The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
The Exercises were all Greatly Enjoyed
by the Citizens Of Reynoldsville.

The first commencement exercises Of
the Reynoldsville high school and the
first annual banquet Of the high school
alumni association are things OF the
past. The commencement exercises
were so interesting to both pupils and
parents that the result will be an in
spiration and encouragement for the
future. As stated before, the bacca-
laureate sermon was preached on Sun
day, May 4th, by Rev. DIR. Wheeler.
The junior contest In Assembly hall
Tuesday evening, was undeniably an ex-
cellent entertainment. The contest
ants were well drilled for the occasion
by their elocutionary teacher Prof. Al
ton G. Lindsey. Miss Edna Lewis was
the first contestant to be introduced to
the large audience. Miss Lewis render
ed "Kentuckey Belle" in an easy and
graceful style. Miss Josephine Gibson
recited THE Revolutionary Rising" in
clear and distinct manner. Miss
Agnes Stone. in "The Russian Christ
mas" took the audience through an
exciting skating race. Miss Nellie
Dougherty rendered THE OctorCon" in
II splendid manner. "The Little Stow
away" by Raymond Brown was rendered
in touching and easy style. "Hagar,"
by Miss Inez Brown was well delivered
frankie Kinks rendition of Jack, the
Fisherman" was excellent. Miss Dolle
Sutter pictured the horrible visions in
"The Murderer" so real that some
people got nervous. The vocal solo by
frankie King was so highly appreciated
that she had to make her second
appearance. The audience was delight
ed with the entire evenings entertain
mcnt.
There were tables on the first and
second floor of the school building that
were covered with specimens of the
pupils work tastefully arranged for the
inspection of the throng of visitors
The work was praised in the highest
terms.
The orchestra. which furnished music
for the three nights entertainments in
in Assembly ball, is one that our people
should feel proud of and certainly did
appreciate.
Wednesday evening Assembly hall
was crowded by those anxious to hear
the first annual commencement ex-
ercises of the Reynoldsville high school.
Miss Mary Elsie Muir was the first
member Of the graduating class to be
introduced. Her subject, Beyond the
Alps, Italy" was well delivered. 1.-THE
Waning Century" by Miss Lulu
Katharine Black was rendered in very
satisfactory manner. Crossing the
RubicOn," was Miss Minnie Belle Whit
more's subject. 1t was delivered in
good style. Heroes Of the Republic" "
by Miss Susie Catharine Schultze, was
rendered In pleasing manner. Miss
Edith Blanche Clark recited Carthage
Must be Destroyed" in an easy and
graceful manner Miss Golda Kings
vocal solo delighted the vast assembl-
age. DIR. Henry Houch's graduating
address was full Of fun, wit and sound
common sense. DR.. Houch paid glow
ing and deserving tribute to the schools
and to the successful work accomplish
cd during the year by Prof. G.. w.
Lenkerd and his able corps Of assist
ant teachers. Lawyer NJ. NJ. Davis, sec
retary OF the school board, in an ap-
propriate and encouraging address, pre-
sented the diplomas to the graduates.
The Orchestra and Aeolian Octette
added greatly to the evening entertain
ment, which was grand success.
The stage of Assembly hall was taste
fully decorated with potted plants and
the class colors, blue and gold, and the
class motto, mo Palms Without La
bor," was conspicuous just below the
arch.
Thursday evening DR.. William H.
Crawford, OF Meadville, delivered a
lecture in Assembly hall on "Savoni.
rola, which was listened to with much
interest. After the lecture the members
Of the high school alumni association,
and number of friends, about sixty.
five all told, went to Hotel Mcconnell
to attend the first alumni banquet.
Proprietor Frank J. Black, who knows
how to do it, had fine ''lay out" for
the banqueters. Prof. G. w. Lenkerd
principal Of the schools, who was equal
for the position, was toastmaster. Miss
Julia Kirk, Miss Maggie Butler, Frank
p. Alexander, Mrs. DR.. ]. H. Murray
Miss Mary Muir, B. G. Woodward, N
B. Madden, Alton c. Lindsey, DR.. j. w
Foust and DIR. William H. Crawford re-
sponded to the toasts given them.
Photographer Corwin took flash
light picture Of the banqueters before
they left the banqueting hall.
S. S. Myers, Of Cleveland, Ohio, 6
music teacher who comes hiohlv recom