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

Farewell-which, by the way, was very
finely rendered and treat Of ITSELF
and Elder Pallister pronounced the
benedictiOn.
We must not omit To mention the two
little pages Ross Broughton and Etoile
Allen, who performed their duties add
mirahly
As IA whole, the exercises were n
credit To our school, and we extend our
hearty congratulations To each member
of the class, hoping that they may be
as successful in life as they have been
during their school days.
THE ALUMNI
AT the close of the commencement
exercises, the annual meeting of the
alumni association was held and the
following officers chosen for the ensu-
ing year: President, Marion Rowland;
LIST vice-president, Lucian Carlisle; 2d
vice-president, Lille jennings; 3D. vice
president, Kittie Buckhout; secretary
and treasurer, Minnie Barton; orator,
Harry Myers; alternate, Loren Curtiss
essayist, Lois Wilson; alternate, Ella
Stevens.
Last Friday was an almost perfect
day, and its afternoon and evening
We're enjoyed to the fullest extent by
our friends of the alumni association
According to previous arrangement, "A
special train left Paw Paw for Lake
Cora at $50 p. m, having on board
about thirty-tive members on their way
to their annual reunion. AT the lake
they were joined by several who had
driven over, SO that the number was
increased to nearly fifty, including a
few invited guests.
The time until five o'clock was pleas
antly spent in exploring the grounds,
boat-riding, etc. AT that time the ban
quet was announced, and the society
marched in procession To the dining
room of the Peninsular House where,
on beautifully decorated tables, was
spread "A supper to delight the palate of
an epicure The Divine blessing was
invoked by Rev. Mr.. Bullock, after
which ample justice was done to the
toothsome viands.
Mrs. Cora Martin, the 1st vice-presi-
dent of the society, i'm the absence of
the president, now took charge of the
assembly and delivered an address,
which was complimented by all for its
beauty Of language, grace of delivery
and general appropriateness. She then
gave the reins of authority into the
hands of the toastmaster, Prof Russell.
Lucian Carlisle, class of 'S7, was first
called upon in response to the toast,
Seat of our Alma Mater"
"paw Paw, sweet village of the plain,
Where health and plenty cheer the laboring swain,
How oft I've wandered through thy vistas green,
| Where humble happiness endears each scene.'
Mr. Carlisle spoke i'm well chosen terms
of the beauty of our village and its sur
rounding country, closing with an elo-
quent tribute to the educational advan-
tages it offers to all.
| In response To "Our Alumni Assoca-
tion'-"Cui Bonos" Miss Leona John
son, class of "a, answered the query
For what goody" in such way as to
leave no doubt i'm the mind of any one
as to the duty each member owes to
this association.
''Our New Recruits"
"Long live the good school, giving out year by year
| Recruits to true manhood and womanhood dear
Brave boys, modest maidens, In beauty sent forth,
The living epistle and proof Of Its WORTH.
elected from Marion Rowland, class of
'S8, very able address, i'm which he
extended most cordial and graceful
welcome to the class of 'SS, paying a
well deserved compliment to their tai
ent and worth.
1.-The Roll-call for 1900" was then
listened To with an accompaniment OF
subdued laughter, as Miss Zilpha Harri.
son, class of 'S5, predicted fearful and
wonderful destiny for most OF the
alumni
After supper, all repaired to the
steamer, which glided out upon the
placid waters of the lake. A halt was
made and the essayist, Mamie Rowland
read very interesting paper on the
subject Of Light" Lynn Free gave an
Grafton on thoughts suggested by the
lake and surroundings, which abound
ed in good ideas and was finely deliv
cred
The remainder of the boat ride was
enlivened by singing, in which all took
part. While waiting for the train, reel
tations were given by several present
and enjoyed by all
At nine o'clock the train returned tc
Paw Paw, laden with a happy and
musical crowd, who made the air voca
with their sweet CD strains.
The highest praise is bestowed upon
Landlord Adams and wife of the PENN
sular, for their untiring efforts to enter
tain the company All unite in chasing
the alumni reunion of 'SS with the most
successful and enjoyable ever held.