Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-06-25
COMMENCEMENT TIME


II, placed AT distance, these rays so pierre.
ing,
Could penetrate clothing and muscle ana organ.
II placed near the subject IL surely must be
They would cast "A shadow OF the soul robed In
| knew in a moment twould all be made clear
In one grand panorama they all would appear
Each classmate I'd view by this wonderful raw
Each future, now dark, would be then light as
Every motive, ambition, each secret or fear
With this search light adjusted would ali be-
made clear.
So, after much planning, succeeded, one day.
In bringing my classmates before this bright
ray.
Their protests were many, their glances not
mild,
Hut In vain After CHANGING at each, decided
directly
TO take the one formed for my search most cor
rectly
That Dame Nature was kind I was now well
aware,
When she framed this Tower so tall and so
spare.
1 could readily see from my favorable position.
That in the near future he would become ply
stefan
or such skill and renown, twas plain to be
seen
He would shine in the court of some foreign
queen.
He would stand at height, then attained by
none,
While around him seeking for frolic and fun
Many children would cling, with filial devotion,
Turning his thoughts To his home DER the ocean.
With love for history, science and art
But the eyes OF no beauty OF history e'er will
compare
With the dark brown orbs OF his loved one so
But gazing most closely, and adjusting the
coils
Would reveal nothing more OF his pleasures or
tolls.
Then turned my glance on Della, seeking for
variety;
Who took her Mace before the screen with n
look OF much anxiety
| quickly saw, In outliae, a woman on the stage,
An advocate of ''woman's rights" who in q
very rage
Proclaimed her hate for all mankind the cruel,
horrd creatures
While disappointed love is shown in every line
and feature.
plainly saw upon her head a stylish little
bonnet;
While "presidental bee" played hide and
seek upon II.
But II hopes are realized surely cannot tell
| | only know she crossed the sea, and there she
married well
She has home upon the Rhine, her JOY is
there complete;
And sometime in that happy home, We hope our
friend To greet.
The next subject was Clarence TO be searched
by this ray.
For CLEAN OF his future prosperity
But what Is this shadow ] see on the SCREEN
Then with look most searching and keen
see in dim outline the sign, Interrogation.
An assurance To me he still would ask question
II bore double meaning twas an augury OF
fate.
That in the coming future lawyer he would
make,
With clients rich and powerful to fiji his hands
with gold,
While honor brought her laurels that never can
be told
But pray, what is this which puzzles me quite
I'll tighten the coil and throw on more light.
DO my senses deceive me; My brains in a
whirl
All, surely have it; it's the heart of girl.
The heart of girl Can any one tell
How feminine heart can the life blood propel
In the veins of youth. who strives rs he can
To be known by his friends as a studious young
manf
Oh Edison, Tesla Roentgen all three
Bring science TO aid in this great mystery
But what were my feeling when plainly saw
Pearl Roosevelt as an actress was fine
When posters and hand bills declared it was
true;
Her acting was simply divine.
She had married OF course, as we all knew she
would,
A count with his titles and lands.
Who managed the troup his wife too, as well,
With the consumate skill IL demands.
| saw the years come and go in their flight
Bringing honor and riches untold:
castle so grand where she reigned queen,
Crowned with love more precious than gold.
With many protestations Ellis Ranney takes
his place,
With scorn and unbelief depicted on his face
turned my anxious eyes, nj once, TO read his
destiny;
felt at once tremor my heart beat audibly
I looked and looked and wondered, for there
before my eyes
saw n noble structure, with many towers rise
Upon the front in letters bold, | read without
delay;
Erected 1900 f. Ranny's Factory"
Tie managed this great concern with skill and
power untold,
While wealth pours out her offerings, 10 fill his
hands with gold
He wins a seat in congress- and joins in high
debate,
An honor to our High School, and to our own
fair state.
Upon the far famed Hudson he had a mansion
fair,
stately summer homeland a welcome warm
is there
For all who come within it's doors; while love
and cheer abide,
For in that home so beautiful wife dwells by
his side
There is only one more member of this Illus
tTious class:
Her future Is unknown, so please let it pass.
But, tho she's the least OF them all In mere
quantity,
Permit me TO say she excels them in quality
Patrons, friends, my task il ended
Permit me now To say TO you
That we thank you for your presence,
Ana your thoughtful patience too.
AS a class we gave you welcome
As class we say good bye"
Hoping that we all may garner
Many sheaVes OF victory.
And know that when the future
With it's great, unwritten scroll
To the eyes OF coming ages
Shall it's checkered leaves unroll.
Mid the names OF those who suffered
Those who conquered in the fight
Or who fell amid the conflict
Nobly battling for the right.
For the sake of right and justice,
And OF sweet humanity;
Or OF those who struck for freedom
Gaining priceless liberty.
Mid the stars whose radiant glory
God In the heavens did transtX:
There shall shine In purest lustre
All the lights OF Ninety Six"
Gordon Edwin Towers subject was
"Cuckoos," and he handled il in aman-
ner which showed he had given il
much thought, in part he said
The cuckoo is a species Of the bird
family found in nearly every part of
the world. 1t has many peculiarites
which distinguishes it from all the
fsathered tribes, the chief one being
its peculiar low and plaintive song
which has been initiated by man in the
cuckoo clock, thus making the bird to
US "A famous one.