The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-06-23
CoMMENCEuENr E1xERoIsEs.
OF the Canton High SchOOl-Rrief Review
OF the Programme.


OF the Canton High school Brief Review
OF the Programme.
The annual commencement exercises
of the Canton High School were held in
Schaefer's opera house, Wednesday
evening. The programme rendered was
quite creditable one and speaks we'll
for the superintendent, teachers and
scholars.
The exercises commenced with a
chOrus-"The Lord Reigneth," which
was excellently sung. The singing
throughout the evening was excellent.
Miss M. A. Webster led the singing.
while Miss Effie Harrington, of the
High school, presided at the piano.
Miss Carrie Snyder, of the Grammar
school, gave rehearsal entitled "An or
der for Picture" which was very well
delivered.
Miss Adslia Danziger: Essay, "Per-
sOnal Influence" The subject was a
good one and we'll treated. The person
al influence Of some people over Others
is wonderful. Some men can greatly
influence the public. Often by the in
fluence of few, masses are led on to
victory. Miss. Danzinger did not con-
fine herself to her manuscript, but de-
liVered her essay in manner that
showed she was master of the subject.
Miss Annie McCuteheOn's rehearsal,
''The Curtain" WAS rendered in a pleas
ing manner.
"WOrds'' was the subject Of Miss Jen &.
ME CObaugh's essay. 1t was a happy
thought, and many are they who could
learn lesson from her expressions oil
the subject.
Miss Mary King: "The Influence Of
Difficulties" Difficulties will come. Do
everything with a willing heart. Strive
to assist others out of difficulties and
we will be doing a noble work.
Miss Ettie Ream's rehearsal, kate
Ketchem," was rendered in a splendid
manner, indicating the possession Of
considerable elOcutiOnary talent.
"The Lapse of Time," was the subject
of Miss May s. Shanafelt's essay. The
changes made by the lapse of time are
wonderful. Look at the growth of our
cities. America Is not an old nation, but
look back and see the great changes In
a century of existence. The progress of
everything is wonderful.
Miss Bertha B. DOty, FLOATING Is
lands" This subject was we'll defined,
giving the causes which lead to the for
nation of floating islands. A splendid
comparison may be made to them by the
people. Statesmen, professional men
and mechanics have risen to distinction
from floating along with the people.
Labor is Life" was the subject select
ed by Miss Ella o. Lehman, and a grand
lesson it would teach were all to follow
it. To gain the love and esteem of every
one we'must strive to do we'll all we do.
1t requires labor to make success of
anything.
The rehearsal, "Am L my brothers.
keeper" was we'll given by Miss Ella A.
Smith.
Miss Mary Turnbull: "WOman's
Rights" This subject, according to the
eSsayist, has been much abused. But
take the subject in its literal term it is
a grand one. Women have rights and
should execute them. WOman's inhu-
ence upon man is wonderful. They do
much to make deeds of men worthy and
to lessen crime.
Charms Strike the Sight, but Merit
Wins the SOUL" was subject full of
thought and study, and the author we'll
defined her views.
"Our Republic" This subject was Sc
lected by Mr.. Justin Zuger, and was we'll
treated by the author. The strength of
our government, our public schools, the
freedom of the press, are things we
should be proud of, and in knowing that
''Our Republic" is the grandest Of all.
Miss Mary 8. Grimes Tecited "The
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close attention of the audience and elic-
tied for her much praise.
The valedictOry, by Miss Isabella K.
Murray, was a splendid creation, of the
character usually marking them; treat
ing of the many thoughts and things
brought to the scholars attention dur
ing school life.
Fifty-six pupils of the Grammar
school were presented with certificates
of promotion to the High school, after
which Superintendent Lehman presen-
ted the graduates with their diplomas
and read the class report.
The names of the graduates are as
follows: Jennie CObaugh, Adelia DAN
ziger, Bertha b. DOty, Mary S. Grimes,
Mary King. Ella o. Lehman, Annie Nc
CutcheOn, l. K. McMurray, Ettie Ream,
L. NJ. Ritterspaugb, May 8. Shanafelt,
Ellen A. Smith, Mary Turnbull, Clara
File and Justin Zuger.