Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-10

Wheeler, of Platteville, deserves spec
ial mention; for it was more in the line
of kind fatherly talk, and the advice
given was SO timely and helpful that
not only the class but all who listened
to him could find words of encourage
ment and instruction in his remarks,
and we know his prayer for Gods
choicest blessing through time and
eternity came from the bottom of his
big, warm, loving heart.
And last but not least of the enjoy
able things of the afternoon was the
singing by the class of little girls who,
under the skillful training of Miss
Minnie Smith, have become so profici-
ent that it is indeed a treat to hear
them sing.
The graduating exercises in the even
ing were very interesting. The first
number on the program was a song,
" Flower Land" by the quartette-
Messrs. Vial and Hart, Misses Smith
and Wicks.
An appropriate prayer was then
offered by Rev. M. Dinsdale; followed
by a solo, Battle Cry" by George
Hart.
We then listened to an excellent ad-
dress from Rev. J. F. Ziegler, which
was very interesting and instructive.
Miss Sadie Jacobs then delivered an
grafton 1.-TWO Sculptors," and &C
quilted herself admirably, showing
much thought and skill in argument
and exhibiting a marked degree of
originality as did her Melody 'of the
afternoon.
The Misses Smith and Wicks then
rendered beautiful duet. " Floating
softly down the River"
Miss Allie Dolphin, class graduate,
then read an essay, "I4ife Book and
ELECTED much praise from the audience
for it's diction and the manner of it's
delivery.
Washington Carroll, another of the
graduates, followed with an grafton,
upward Struggle" VIII 1ch, contained
many bright and original thoughts and
was well and forcibly delivered.
Then came another song from the
quartette, Like as a Father Pitieth
his Children"
Then Miss Polly Mellor gave us an
GRAFTON "Charles Stewart Parnell
which showed the speakers apprecia-
ton of the live topics of the day and
which highly merited the applause
which was given.
Miss Katie Ross then rendered her
grafton, " University Extension" The
subject portrayed the character of the
speaker. who is ever ready to extend
the benign influence of her sunny dis
position to all alike, whether high or
low, rich or poor. Her Grafton was
well prepared, we'll delivered and
showed much talent.
Next was solo by James N. Vial,
" Under the Moonlit Sky"
Prof. Jones then called up the grad
yates, Miss Sadie Jacobs, Miss Allie
Dolphin, Miss Polly Mellor, Miss Katie
Ross and Washington Carroll, and
after delivering to them a brief and
appropriate address, commencing them
for their faithful and patient labors to
attain their present positions, and i'm
parting words of encouragement to
them for the future, presented each of |
them with merited diploma of grad
uation from the Linden high school.
After the presentation of the di.
plomas, by request, the class song COM
posed by Miss Allie Dolphin was
rendered; when the qnartette gave us
the good night song and Rev. J. F.
Ziegler pronounced the benediction.
The school year just closed has
been the most successful of any in
the history of our high school, and |
and too much praise cannot be given to
Prof. Jones, and each of his assistant
teachers for their unyielding efforts and
earnest endeavors to promote the wei
fare of the school; for they have given |
us good work and their labors have |
been highly appreciated by both
scholars and parents.
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