The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-11
commencement Exercises.


The Commencement Exercises of
B,raga High school, July 2, was the
most pleasant occasion for parents,
children and the public In general, ever
witnes ell in the village. The town
hall was neatly and appropriately de-
corated with flowers, everSreens and
draping furnished by the ladies' of the
village.
The hall was crowded to its utmost
capacity at an early hour, and many
were unable to gain admission.
Many people from L'Anse showed
their interest in school affairs by their
presence.
The exercises were opened by piano
solo by Miss Addie Hillyard, during
which time the "glee club" marched to
their respective positions on the stage
followed by Profs. Schafer and Arbury
the class of 81, and the 9Th grade
pupils who assisted in the exercises.
The first was q quartette entitled
Como Where the Lilies Bloom" by
Mesdames Smith and Turner and
Messrs. Gillian and Shepard, next u
recitation, Home Sweet Home" by
Miss Mary Hand, which was followed
by solo, entitled "The Song That
Reached Ny Heart" Glover, by Mrs. j.
i. Smith. This solo captured the
audience and brought forth loud ex-
preston of appreciation by al.
Master Til omas McGrath recited the
experience of Uncle Tom and The
Hornets" from which was learned that
Hornets" must he kept cool to be
agreeable companions. Next followed
a defamation, Golden Hair by Miss
Loretta Mclaandle, aud recitation ell.
titled "Help One Another" by Miss
Mamie Schultz; bo.h were very nicely
rendered.
The essays by the graduates showed
literary ability and skill, "Value OF
Education" by Mss Mary L. Doran.
was truly cretlitable production, and
contained valuable illustrations and
adv &c to old and young. The thoughts
were clear and concise, an evidence OF
careful study and forethought. Tie
essay entitled Character" was mas
terpeicc production, both in style and
practical application to every day life.
Upon character depends the whole
man. and his success in life, and this
was forciblv brought out III the ,pcr
In short, the essayists both deserve
credit. in the p! eparation and rendition
of their essays.
The "Class History and Prophecy, "
was simply grand; Miss Clara Real
showed unsurpassed literary ability in
its preparation and rendition and
merits the hearty appreciation evinced
by the audience.
The recitation entitled Gross Eyes
in Love-" by BERTHE Funke, illustrated
the power and effect OF imagination, in
numerous style.
IN the abs nee OF Mr.. Chas. Orion,
his place OH the progr IN wax filed by
q piano duet 10y Misses Addie Hillyard
and Anne McGrath, and was highly
appreciated by the audience. The s,lo
by Prof. Arbury and Mr.. l.. j. Shepard
were highly applauded.
Mr.. l.. J. Gallagher, in behalf of tie
Board OF Education, presented the
diplomas in appropriate aud we'll direct.
ed remarks. Next was the "Cl.fs
Address," bv Prof. +. w. Arbury, Tho
valuable aud practical thoughts merit
careful consideration by parents aud
children.
As "a whole the first gradnat 'ng err
cises OF the B,lrugn high school was tho
finest and pleasantest entertainment
given in tie school anil the village.
The graduate, desire us to express
their thanks to all who 70 generously
aided in making this me CRADLE occa-
sion. W p.ea,ant and succ sful.