The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-06-30
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
NORTH SIDE SCHOOL.

graduating exercises of the North Side
school and that of the First Ward. The
exercises of the Third Ward school were
held on Saturday evening which we've
hello in the school room of the principal
The others were held respectively in the
Opera House and Turner'S Opera House
AMI al were we'll attended, thus
showing on the part of patrons most
commendable appreciation of the work
being done by our schools.
The Opera House was tastefully and
mod ,stly decorated for the occasion.
There was a profusion of tiowers on the
stage and the class motto From School
Life Into Llfe's School" appeared in let
tiers of white on d back ground OF rich
green.
IHE saiutatory entitled Ambition
was read by Miss Clarissa L. Damke.
Her delivery was excellent. Her voice
was clear strong and penetrating and her
self-possession remarkable for one so
young.
Size drew a distinction between the
ambition which had selfish object ID
view and that which had for its object
the general good The latter often re-
suited from investigation which had
nothing but the ambition to excel In
scholar benefited mankind by their labors.
The next essay was by Miss Edna Rear
dJn. 10 begin with her voice was not
equal to the size of the hall, but as she
proceeded she gained confidence and her
voice gained strength.
The essay was entitled the Social
Character Of the Middle Ages" and
sought to contrast the lberality of relig-
ious and political opinion allowed to-day
with the intolerance OF the Middle Ages.
The influence of the Crusades III BRING
ing the peoples of Europe into closer
community of feeling was touched upon.
"Oracles" was the subject taeated by
Miss Blanche Kirwan. The paper was
we'll written though largely resume of
articles read, but the hall was too large
for the readers voice and it was difficult
for the audience to follow the line of
narrative. The condition of the Greek
political divisions was treated and their
belief in oracles explained The similar
ity of these old Greek political units were
likened to the units which formed dynas-
ties in moro modern times. The deca-
dence Of the oracle was attributed to the
growth of intelligence among the people.
"Friendsbip" was the topic discussed
by Miss Libbie Mendlik. She has elocu-
tionary powers of no mean order and the
effect Of her essay was due largely to her
delivery.
The writer set out with the declara
ton that friendship is less d1sinterested
IN these days of self-seeking than when
simplicity was the twin of sincerity. Often
friendship existed between people of dis
similar temperaments as in the case of
Addison and Steele. Often the character
developed is the result os the friendships
formed
Music and Musicians was Miss Flor
ence Smiths subject. The subject was a
happy selection as Miss Smith has talent
as a musician. Unfortunately her voice
was not equal to the hall and those at a
distance were unable to catch the full
substance of the essay.
The writer first defined music, not in
its philosophical but in its emotional
sense. Its effects both in producing a
pleasing melancholy and an exhilarating
effect received some attention. The diff
ference between the natural and artiti-
cial musician received consideration and
the music of nature was described in
poetic phrase. Though it dwelt largely
with the emotions and this was its COM
pletest development still it was an exact
science
The Drama" was thoughtful essay
by Miss Mamie Kelley. Itgave evidence
OF considerable research and judgment in
the selection of material.
The Drama as the expression of
thought in words and actions was made
the basis of attributing it TO desire for
more complete expression OF sentiment
than is possible by use of words. The
English drama was to begin with, relig-
lous. Its development to its present sta
tus was then followed through the vari-
Gus stages. The Elizabethan epoch re-
celved merited attention. The decadence
of tie drama was then traced to the
cheap form which is so fashionable to-
day.
rs the High School Education merely
a Luxury" was the topic discussed by
Emerson Ella. Though the essay was
not pretentious there was evidence of
originality in the treatment of the sub
ject which gave the assurance that the
writer had not CLEANED thoughts simply
bat had written from his own observation
and expressed his thoughts in his own
words. The thoughts were mature in
one so young and the impulse is strong
In reviewing 1t to treat it not as gNdu,
ating essay, but as the opinions of close
observer and to challenge some OF the
conclusions reached. The central idea is
that preparation is necessary to success
IN life and that the training which the
school gives is essential TO success. II
people appear to be successful without
this it is only so in seeming as the train
ing must be had IN the active duties of
life. Time can be saved by taking this
training IN the preparatory stage. Com
petition is more sharp now than it was
years ago and the person who is success
full must be well equipped at the outset.
1t is not the knowledge acquired but the
training which is valuable IT the high
school would give some preliminary
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