The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-05-28

gan, or Vocal Instruction, go to Mrs.
May Grouse Holmes. Residence, High
St., End door west of Barron st. [f5-ly
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High School commencement.
The fourteenth annual Commencement
of the Eaton High School was held at
Opera House last Thursday night. The
class consisted of seven MEMBERSHIP
girls and one boy. The Junior Glass of
the High School, which is very large,
took especial pains in their work of dec
grafton; and it vas said to their credit
that the stage never presented a finer APP
pearance on any occasion. The ladies of
Eaton were very kind in lending their
choice flowers for the occasion. Three
pyramids of natural flowers were placed
upon the stage in a tasteful manner, and
the arch, bearing the class motto in the
Latin of Cicero-'Non scholae sed disci-
mus"--and bedecked with lilacs, SPAWNED
the front of the stage. From the arch
were suspended a bell of flowers, a star
and a crescent. No class ever presented
a finer appearance, or had their work
better in hand. After prayer by Rev. J.
H. Bratton and an excellent selection by
Harlan's Orchestra, Miss Carrie Van
Doren arose and in a charming name
gave the Salutatory and Second Honor
oration-subject Selections from Moth
er Goose" The grafton was very origi-
nal and pointed in its applications. The
speaker recited some of the more famil-
lar nursery rhymes and then made an
application of each that showed careful
thought and acquaintance with the af-
fairs of life. Miss Van Doren's work in
the school has been very satisfactory,
and of such a high order as to fairly di-
vide the honors with the Valedictorian.
Miss Carrie Williams next arose and
in a clear and sweet tone Grated upon
the subject, "Gateways." The main
idea in the paper was a discussion of the
five senses, commonly called the Give
Gateways of the Soul" 1t was a well
written and we'll delivered paper.
After another choice selection of MI
sic, Miss Laura Jones gave a very inter
esting Grafton on "Chow-Chow, a Vari-
ety"-showing that life has in it a great
er variety even ethan this condiment of
which we are SO fond" The speaker
did not confine herself to any topic or
line of thought, but made the whole a
beautiful variety, which was the real
"spice of it ALL"
Miss Lizzie Carson, the first colored
graduate in the history Of Eaton Schools,
next arose and in a lady-like and schol-
arly gave her oration, subject
"Think To-day, Speak Tomorrow"
This Grafton evinced a great amount of
thought and careful preparation, and was
accorded the most fattering attention
and praise throughout. Miss Carson's
work in the High School has been very
good, and she was an honor to the class.
Then came another enjoyable Emusic"
and Miss Mary Day arose and in apleas-
ant tone gave her excellent Grafton
"What Next?" She discussed the rise
and growth of many of the present ad-
vantages of man, and then prophesied
as to the future. 1t was very gracefully
delivered and was a happy hit.
Sunshine and Shadow" by Miss Bes-
sic Charles, was next announced, and
charmed the audience from the first word
to its close. 1t contained the element of
sunshine" in all its thoughts and real
ly made one feel younger and happier
than before.
The Valedictory and Grafton, subject
1.-THE Rise and Growth of Republican
ISM" was then given by Clarence Bar
net in a very forcible and agreeable man.
ner. The speaker discussed the rise and
growth of free institutions from the ear
Hest times to the present day, and in an
admirable name displayed the schol-
arship and training of the High School
course.
At the conclusion of each Grafton a
committee from the Junior Glass laid at
the feet of the speaker the most elegant
and elaborate gifts of flowers and litera-
ture from the hands of loving friends
Rounds of applause followed each speak
er, and this gave encouragement to the
next.
Immediately following the Valedictory
the Diplomas, neatly bound in the class
%colors, were presented to each one by
Superintendent G. G.. Miller in pleasant
and touching words that brought re
marks of praise from the entire audience
And we may just as well remark here
that were our schools in a bette
or more prosperous and fourishing con
dition than at present under the learned
careful and diligent superintendency O
Mr.. Miller and the present Board of Di
~rectors. Eaton ought to be proud of he
schools, and parents grateful at the higl
order of scholarly attainments reache,
by home education.
The music was excellent and was yer
: well received by the large and cultivate
/ audience present. After the benedictio
the Seniors received the congratulation
! of their friends. May the Eaton Hig
! School witness many more such emo
bling scenes in the future.
Leave your measure for one of thos
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