The Globe-republican., 1898-06-02

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she said its friendships, victories, ETC.,
are social ties, which can only be appre-
ciated when the moment at parting takes
place.
Our education has only begun. We
are at the threshold of life.
How often we look ut results without
inquiring about the causes. 1t is so in
regard to our victories. She spoke of
Grants famous episram: 81 will fight
it out on this line if it takes alrsummer."
His victories were not by chance.
The inequalities of life were shown.
The seemingly easy places in life were
hard earned by time, patience and perse-
yerance.
II we do the work before us we will
reap the reward.
| Referred to class associations in the
school.
The Board of Education received thanks
and words of appreciation.
TO the high school class Miss Misner
said. wishes for success and happiness
was given.
The teachers were thanked for gull
dance through difficulties. There were
no words sufficient to express the graft.
tude of the high school class.
| In the farewell, she said: We do not
remain longer as a class. but we go Sc
parately to do whatever awaits us. In
the language Of Paul. she said: II have
fought a good fight. have finished my
course. have kept the faith"
And in the language of Paul following.
| it is hoped that ''HencefOrth there is laid
up for them crown Of righteousness
Miller's orchestra again enlived the &C.
casion with some fine music. after which
the juniors farewell was presented by
Miss Lena Summersby, in a lady like
manner and address. The young lady in
a deliberate and dignificd tone said the
pupils had chosen her to. express their
farewell to the largest class that ever
graduated from the high school. The
friendships existing were feelingly re-
ferred to. The classes Of the high
school have always maintained good
feelings among each other, and no bick-
erings have ever taken place. Good ma
tyre has always prevailed. This class
will always be known for its high charac-
ter il, study. You have set an example
| that will always be followed by the
younger pupils, she said. We hope you
will be here to listen to the class of 1899.
Our memory will always be with you.
Prof. Warren Baker, superintendent Of
the schools, in presentin. the diplomas
| made Il patriotic address. He spoke of
| the surroundings Of the stage-the flow
ers, with delightful fragrance, tie well
dressed crowd. e;c-it is but one of SINH
lar things occurring all over the Union.
What we see here tonight is only pro.
duct of the plan laid down by oar fore
surroundings he was reminded of the
great achievement ut Manila by Com
modore Dewey. Great applause followed
this expression. The public schools had
much to do in stimulating that victory.
Public education would never l,xre blown
up the Maine. That was an act Of igno.
rance aud treacllery.
A new mission Was before the public
schools. Patriotism is Il study. Patriot
ism means something more than desire
to shoot somebody. display Of pOmp,
wearing of regulation uniforms, etc. 1t
has higher purpose. Our flag stands
where it always has stOnd-for liberty,
humanity and justice. These are the
sentiments that ought to be studied in
cur public schools.
To TIE class. lie said, Our country ex-
poets something Of you. Tonight is the
happy and proud moment Of your life
surrounded rs you are by friends and ad-
mirers. Tomorrow the glamour will be |
gone. and you must look to the course |
before you-the stern realities Of life.
In distributing the Diplomas Mr. Baker |
said these mark the energy of the class
in progress of study. and tonight you are
reaping the result of your labors.
Rev. w. r. Weaver dismissed the ALL
dience with ,benediction, after which |
the friends of the class crowded the stage [
aud offered congratulations. Bouquets
and presents were given in profusiOn. |
The graduates made a fine appearance
on the stage. The girls were elegantly ut.
tired in silk handsomely trimmed.
The class of 1898 have reason to be
proud of their success in graduation.
They have shown in their closing eXer-
cises that they have made thorough
study through the school course. The
the teachers and tire parents
have reason to be proud of the high
standard and excellence reached by the