Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-06-26

Another school year has closed with
many pleasant recollections of the in-
cidents which transpired during the
year to make it dear to those who
leave the school never to return as
scholars. Prof G. D. Jones and his
able corps of assistants leave it with
the knowledge of having given oxcell-
ent satisfaction to the school board
and citizens, and enjoying the love and
good wishes of the scholars. The
graduating class leave it with fond
memories of the past and knowledge
of many hard days of toll spent with
in its walls. The schooling and
training they received here will have
largely to do in shaping their future
destiny. Those who labored faithfully
and efficiently will be rewarded accord
ingly.
The school building was neatly and
appropriately decorated with ever
green's and flowers and the class
notices of 1881-2-3 and 4, were all
clinging to the WALL. The class motto
for 1884 was "Not finished but begun"
an appropriate motto for the depart
ing graduates. The programme was
one Of the best ever carried out in the
building, as follows:
Music by Misses Winnie Rablin and
Laura Voyer, and Messrs. DR.. Lock
wood and E. j. Wood. Let US saw
here that this choir furnished three
pieces during the evening. All three
were well received.
Recitation, "The Three Lovers" by
Albert Brackinreed was nicely han
died. Albert was much interested In
the young Lawyer he had in the
butter churn and pictured his diff
culties to perfection.
Grafton, "Hero Worship" by
Jennie Huban, was one of the most
ably handled papers of the evening.
The composition excellent, with good
thoughts we'll presented.
Grafton, "Mohammed," by Ella
Whitney. was one of the finest selec-
lions of the evening. Her delivery
was clear and pleasing.
Recitation, 1.-The Burning Ship" by
Lottie Stevenson, was one Of the gems
of the evening and excellsntly deliv-
cred.
Grafton, "True Greatness" by
Ella Parrish was emblamatical of the
perfectness one may attain by right
principles. Composition and delivery
first rate.
Grafton, "The Republican Party"
by Walter E. Burt was appropriately
eulogized by the writer and made all
republicans present feel prosd that
they were members of that party.
Recitation, Natures Gentleman"
by Nettie Young, was one of the most
valuable compositions delivered on this
occasion. If more people would
observe this Natures Gentleman the
world would be an Eden.
Grafton, "Woman's Influence" by
Cora Pratt, was full of merit and good
thoughts clothed in appropriate Ian
guage. Her delivery was good
Grafton, 1.-The Jews" by Laura
Reeves was we'll written and brought
forth many novel features Of the Jew
ish life, of which We are most all
familiar.
Recitation, "The Chase" by Emma
Dugas was nicely delivered with the
exception of few promptings which
did not MARI the effect to the attentive
listener.
Song, "The Difference" by Lottie
Lynn was an exhibition of what good
has to do in the cultivation of
the voice. Miss. Lottie has a sweet
voice capable of great expan-
sion.
Grafton, Patriotism" by Fred
Tibbits was among the best of the
evening and was well delivered. Fred
has full confidence in himself and
always does we'll in whatever he
Grafton, Education" by Addie |
Brazeau brought showers of boquets
to the speaker which was in itself an