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Deeds of Greatness.

Miss Esther Richards wrote clearly
on her subject and she also made a good
impression on the audience. She said:
1t IS unquestionably true that the mea-
sure OF greatness should be in the high
er realms of thought and action, and
that they are of value and worthy of
praise only in proportion as they ex-
hibit the higher and nobler powers of
our being. He who does something to
help the world at large does a great
deal. 1t may be some invention to lift
part of the burden of physical toll or
some discovery that shall add to the
general comfort and convenience, or it
may be the evolution of an idea that
shall Mt the race out Of the thraldom
OF error, ignorance and superstition into
broader, clearer ight and civilization
though the world may never bear of
the little deeds of kindness performed
10 some obscure corner it will be writ
ten in the book of the great recording
angel from which the destiny of every
human soul is.decided. And when all
is summed up is not the world as much
benefited by the CHEEKY songs and kind
words as by the great oratorio or sermon
known only TO the few?
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The Salutatorye

To Mr.. Frank Riley was accorded
the privilege of extending welcome
to the audience, and in behalf of his
classmates welcomed the people most
cordially, taking their pesence as in.
dication OF their interest in the welfare
OF the city schools. Mr.. Riley's ora.
ton followed ideas on educational lines
which was one of the most essential re-
quirements in life. 1t determines the
results in daily undertakings and is a
factor in life that largely shapes ones
destiny Good government is a nat
ural outgrowth of true education, and
our republic, the most stable govern
ment in existence, is one OF this de-
scription. Education of the people is
Its foundation and were it not for the
sound, educated men today we would
not have the government and freedom
we now enjoy. Mr.. Riley's oration
contained clear thoughts and ideas and
his delivery was impressive
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Life Il Success or Failure.

Miss Adelaide Turneaure made much
OF her subject, handling it very clever
ly and commenced by saying that the
universal desire for success WIS doubt
less implanted in the human heart for
good purposes. 1t impels men to labor.
to invent and to excel: is the source OF
all progress in human affairs and gives
hope, courage and satisfaction. Truth
and justice are the foundation of honor
able success, a dishonest traderi is never
permanently successful. Our success in
life generally bears direct proportion
TO the eNertion we make, and if we aim
at nothing we certainly shall accom-
plish nothing. There is sovereignty
over every individual life and each life is
successful in as far as it works out the
will Of its author. Resting upon the
principles OF one holy faith the race
has risen into higher, purer, freer be,
ing and whoever does his part in this
great uplifting of humanity toward
heaven may rightfully feel that his life
has been a success. Miss Turneaure
made herself heard and her rendition
was splendid
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Presentation of DipIomus.

At the conclusion of a selection by
the orchestra Prof. Quigley on behalf
OF the board of education presented
each member Of the class with their
diploma, adding few words of advice
and encouragement, which concluded
the exercises of the evening. For a
hall hour afterwards the graduates
were receiving the congratulations of
tnelr friends. Each member of the
class received present or Il boouet of
howers. some of which were very beau
tlful, all the presents being placed on a
table near the stage. Everything
passed Off very smoothly, the crowd of
200 people kept remarkably quiet so
that nearly every speaker was heard in
all parts OF the immense audience room.
The stage decorations were under
the capable management of Mrs. C. w.
Taylor and to her good Judgment is
due the finished and artistic arrange
ment Of that part of the entertainment.
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Monuments of Character.

Taking the above for his subject Mr..
Eugene d. McGovern drew together
some splendid ideas and clothed in good
language, his delivery being earnest
and forceful, He made a comparison
between the monuments in the pvra.
mids of Egypt, the coliseum of Rome
which showed the character progress
a1d civilization OF those people in tina,
day with the monument building tha,
is going on at present. There is q
structure which every one. young and
Old is building up day by day and this
monument is character. Character is
the foundation of all true greatness
and upon which we can build our hopes
and life 1t is the foundation of ma.
tons, their advancement of knowledge
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The Last Great Roman.

