Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-06-05

study and have successfully passed the fn-
Al examination The class motto, "Ilife Is
What You Make Il, " fashioned In letters
Of evergreen was placed over the arch
beneath which the graduates received their
diplomas and the figures "96 " and "F
representa- e the classes Of those years, also
in evergreen, were conspicuously in view.
The class flower Of the class Of '96 is the
yellow rose and that color blended with
white was to be seen on every side. The
exercises began at a few minutes after
eight o'clock and were witnessed by large
audience composed OF friends of the grad
yates and those interested in the welfare
of the schools The program was as fol
lows;
Overture, Bridal Rose - Davis Or
chestra.
Prayer-Rev. ]. A. wiegand of Hope
church.
Chorus, "yocal March. 80 singers,
led by Mr.. John Cross.
Essay, Books as Companions" Saluta-
tory-Fiora NJ. Heidenthal.
Grafton, "Oratory Ancient tand Modern"
Samuel ID. Hazelton.
Orchestra" Concert Polonaise."
Essay, Sunny Italy'-Edith NJ. Snyder.
Chorus. "The Mice in Council
Essay Stories in Stones "-Margarette
d. Prescott.
Orchestra.
Essay, Step by Step Nellie e. West
fall.
Essay, " Southern Characters Nellie
NJ. Clune.
Chorus-"The Mill"
Grafton BATTLES, Valedictory- George
K. Martin.
Address to Graduates - George Sawyer,
County Superintendent.
Presentation of Diplomas-A. w. Balch,
President of School Board.
Glass Song-Graduates
BenedictiOn.
March, Jolly Seventh"-Orchestra
Each participant received handsome
floral gift, which was gracefully presented
by Master Floyd Fitzpatrick. The essays
and orations of the graduating pupils were
well written and well-delivered and pos
sessed standard of literary merit which
speaks well for the class Of '96 and reflects
credit on the Matamoras High School
| Among those who rendered invaluable ser
vice were Mr.. Chas. Wilkin, the accom-
panist and Mr.. John Cross, Of Port Jervis,
who had charge Of the singing, the excel
ent orchestra, and the ushers, Wallace
Van Gordon and Ralph French. Thanks
are also due to Miss Minnie Van Akin, for
giving so pleasant an entertainment, to
the G. f. Society of Epworth church, for
supplying ice cream and cake TO those de-
string it. The mattresses were Mrs. John
| Wannacott, Misses Nellie Hill, Irene Kim
BILE, Blanche Ketcham, Cora Snyder and
Katie Walls. Prof. Kilcoin, the former
/ H.. l.. -
visibly improved in health, as his
| friends are glad to see. The only draw
back to the perfect success of the oc-
casion was the absence Of graduate Miss
Nellie Clune, whose unfortunate illness
prevented her attendance.
Mrs Edwin NJ. Kimball, who has been
operated upon for cancer in the right
breast, is rapidly recovering and is now up
and about the house.
The handsome residence of A. w. Balch,
one of our well-known merchants, is being
rapidly pushed to completion and when 1t
is occupied, it will be an ornament to this
pretty village.
Now, what is the matter with an organ
ization known as the " Village Improve
ment Society" All the streets need re-
pairing badly. Use the road machine all
over the town and Matamoras will be sec
ond to none for well-kept streets. Wake
up and start an improvement society.
Charlie Biyer has made an improve
ment to his shop, it is brand new barber
chair Of an improved pattern. Step in and
see it, and let Charlie use his lightning
fingers on your hair.
At present, Matamoras has the finest bi-
cycle path in the county.
Fayette L. Seymour is at present with
his parents.
Now, the Delaware Valley Railroad has
again revived. Let me give the readers oi
the PRESS a good point don't talk about
1t at ALL save your breath. Let the rail
road take care of itself. Wait until after
we have seen the cars running and then NJ
goes three cheers, long and loud, for Della
ware Valley Electric Railroad
TROJAN.