Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-30

sumptuous banquet was served and sill en-
joyed themselves until long after midnight.
BROKEN BOW. Neb., May ESPECIALLY
The Broken Bow commencement exercises
last night drew out one OF the largest
crowds that ever assembled in the opera
house OF the city. There were fifteen gyadu-
atCs. the largest number that has GRADUATED
at any one time in the history Of The school.
The exercises were interspersed with music
Those graduating were: Ray Wright. Maulc
Potts, Gertie Orr. Minnie Stinmgn, Ernest
McNilliams, Ray koon. Linda KEN, NanniS
Talbot, Linda Sp acht. Madge Potts, Leslie
McWilliams. Dean Holcomb. Fannie Love.
Anna Amsberry and Claude Pickett. The
diplomas were presented in a neat speech by
II. J. Shinn, secretary OF the Board OF Edu-
cation.
JUNIATA. Neb, May 29.-fSpeciall-
The commencement exercises were held In
the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday
night. Tho church was crowded to the doors
and at the close the participants were
swamped with congratulations and beautttul
bouquets OF flowers. Or. w. Ackley gave \
reception last night to the graduating class
the teachers. school board and friends. a
beautiful program was rendered aud a hn1
banquet spread.
WESTON, Neb.. May 2s.-(special)-The
commencement and closing exercises OF the
public schools were held last night. The
large hall was filled one hour before the
time for the exercises to begin ana many
were unable to gain admittance. The weston
schools have been very successful the PAST
wear under Principal will T. Mauck. Mrs.
Anna johnson. Miss Minnie Jones and Miss
Maude Cachelin. The following are the mem
bers Of the graduating class: Gustave haus-
ner, Olive Johnson. Stella johnson, Zoe
Odell, Hulda Malm. Tena Anderson and Anna
Reeder. After the presentation OF diplomas
by Director d. A. March. County superih-
tendent Clark briefly addressed the class
The Weston orchestra, L. b. Bilan leader en-
livened the program with muse Inc ciass
of '97. together with the alumni, VIII be
given a reception at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. viii T. Mauck on Monday night.
ARAPAHOE. Neb., May e9.-(SpeclalD-
The annual graduation exercises OF the
Arapahoe High school occurred this evening
at the Methodist Episcopal church. mere
were three graduates, Anna Peterson, Eva
| Horton and Julius Miller. After the exer-
cises q reception was given at the schooi
building. which was an enjoyable aftalr TO
all who attended. The music furnished by
the Third Regiment knights OF Pythlas oand
was che of the pleasing features OF the pro
| gram. The school has made material prog
ress this year under the principalship OF
George r. Coleman.
ASHLAND. Neb., May 29.-tSpectal)-
| Before a crowded house in Simmingtons
opera house in this city last evening were
| held the commencement exercises OF the ASH
| land High school class of 81. The invcca-
ton was pronounced by Rev. c. 7. Hockey
who has performed this duty for the last
eleven years, and eX-Lieutensnt Governor
H. II. Shedd presented the diplomas for the
| eighth successive year. The class consisted
of eleven girls and three boys. whose aver
age age is 10 years and months. Minnie r.
Will gave the saiutatcry address and Maude
z. Mason the valeLictory. The class selected
As it's motto: "The World is a Wheel OF
Which We Are But Spokes."
CULBERTSoN, Neb.. May 90. -(Specia,
Telegram)-The seventh annual ommence-
ment of the Culbertson High school under
the management OF Prof. A. r. DouSherty
was held in the Methodist Episcopal church
last night. There were twelve graduates
Loren Enyert, Clinton Sidell. John JOCKEYS
Roy Kleven, George Pfrimmer, Fred White
Cora Kuger, Eppil Brown, lisa Shumaker
Ruth Davenport, Gertrude Dougherty anC
Nellie Knowles. Clinton Sidell was valedic
torian and John Jockens class prophet
Hill NJ. Bell of Lincoln delivered the orator
of the evening. A reception was given tn
graduates tonight by the Culbertson Higl
School Alumni association.
PERU, Neb., May 29.-(Special.)-The com
mencement exercises OF the Nebraska Stat,
Normal school were begun last night. TIL
first evening was occupied by the yelling
tolian society. The audience was large AM
appreciative. The program was literary an
musical. The Grafton of Bessie Carpente
OF mo Man Lives for Himself was on
Of the. features OF the evening. The women
quartet furnished the music.
PAWNEE CITY, Neb., May 29.-(special.
The CONN encement exercises of tn
Pawnee City High school were held in tn
opera hou6a lest evening. The salutatory an,
grafton were given by Earl Brooks and tn
valedictory and address by Bertha Beard. Tn
other gradl ates were: Bertha Mccall an
Clyde McMaster. The program was inter
sperzed with music by Prof. Fulton's or
chestra. The opera house was beautiful
decorated with flowers and bunting. Tn
commencement exercises of the Pawne
academy will be held in The opera house
Wednesday evening, June 8.
DAKOTA CITY, Neb,, May 29.-tSpecial
The First Methodist Episcopal church wa
taxed beyond seating capacity last evening
the occasion being the graduating exercise
of the Dakota City High school. The gradu
ates were GrifIey Jay, Archie D.. joyce
Harry A. Hart and Pearl A. Stinson. TIL
o~rations were interspersed with vocal an
instrumental music. Superintendent J. c
Haupt presented the diplomas.