Mr.. Joseph c. Herbert's production
was OF an historical character in which
he told of the nature of the Romans.
Tradition hands down the idea that at
an uncertain date a desolate ribc of the
Argan people who were driven from the
north and settled in a spot surrounded
by seven hills which in after years set
up form of government which ruled
the world. No matter how difficult the
undertaking, how vain its results might
seem nothing ever came before them
that they dared not undertake. and its
results are left as an example for us
and coming generations. AS a people
the Romans constitute class and the
efforts made by Stilicho in his strong
impulses against intrusion with the
hopes of preserving that class as a ma
tion has won for him his honored name.
The Last Great Roman" There was
displayed in his character strong mil
itarY capacity and was by all means
what could be termed genius in arms.
Mr. Herbert delivered his Grafton with
marked effect, having an easy presence
on the platform,
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Self Advertising

Miss Mario M. Whites Grafton was
given in clear, forcible STYLE and it
contained many wholesome truths. AS
there IS true and false advertising in
the business world so there is the true
ana lalse reputation in society a true
reputation is one based upon character:
false reputation is based upon the pre-
sumption OF others. Consciously we ad
vertlse our reputation or what we would
have people think of u.s. Unconsciouslv
we advertise our character, or what we
are. Not word, act, or even "a look
escapes US without our signet upon it,.
~ mans actions or his manners TO a
great extent indicate his character
lhey are the external exponent of his
inner nature. They indicate his tastes
his feelings: his temper, as we'll as the
society to which his is accustomed
ihe coloring matter infused into The
1000 OF the silk worm will produce the
sponding color in the silk, Soour
character will be darkened bv vice or
frightened by virtue, as these qualities
are assimilated from The companions we
keep and the books we read. Thus wa
see there are people who spend all their
energies IN building up an artificial ex-
terror IN putting out false advertise
ment.
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The Rich Heart.

Miss Eunice Thompson spoke very
entertainingly on her subject which
showed thoroughness in preparation
and delivery that made a good impress
sion on her hearers. The principle
part of our being is internal, intellect
ual and spiritual. The heart is sym
bollcal OF the motives, impulses and
sympathies, and consequently outside
and material conditions do not greatly
effect US in this respect. There are
sounds in the world better than the
ring of the dollar: there are things
better than silver and gold can buy:
there is a wealth better than that of
houses and lands: it is the wealth of a
rich heart. person may be rich in
worldly goods, have all and more than
he can possibly use and yet be poor in
heart. All his thoughts are centcred
in the one idea TO get money, to keep
adding little more to his already over
laden treasury. a rich heart should
be strong and symmetrical in all the
daring and enduring qualities that
make up strong character. So the
requirements Of wealth and place and
power in legitimate ways and to rea-
sonable extent shows heart rich in
resources and tenacious in purpose.
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The Key stone.

Lincoln Windle laid the Key Stone
as the foundation Of all success. When
we start out in life and begin our strue-
gle with the world we have different
IDEAS as to our future Most of us have
some ambition to accomplish, some
thing in life, to be important factors on
this great stage and make our name and
deeds prominent among our fellow
actors. When we think of character
we sometimes get its meaning confused
with that of reputation. But how vide
ly they differ. Reputation is what peo-
pie think you are, while character
represent what you are Reputation
may shield you from the ewes of the
world for while but sooner or later
Your true character will reveal itself.
and you will be either more honored
and respected or noted for your promi-
nence among the base and ignoble.
Build your life arch upou the sure
foundation rock OF truth. Rear the
superstruction under the guidance of
truly moral, chisel and shape the rough,
stone given you. make its lines true.
round it, polish it, and at last the Mas
ter Workman will place the finishing
touches and call the cirle completes.
Mr.. Windle surprised his friends bv
his splendid rendition of his GRAFTON
ana made quite q reputation for him
self
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What Lack / YETI

