The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-10
For Graduation Are
Formulated.
THE SPENCER HIGH
20
Takes Time by the Fore
lock the Present Year.

Spencer, Feb. 9.-Although from the
9th of February to the 9th of June
seems a long time, nevertheless Prin-
cipal E. S. Tirreli of the David Proutv
high school does not. think so, and has
already begun preparations for the
graduation of the class of '99, which is
the sixth to have gained that distinc-
ton since the erection of the present
high school building.
The first meeting of the members of
the graduating class was held this
morning, at which time many impor-
tant questions were discussed. The
principal object that Mr.. Tirrell called
the meeting for was to set the members
of the class to thinking about their
graduation essays. Each member of
the class will be obliged to write an
essay, although they will probably not
all be read on commencement night.
The exercises this year will undoubted-
ly be Of the same nature as those of
last year, consisting of declarations,
readings and essays, the valedictory
anu SdluldlOIy duuGeSSGS, ana the
awarding of diplomas.
TheSDrDgralm this year will probably
be changed a little however, from the
usual, by the addition of declamations
and readings, while in the past nothing
but essays have been in order. Mr..
Ttrrell has given each member of the
class until the beginning of next term,
the 10th Of April, to choose his or her
subject, and make an outline for the
same. Every subject will have to be
handed in for approval on April 10 at
the latest
The class also discussed the advisa-
bility of holding a senior dramatic
some time before graduation, for the
purpose of defraying expenses for the
graduating exercises. The new plan
was thought very favorably Of and
will undoubtedly be acted on in the
near future. The officers of the class
are: President, Elton Prouty; vice pres
dent, Martha w, Page; secretary and
treasurer, Arthur H. sagendorph.
The members OF the class are
Sarah Allen, Arthur II. Sagen-
dorph, Fred C. Ames. Susan L, AL
len, Raymond A. Billiard, Teresa
Casey, Carlton E. Green, Eta Carr,
Bertha Smith, Adelbert Hobbs, Edith
Curtis, Cyril Vernon Anna Curtis, An
ME Kelly, Sadie Kane, Henry Lee, Mar
guerite Cassidy, Elton Prouty, Matte
W. Page Marian S. Holmes, Bertha l..
Muzzy, Mary l. Trail and Frances X.
Mccain. The members of the class
have already awarded the class history
TO Miss Teresa Casey. The class pro
phecy was awarded to John j. Powers,
but Mr.. Powers has left school, and so
another prophet will have to be chosen.
The honors of the class have not yet
been awarded. VII
The members of the Mems union of
the Baptist church are busy these days
lifting UP reading room in Hills
block. The room which they will occu-
Ply is a fine largo room, formerly oc-
cupied by the Klondike club. 1t is in
the rear of the building in the top story.
The walls are now being adorned with
pictures and various works-ef art, While
soon the interior of the room will pre-
sent coy and homeike appearance
by the addition of tables and easy
chairs. Daily papers, magazines ana
books will be on file. also games OF
various kinds for those who enjoy such
diversions.
A piano will also be put in for the
benefit of those musically inclined 1t
has been decided that the room will be
closed each night at 10 o'clock. Mr.
Hill, owner of the block. has kindly
SlNGA LIle use Ol Tie IOOIi IlCC VI
charge, While the union will only be
obliged to pay for the heating and
A lively dog fight took place this eve
ming in front of W. S. Virgins gro
Gerry store, on Main street. The partici-
pants in the struggle were the two old
rivals Jack the large bloodhound
owned by Connie Sullivan, and Lion,
the big Newfoundland owned by Dale
trryn 90 meet
the street without a fight ensues, and
such proved the case tonight. While
the dogs We're fighting the struggle
waxed warm, but it was only for q
short time, as they were soon separated
by Foster Wheeler.
Michael Brouiilette, who was arrest
ed last night by Chief of Police Nc
Kennas for being drunk and creating
disturbance, appeared this morning be-
fore Judge Curtis. He was given four
months in the house of correction.
There will be a special meeting after
mass next Sunday morning, of DiYi- |
sion 8, A. O. H., at the f. of A. Hall, |
to make arrangements for the reoep- |
ton of State President q. E. j. STAT
terry, who is to speak before the So
ciety Tuesday evening, Feb. 81, on the
beneficiary and insurance feature OF
the order, NJ Lag M
When Principal E. s. Tirrell arrived
at the high school building, this morn
ing, to attend to his usual duties, ne
was greatly surprised at finding
large bundle on which was marked his
name, and also Handle with care" MI
Tirrell opened the bundle, in which, to
his surprise as well as pleasure, he
found large birthday cake, with his
initials marked on the top in large let
tiers. Although the principal is much
pleased with the cake. he will be much
more pleased when he is able to find
out the gver.
The Ladies Charitable Society of the
First CONGREGATIONAL Church served a
fine supper in the church chapel last