The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-04

mar school into the high school consisted
of ten members: Emma ID. Lamphere,
Geo. X. Galligan, Cora M. Webb, Chas.
N. Roach, Frank q. Shefer, Merritt s.
Conner, Jennie M. Towers, Clara A.
Wheeler, Herbert Cuchman, Cora b.
Nelson.
Ii was very fine class, and its mem
bers acquitted themselves very credita-
bly, indeed. The exercises, which took
place at the high school room last
Wednesday afternoon, Notwithstanding
the fact that il was raining heavily all
the time, were witnessed by large
audience.
The stage was very tastefully decor
atcd, and each lad and lass, ut the close
of essay, Grafton or recitation, was pre-
scented with bouquets and baskets of
beautiful flowers until, at the close of
the exercises, the class was almost
hidden behind floral embankment
AT the close of the programme, each
member of the class was presented with
an elegant diploma emitting its owner
10 entrance into the high school
Should they do rs good work for
the next four years rs they have i'm
earlier school life, the class of '92 will
graduate with credit To its members
and honor to the school. Their
teacher, Miss Bryar, was presented 10y
the members of the class with hand.
some, elegantly framed picture of them
selves.
WAITING AT THE GATE"
These words appeared in green let
ters over the stage in the rink last
Thursday evening, rs the motto of the
class of 'SS. This class, consisting OF
four young gentlemen and six young
ladies, gave evidence of being among
the most intelligent that has ever grad
uated from our high school, and one OF
which its instructors may well be
proud.
Long before the hour for beginning
the exercises-in fact, as soon rs the
doors were opened, the rink was filled
to its utmost capacity; standing room
only" is always the rule at our com
mencement exercises, and this tim,
was no exception. Those who were
patiently awaiting the arrival of the
class had ample opportunity of observ
ing the beautiful arrangement and dec
Grafton of the stage 1t was literally
empowered i'm mass of ferns and
brakes, with a background of lovely
plants. Across it, near the front, wa.
erected rustic fence with a swinging
gate, SO that in reality the class wer,
waiting at the gate" through which
each one passed to deliver his produc
ton.
Promptly at eight o'clock the gradu
ates entered and took their places. The
young ladies were all beautifully at
tired; Misses Barton, Wilson and tn,
two Misses Tanner wearing whit,
dresses, Miss Hebron pink and Mis-,
Buckhout pale green.
The programme was opened by 6
medley of national airs, played in ex
cellent style by SHOWS orchestra, fol
lowed by prayer by Rev. Mrs. Barton
Mrs. Emma Paige and w. j. BuckhoY
of Kalamazoo, then sang duet 'In tie
Cross of Christ" which elected hearty
applause.
May Hebron then gave graceful
salutatory and proceeded To deliver hel
well written essay on 1.-THE Languages.
She took the ground that the study o.
the languages is not merely an accom-
plishment, but useful i'm understanding
our own language, its meaning and
derivation, and as help to mental de
velopment.
Kittie Buckhout, in her class chroni
Gle, gave witty history of each of it,
members, containing i'm most instance,
more truth than poetry.
A piano duet, Gottschalk's "Radi
euse," was finely played by Kittie Fitcl
and Minnie Dunning.
Belle Tanner next read an interesting
essay, entitled Mysteries" From thu
mysteries everywhere seen i'm natur,
and revealed by the microscope ant
telescope, she passed to those of reve
lation, which we can only hope to solve
in eternity.
John b. Dillon showed clear under
standing of the intlicacies of the East
ern Question:" i'm his well delivered
Grafton on that subject. He gave ;
thrilling description of the siege o
Constantinople and history of tn,
conflicts since that time, and thinks TIL,
time is not far distant when the cres
cent will give place to the cross.
Mrs, Paige sang "Thine Eyes 81
True" and all enjoyed listening to he
sweet voice.
Burt Green's Grafton, Measure fo
Measure" began with history of tn
origin of money as an aid to commerce,
and civilization. He touched the ques
ton of capital and labor and recon
mended international legislation on tn
gold and silver question.
Matte Tanners subject was 9TH,
Temple of Time" which she compare,
to temple not yet completed. Sh
gave an account of the rise and fal
of ancient empires and the part the,
took. i'm the erection of this might,
temple, and finally came to our owl
nation, which is continuing the struc
ture which can only be finished whel
| time shall be no more.
The orchestra now played 1.-The Wis
ion," i'm which the trombone solo wa
finely sustained.
Lois Wilson gave description o
'The Ocean," its waves, tides and cur
rents, and the influence of the latter oil
climate and animal life; she said it wa
symbol of the sea of life, over whicl
no chart nor aids from those who hav
journeycd before us, can avail withou
assistance from the Divine Guide.
Under the pseudonym of ''The Reds,
Harry Myers described the anarchists
told about the Haymarket tragedy am
advocated the restriction of foreigl
immigration The disastrous effects O
communistic sentiments on religion
and good government call for unite'
effort and strong and severe laws.
Walter j. Buckhout sang Thy Sen
tinel am /" so grandly that he wa
obliged to respond to an encore.
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