The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-08

ment of a nation, as in the case with
England, and, finally, of America. He
pictured the noble American n the
American of the future in glowing and
eloquent terms.
In the relation of wealth 10 the indi-
vidual, God meant that every man and
woman should be rich. There is enough
in the world to do this. To bring it
about there must be the highest social
development. The philosophy of Wiki
ms McComber is the best-to spend a
little less than one earns. In this man
ner one will be rich-if he lives long
enough. When il is possible for people
to economize 1t is one of the practical
problems of life. The best lessons Oh
tainable are from U own experience
only.
Given money, what shall we do with
lt2 This is az important 4 question as
how to get it. One man hstens himself
on society through delight of power. He
is hated by all. He usnslly has a son
who takes an opposite view of life and
bis money goes fast, used for pleasure.
Money should be nsod for culture and
the advancement of life about you; also
of art and the beautiful. There are NOR
al relations between symetery and order
oL4u NLO llNhS VI uili1h BONlStN IL
speaker made a strong appeal for the
right use of money.
The male quartet rendered SIN Alb
sence" in a beautiful manner
Supt. Bechdolt then presented the
graduating class to the President of the
Board of Education, Mr.. j. L. Wash
burn. He said thatin that its members
had been so successful in school life he
trusted that their future lives would re-
fleet credit upon themselves and the
school. 1t had been the endeavor of
the school to lift them up, rather than
to educate them verT highly. The class
arose and faced Nh. Washburn. The
latter, in receiving he class, stated that
the Board felt gratiied that so many
had come through the course. He as
sured the graduates that the interest of
the teachers and Board and parents and
friends would not sbp now, but would
follow them throuh all their future
lives. Hereafter they would be more
responsible TO themselves for their fail
ures or successes. Greater individual
responsibilities would be met in higher
schools, and especially in practical life.
They had passed butthe primer of their
existence thus far.
Addressing the citizens of Mankato,
io Sdtu IndL tne PUBIC SCHOOLS are not
for the rich any moe than the poor.
You should consider this thing when a
proposition for their improvement is
presented to you. Supt. Bechdolt then
presented the diplomas.
Mr.. H. L. Schmitt advanced and stated
that he had been selected by his class
mates to thank the Board and teachers
for their efforts to assist them, and to in
creas the facilities Of the schools, which
he proceeded to do in a few words. The
class was then seated A large number
of floral offerings wee presented to the
graduates. Many of the bouquets were
very costly and beautiful. All the class
were exceedingly wei remembered.
A beautiful duet entitled "Bedouin
Love Song" was rendered by Messrs.
Glenn Schroeder and c. D. Milliken.
Benediction wa pronounced by Rev.
Hair, and the audience dispersed. The
graduates remained a few moments to
receive the congratulations of friends.
Everything passed off successfully, and
class, teachers and the school board
have reason to feel proud of the even
ing's work.