Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1892-06-09

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is wisdom, and seclusion with books
may be of equal benefit, Emerson was
quoted for opinion that he is greatest
who preserves the independence OF sol
itude in the midst Of crowd, leading
to the conclusion that each is the COM
pliment of the other.
Miss Beulah Soar spoke of the Lad
der of Fame-Perseveran She wore
a Greek costume of cream silk and Al
batross with cream ribbon trimmings.
Perseverance she regarded as q means
by which great men have achieved emil
nence; it is the strong rock which can
not be broken. Historic characters
were cited as examples of perseverance.
Inferior men succeed by perseverance
easily discouraged.
"The Mission of Persecution" was
the theme of Miss Hester Van Scoy's
Grafton. She was dressed in Nile green
silk, trimmed in cream silk lace. Every
great reform has come through perse-
cution. How many have asked; shall
| or my opinion be sacrificed y and
with determination born of conviction
many have died that their influence
might survive and promote the recep-
ton of truth. Above all events OF sac
ritce and persecution was the crucifix-
ion, the influence of which sweeps over
the hearts of men through succeeding
Centuries. At the present day men
stand persecution for opinions sake,
but 1t is the opinion which endures and
yields untold influence upon hnman
lives,
Miss Myrtle Wilson wore heliotrope
crepe with chiffon of corresponding
hue the class color. Her subject "We
are Painting Pictures of Life" was
practically treated Each one Is paint
Ing picture day by day; how import.
ant, how delicate the task; how easily
defaced or marred. The care for ones
self and for Others should be constant
effort to make the picture perfect one.
| "With our Divine Master as our model
we may live and work being assured
that at last, all our colors blending in
harmony, our picture will appear glori-
GUS In its beauty and completeness"
Miss Agness Wolfe, in pale blue
China silk with cream silk lace, spoke
of "Solved lmpossibilities." All of the
great improvements which have credit
cd the genius OF the 10th century were
at one time impossibilities. The alpha
bet IL impossible to the infant, but he
solves it In due time. AS we listen to
the click Of the binder, the hum of the
thresher, the whistle of the engine, tho
machinery of our factories, ride in pal
ace ears, communicate by wire, and as
we walk in streets illumined by electric
light, we enjoy the ease, comfort and
pleasure of SOLVED lmpossibilities."
''Know for Thyself' was Samuel Yag.
gy's Grafton, knowledge is more to be
desired than wealth, fame or power.
by its influence the race has been guild.
ed TO It's present high plain of perfec-
ton. The desire to know is the first
step in development. The greatest de-
yelopments are but the outcome of a
desire to know. The desire has led
great men to struggle for knowledge
and they triumph as the eagle scars
above the storm. AS we stand at the
entrance of the temple Of wisdom, we
call to those who have gone before for
some word of encouragement, and all
that echoes back to us Is the immortal
passport, "Know for Thyself. Mr.. Yag.
gy'S delivery was very easy, with the
grace and gestures of an accomplished
orator.
The valcdictory was by Miss Il. Jen-
ME Smith, who wore u cream silk and
wool Henrietta, with trimmings of
cream silk lace. Her address to the
board, the instructors and classmates
was sincere and evidenced thorough
appreciation Of the farewell of the hour,
closing with IN admonitiOn to all to
pursue course In life which would be
ever creditable to educational associa-
tions, and expressing hope for meeting
beyond, The selection of Miss Smith
as yaledictorian was u happy one and
she did the class honor In her Grafton.
Each graduate wore smilax and Mar
echal Mel roses. The delivery and con
lidence OF each speaker made the occa-
sion q pleasure to all, while the prompt
ness of each left no tedious waits in the
long program. Miss Celia Soar, Mrs. j.
+. Russell and Ed. Delahoyde and Prof.
Repass added to the entertainment
with musical numbers.
The program was concluded by Prof,
Hooker IN presenting the diplomas, and
u benediction by Rev. llgenfritz.