The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-05-05
class Day Exercises


, house on April 29th. Long before 7:3O,
the time tor opening she doors, crowds
OF people had gathered; within twenty
minutes from the time the doors were
opened the Opera house was completely
filled
Every entertainment given by the
school proves that the Opera house is
too small to accommodate those who de-
sire to attend. We would suggest that
future entertainments OF this kind be
held in Memorial hall. There is ample
room there for all who desire to attend.
The exercises were very enjoyable, and
were equal to any other entertainment
eyer given by the pupils of the school.
The teachers and patrons should rejoice
that our school can produce such young
men and women:
The class this year numbers eleven, the
largest in the history of the school. The
exercises opened with musical selection
bv the pupils of the second and third
grades, followed by Rey. L. Smith in the
invocation
Mr.. Otis B. DeLurya then stepped for
ward and delivered an excellent GRAFTON
on "The Value of our Schools" Mr.. De-
Lurya has maturity Of mind above the
average. This fact was shown in his
grafton. He briefly spoke of the danger
of ignorance to government, and the
value of general intelligence to nation
al progress. He showed very conclusiyely
that our schools are our safeguards, and
that they give culture, mental develop
ment and do very much in the forming
of character.
Miss Hilda c. Nelson followed with an
essay. She selected for her subject the
class motto, mo Excellence without
great Labor" This was a well written
essay and was one of the best delivered.
She very forcibly brought out the fact
that the really valuable things of life are
only obtained through persistent and
persevering work
After musical selection by pupils of
the second and third grades, Miss Rosa
Z. Cooper, read the class history. This
was an excellent production and was de-
livered in an intelligent and forcible
manner. The history of each member
was humorously told, which was toll
lowed by the class statistics. One inter
esting fact brought out in these was
that every member of the class was a
staunch Republican. The closing remarks
OF this paper were forcible and appropri-
ate.
An essay on the present" by Leta NJ.
White followed the class history This
essay treated of the questions which are
being agitated at the present time in diff
fereEt parts of the world. 1t was very
suggestive essay.
One of the most unique features of the
program was the prophecy by Maude s..
Childs and Henry N. Knott. 1t was
written in dialogue form and many fun
ny things were said. Miss White will be
celebrated actress Miss Ruth Norris a
kindergarten teacher; Mr.. DeLurya a
LAWYER and Ladies' Man," Miss Cooper
will be an old maid and Will found an old
maids home; Miss Nelson will charm the
world with her singing; Miss Batchelder
for her deeds of kindness will be loved
hD,,0,aI. \ T.-- l.
come teachers, Mr.. Reed will superintend
the school, Mrs, Reed will superintend
Mr.. Reed Miss Kittie Norris will become
an artist and a writer OF spring poetry.
This was well rendered and was much
enjoyed by all.
The fourth and fifth grades then sang
a musical selection entitled "Three Wise
Women"
Miss Ruth Norris next read an essay
on the subject Twenty Years Hence. ;"
This paper showed much thought and
care in its preparation and it was well
received by the audience. She spoke of
political, geographical, and other changes
that must take place in the near future.
The class essay written by Eva A.
Reed was one of the best papers on the
program, but was not delivered loud
enough to be Thoroughly enjoyed and
appreciated by the audience. She Sc
lected for her subject "Beauty," from
which she drew many practical lessons.
The male quartet sang their popular
song "The Vacant Chair" The audience
had been almost impatient to listen to
the class poem. This followed the music.
The writer of the poem, Miss Kittie l..
Norris. very ingeniously wrought out the
history of school lie. The poem was
bright and interesting, and it was thor
oughly enjoyed by all. OF course, there
must be will, this was written by Miss
Mamie c. Batchelder. While the will in
general resemblcd most wills, yet it was
interesting and enjoyable a.
The class Grafton, written by David w,
Reed, was a most excellent production,
and the thoughts brought out were
timely and practical. His subject
DUTY" was most appropriate for such
an occasion. This Grafton was delivered
with force and energy and brought forth
many words of praise to the class orator.
The prog1 am closed with a song by the
class. This was a very fine feature, the
selection "Auld Lang Syne," was sung In
avery effective manner. Thus closed the
first class day exercises. We hope that
this will be a feature of subsequent
classes. The graduating exercises will be
held June 9Th, and will be something of
the character Of last years class. Way
land lloyd D. D. of Minneapolis, will give
the address on the subject, Laws of
Success"
"A team belonging to Z. P. Mcclure,
and driven by Chris Robinson, ran