The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-08

memorable one. Upon the platform,
besides the graduating class, were Prof
Umholtz and his corps of teachers,
Prof. Harria, Of the Humboldt schools,
Rev. Mr.. Hyatt, Miss Mary Chamber
lain and the members of the Board of
Education.
The music was furnished entirely by
the graduating class. several pieces
beirg participated in by every member
of the class. After prayer by Mr..
Hyatt, the first address was delivered
by Miss Minnie Cain. Her subject
was "The Touchstone," the address
being a very neat development of the
idea that every person has in his char
acter some peculiarly susceptible point.
susceptible either to good influences or
to. temptation. Some pass through life
unscathed only because their vulner-
able points are never touched, others
are unfortunate in being attacked at
their weakest points, and are too much
blamed for falling. Miss Cain bore
herself with entire GOODNESS and self.
possession.
"Heroes and Heroism," by Burt
Funston must unqaestionably be pro-
nounced one of the strongest produc.
tions of the evening in force and depth
of thought, and in directness of ex-
preston. He yields the pen of a prac-
tised writer, and has most admirable
absence of unnecessary adiectives and
adverbs. The address was plea for
the heroic majority as opposed to the
regular calendared heroes. It was a
remarkably solid and mature produc-
ton.
Miss May Ellis next gave q most
pleasing and interesting talk on
"Faces." A subject so personal is al
ways intensely interesting and Mise
Ellis received the closest attention.
She spoke in a full, we'll modulated
voice that reached every part of the
large hall. But, indeed this must be
said of every member of the class; and
it was a thing that added materially
to the pleasure of the entertainment
and secured such remarkably good at
tention from the audience.
Miss Luemma Evans next spoke
upon "Pochiastry." Miss Evans spoke
with perfect self-possession, yet with
animation and grace. Her voice is
particularly fine. Her topic, translat-
ed, was pockets" She humorously
searched the pockets of humanity
that is, the portion of it that wears
lpockets-and found therein many
things quain. and curious, according
to the age, occupation, and disposition
of the wearer, and one thing common
to ala hole.
"The syntax of Humanity" by VIII
liam c. Hankins, brought down the
house. 1t was rich, rare and genuine
humor throughout. If Mr.. Hankins
chooses to cultivate his peculiar talent
In that direction, one might reasonably
expect him some day to wear the man
tie of Artemus Ward or Mark Twain
| The next subject appeared thus or
the program "???," and was han.
died by Miss Chloe Jones. Miss Jones
treated the spirit of Investigation
earnestly and defended the interroga
tory Instincts of children. Her address
was remarkably well delivered.
might Brings out the Stars" wal
next upon the program, by Miss Maud
Richards. She very beautifully elal,
Grated the thought that crises of one
kind or another have much to do with
the production and development o.
great characters, and dwelt upon tht
greatness of many whose opportunity
never came. The speaker presented 9
fine appearance, and beautiful voice
added much to the delivery of her adj
dress.
Alex w. Mcdonald skillfully con
deused into a small compass the salient
features of -Four Important Wars
The address showed thorough investi
! cation and was extremely well pu
together. Alexis Scotch accent be
: trayed itself here and there.
5 Miss Emma r. Sleeper treated o
the "Pilgrim Mothers" rescuing from
OBLIVION very Important element O
the Puritan pioneers of America. He
: address was thoughtful and well ex
, pressed and produced an excellent inn
, preston.
"The Modern Knight" by Mis-
, Matte Thayer, was one of the gems o
the evening. Indeed it was an admir-
able production in every respect, and
. betrayed in every sentence the work
ing of vigorous brain. 1t is our guess
! that wherever and whenever Misi
|; Thayer comes in contact with menta
, competition she will be found not very
far from the top.
Bert L. McNiel next spoke of "Tht
Man Of the Future" commenting
somewhat severely but not unjustly
upon the man of the present, especially
in connection with politics. He made
noble plea for thoroughness and con.
scientiousness of work In whatever line
choice, duty or necessity shonld throw
our lives.