The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
RAvENNAH HIGH SCHOOL.
Class of 1885.

The commencement exercises of the
VIENNA High School were held at
Reeds Opera House, Thursday eve
ming, June 14th, before crowded
house, interested in the personal well
fare of each one of the young people
about to step forth into active life.
| The stage was handsomely decora-
rated, and taste and skill were exhibi
ted in the selection and setting of the
stage scenery.
/ The first honor was awarded to Miss
Edith L. Coe, and the second to Miss
Jennie Beatty. For five years past
these honors have been given upon
scholarship.
The first exercise of the evening
was a chorus by the entire High
School. The manner in which the
school was presented to the audience
produced pleasing effect. Then fol-
lowed prayer by Rev. E. g Laughlin,
who gave thanks for public schools
and children to ill them. The next
was a quartet, When My Ship Comes
Over the Sea-" by Misses Smith and
Carothers, Messrs. Glover and Scarf.
Salutatory, "Was Euas Hero ?"
by Jennie Beatty. Miss Beatty has a
good voice, and dealt with her subject
in graceful and easy manner.
Recitation, The Two Runaways,"
by Ernest Davidson, who portrayed
the superstition and fanatacism of the
Southern negro.
Solo, "Good Night, FAREWELL" by |
Jack Searl. Jack has a melodious
voice, and he used it to advantage this
evening,
Essay, " Madam Roland" by Winie
Reed. This piece of biography was
instructive, and was rendered with q
composure and dignity becoming the
rendition of geographic descriptions.
Grafton, Turning Points," by Karl
Grohe. The speaker seemed to un.
derstand the elearages of his subject,
and showed that such points are
small and must be watched for, and
also that care must be exercised not to
turn before the proper point is reached.
Semi-chorus, Bill of Fare" by six
of the undergraduates. The Bill "
was so palatable, the audience called
for second course of the same kind,
and the boys responded.
SECOND PART.
Overture, LIE Marriage de Figara,"
by Miss Coe and Prof. Rudolf.
Grafton, "Who Shall VIM" by Jack
Searl. The well established fact that
it is the man of tact and industry who
wins. was arrived at, but the reason
ing showed originality, aud was illus
trated by successful historic characters.
Recitation. Virginia of Virginia."
by May E. Kelley This selection is
an emotional one, and was delivered
with ease aud effect.
Solo, by Prof. N. L. Glover.
Grafton, Eloquence," by Chauncy
A. Bowman. The speaker b. clear,
deep voice, and showed by reasoning
and examples from history, that elo
quence is more powerful than force.
Valedictory, "The Divine Art" by
Edith Coe. Music" said the speak
er, sis the Divine Art" She then
proceeded to show that man with no
music in his soul is dangerous mem
ber of society; that music is source
of power to calm or to rouse the fury
of man. The climax was reached
when she represented that it was the
Christ of Nazareth who set vibrating
a chord of music in humanity which
grows sweeter and louder as the years
go by. The speaker then turned and
in we'll chosen words and clear, dis.
tinct voice, bade teachers and scholars
farewell.
Presentation of Diplomas by Prof.
D. D. Pickett, who performs his par
on the program with the deftness of
experience, ss this was about the thir.
tieth time he hes presented diplomas
to the graduating classes of the High
School.
The net proceeds, amounting to over
$50 90, are to be expended in books |
for the school and town library.
The Alumni Picnic at Twin Lakes,
Friday, 18th inst. was not very largely !
attended, but those present report an
enjoyable time.
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