Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-01
in CENTRAL FALLS.
High School Pupils Hold
Graduating Exercises.
ALL READY FOR THE FOURTH
James Welch to Entertain the Forest
ers- Interesting Items.

Last evening the large auditorium OF
the Congregational Church was filled to
overfiowing with relatives and friends of
the Lincoln High School to witness the
third annual graduating exercises of the
class OF '93.
Never before did the public show SO
much interest in class day and the mem.
bers who have closed their labors at the
above institution of learning and now
enter upon the world should we'll feel
proud ofthe parting given them. They
gave most interesting programme
throughout, and every number, including
those OF the orchestra, was given by the
pupils of the schools.
The parents of the graduates were In
high glee over the standing attained by
their children, and the scholars may con-
gratulate themselves upon leaving school
with an exceptionally fine record. The
whom claim Lincoln their native home,
and will reflect credit upon their school.
Supt. Draper feels proud of the class
standing and also of the reception given
them last evening. The order of exer.
cises was as follows:
Prayer. ..Rev. j. A. l.. Rich
singing, trio. "Dragon Flies,". .Bargiel
Grafton. .Misgovernment OF American Cities,
Harry II. BuTnham.
Essay....."The Utopia OF Sir Thomas Moie.
Susie T.. Downs.
singing, "Legend OF the Chimes. De Koven
Solo by Bessie Il. Wilmarth.
Essay. .......The Preservation of Our Forests,
Leah 3. Vaslet.
Grafton, Improvement OF the Country Roads.
Louis A. Olney.
singing, "Song of the Blrds,". -. .Rubinstein
Essay. ...........A Great American Humorist,
Minnie III. IIough.
Essay. Whittier, "a Teacher OF Men,
\. Fthel Merrill.
Singing" damascus Triumpbal March. COSTA
Presentation of diplomas, Samuel ID.
Harmed, Chairman School Committee.
Double Selection n'.''..'..............O Orchestra
At the close of each number the gradu-
ates were the recipients OF several beauti-
full floral tributes. The presentation of
diplomas was then made by Hon. Samuel
ID. Learned, Chairman of the School Com
mittee, who In a neat though brief address
| referred to the handsome work performed
by the Glass; what an excellent reputation
| they had made for their school, and bade
them as they entered this world as young
men and ladies, choose the right path
and be guided by "Him, the Maker of the
Universe"
| Brother welch Entertains.
Some time ago James Welch of the firm
OF Welch Bros, and who Is a prominent
member of Court Central, A. o. F., left
here for Denver, Col. The members of the
Court gave him great farewell reception
and tokens of remembrance. He remained
away but short time, being obliged to
return on account of sickness In the
family. James proposes to reciprocate
for the favors extended to him, and will
next Monday evening at the regular meet
of the Court and give them a good time.
james Will not divuige his plans, but all
who attend the meeting are sure Of being
we'll cared for.
Arrangements Completed.
The meeting of the committee on July
Fourth celebration last evening was q
busy one. BY looking at the advertising 9
| columns, all arrangements for the guild
ance OF the general public will be found
| complete.
Interesting Items.
The Fourth of July committee will care
for all who participate In the parade.
Geo. f. Cooke and family leave this
afternoon to spend the Fourth In ver-
mont.
The citizens and proprietors 4 places
of business should decorate th<fr build
ings literally in response to the request
of the committee.