The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-06-18
GRADUATE CLASS.
The '96 Graduates, tile Largest
Glass Ever Graduated in
WOrthingtOn.

| Glass Ever Graduated in
Worthington.
Friday evening the large court
room in the Court House was crowd
ed to it's utmost capacity, there being
over 700 people present to witness
the exercises of the graduates of the
High School. The audience was
| composed of quite number from
the country and surrounding towns,
, the whole being one of intelligence
and enthusiasm in school work. The
program was carried out in the order
heretofore published. Apleasing ov-
erture by the orchestra formally
opened the exercises and was follow
ed by an invocation by Rev. Robt.
McCune.
The Salutatory was delivered by
Sadie Berry Lewis, who in behalf of
the graduating class" extended a
hearty welcome to the entire audience
and with we'll chosen and appropriate
words expressed thanks and gratitude
to the teachers and school board for
the excellent educational advantages
and privileges they had enjoyed dur
ing their school course.
An Grafton by Martin Edgar Bar
nes on Influence, was ably and flu
emily delivered and the words spoken
were those of truth, demonstrating
the effects of influence on man and
the influence he possesses over his
own actions and those of others.
The Advance of Home Life. an es-
say by Lula Louisa Putnam, was we'll
rendered-an interesting history re-
lated las to the rapid advances made
in the comforts of home life that can
now be enjoyed in comparison with
the trials that were endured by the
early inhabitants of the Old Cont
nent.
An essay on the Golden Now, by
Jennie Eliza Torrance was clearly it,
lustrated that now is the Golden
Now for each and every one to i'm
prove the shining hour and not put
off until tomorrow what can be done
today, but make use of every oppor-
tunity that presents itself for the ad
vancement towards our own sustain
ance.
The Tramp Problem, by Susan
Henrietta Gibson was given a very
practical solution. She described
the different kinds of tramps and the
causes that produces them, and the
advisable disposition of the pests was
an idea, that if put into operation
would be one of benefit to the tramp
and blessing to the communities.
Essay by Eureka Amelia Sahlbom
on Life. The subject was we'll rem
dered and the different phases of life
illustrated, showing that our life is as
we make it and we should return
thanks for the munifcent blessings
bestowed upon us.
The life and character of Mary
Stewart, the Ill Fated Queen of Scot
land was given by Cora Covey, and
was brief but very interesting ac-
count of this beautiful and illustrous
woman.
The recitation entitled "The Silver
Teapot" given by Sadie Berry Lewis
displayed decided elecutionary pow
ers, and was given in such a charm
ing and realistic manner that one
could easily picture the different
scenes and characters of the story.
Grafton, A means of Culture, by
William Bernard Stoutemeyer. He
displayed marked oratory ability,
having clear and forcible delivery,
doing himself credit and the subject
justice.
Essay and valedictory by Mary
Gertrude Blair. The essay on. Phys
ical Influences Upon Americas
Growth, was short subject of deep
thoughts, and was very ably discours-
ed. The valedictory was delivered in
a pleasing and graceful manner.
Prof. Porter related brief history
of the work performed by the class,
and figures, showing that the school
in general was of high standing in
comparison with the best schools in.|