Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-06-28

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as a people If wo as people did not
arise in our might and trample upon
them. Mr.. Lampman's oration was
full of good thought, and was satisiac-
tory to all in the manner of its delivery.
The quartette, Rowing Down the
Stream was the next musical number.
Kitty Il. Caldwell next delivered in
- clear and forcible voice, an grafton
upon this subject: "a Glimpse of the
Future.n
1t dealt largely with the class and
the future of each member. 1t told
them that there we're ''other fields to
CLEAN" aud they must not rest content
with the little effort they had made in
climbing to the end of the High
school course. 1t emphasized the
class motto, "Vestigia nulla retror-
sum, mo footsteps backward" and
expressed the hope that all would feel
impressed with the idea that they
were to push onward always keeping u
brave heart. Miss Kittic deserves
much credit for her nice Grafton, and
its delivery.
Mr.. Archie Toss came next. and
talked in very pointed m2nner upon
the greatness of the Nation. His sub
jcct, Greater than Rome was well
chosen, and he showed his hearers how
that the Romans were soldiers whilst
Americans were mcn.
America docs not agree to fill with
gold the pockets of every immigrant
who may see fit to fly from the wrongs,
from the abuses, and the tyrauy of the
old world governments, and who may
altght upon our happy shores. No,
she cannot undertake to do this, but
she does say to him, eve will make
you II citizen and man." and you shall
share with us all the glores of life OF
freedom beneath the benign influence
Of IL Republican government. The
oration was well written, and was dc
livercd in an earnest manner, showing
that the speaker felt the truth of his
good words for America. Miss Clara
Chappuics then sang 'Behold the
Young, the Rosy SPRING This lady's
singing needs no ccmmendation at our
hands, for all who hear her arc
delighted with her excellent voice and
fine musical taste. On the enchore she
sang Dear Little Girl Don't Cry"
John G. Fittcrcr next spoke, his sub
ject being the Progress of Nations"
He outlined the true foundation of
national greatness, and based it upon
individual greatness. The nation can
never be great when the individuals
which compose it are not great and
good men. Mr.. Fittercr, like all who
proceeded him, did we'll, and delivered
his oration without IL break.
Miss Anna Roether was last upon
the programme; but in this case. last
didn't mean least, by any means. In a
clear strong voice which could be
heard in any part of the large room,
she delivered her excellent Grafton up
on "a Rift in the Clouds" 1t was an
effort to induce people to look upon
the bright side of life, and to cease
looking for gloom where sunshine
ought to be. Miss Anna deserves
praise in that she made herself heard
by every one, and this is an element of
success often overlooked.
After music by the orchestra, Presi-
dent Lindsay advanced to the front,
the class rose and Mr.. Lindsay said ::
young ladies and gentlemen: On be-
half of the Board of Education, the
superintendent, and the citizens of
Pcrrysburg, | now have the pleasure
of presenting you your diplomas. ="
Each member received his diploma,
and the class remand standing.
Supt. L. N. Saddler then made a
short address to the class, every word
of which was ''pure gold' and which
we had intended to publish, but as the
speech was extemporaneous. and we
had no short hand reporter present we
were unable to procure.
After the conclusion of the Superin-
tendent's remarks the orchestra played
the overature, ''Crowp of Victory" !"
after which the audience anxiously
awaited the drawing of the Way
Sch olarship. There were but three
pupils who were entitled to chance
Miss Roether, Howard Lampman and
Archie Ross. These pupils were call
ed upon the stage and requested to
write their names on slips of paper
which were placed in the President S
hat and "shook up" a disinterested
party drew slip from the hat which
bore the name of
ARCHIE ROSS.
AS President Lindsay announced the
name of the lucky pupil the applause
was almost deafening. Mr.. Ross was
congratulated by scores of friends, and
while each candidate had many