The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-06-28
High School Graduation.

Thursday evening, diplomas were given
to 26 graduates from the Paw Paw high
school. Never before has so large class
graduated from our school, and never
has brighter class left the institution,
or with better rendered or more interest
ing exercises.
The rink, as always at the time of
graduation, was well filled. The decor
ations were of high order, in white and
green, the class colors, and were the more
credltable from the fact that they were
largely the work of the members of the
class. The fact that the young ladies
were all dressed in white, in harmony
with the decoration, added to the attrac-
tiyeness of the scene.
The complete program of the exercises
was published in the Northerner of last
week. The music was given by Flscher's
orchestra of Kalamazoo, and was fault
less On account of the large number
of graduates taking part, we cannot go
into an extensive review of each produc-
ton, but will refer briefly to them.
First came II. Viola Monroe, with a
welcome to all, after which she gave her
production, The Spirit of the Times"
which she interpreted to be culture,
grace that in its true sense is within the
reach of all. Good ideas were brought
out, and the manner of delivery was ex-
cellent indeed. The. young lady con-
vinced her hearers that she has much of
the culture of which she spoke.
rt Go1la,., H., Jlo IIon ,,,o-
an original and pleasing method of bring
ing out some entertaining facts of class
history, was well delivered and reflected
credit on the fair author.
MANS Will Power" by Mason L. Fish,
was strong production, given in clear
and earnest manner. The high estimate
placed by the young man upon the
power of the human will, cannot fail to
do much toward winning for him success
in life.
Joan of Arc" by Dolly NJ. Roach, was
an entertaining portrayal of that unique
character in French history, and the ex-
cellent delivery of the production in
creased the interest of it.
THE Future of Our Nation" by Clyde
c. Cummings, showed him to be careful
student of our national affairs, and
true American in his indomitable faith
in the future glory of the United States.
THE Progress of Invention" by Eliza
beth Brummel, was novel class proph-
ecy, neatly predicting rosy futures for
the class of 80.
Miss Rae Showerman's part in the
program was the rendition of a vocal
solo. 1t is probable no young lady who
has graduated from our school has been
gifted with greater talent in this direc-
ton, and the solo was finely rendered.
"Our Grand-mothers and their Grand
daughters" by Bessie Morrison, was an
entertaining review of woman's achieve
ments and possibilities. The delivery
added to the credit of very interesting
paper.
"Permanence in the Midst of Change"
was very creditable essay by Anna May
Smith and, like all the others, was de-
livered in a manner that showed careful
study and training.
"Cestus," by Isabelle L. Lawton, was
an excellent paper constructed from the
story of Venus magic girdle. The es-
sayist proved herself the wearer of a
cestus, among the embroideries of which
are bright mind and a refined bearing.
America Against the World" by Leta
G.. Packer, showed that the young ladies
have not neglected to keep in touch with
public affairs, and she earned herself
credit by patriotic production of un-
usual merit.
"The Golden Apples of Hesperides,"
by Rhetta b. Chapman, was an original
poem that showed its author the pos
SCISSOR of real talent. Indeed, some of
the golden fruit! Is already in her pos
session.
1--WE Build the Ladder by which We
Rise" by Grace Helen Grout, was fine
production, gracefully and forcefully de
livered The merit of the paper entities
it to better review than our space will
permit.
Lessons of the Hour" by John B.
O'Leary, was apatriotic address of a high
character, revealing in the young man
the talent of genuine orator. In the
future, we predict that Paw Paw will be
proud of the fact that he is graduate
of her high school
The presidents address by Earl N.
Bangs most creditable one indeed,
was the last of the productions of the
graduates, and after its delivery the big
bundle of diplomas was delivered by o.
W. Rowland, president of the board of
education.
Twelve of the graduates did not give
their essays or orations at the rink.
They were previously given at the high
school room and were fully as creditable
as those on the public program.
Following is the class roll:
Classical course-John B. O'Leary.
Latin course-Grace Helen Grout, Leta
G.. Packer, Rhetta B. Chapman, Fora NJ.
, Fish, Ila Il. Hail.
Scientific course-R. Viola Monroe.
Marie b. Ryan, Gertrude Genevieve
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