Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-06-25
Commencement Exercises.

| LII Is aumlIleQ Dy all VINO W.T.
messed these exercises that there
was nothing to mar their excel
lence. Weather and attending
circumstances combined to make
one of the most successful of
closing weeks. The graduating
class consisting of the following
ladies and gentlemen is altogether
a fair one, and the largest ever
graduated from the Normal:
Jennie Edwards, Ella Evans,
Kate Funk, Mamie Garrett, Fan
ME Graer, Eta L. Johnston,
Mary L, Northcutt, Stacy G.. Por-
ter, Minnie Smith, J. j. Brummitt,
G. NJ. Holiday, A. E. Kennedy,
G. NJ. Higgins, l.. NJ. Phipps.
W. 7. Porter, A. L. Pratt, j. F.
Pratt, S. P. Bradley, J. A. Price,
J. A. Pulliam, Paul Sanford, J. NJ.
Simpson, T. J. Updyke, J. J.
Watson, J. D. Wilson, A. J. Brad
sher.
Messrs Harvey and Alridge
represented the Junior class. H.
c. Harvey exhibited much oratori-
cal ability in an Grafton, "Glad-
stone" which was an eloquent and
manly tribute to the ''grand old
man" j. I. Aldridge's essay,
"How to Read" was mostly ad-
visory, but nevertheless, worthy Of
attention. The following are the
representatives of the "a" class
and their subjects: Miss Mamie
Garrett delivered the salutotary
essay, Domestic Service in for
cible and attractive way. Miss
CARROTS essay was the solution OF
a vexing question, and her sound
sensible ideas upon the subject
elected merited praise from many
housekeepers. ia. Price reflected
credit upon himself and the school
in the delivery of Wanted A Man.
Paul Sanford proved himself an
orator of no mean talent but in
CURED the displeasure of some by
his unnecessary allusion to "Blaine
and the burnt letter." His ora
ton, "Our Inheritance" was ex-
cellent. "Moral Influence of In
vention'' an essay by Miss Fannie
Graer was entertaining and in
structive and proved that the
"mind is the standard of the
the woman; though small in
stature her voice and thoughts
had much power and influence.
J. la. Pulliam's oration, flames
Imperishable Record" was very
good production and received
deserved attention. The valedic-
tory delivered by Miss Mary
Northcutt, proved fitting close
to these exercises. Her essay
upon "Portia" was a womanly
defense of the work and character
of this lady. But in the valedictory
she maintained in an incompatible
way the high honor she had won
as the leader of SO large class.
She addressed herself to the
students, teachers, board of regents
and classmates. The farewell
was most eloquent and touching.
Many of the graduates were re-
cipients of handsome bouquets,
books, baskets of fruit etc. In the
absence of Mr.. Ellerbe who was to
have presented the Diplomas,
Pres. Blanton in characteristic
and effective speech performed
that duty. 1t is noticeable that
the classes were both led by
ladies and we extend to the young
men our sympathy, feeling quite
sure there will be no repetition of
this fact.
1t is due to the Kirksville
Orchestra to say that the music was
very fine and highly appreciated
by the large and select audiences
which were in attendance from
day to day. The reunion of stu
dents and teachers was held in
the Chapel ON Thursday evening.
About three hours were spent
very pleasantly after which began
a grand hegira to various parts
of the country. a