Tombstone epitaph., 1895-05-18
and deserving of

truly excellent, and deserving of special mention.
 People whom we meet" by Miss Laura Crable, was the title of an essay which contained an outline of those with whom one comes in contact almost daily, and combined serious and sensible ideas, with a number of others in light vein. She delivered the essay in an unwayering voice, har- mCnizing with her every graceful movement and gesture that was pleas ing to the audience and credible indeed to the yonng graduate.
 The vale6ic,ory, by Miss Mamie Hau- ley, was a masterpiece and she it. tingly and in we'll chosen words bade farewell to school. teachers. trustees and classmates
 Next on the programme was solo, by one of Tombstone's fayorites, Mrs. " A. Hsrwood, who was in excellent voice and appeared at her best; the se- lection was verry touching and particu- larly suited 10 the occason. We heard one gentleman, who is competent to judge in such matters. remark "that is the best ever heard Mrs. HarwcOd sing, and she is always good" and thi- was the opinion of all who heard her.
 The educational address, by ". A Harwood, was an able argument on practical education, and his views were presented with faculty Of natural aptitude brought about by the careful consideration of the subject in which he takes an active interest. He rightly contended that more prac- tical application of knowledge to the youthful mind should be in vogue that they may be able to distinguish between theory and practice. He be- lieved the young man or woman should evince skill or feasibility ready to apply the knowledge to some useful end, and illustrated his argu- ment in thoroughly convincing man ner. A substantial foundation must first be laid and decided qualities must be asserted whereupUn to build and fit for the positions and battle of life. His speech awakened much concern and favorable opinions. and was n'- tentiyely listened to. In closing, the speaker dwelt somewhat on the accomplishments of the graduating class and their success, concluded by saying
 And now a few words concerning our graduating class. To say that l am proud ot them is but to faintly ex- press my feelings. We are all proud oi them. We are proud of their sal utatory address, proud of their vale dictory address proud of their achiev- ments. But let rue say to them. Burning 10 the graduating class), shat you are not yet educated. This is your commencement and you have laid the foundation as 1t were And now i. rests solely with yourselves as to which kind Of an eiifice you will rear upon that foundation. Your motto, Out of the Bay into the Ocean" is suggestive of beautiful thought. You are now about to leave bay of your homes, your school, and sail out into the ocean Of life. God grant that you may have the strength and fortitude to withstand the storms, tempests and hurricanes of this life. and become good citizens and useful and ornamental members of society"
 The presentation oi diplomas by PriHcipal Ray was done in a neat speech and clearly showed the strong affection he had for his class and we'll wishes for their future des;iuies. The exercises closed with the class chorus and thus terminated most successful exercise. The class of '95 is launched. May it ever be attended by favoring winds.
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