Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-01

"Mornisg,"a duet, VA, then sunR y
May Richardson and Lille Blunt to ne
approva! and pleasure Of all. !
Mis Mary Asgslise Lawrence followed
viii. a..ooansndablse ssss5 ~upons''The
Ksthetic elensnsin life" tracing its power
In the past ages In literature. art and music'
and showing the o onattef Of hct tendency
of our %;uaation. Thefs was . defence 81
drawing and similar studies u schools and
1 ssrsne plea for muslc, and nors. ofall
those atudies which Develop the good. the
true and the beautifully" closing with.a
Cam for the best culture and refinement
In our homes and In ell Nj daily life. The
sentlnents were recsived, WIKI approval BY
che audience, noved:as veil BY the 'hne
work Miss lawrence has done for herself
In good culture. - ID. 9
Indepsndept journalism" was tho theme
of . vigorsua iand thoughtful 'ofatisn BY
Andrew jackson Faux. which was deliver
q in good form and sction. The chest
tones are natural to his voice, which sre re-
garded Is sssenttal-to Guest success In ora
tory. He passed under severs criticism the
servile characteristlcs Of the press under
party prejudice and love Of gain. He de-
clared the greatest reform the world, bas
seen would follow the complete indepeu-
dence of the press. Tho fault q In the ed.
tors and tue'people equally and:both should
base their action upon the universal Law 81
right and justice. Gsa ~
"Joys of Childhood" a semi chorus was
finely given BY = dozen. misses and young
ladies'. i'N aa
Miss Carrie Elisabeth Lawrence was then
presented to the audience with an essay with
the suggestive title, "Without Sound Of
Hammer or Axe" together with the honor
able place Of valedictorian. From the lesson
Of the great temple the speaker passed te
the silent forces in nature and by thes'
illustrated the patient labors ann silent, IRE
sistable force Of the great inventors and bes
authors. Palissy the potter, Newton tn
philosopher and Mrs. Stowe, the author {
Uncle Toms Cabin were pointed Ms exam
pies, and the universal power Of the Pi
grims Progress that Bunyan sent out fro'
Bedford Jail. Many examples were fnel
, stated, but the power of Christ was III
chief and how silent, while Mohammedar
t ism that came in with banners and til
: sword is slowly declining. The style Of tt
essay was pure and tender and its tone Ell
waited and refined. The silent forces
character were the great onei and the es'a
list closed with eloquent testimonials
these.
The speaker then addressed the boa
and returned the thanks of the class; le
their good wishes with the class to folio,
: a charge to keep the honor of alma mate
The teachers were addressed in fine cen
and sentiment. There was a beautiful .
. peal 10 pure lives and modest worth in
y scholars. The lady received much applau
when she closed.
n. A trio "Sweet vale of rest" was sung wi
.e good expression after which the diplon
70 were presented to the graduating class
Rev. Joseph Ward, president Of the boar
g each ascending the platform separately
ID the name was called. When all had receiv
!. them they remained standing while son
excellent words, from Mr.. Ward, assuril
y them that the value OF the diplom
q should be like the carpet in the A
n abian Nights which when laid sdov
# would lead one wherever they wished
go. Mr.. Ward closed with a strong appe
for education not only here but .throug
out Dakota. A song was then sung. in
splendid manner, entitled "HighsSchot
4 Days." when after benediction BY v
. H. Jewel, the audience departed and Il
class from the flowers and music, their fir
9 ~laurels won, went forth to seek their VOL
e and worthily do it.. @s~