Such was the subject of Mr.. Everett
A. White and the young man certainly
did himself proud in its delivery, his
voice and gestures being in harmony.
Nearly nineteen hundred years ago
this question was asked the great
teacher of teachers by Young man Of
admirable character. This inquiry de-
notes consciousness on the part of the
inquirer that there are disabilities tG
which he has not attained \ man
who does not realize that he is lacking
never makes any progress intellectual
ly, morally or spiritually The uues-
tion is indicative Of Il healthy state Of
mind, mind open to conviction and
eager for truth. Men are beginning to
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-06-14

This Grafton by Miss Mabel Riley
was quite interesting, in that it con-
tanned some well expressed ideas as to
the necessity OF making a preparation
for the duties of life. All nature
teaches the lesson that life in whatever
form is preparation. In the physi-
cal world the preparation is advancing
step by step toward the grand culmi-
nation of some end for mans use. or
having seryed its purpose, it is slowly
resolving itself into elements that il
may be ready for another ascending
condition. The need of preparation
was never more imperative than now
Competition is so sharp, ambition so
prevalent and education so general that
The poorly prepared fail in every un.
dertakiDg. We should live then not
for time alone but for eternity. We
should be so earnest and careful in the
preparation and culture of heart and
mind and soul that when we have
passed the sunset scene of mortal life,
we may enter upon an eternal existence
with aracters purified and stamped
with the impress of divinity. Miss
Riley made a spendid appearance on
the stage. her voice and gestures being
IN Sl mpathy with each other.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-06-14

The oratiou Of Miss Nettie y. Wells
touched on popular subject in which
everybody more or less comes in con-
tact with. It is proper and best to
comply with the demands of good So
cicty in the formalities of intercourse
with each other. The greater part of
the rules of etiquette are worthy Of
recognition, as civility and good breed
ing add much to our convenience and
pleasure. Although unwritten laws
they are none the less obligatory upon
all who have the welfare OF society at
heart. While there is an undoubted
value in the outward formalities Of
good breeding still their high hest value
is reached when they spring from kind
illness and sincerity. The young lady
may receive and entertain with grace
and elegance. may dress superblv and
decorate with hues so harmonious that
venus herself may trembe with envy
but if that be all and beneath it no
kind, helpful sympathetic womanly
heart we turn away in sorrow, per
chance in disgust Miss Wells spoke
clearly and distinctly, her ideas being
clothed in very smooth language
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1895-06-14

MIR. Cyrus B. Warne spoke very
entertainingly on ihe above subject.
The men, who having crossed life's per-
ilous sea, have reachad place among
the immortals and have left their
name on the scroll Of fame, are those
who have breasted the tidal wave of ad
Verslty and have anchored safe in the
harbor of peace. A man who has won
his place OF prominence by hard labor
need not fear some thief will rob him of
his glory: Kingdoms may rise and fall,
kings aud queens may reign and pass
away, but still his glory shines brioEt-
y, on US from the zenith. His name is
like jeweled star in in the sky that
continues to shine throughout all ages
with undimmed and undying brightness
and glory. AS the curtain OF night
wraps its silent pail about his stage of
existence he will be counted as one vic
tor over adversely, anC as he passes to
the land Of the unknown from which no
one ever returns his achievements will
stu be the bulwark Of his glory. MIR.
Warne has good voice for speaking
and he used it with good effect through
out his address.
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Patriotism, Il

