Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-06-17
Hiuh sc,eoi Commencement,

- AN OeSIASS AAoSh7S VA ASk|S
evening. Long before the exercises
began the opera house wns packed
with II cultured aud Intelligent audi
ance TIE Il ,ral decorations * the
stage were simply magnificent and
reflected high degree o:ti,te and ar
tistic skill on Mrs. J. w. Ellis the
II who planned and assisted in lis
execution. The stage was a com.
plete bower Of sweet flowers and
plants. AS before stated in these
culums the graduating class Of %
consisted oftlrce o. Elk Points most
charming young ladies, Misses, Al
lie Talcott, Margare: Dyer and Flora
Perkins. The letters Of the class
motto, "Spccttmm oyendo," ("Let us
be judged by our actions,') were
t%aste:ully w IN evergreen upon
a banner and stretched across the
stage and presented a beautiful np-
p%earance. The first upon the pro-
gram was an instrumental duet,
The Revel Of the Lio,.s,' by Mrs.
julius Schae,zel and Miss Minnie
Comfy. The piece was finely ZEN
dercd showing great skill! and must
cal nu,tnrr. Rev. Thas. Irvine of
the Baptis: church then invoked
devinc blessing in Il feeling "nd inn
prcssivc manner. Tie first literary
treat of the evening was the SALUTE.
tory and orhtion by Miss Allie T..
Ta!cott. The fi,s. part WIS the
sn'u'a;ary after which the Grafton
"The Dual Life" Both parts were
completely mcmori2ed and deliver
el by Miss i~'aioott, in u most grace
tul manner and Il clear. well molu-
lated voice. The subject matter Of
the GRAFTON was Of high order anl
could only have been produced by
M intellectual mind and perfect
training. We all know that Miss
Allie Is bright and intelligent, but
she completely surprised her friends
on this OCCASION. AT the conclusion
n shower Of flowers was poured in
upon her, showing how well her
friends appreciated her efforts. Miss
May Miller then favored the audi
ance with a vocal solo, "Si tn Ma
imias." Miss May has a charming
voice under Il tine state OF cultiya-
ton aud the number was rendered
il her usual superb style. Glass
History and Prophccy' by Miss
Margarine Dyer was The next on the
program. Miss Dyer's production
partuUk somewhat Of humoruti.
character, and was bright and spark
ling throughout. 1t was delivered in
an easy graceful style, and, showed
while she was delving in book lore
she WAS not above throwing q paper
wad when occasion presented.
Maggie is a bright girl and n general
iavorite in II community. At the
close of the address she was also
greeted with a shower Of flowers.
Mr.. G. ID. Lufkin favored the audi
ence with a cornet solo, which was
listened to with wrnpt attention.
Miss Fora Perkins was the last of
the graduates to appear and her
Essay and Valedictory," was a
splendid production. Miss Flora is
a literary genius and her essay spar
killed. throughout with bright literary
gems. At the close of her valeiic-
tory the flowers poured in on her in
great proiusion. President +. NJ.
Gilmore Of the School Board then
stepped forward and in a very neat
and appropriate speech presented
the young ladies their diplomas.
Prot. Fink, principal of the High
School for the past two years made
a brief farweli speech to the young
ladies complimenting them very
highly for their strict department
and close attention to studies during
the two years. 1t is with feelings Of
pride the patrons Of u public
schools witness these annual com
mencement exercises. 1t is certain
~ a source Of great pleasure to know
that we have one Of the best schools
i'll the state, and see the harmonious
working of school board and pa
irons to make it still better, wlieIa
our children can receive ain ednca-
ton that will fit them for most all
Walks OF HE, M prepare them tor
entering most any college in the
country, should they desire a high
err and more classical education.
The closing piece "See the Pale
Moon" vocal duet by Miss Katie
Wilson and Miss Annie Ryan was
sung in superb style and elected
rounds Of applause.
For Trieanial Conclave Knights
Templer to be held at Denver in
August the c. NJ. e. st. P. Ry. will
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