Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-06-03
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Napoleon High School.

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School Hall was flled on Thursday evening
last with an unusual happy and spprecistive
commencement audience, many contenting
themselves with standing room only" The
stage was beautifully and artisticaliy decor
ated with plants and flowers, pictures, fu-ni-
ture and bric-a-brac, and contained the four
members Of the class of sc, the superinten-
dent and teachers.
Theexercises were opened with an overture
by the city band Orchestra. new organ;za-
tion which has but recently sprung into
existence In our midst, composed of quite a
number of our musically inclined citizens.
The overture and the other pieces rendered
by the orchestra during the evening were
highly appreciated by the audience and
showed the proficiency of the musicians.
Miss Belle King 1--WE viii use the given
names of the class as we have been accus.
toned to hear them fo- the pas, fifteen years)
who shares with Frank Wilson the honors of
the class, read well worded essay upon the
following topic: Custom, the worlds idol
we adore, and knowing this, we seek to know
no more" Miss Kings effort showed that
she had bestowed upon it a great amount of
thought and careful study, while her language
had the merit Of being both plain and force
able.
"Musicof the Spheres was the theme chosen
for an oration by Miss Julia Fouke. Miss
Fouke's delivery was most perfect, and her
well chosen language gave evidence of much
careful study and research. Her address was
easy, graceful and natural, having most
pleasing effect upon her hearers.
Guy Dittenhavee appeared next with an
Grafton upon rags, a subject full of almost
endless thought, at least one was made to
think SO as the speaker brought forth idea
after idea, amusing as well as sentimental
Guy kept his hearers in good humor by his
witty sayings, which abounded throughout
his Grafton, and being interspersed with
many high and noble thoughts, made it o
creditable effort indeed.
The successful aspirant for the highest
honors of the class, Frank Wilson, entertain.
ed the audience upon the subject of America
the battle ground Of IDEAS" His oration was
delivered IN a most pleasing way and his
ideas portrayed in skillful manner. As the
Valedictorian of the class, Frank acquitted
himself most admirably and won many
complimentary remarks by his well rendered
part of the programme.
Superintendent Austin, in behalf of the
Board of Directors, presented the class with
their diplomas, proceeding the pleasant duty
by exceedingly appropriate remarks.
The piano solo by Miss Lillian Aller was
well rendered. The boquets, floral desi ,-is
and tokens of regard which were presented
to the graduates were perhaps the most p 20
fuse ever bestowed In Napoleon. Unusual
good order prevailed throughout the evening
considering the crowded condition of the
hall.
That the people of our city take great pride
in the affairs of our public schools, Is evi.
denced by the interest they manifest at all
times, and especially so for weeks previous
to commencement night, and for this, as 9
community, they are entitled to the highest
encomiums. The members of this class
enter upon the sterner duties of life witt
bright prospects before them and the we'll
wishes of many friends. Their school days
over and their books laid aside, to the class
of 'S6 in stepping out into the world ai
| "architects of their own fortunes" the
NORTHWEST desires to extend its hearty con.
gratulations with the wish that peace, pros.
perity and plenty may ever attend them in
the years to come.