The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-06-12
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

was croWQeu ana II Its capacity had
been three times greater, it would have
been filled with an eagerly interested
audience. The stage was fitted up with
exquisite taste and made fit setting
for the picturesque department of the
1t resembled, in its lace
draperies and cosy appointments. y
we'll furnished parlor filed with an in
telletuHl company, which had been In
vited for an evenings enjoyment. The
members Of the Board OF Education,
:Messrs, Kenyon, Smith, Shell, Thur
Der, ard Lewis were seated in the rear
of the Stage, rs was appropriate, that
their view of the whole scene might
typify their successful oversight of the
educational affairs committed to them.
Mr.. Dayton, one of the Board, was
absent.
Que side Of the stage was allotted to
the teachers, who viewed. with pride,
the bright faces of tho graduates, as
they awaited the honors awarded them.
The corps Of teachers for the past
year consisted of the Misses Hallen-
gren, Swarts, Pattee, Hern. Patch,
Richardson, Keysor, and Batemnle
The lady graduates were sppropri- |
ately arrayed in white, with such o<na' |
mentation only rs an educated taste
would suggest.
It is to their credit that there was no
attempt to overdo in the matter Of
costums on the part Of any of the grad
yates. We attempt no invidious de.
| scriptions Of the graduation costumes
for they wera so harmonious and In
such good taste that it would be out of
order to disturb the impression so hap
PLY made upon all beholders. The
| Worthington Orchestra, supported at
the Piano by Miss Nellie Thompson.
made excsllant music.
The Divine Blessing was invoked by
lev. H. J. Harrington, of the u. E.
Church, of WorthinQton.
The honor of delivering the Saluta-
tory vas conferred upon Miss Marv
Mia Mitchell. Her subject was THE
Mind \ SCULPTOR. The theme was
clearly presented, the power of mind
in shaping mind and character, the
speaker closing with pertinent refer
ences to the obligations of the class to
the Board. the teachers and \ helpful
community. Miss Mitchell:has an ex-
cellant voice, and good capacity for
acquiring . graceful elocutiou.
Miss Anna May Wright, who grad
usted in the Normal prepar atory
Course, read an Essay on 1.-The Pre-
sent". The paper was distinctly read
land contained most excellent thought.
Miss Alma Blanche Convey pronounced
All eloquent Grafton Oh "rhe Daugh-
ter of Freedom". The diction was
elegant, and the delivery WAS with we'll
modulated tones Of voice, aud grace of
manner.
Miss Laura May Bingham read, with
, perfect grace of modesty, III Essay
entitled "Character''. The treatment
, Of the subject was pllilosophic' and ex.
hibited signs of careful preparation,
! Mr.. Geo. F, Moore, the class Presi-
dent, delivered an Grafton on "The
! Responsibilities of School Life', will
tine effect, Mr.. Moore is native Of
Worthington, and his education so far
, is wholly the product of her schools
i and with no desire to tlatter, we Say it il
Y a result not to be Easbamed Of. TIL
q Grafton was written in suitable
e style, as such, was clearly pronounced
2 with pleasing elocution.
Miss Mary Kate Humiston had tn,
= Office of Historian conferred uronher
!, In addition to her theme: "Carve you
q own Monuments.'' The illusions tx
class history fairly sparkled with Will
wit, which were all the more attrac
. tive because of the charm Of manne
observable IN the reading.
Miss Winifred Shell had the more
difficult role of the Prophecies to enact
q but she did it splendidly, maxim man!
u pleasant but effective hits, as she out
;; lined the possibilities before her class
: mates. The prophecy of the future
for women was quite encouraging
for those who claim for the sex ,
. wider sphere Of work and responsible!
J. Miss Shell was heard distinctly, an<
treated her theme with decided ability
Miss Blanche Helena Ramage, wa
awarded tho nigh honor Of delivering
the valedictory. Her creditable at
tainment was we'll sustained by hel
shoughtful discourse on "The Undis
covered" The usual valedict0r!
b courtesies were gracefully expressed
by her at the close of her essay.
! We have attended many occasions
of this kind, aud this one impressed u!
. especially, as distinguished for excel
l lence in the composition and style o.
the essays and orations. The pupils Of
these schools have evidently beer
taught how to express clearly aud vel
whatever thoughts their experience
has gathered, and that is one of the
p chief products of good school.
Hon. q. H. Smith, secretary OF thu
Board, made a brief address on tn,