The Delta independent., 1889-06-25

A Brief of the Graduating .Exercises
Of our High School.


4 Long before the hour Of opening larg,
number Of the friends and patrons of th,
school met At the appointed plics. = 70 :
/ Promptly at $3.50 Principal Cohdit, follow
ed by the graduating class moved up the aisl,
and took their place. upon the rostrum. Al
they approached, Judge King announced thu
first exercise Of the evening: ''" ,'.'
Piano Duet by Mrs R. Simpson and Miss
Hayes. The selection was rendered in way
that educators in music could appreciate
A very impressive, and thoughtful invoca.
ton by Rev. Tuttle, followed.
The Greeting Glee by Misses Stone, Wilson
Hayes, McMurray and Messrs. King and
Phelps with Mrs. Simpson at the piano, was
exceiiently rendered.
Prof. p. 7. Stone of Grand Junction was
then introduced. He took up the subject of
Educational Environments" in thought.
full and mastery way. The address was
listened to in way that showed the peoples
appreciation. Miss Farwell them sang fine
selection from Howard.
"Cdprice De Concert, by Miss Stone was
rendered in thoroughly, mastery man.
ner. In all Miss Stones musical performances
she showed herself to be an accomplished
musloan.
The vocal solo by little Elsie Rhodes was a
very pretty selection, bnt Elsie being but a
Enthusiastically got badly frightened. Elsie
has sweet voice and some day will be able
to sing well.
The Trio entitled ".spring Fiovers,,n, with
Miss Dora McMurray as'soprano, Miss Hayes
alto and Mrs. Simpson as contralto was
not only beautiful selection but beautifully
performed. The large audience showed a just
appreciation.
Mr.. Condit then stepped forward apd said
Ladies' and gentlemen, introduce to you
my boy, Mr.. Jacob Cowen'' Mr.. Cowen
delivered an grafton upon the Theme "The
world, past and present" that spoke volumes
for his studious ability. He spoke in clear
oretgnd tone and in way that showed that
he had mastered his subject. The nebule
Hypothesis was quickly traced and in pure
ly individual way. A tribute to past and
present heroes and students made. He show
ed the growth Of mind and its power over all
other matter. Gave his idea oftrue education
to be .'the harmonious development of the
whole being" Was glad that he lived in the
Era Of Mind and prayed that the time would
soon come when "righ. and not might should
prevail" He was loudly applauded by all.
Misses Lulu Stone, Dora Mcafurray, and
Rose Hayes and Messrs. King and Phelps
rendered Moonlight OH the lake" in an al.
most perfect way.
Mr.. Condit introduced Miss Ada Mcalurray
as another pupil that he felt no less pride in.
Miss McMurray read an essay upon "Our
Ideals,n and delivered the class Valedictony.
Her thoughts were pure, pretty and far reach
ing. She convinced all that she has been q
close student and well deserves the praises be.
slowed upon her.
Miss Dora McMurray then sang Sweet
Alpine Roses in sweet, clear, and impres.
sive voice.
Judge King in an honest, straightforward,
though earnest way, then delivered the diplo.
mas. His address to the people and class was
good. "
Miss Name Wilson sang a selection from
Hswley. The singing was in Miss Wilson
usual good way. Mrs. simspon played in an
artists way The "Mocking bird' from Hoff:
man.
Following was the address to CLASSIFY Prin-
cipal p. II. Condit. A finely rendered piano
solo by Miss Stone; and the Farwell Song
entitled "Good Night Gentle Folks" by
Misses Wilson and Hayes and Messrs. Phelps
and King and very impressive benediction
by Rev. Grant.
NOTES.
Delta feels nyoud of her schools