The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-05-29
Hish School commencement.

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S,rsetary-MrT j. Jones.
Tr~;Surer-Mr. j. A. Anderegg
HiSh School Commencement.
The city schools have closed their
work for the year and last evening the
commence nient exercises of the High
school took place nj the Opera House in
the presence of large concourse Of our
best citizens. The general expression
of satisfaction with the administration of
school affairs by the new superintendent
Prof. r. L. Denfeld, demonstrated that
he is thorough schoolman, competent
and trustworthy. The general work Of
the students before the public last even
ing indicated to the observer that his
method is thoroughness, and the high
est possible degree of perfection in all
things. The schools of our city are a
Source of pride, and that they are in
crcasing in members and efficiency is
gratifying 10 all The High school is
among the best in the State and is grow
ing in popularity, a fact that is verified
by the attendance of students from so
many different localities.
The decorations used Wednesday for
the Normal exercises remained, and
above the stage was the class motto:
mon Schole Sed Vitae Dicimus." Up
on the stage at the right were members
of the city Board of Education, Rev.
Bushnell and the High school faculty.
The class marched in and took seats up
on the left. They were twelve in num-
Der as follows: Charles 4. Goodell, Phil
lip J. Jenkins, Douglas Reed, Alba
! Lewis, James +. Swenson, Minnie NJ.
Davis, Mary l.. Goodwin, Otilla ]. Ibach,
Maude b; Snow, Jessie +. Webster,
Margaret Jones, Matte Robinson.
The Germania band opened the exer-
cises with selection.
Prof. Denfeld welcomed the audience,
after which prayer was offered by Rev.
Bushnell.
| The first exercise was an Grafton with
Latin salutatory, Bismarck as States
man." by Charles +. Goodell. He said
that every age is the result ofinfluences.
For centuries the German people have
desired unity, but these desires were
crushed by despotism. Bismarck has
given them the desired unity. He
solved the problem by blood and iron,
made Prussia an empire, humbled
Austria and France. He quarrels in
spite of public sentiment and wins. He
is a friend or foe just as Germany's in
terests demand. He has given Germany
high and honorable position, a strong
nationality and good gGyeE PnP;nrc -
an ESSAY, Mountains from Mountain
Attitudes are only Heights; as Bleak and
Bare" The course Of the student was
compared 10 that Of one ascending
mountains. At the base it seems i'm.
possible to reach the summit, but when
gained the heights look insignificant
Two great mountains which men attempt
to ascend are wealth and glory. Many
are prompted by good motives in doing
this. The mountains of knowledge and
pleasure are sought and their ascent at
tempted by all. 1t Is our duty not to
shrink from ascending, however discour-
aging tho p-esrest .A'.y, be. ..,
Miss Goodwin road an interesting
essay upon Joan of Arc" She gave q
brief sketch of her life and the work she
accomplished. She pointed out that
with her surroundings and her nature
she could do nothing else. Joan of Arc
was devoted and sacrificing. When i'm.
prisoned she begged TO return to heI
pleasant home and although punished
she would not renounce her creed.
The exercises were here varied by
music from the orchestra.
After the music the Class History was
read by Miss Davis. She reviewed the
four years Of their study in the High
School and recounted in a pleasant way
some of the experiences common to
such a class. No account of the life OF
each individual was given.
"The Newspaper and the Organ was
the subject of the next Grafton, by Mr..
jenkins. He stated that newspapers
chronicle present history. They also
publish news, criticisms and editorials,
and should be the standard in language
and careful of their power. The news
paper and the organ each has its place
and should keep it, and ought not to
combine. The result of such combina-
ton is that the public are deceived by
favoritism toward some party. 1t Is
wrong, having as much influence as it
has, for the newspaper to deceive and
tell falsehoods. separation of the
newspaper and organ will result IN the
truth being known. Morals, business
and character will not be damaged and
politics will be elevated.
Miss Jones took for the subject of her
short sketch of his life she remarked
that genius is often surrounded by pow
erty, and that the secret of Burns sue
cess was labor. His songs, though sung
| for generations, are still fresh. His was
of kind nature and she thought that
poverty itself is not 80 barren as sell
| fish heart. He is endeared to us by his
follies and his repentance.
The audience then listened to beau
tiful duet by Miss Lizzie Sparrow and
Mr.. G. Schroeder.
The Class Poem was recited by Mr..
Reed. 1t was pleasant and natural
production, setting forth the trials of
the class and its unity. He paid a high
tribute to the teachers.
Miss Snow appeared in an essay,
Mighty i'm Their Mass" She said that
| life is made up of odds and ends and Is
due to trifiing circumstances. No sight
is more pitiful than an unsuccessful man,
and to be successful we must attend to
trifes. There is no waste in nature,
each being best in its place, and man
can learn lesson therefrom. The great
| vice of Americans is extravaganza.
Time is the most precious gift of man
and the least priced. Every moment
ought to be utilized.
carbon" was treated of in an Grafton
by Mr.. Lewis. He gave the character
OF the substance, it's part played in ma
ture and described each OF it's three
forms, graphite, diamond and charcoal.
The disinfecting property Of charcoal
was touched upon and carbon was placed
among the most agreeable and valuable
products of nature to which man has ac-
cess.
The orchestra favored the audience
With one one Of their best pieces. and and then
The were quite amusing.
Mr.. Swenson appeared to the citizens
of Mankato in his Grafton, Improve
the city," He would have different ma.
terial used in constructing buildings.
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