Patriotism. said Miss Minnie Althen.
Is the breath of poetry, the perfume of
the loftiest literature the charm OF
oratory, the fountain of love and admir-
alton, which springs from q sense of
ownership and dependence. The pat
riot loves his country because it is his
own and because from it he receives
protection for himself and family. The
diffusion of knowledge. the prevention
OF crime, the relief of the poor, the in
culcation of morality and generally
anything that uplifts the people into a
higher and broader civilization is
patriotic. The patriotism of American
women during the civil war was mani
tested in comprehensive measures in
caring for the sick and wounded. Men
forgot trade and party IN their love for
country but women watched them in
heroism and self-sacritice. Miss. Anthem
gave very pleasing rendition of her
Grafton. Her voice while, sympathetic,
was clear and resonant and her subject
was well received
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feel that something is lacking in the
present and in this universally recog-
nized need of the nation is the promise
that the wants of her people will be
supplied and let us have faith that He
who overrules the affairs of men and
nations will in this crisis, as in those OF
our past history, bring forth the Wash
lngton or the Lincoln that will lead the
nation out of this industrial depression
into more glorious liberty True ed
ucation will yet beautify the earth as
astronomy has gloriiied the heavens in
answer to the question, "IVhat Lack
Yet 2n
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School Days Are Now But Pleasant Mem
cries as They Begin to Battle With
Stearn Realities.
CREATIONS ALL GOOD
Some Splendid Ideas Were Enunciated
in the OrationS and the Graduates
Made a Remarkable Showing.
c OsING OF SCHOOL DAYS,
A Class of Fifteen Receive Diplomas From
the Mitchell High school

Commencement day in the life of the
scholar, who has struggled through
the studies necessary for him to attain
the markings permitting to receive
the emblem Of faithfulness, is an i'm
portant period in the life of the young
lady or gentleman, who having accom-
plished all this, is ushered into a
world with which he or she has to do
battle. Those school days, happy re-
minders of the past, are oyer and
stern realities present themselves for
solution. 1t is then that the strong or
weak nature has the opportunity to ex.
ert Itself and apply the knowled ge
gained in the structure of education.
The tenth an 4ual commencement
exercises OF the Mitchell High School
we're held at the Exposition building
Friday evening, and if any doubt ey-
listed as to the popularity of our home
schools it was dispelled by the attend
ance OF such magnificent audience on
this occasion. Seats had been provided
for $50 people, but they We're inadequ-
ate to the crowd and great portion
stood up through the exercises. The
stage presented beautiful appearance,
tlowers and plants being used in pro-
fusion and together with the brigh.
costumes worn by the young ladies pre-
sented a handsome picture, while the
effect OF the varied colors of electric
lights added greatly to the brilliancy
of the scene. The teachers, board of
education and parents of the graduates
occupied the front seats. Promptly at
S:lo the exercises began with selec-
ton by the Mitchell Parlor Orchestra
and Rev. Mr.. Teal offered the invoca
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The NaietlictOry

10 Miss Esther F. Lewis was voted
the honor to say the sad words of fare
we'll TO the class and teachers. She said
in part to the public: We have com
pleted the prescribed course of study iu
your High School and we stand before
you as result of the provision for pub
lie education you have so liberallv
made We feel grateful to YOU and
trust it will be shown more and more
clearly that public free education is "A
common blessing, not only to those who
are learners, but to those, as well. who
are benefited indirectly in the general
diffusion OF knowledge and virtue. TO
the Board of Education: We express
our sincere appreciation of YOUR actions
as Il great deal Of the success in the
management Of the schools is due to
your wise choice OF means and wisdom
IN their application. To our teacher.
who have SO kindly, patiently aided us
IN our school duties we owe respect and
gratitude Tor the manner in which YOU
nave sustained and encouraged US in
our school work and can say that we
appreciate your kindness and faithful
ness in your efforts to lead US forward
The fair valedictorian also addressed
words OF farewell to the class of '96 and
~ and also to her fellow graduates. and
10 closing said: 1t has been said that
time blunts the edge of all human pas-
sions, but it seems to me that the friend
ship among US. cemented by common
experience and harmonious associations
so long continued, will outliye the as
saults of time and separation aud that
the recollections OF the bright and hap
Ply school days spent together here will
ever remain with uas- blessed memory
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wealth are all measured by their char
acter, As the quality of the nation is
measured by character so is man: and
is the chief measurement of human de
velopment. He referred to men in an
cient and modern history whose lives
well illustrated the point in the differ
ence in character, and the impulses
which governed the lives Of these men
in forming their character.
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