Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-06-13
Graduating Exercises.

! The graduating exercises of I'll.
Mineral Point high school took place q
Opera hall. Friday evening. June eth
The exercises opened. according n
the program, with song, Work
for the Night is Coming"
A fervent and very appronriate
prayer was next offered by Rev. G.
W. Horton, which was followed by
song-"The Happy Peasants" by
members of the high school.
The graduating class consisted of
eight members, and their productions
were very meritorious; and were given
as follows:
LLOYD LESLIE
took for the subject of his Grafton.
u" Main Attributes to Success" upon
which it was evident that he had he
slowed much thought. His words
were well chosen and his periods
nicely rounded. He spoke very dis
tinctly, and at the finish received from
the audience hearty and well merited
applause.
MISS ANNIE NEAL
read well her essay, For the Girl of
the Period" in which she held up for
an example to be followed the names
of those who have made themselves
useful members of society, rather than
those who seem to live only for self
and selfish pleasure. The ESSAY was
carefully prepared, and is production
highly creditable to the author.
MISS MARY NCCApE
wrote upon Conversation as a Fine
Art" She had her paper thoroughly
committed to memory, and spoke with
perfect composure, and with a clear
and distinct voice. Her effort bore
evidence of much care and thought
full research. 1t was one of the best
essays presented.
MISS ALICE GRIBBLE
had good subject and good essay.
" What Shall we Read was the sub
ject, which she discussed with clear
ness and force. Such newspapers and
books only as elevate and purify the
mind and heart should be read, and
all kinds of trashy literature should
be discarded, and kept out of the fam
lily circle. The essay evinced a keen
appreciation of the value of good lit
erature.
MISS MARY MULLEN
treated of The Grandeur of Self
Sacrifice" clearly showing in her essay
that the world holds in highest esteem
those who are willing to sacrifice them
selves for the good of others. She
cited the names of many whom the
world holds in gra teful remembrance
for the spirit of self sacrifice which
they exhibited. The essay was very
creditable one, and was well delivered.
JOHN O'DOwD, JR.,
was chosen to give g History of the
class of 1890" He presented in a
very pleasant manner, the history
which he had prepared, which was a
plain and practical review of the
eventful career of the class. He spoke
distinctly, and commanded the earnest
attention of the audience.
MISS MILE WEARNE
read an excellent essay, taking for her
subject, Education, the Force which
Moves the World" The care which
she had bestowed in its preparation
was in part repaid by the manner in
which her essay was received.
MISS LILLE HOSKEN
read thoughtful essay on "Tri-
Genius" in which she main
tanned that success in life is more often
attained by earnest effort to secure it
than by the possession of what is
known as genius. The essay was
nicely written and well delivered.
The musical part of the program
was well rendered and highly enter
tanning.
At the close of the exercises the
diplomas were presented to the mem
bers of the class by superintendent
Jones.
Mr.. Jones said that the schools were
in an excellent condition, and that the
high school had acquired a standing
the very best schools of the
state. He invited those present to
visit the schools during the coming
year, and assist in making them even
more successful than they have been
during the past year.
The exercises throughout reflected
credit upon the teachers of the high
school. The program was arranged by
Prof. NeCollins, and under his direction
was admirably carried out.