St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-14
DAYTON'S BLUFF.

| Inc graduating exercises OF the Van Buren,
school were held in the school house Thurs.
day, and was enjoyed by large number of
| parents and friends of the young people.
| VINO made very creditable showing, in
deed. some of the number exhibiting great
talent In the several parts assigned to them.
| Two OF the most prominent were Master
| George Caldwell, who proved himself quite a
| poet. and Miss Mary Newton, who is well
known on the Bluff both as being exception
ally bright and also most lovable dispo-
sition, which makes her efforts doubly ac-
ceptable. The commencement song was
| prettfly rendered by the whole class. The
class motto, which read ROW, Not Drift -
was by Miss Hattie Dewart "Ciass photop-
raphy," by Miss Mary Newton. was very
much enjoyed, as was also the Glass Poem -
composed by George Caldwell. pretty
quartette was rendered with great taste by
Miss May Langley. Miss Liddya Wichman
Gage deserved great credit for her "Class
Prophecy as did also Minnie Upper for
her "Memento." The class song, written
by George Caldwell and sung to the tune of
AUD Lang Syne," was greatly appreciated
"Class History was by Carl Siebold and an
address to Lower Classes was cleyerly
given by Miss Marian Thald.. The proceed
tngs terminated with the presentation of
diplomas by the principal of the school, Mr.
Magee, to the following young people: Mag
gle Convey, May Langley, Mamie KELLEY
Alice Terren, Mary Newton, Ethel Mayfeld,
Rose Daley, May Gage, Carrie schriver, Ida
Minnie Upper, Walter Lemon, Martin
Brown, George Caldwell, Frank Benedict.
George Lindekee, Ben Munich, Charles
Heintz, Lee Barber and Paul De Hass.
dramatic entertainment was given Fri
day evening by the members of Miss Allisons
history class in Alcayde hall. The plot was
Of the three volume novel style. Panl Hunt.
er. reckless young fellow, disinherited by
MS father, wreaks his vengeance on his
adopted brother by stealing his child and
throwing 1t into the sea, who fifteen years
later, under the assumed name of David Muir
ray, is found keeping lighthouse at Fair
point. The cast reads as follows: David
Murray. c. b. Nienbar; Larry Divine, F. w.
Craig; Hon. Bruce Hunter, F. L. Barber;
Clarence Hunter w. j. Westphal; Peter
Paragraph. W. q. Chamberlain; Scud. Phil
Johnson; Minnie Daze, Miss Leigh Allison;
Bess Starbright, Miss Maud Ransford; Mother
Carey, Miss Carrie Drake: Biddy Bean,
Miss Clara Glanville. The piece was
rendered with dramatic skill, wor-
thy OF great praise to amateurs.
farce called BOX and Cox - by Henry Brapt,
Ralph Allison and Herbert Hartstein, which
provoked unbounded merriment. The large
and enthusiastic audience testified how much
these efforts are appreciated by the Bluff
people, and ought to encourage the perform
ers as well as others to follow their example
This form of entertainment is very much en-
joyed at all times. and the rehearsals are
always a great source of pleasure to the
young people who take part. The Bluff
people sincerely hope that the history class
may appear before them with another play at
an early date
A most enjoyable reception was given Mon
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Laramy
OF 1ll5 Reaney street, to Mr.. and Mrs Doug
las, OF Chicago. Those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Harroun, Mrs and Miss Mayhew. Mr.
and Mrs. ii. f. Gates. MIR. and Mrs Swartz
MISS Julia Swartz, c. j. Gates, Mr.. and Mrs
c. B. Wilgers and G. A. Gates Music, cards,
congratulations and last, but not least, an
elegant supper, filled the swiftly passing
hours.
The Childrens' day exercises to be held
Sunday evening at the Atlantic Congrega-
tonal church promises to be very attractive
They are to be given by the children of the
Sunday school, aided by those from the
mission school on the Bluff. which has been
successfully carried on for some time i'm
connection with The above church. Know
ing the ability OF the superintendent of the
school, Mrs. Burke, no one will doubt the
success of the exercises
Sunday will be Children's day at the Bates
Avenue NJ. K. church, and the evening sery-
ice is to be made very attractive by the ex-
ercises OF the children. Prizes are to be pre-
sented to the children who bring the best
collection of flowers.
Mrs. Swanstrom's class of the Van Buren,
school enjoyed a very pleasant picnic to
Shadow Falls the past week. An elegant
picnic lunch was served to the children of
which there were over thirty
The sewing society of the Atlantic Con-
gregational church met last week with Mrs.
BONN, of Conway street The ladies were
served with refreshments and passed a
pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Rice of Sparta, Wis.
who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs T.
E. Leonard. OF Cherry street, for the past
week, left for their home Thursday
MIR. Deter and son, of Maple street are in
Denver, Col. Mr.. Deter has rented a cottage
at HlghWood, where mis- family intend spend
ing the summer.
Leonard B. Davis, of the firm of Henry
Slattener d Co., OF Paris, is on a visit for
two months 10 his father Benu Davis. of
Burns avenue.
Mrs. Griswold, of Ross street. is on a visit
to her parents in Nashua. To- Mrs. Griswold
intends to remain through the summer
months.
The regular meeting of the Iron Hall was
held Monday. There was very large attend
ance and another new member was admitted
NJ. and Mrs. Brotert, of Hudson avenue,
leave for White Bear on the 10th, where they
intend TO spend the summer.
The many friends of Mrs Albeck. of Hud
son avenue, will be sorry to learn that she is
very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rotard and Mrs. F. Price took
tea with Mrs. Spindler, of Maple street, Thurs
day.
Mr.. Hevener goes to Milbank, n. D., Mon
day, to spend his vacation.
Miss Taylor, of Verndale, visited Mrs.
Spindler the past week.