Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-06-13
washington Springs Seminary.
Closing Exercises June 18th In
Seminary Chapel.

Seminary Chapel.
The program was carried ont rs printed Ill
last weeks HERALD with but two slight eNcep-
tons.
The recitation by Miss Danburg was very
good but not loud enough to be distinctly hcard
byall, 1.-THE Lcaden Cross a very pathetic
poem. was effectively rendered by Miss Hanne-
buth. GLOW to be Happy by little Edith Hill
was loudly applauded. George Graccthen gave
a very interesting biographical sketch ofSlanlcS
which was closely listened to and appreciated
The recitation by Miss Nellie Reed was Il touch
ing poem nthc agOnies of Il wife and mother
over the drink habit of her husband. Ii was
touching and fcelingly rendered, She posses
SEES the elements of Il fine declaimer. A poem
on the rise, progress and fall of Abraham Lin
coin was well rendered by Lewis stephens.
Eula Wallace recited a school girls troubles
with photography, in n pleasing manner. Lena
Crows essay on Harriet Hosmer was well
written and showed much research. Carrie
Stephens related the trials of a little house,.
keeper in a way that won the sympathy OF the
audience. Edward Reeds Grafton on Public
Opinion showed thought and careful study OF
current events. Brave men and women VIII
stem public opinion in their defense OF the
right. Sallie Miles recited Il poem about
an old MAJ who goes from he country to visit
his rich sons i'm the city who do not recognize
him. This was well rendered and heartily APP
plauded. Simeon Whitney recited "Hocing and
praying'' in a very able manner, Ellie Reed
read IL well written essay upon the coming
Worlds Fair. A description Gi the proposed
place was 50 real that one could easily imagine
the fair had already taken place. One of the
sweetest pieces of music on the program was
"On That Beautiful Shore" SolOist, Delbert
Drown, assisted in the chorus by Maud
Spears, Sadie Miles and Edward Reed. An
Observation-Disclosures as Il Factor in American
Ciyilization-by Thomas Fear, was well written.
The speaker showed that railroads marked the
stage of civilization and was the means of en-
tending and broadening 1t. One Of the most
pleasing papers to which we listened was Sill
houettes by Anna Martin. Owing to her alb
sence caused by the illness of her mother, the
essay was read by Minnie Waterbury. 1t was
a looking backwards Of the Edward Bellamy
style from the year 1910. The writer was taking
a vacation from her missionary labors in the
Samoan Islands visiting the Seminary and
attending a class reunion. 1t went on TO tcllthe
various occupations OF the class at that time-2O
y StIS hSuSS lo AZ ilo OtiA Aiaaa q SooN
defamation hut it was lost on a majority of
the audience owing to the crying of a number of
babies Just ut that time. Cora Sicklcr rendered
well Il poem descriptive of The unknown rider
who galloped downth The valley TO warn the pco-
pieo 81 Conemaugh to flee to the hills, but horse
and rider were overwhelmed in the flood ere
their mission was complete. The audience was
next favored with II song by Mrs. Freeland,
Miss Upton, and Mcssrs. LaPoint and Sturgis.
James Osbornedclivercd the defamation Spar
ticus to the Gladiators, with great credit to
himself. The recltation, The Boy Convict's
Story, by Mertie harrington, was a touching
recital ofthe boy who had a nice home, brothers
sisters and friends but amid it all there was no
place for his heart and he was now on his way
tOthe convict'S cell. 1t was among the best
rendered pieces on the program. ''HOw To DO
TIA defamation by Walter Matthias was
a mastery effort for so small a
boy. 1t required many gestures.
changes ofeXpression and attitudes. 1t brought
down the house. The Vaiedictory, "Silent In
tluence," by Mary Grawburg, was a well writ
ten production, Her words of encouragement
to the class were well chosen, those of advice
to her schoolmates worthy to be followed, and
to the teachers those of gratitude. At the close
she presented Mr.. and Mrs. Freeland with a
copy Of Glimpses of Fifty Years on behalf of the
class. 1t was feelingly received. The Prof
lessor ana wife not being prepared for such
tokens of appreciation
Prof. Freeland gave the standing of a portion
of the students. The following are those pas
sing with highest hcnors, (95 per cent? and
those with honor go per cent?
HIGHEST HONORS.
James Osborne
Esther hamburg.
Anna Hannebuth.
Parker and Simeon Whitney.
WITH HONOR.
Mary Grawburg ED Reed
| Anna Titus Mcrtic harrington
| Lena Crow A Amos
Edith Whitney Delbert Drown
| Thomas lSalr Minnie \VutnrhI,ru -