The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-06-25
OF one who wandered up and down
The LATEST man In all the town.

his SUBJECT being "lne MoJneI VI An'e
ton" He clearly proved that imagination'
not necessity, was the mother OF invention
by his illustrations Of the cotton gin, tele-
phone, cablegraph, ETC., etc. BIASED upon
scientific invention, telegraphy was not a
necessity at first, or the great tower at the
worlds exposition in Paris, and the Suez
canal. Many persons check imagination
in their children, forgetting that imaglna-
tion and reason go hand in hand"
A beautiful trio by twelve young ladies'
varied the program which was highly ap-
preciated, followed by the sweet strains oil
the orchestra.
Byrd Chapman's sunshiny face gave eV-
idence that she had been Catching Sun
shine" to her hearts content. She dwelt
chiefly upon the necessity Of sunshine in
physical growth and moral sunshine for
the home, quoting Beecher's saying, that
It was "worry, not work, that kills men,"
Will Robinson delivered the "Class His
tory" in an eloquent manner Being per-
fectly familiar with his subject he was
never at a loss to bring forth the wit and
humor, for which he is capable Of doing.
Going back twelve years ago, when they
first entered their names upon the school
roll, he gave a brief sketch Of their "ups
and downs" until he brought the class OF
80 out victorious.
Alta Mccoy, who ranks among the best
scholars of the class of 80, chose for her
subject "Our Flag" and exhibited talent
as a writer equal to her ability as STU
dent In thought and language II was
production of which she might well be
proud, Beginning when our flag was first
adopted, 1777, she depicted in energetic
language the heroism Of our fathers, the
rich man giving his wealth and the poor
man his life for his country.
Edward Whitney was truly master Of
his subject, "Paternal Government" His
Grafton was replete with good thoughts,
and properly meditated upon one could
but profit by them. Something is wrong
with society, which has changed by evolu-
tion and not revolution"
The Gipsy chorus, rendered by the
school was most excellent
Mabel Pratt told us In graceful and
pleasing manner what she thought "The
Good Auntie" was capable of doing, end
ing with "a thousand good wishes and
hail to our auntcs."
Frank Stanard gave us his opinion OF
"Ideal Government" This oration was
made up Of many good ideas, nicely
worded, and with the easiness perceptible
in delivery, he justly merited the applause
he received from the vast audience.
The next exercise announced was an
oration by Pearl Mstzger.
"Hushl be still as any mouse;
There's baby In the house."
She vividly pictured to us the many diff
ierent classes Of babies, closing with that
beautiful little poem written by James
Mcdonald
"Where did you come from. baby dearY
Out OF the everywhere, into here.
Whence that three-cornered smile OF bliss?
Three angels gave me at once kiss"
The "Good Night" cong, rendered by
Misses Benedict and Townsend, Messrs
johnson and Rust, proved TO the audience
their ability in musical line.
Edna Perkins read the "Class Prophecy
In her usual charming manner. II was
interspersed with wit and humor, not for.
getting any member Of the class, making
in all a very spicy production.
Carl Williams, valedictorian Of the class
took for his subject "The Keystone" "Ir
every success Of life there must be key,
stone. They left their vacant places In the
school to the following class with best
wishes. Last, but not least, the teachers
received their farewell thanks, assuring
them that their careful training and watch.
fulness would never be forgotten by the
class Of '90." "True eloquence," /" says Cicero
"is to feel the subject deeply, and speak
without fear" This certainly was evident
in Mr.. Williams address, he having every
qualification for a successful public
speaker.
Owing to the lateness Of the hour Prof
Knnison presented the we'll earned diplo-
mas 10 the graduates in a few brief re-
marks, appropriate for the occasion, after
which the Rev, Barton closed the exercises
in pronouncing the benediction.