The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-06-03

middle ages was his successor, ON d
higher plane of endeavor. The mod
ern hero Is actuated by still higher
aims and N olives.
Miss Bishops effort called out en-
thusiastic expression of apprecia-
tion on the part OF her audience.
l.. Belle Gates had carefully pre-
pared essay on precious Stones
which was well delivered. and was
filed with abundant food for thought.
She drew a striking parallel between
precious stones and the human race.
Bach stone had its representative in
human society," From the sparklin G
diamond to the grain of buildin
sand the parallel was well carried
through. Educators are the work.
men who prepare the stones for their
uses. The inherent qualities OF the
individual determine the value and
uses of the product. As the cutting
and polishing of tho diamond re-
auires diamond dust. so must the
human diamond be polished by con-
tact with the brilliant. AS every gem
and every stone has it's appropriate
place so has every individual, de-
pending upon quality and art. All
may not be ornamental, but all may
be useful in appropriate spheres.
Miss Gates was warmly applauded
by the audience, and her essay was
highly complimented. ~-
The valedictorian of the class was
William w. Harmon, and the honor
was well sustained. Education a
National Necessity" was the topic of
his grafton, and he handled 1t in a
mastery manner. In this age of
progress he clearly defined the po-
sition of the man of education and
culture. He is possessed of a power
which is recognized by all. and which
is ner er ending source Of pleasure
and qualification to himself. He
builds for himself lasting monu-
ment. America has risen to be the
type Of all that is desirable in the
matter of educating the masses. A
fine tribute was paid to the public
school system of the county. Our
western resources yet remain to be
converted into the best material, but
the work is progressing. Our citi-
zenship is complex. The ina migrant
problem appeals to us with peculiar
force. The right to come to us for
homes is not denied, but it becomes
necessary for the state to use its ut
most resources to convert our for
eign element into good. in
telligent citizens. At the ballot
box we delegate our prerogative as
sovereigns, but we do not abrogate it.
Our legislators should be men of lib
eral education, able to grapple with
the great questions of the day. The
wisdom OF fostering public education
is apparent. 1t is cheaper to maintain
the school house than the state pills.
on. Ignorance is criminal, and
crime is the outcome of ignorance.
The yaledictory was one of the
pleasantest features of the evening.
and it was in excellent taste. The
Board of Education, the principal
and the teachers were feelingly ad-
in turn. and the gratitude of
the class for the advantages afforded
it by them was feelingly expressed.
and classmates were
hidden q cordial farewell. and the
commencement exercises of 1886
were at an end.
Governor Barto. president of the
Board of Education, presented the d.
plomas in a few well chosen words,
and the audience was dismissed with
the benediction, pronounced by Rev.
A. T. Foster.
All who were present will agree
that the exercises were of the pleas
antest, rejecting credit upon the
class, upon the school, and all who
are connected with it's Management.
SCHOOL NOTES.
Just as school called Friday morn
ing the Board of Education appeared
in Miss HubbarTs room, and Gov.
Barto presented her, in the name of
the Board, with = fine gold watch
and chain, as a token of their apprec-
iation of her services. Miss Hub
bard sewers her connection with the
school after seven years of faithful
service, during which time she has
won the hearts of the entire COM
munity. She has few equals as a
teacher, and on her retirement car
ries with her the thanks of many
parents for the good work, she has
done.
Misses Hill, Truman and Hinkston
retire from the board of teachers.
Miss Hill Will take similar work
nearer home. During the three
years she has been connected with
the school she has done much by her
thorough teaching and judicious
planning to further its interests and
raise its standard. Her many friends
in Sank Centre will wish her success
and prosperity in her future work.
The pupils of the High School pre-
sented her with beautiful copy of
Longfellow's Poems as an apprecia-
tion of the high estimation with
which they regard her services and
friendship.
The teachers fer next year are as
follow Primary Department-Miss
Katie Apfeld Sapt. and teacher of
the Third Grade; assistants, Misses
frankie Wilkins, Louie G.. Allen,
Lettie Burgess. intermediate De.
partment-Fourth G rade, Miss Fos-
tina Dennis; Fifth Grade, Miss Ophy