flowers,
presenting a most handsome appear
ance. On the stage were seated the
Mayor, members Of the City Council,
the School board and other officials.
The class filed in proceeded by DR..
Reynolds, president OF the Board Of
Education; the class Of 70; and fol-
lowed by the class Of '7S; all taking
positions on the stage in the order
named. The exercises were opened
by music, under the direction Of
Prof. Straub; then prayer by Rev.
T. G. Stringer; after which the first
Of the class Miss Addie E. Writ read
her essay on ~the Virtue Of Silence.
1t can be no disparagement to the
other members Of the class to say that
this essay was the best production in
every sense presented to the audience.
1t was scholarly, composed OF the
purest English, and well connected
discussion OF the subject, which
would do credit to any writer. Brief
ly referring to the fact that every
thing is relative, God only is abso-
lutte, the essayest proceeded to illus
trate the fact that silent workers
were the most potent, giving numer-
Gus instances Of prominent men from
the time OF Wallenetin to "the hero Of
Vicksburg. We achieve most in
deeds and thoughts and worthless
are the greatest. He lives most who
feels most. and acts best. Only the
rabble shout. Human beings. books,
and nature are silent teachers.
Words are too numerous, deeds too
scarce. Truths spun into q fine
thread lose their force. A peculiari-
ty Of this essay was that it did not
abound in generalities. 1t was prac-
tical, elegant, cogent, and we predict
FORTS modest and unassuming author,
whose life is verifcation OF the vir-
tue Of silence a useful and prosper
Gus career. She is capable of
becoming distinguished il she
chooses.
Miss Eta Harris read her essay on
Push" 1t was an able illustration
OF what may be accomplished by
push and pluck. She gave instances
OF where men had accomplished
wonders by perseverance. The fair
essayist believed in the doctrine that
God helps those who help them
selves" and he who would win sue
cess must do it by work-persistent
work. The practical truths contained
in the essay were duly appreciated by
the audience, and she was loudly ap-
plauded on the conclusion OF its
reading. Miss Mona Brooke sang:
when the tide comes in" in her
most superb style, to the intense de-
light Of the audience.
Miss Mary Morrell read very able
essay on the Correlation OF Forces. :"
1t was clear and concise exposition
OF the dependence Of forces upon
each other, the statement being en-
forced by frequent illustrations. 1t
was a very fine production and
showed the young lady to be well
versed In philosophy.
Mr.. Charles s. Sutphen delivered
an Grafton, taking for his subject the
battle cry OF the French revolution,
@Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite." His
grafton embraced sketch OF the
struggle which men had engaged in,
in behalf Of liberty, the most sacred
human right Equality of all men
before the law was thing greatly
to be desired, and fraternity would be
the keystone to complete the arch.
The Grafton was replete with
thought and appreciated by the audi
ence.
Miss Acacia u. Elliot read an essay
on the subject who Is brave?"--
Her answer to the question being
that he who wins the unseen conflicts
Of life Is the true hero. The world
does not give praise to the most de-
serving but the world usually finds a
man out. Brave acts are unselfish
acts: the bravest act is to act a better
part, or to confess a fault.
Miss Phoebe Thompson read an es-
say Cd Vanished Facts" The pro-
duction had the flavor Of masculine
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