The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1897-06-11
tatory, it was short, but effective:
vALEDIcroRY.

VALEDICTORY.
"As the fond mother, when the day is
DER, leads by the hand her little child to
bed, half willing, half reluctant to be led,
and leaves his broken playthings on the
floor. no wholly treasured by promises
of others in their stead, which, though
more splendid, may not please him
more", we are tonight, just as the little
child, half willing and half reluctant to
60. But the time has now come when
we must not only say good night, but
goodbye. But, before we go, we wish
to express our gratitude to our friends
and teachers. We are thankful to the
members of the school board for the int
crest they have taken in the school, and
also for their care in providing for our
many wants. To the science teacher we
are indebted: his zeal and enthusiasm
have often inspired us TO work harder
and more earnestly. To the principal,
who has been so kind and borne SO pa
tiently with our shortcomings, W. W
very much; we will ever cherish her men,
DRY in our hearts. And to the superin-
tendent, we extend our most sincere
thanks for the untiring interest he has
taken in our class. We have learned
much of truth and beauty in his class
room. He has taught us that which his
years of toll have gathered from careful
study. To the school-mates, we extend
our farewell greeting, trusting that some
time we may meet again. And, class
mates, we must also now say goodbye.
Let us place ourselves in Gods hands,
that he may care for us during life, and
that we may meet again on heavens
class-day.
Miss Maud Cordial played Wagner's
"Hymn of the Pilgrims" for the most
part effectively.
1t Their became A. Barnett's pleasant
task to award the diplomas, which he
did in the most clever and earnest speech
of the nature that we have heard in many
a day, fully meeting the dignity and i'm
portance of the event.
"What the Birds Say" by Henneman
was sweetly sung by Miss Hannah Stang
land.
Supt. Valentine briefly expressed in
characteristic, happy ~phraseology, his
esteem and high hopes for the gradual
ing class, the audience sang "Old Hun
dred", Rev. ]. A. Badcon pronounced
the benediction, and the graduating ex-
ercises of the class of 81 were at an end,
with all their pomp and circumstance
and pleasing particulars.
NOTES.
The members of the class of 'o7 had
a group picture taken, Saturday, in their
graduating raiment.
The floral membranes were very
profuse, fragrant and beautiful, fairly
covering the rostrum.
McCook is at her best on commence
ment exercises. She is never more gaily
or in better humor.
The president of the class, Charles
Northrup, introduced the speaker of the
evening, in very good form.
The various members of the class re.
ceived gifts of utility and beauty, and
of them in quite unusual generosity.
Ray McCarl's announcement of the
class entertainment to be given June
25th, was clever and characteristic. We
won't be surprised to see Ray bloom out
radiantly in a managerial capacity yet.
The members of the class of 81, Miss
Mr.. Valentine and Mr.. Magee
were entertained at the residence of Mr..
o. Norval, Saturday afternoon, by
Stangland and Lulu Norva1. Re-
freshments were served. This informal
reception was one of the happy incidents
of the week, which will be a memorable
one in many respects for all concerned.
1t was decided to not have a class day,
it was required that each member of
graduating class prepare an essay
and the following were duly submitted:
Charles Northrup, Memory; Ira Clark,
Qualities of Great Men; Ernest Cordial,
The Evolution of Labor; Mabel Jordan,
Criticism; Daisy Jackson, Simplicity;
Laura McMillen, Utterance; William
McManigal, Our Hero; Lulu Norval, Cur
Edna Dixon, Incidence; Ray
McCarl, Recreation; Earl Ludwick, An
imal and Plant Life: Kittie Stangland,
The Eye; Maggie Cullen, Little Things.
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