The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-06-02

gave her sex full representation in man.
ner, appearance and ability shown. She
was dressed in pure white and many
whispered compliments were passed
among the audience. She is naturally
retiring and modest, and it must have
been somewhat ola task for her to stand
before an audience for the first time in
her life, as we understand was the case.
Her subject was 1.-The Growth of Ideals"
as applied to national existence and to
the advancement of civilization. Her
text was that nations grow no higher
then their ideals, and her theme was
rich in historical illusions and references.
James Wardwell told of the origin of
the "Anglo Saxon" and the history of
his career, arguing the American Anglo
Saxon as the best of the human race. and
by our laws and form of government the
best fitted to carry out the duties involv-
ed in our higher civilization, of which ex-
pansion is one, and pressing, present
duty.
Thomas Chisholm. spoke of the
"Spoils System" of American politics,
giving its origin, history and evils like a
veteran political orator.
Fred Ryan discussed the ''White Man
and Inferior Races" and argued that no
inferior race has ever been raised by
outside influence, that .ali national inn
provement must come from within, from
the people themselves, through genera
ton of growth.
These short references to the themes
discussed will show to the reader that in
all cases the themes chosen were live
matter" and we may add, that in each
case, the subjects were discussed in
logical, argumentative and original man.
ner, with little attempt for fine wording,
but every effort to make the argument
clear, concise, and convincing. and each
of the young orators, came forward and
spoke as though they they believed what
they said and wanted others to be con-
vinced. Hence their oratory was earnest
natural and pleasing, and that is the best
kind of oratory.
At the close, Prof. Godward gave
short but strong and eloquent address to
the class which we wish we had the OPP
portunity to reproduce. By the fault
of the house from which 1.-The ''sheep-
skins'' were ordered the diplomas were
not on hand to be presented.
The orations were interspersed with
music, entirely furnished by the members
of the class with the assistance OF the
Short orchestra, of which two of the class
are members. Miss Conmy and Thomas
Chisholm giving piano solos, Fred Ryan
a violin solo and James Wardwell vocal
solo with Fred Ryan violin and Mrs.
Ryan piano accompaniment.
AT the close of the program Miss Con-
my in behalf Of the class presented Prof.
Godward a seal ring, and Mr.. Godward
who had already finished his speech.
couldn't in his surprise any more than
say thankyou.
The school board were seated on the
stage which was also nicely decorated
with colors and plants. A vase of ele-
giant red and yellow roses, the class
colors, was especially noticeable and was
the combined gift of the pupils of Miss
Young's department.
The orations were SO we'll balanced
and so we'll delivered that no one was
particularly distinguished above the
others, and it is quite probable that the
audience would, if asked, have divided
the honors about equally, which in itself
is quite remarkable. We are quite sure
that close study ofthe manuscript would
be necessary to make such selection.
Butte the class we may say, that Pembina
is pleased and proud of every one of you
and you have the best wishes of the citi-
zens for that success in life which is now
opened before you.