Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-13
BONNEVILLE.
THE CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE HIGH
SCHOOL

Iue NJ. T. CiluICH Oh Tluay eNtIli'lS
June 6.
| The church was beautifully orna-
mented with fragrant flowers. On
either side of the stage was group
of sweet scented plants from which
arose an aroma, that could not fail
to arouse the most delicate olfactory
sense and mingle its pleasant fra
GRANGE with the mutual JOY of the
occasion. On the front of the stage
arranged in the most tasteful form,
was the triumphal floral arch upon
which was beautifully arranged the
adopted motto of the class: Not
Finished. but Begun" And under
which each graduate passed to read
his or her final essay as a member
of the Dodgevill high school.
Fully one-half hour before the time
for commencing, the church was
crowded to its utxnost capacity.
After prayer by Rev. Francis
Howarth, the exercises were opened
promptly at s P. NJ. with a song:
E" Work makes the Winning Ones"
followed with an essay by David
Williams: "The Birthright of an
American Boy" David handled
his subject exceedingly well and
|showed that he himself had taken
the advantage of THE Birthright
of an American Boy" by becoming
an honored graduate ofthe Dodgeville
high school. The next was a recita-
ton of that beautiful poem. IAN
Order for a Picture" by Annie
Johns, followed by a song and
chorus: "The Old Brown MILL"
after which Andalena Arneson, read
an essay On Woman's Work" 1t
is weak to say she did well and if
she performs her work in the future
as she has dictated it to US in her
essay, her life will be a beautiful
poem, the memory of which can
never be effaced.
George Whitman then read an
essay on "Clear Grit, and throughout
the reading bore evidence of poss-
essing the very essence of his subject
to say nothing of the excellent man.
ner in which he delivered it.
We were then favored with
beautiful solo by Mamie Howarth:
THE Day is Done" followed by
Albert Hooper, with an essay:
Z" Plan in nature" in which he dis
tinguished himself by his deep
thought and careful observation.
An essay, "Our Debt to the Past"
by Annie Lawrey, was read with
determination that made it very
impressive, and brought to our
minds a sense of Indebtedness to
the past that can never be repaid.
We were then favored with a song
and chorus, Bury ne near the old
Home" followed by VIII J. West
with an essay: Elevation is Ex-
posture" Every syllable was spoken
distinctly, and the order and ar
rangment Of his subject was truly
remarkable.
Ella Morton then gave a rec
itation, THE Isle of Long Ago.
followed by a duet by Sadie Sims
and }. f. Hooking. After which
Professor Livingstone in his remarks
to the audience, pictured his first
school in Dodgeville, and with it
he seemed to associate some of the
most pleasant recollections of his
life; and out Of his great heartedness
tears of sadness seemed to flow as
he recalled to mind the faces of those,
our schoolmates, who have gone to
join the great school above. His
were not confined to the
sad recollections of departed ones
but were interspersed with pleasant
humor and bright probabilities,
mingled with doctrines of sound
advice to the graduating class.
After the presentation of diplomas
by Mr.. Richard Carter, accom- pa
MED by few appropriate and
eloquent remarks the exercises
closed.
Before the audience left the room
Judge Jones moved that vote Of
thanks be extended to Professor
Livingstone for his untiring energy
and exceedingly good work. The
motion was most heartily responded
to by the entire assembly. Prof |
L. in reply thanked the audience
and said his success was not due
to himself alone but was the re-
suit of cooperation with his val
liable and faithful assistants.
The names of the graduating class
are: Andalena Arneson, David Will
Jams, George Whitman, Annie Law
rey, VIII J. West, Albert Hooper.
Dodgeville will celebrate the glor;-
Gus Fourth in the most patriotic and
manner. The entire town
is alive with excitement and prep
The Mineral Point band has
been engaged, AMI will furnish the
n uSic for the occasion. The
procession will form in front of
the cCurV house at 9:30 a. M, and
march south on Iowa street, west on
Walnut, north on Main, east on Spring,
north on Union, west on Church, south
on Main, southeast on Diagonal and
south on iowa 10 the court mouse, where
will be held the remaining exercises of
the day. The eloquent orator, Hon.
Ogden IL. Fethers, of Evansville. Wis.
has been engaged as orator of the day
Further particulars will be given in
the future.
The measles ale canvassing the
village.
The Dodgeyille schools closed last
Friday.
Our band has been recently reorgan-
lied and is rapidly mastering num-
Der of pieces.
The skating Kinks are furnishing
ample amusement for the pleasure
loving people of our village.
Our citizens know how to appreciate
good music, and Il g Xisits of the Min
eral Point baud are highly enjoyed.
The II. F. Sunday SchoOI anniver-
sary which was held in the church
last Sabbath WAS largely attended and
fully enjoyed.
The Prohibition Amendment
association, at their session in Madi-
son, On the 9Th inst, elected the
following officers for the ensuing
yeor. President G n HASTINGS