The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-06-24

See LIZ oiiiS DruuleyS dufertSeheut III
another column.
DIR. C. M. Odell continues his practice of
dentistry in this village.
"Gafe," the butcher boy, has removed his
den TO rooms over Forsyths.
Judge Dyckman fell and broke his knee
pan at Schoolcraft, on Wednesday, of last
week.
Connor d Wood have sold 21 mowers and
reapers this season. Three self-binders
among the lot.
The family of L. q. Butler are using GU
cumbers of their own growing-the earliest
of the season.
Hon. A. b. Copley, gave us pleasant call
on Monday of this week. He is looking well
after his winters work in the legislature
Through his kindness we became the posses
sor of copy of the Michigan Manual, which
we prize highly.
The editor of the South Haven Sentinel, is
of late giving much space to the publication
of sermons and other matters of religious
interests. When bufeted and tried 10y the
vicissitudes and uncertainties of earthly
things, he finds great consolation and much
solace i'll reflection on serious subjects
The large stuffed owl that has for some
time perched upon the desk of X. w. Noyes,
Esq. will hereafter be found In our sanctum.
Mr.. Noyes presented him to us, and in doing
SO said that the owl was very wise bird and
knew of no one who needed him more than
we. We were gratified to receive the gift
but at the same time dislilIed to ROB the
squire.
Ellsworth Post G. A. II. was established IN
this Place last Tuesday evening with % char
ter members. Post Commander Wright. of
Geo. u. Thomas Post. of Benton Harbor of
ficiating. There were a number of members
Of both Bangor and Benton Harbor Posts
present. and the meeting of old comrades
called up both pleasant and sad recollections
diers of this place met the delegations at the
depot. where all formed iii line and marched
to the hall over Mrs. Conklin's store. where
the ceremonies were performed. The follow
ing officers We're then installed for the term
ending next December: Vim. Bennett. Post
Commander; j. S. Heald, Sen. Vice p. c.; III.
Spaulding Jr. V. p. c.. A. H. Chandler, Adjt.:
Nathan Thomas, Quartermaster: w. II. Mills
Post Surgeon; j. G. Crandall, Chaplain Ly
Man Bridges, Officer Of the Day; j. D..
Robinson. Officer Of the Guard G.. F. Col
lett, Serg't Major: Daniel Pool. Quarter
master Serg't. Regular meetings will be on
the second Tuesday of each month, at the
hall of the X. of p, over Oppenheim's store.
Day Spring.
The graduating exercises of our High
School occurred at the Opera House on
Wednesday evening, and were among the
most interesting ever held here. There was
profuse and beautiful arrangement of ever
green's and flowers on and around the stage
and each reader or speaker was the recipient
of bouquets enough to stock a good sized
green house. Our space will only allow us to
make brief mention of the different orations
and essays, and AZ some of them appear in
this paper they can be read by all.
The exercises were opened by n most ex-
cellent prayer by Rev. j. b. Drew. Then Miss
Halo q. Baker rendered a piano solo. after
which Miss Eta May Hopping read her Sa-
lutatory in a clear, distinct voice Her pro-
duction and its delivery were good through
out Miss Hattie Bitely then sang solo that
was highly appreciated. The Grafton of W.
Douglass on Zachariah Chandler was well
written, but Mr.. d. lacked the fire of Old
Zack, and was somewhat embarrassed in its
delivery.
Mrs. j. j. Paige then sang a solo-The
Forsaken-with which everyone was delight
ed. Her articulation is perfect and she sang
in her best vein.
The next was an essay by Miss Grace An
derson, Higher Education of Women" a
finely written production, which was atten-
lively listened to and appreciated by the au-
dience. Following was a piano duet, evidently
a difficult piece of music, rendered by Prof.
Burton and Miss Kittie Fitch.
Miss Mary l.. Park read in very sweet
though not strong voice an essay OH William
Cullen Bryant. The essayist is evidently an
admirer of the great poet, and when, at the
close, she quoted portion of Thanatopsis,
the utmost silence prevailed.
1.-The Lost Chord" contralto solo, was
then sung by Mrs. j. 7. Avery. and no higher
praise can be given than to say it was sung in
her usual fine style.