The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-28

Wis Mayor A. r. Kiefer, the gradual
ing class of twelve, six boys and six
young women, and the selected high
school chorus. The class was named
by several of the speakers of the even
ing as the class of ninety-eight and a
half, and by that name it will be
known in school history. The mem
bers of the class are as follows: Frank
Clinton Austin, Oscar Brohaugh, Alice
Elizabeth Carroll Barry Dibble,
Maude Myra Earhuff, Ella Hopsom
McCardy, Victor Siegfred Molander,
James Andrew Muir, Ella Laura Peck.
Arthur William Saunders, Mary Louise
Thornton and Jessie Isabel Weaver
All the members of the class were
present except Arthur Saunders. The
young women were attired in becom-
ing graduation dresses, lending much
to the appearance of the stage. Each
held a large bouquet Of American
Beauty roses
The programme was opened by two
musical numbers. The Yale march by
the orchestra and Song of the Vik-
ings' by the choral.
Frank C. Austin, president of the
class. made the opening address in be-
half of the class Of ninety eight and
half He spoke of the class traditions
acquired during the three years and
half in the school,
Miss Ella Hopson McCardy gave the
Glass History" She recited many lit
tie incidents which had happened since
the class first entered the school as
''freshies." and of their subsequent
trials during that year.
Miss Ella Laura Peck recited George
Elliol's 'Stradivarius." followed by
patriotic number by the choral class.
The Last Will and Testament Of
the class was read by Miss Alice Eliza
beth Carroll. which was of special in
terest to those Of the audience who
We're Immediately connected with the
school. The paper was bright.
Victor Molander gave an grafton on
Public Opinion"
One of the unique pieces on the pro-
gramme was the class prophecy by
Miss Maude Earhuff. She presented
each member Of the class with some
thing Which might be of assistance in
getting along in the world. One of the
boys received a pocketbook and an
other a train of cars.
Principal J. c. Bryant introduced
Mayor kiefer. who asserted that he
esteemed 1T great honor and pleasure
to be requested to speak before such a
handsome class, and so large an audi
ence Of its friends. An education was
a priceless boon and the passport to a
successful career in life. He thought
many young people when they grad
uated had an idea that they were all
through. but this he secuted and said
that a high school graduate had Just
begun when he received his diploma
from the school officials. He reminded
the class that there was always room
at the top and closed his remarks with
a fervent God Bless You
Prof. George w. Davis made very
practical ten minute talk. He sounded
note of warning against carelessness
about health, and urged them to up
hold the high tone of moral principles
and avoid drifting on the shoreless
ocean of speculation.
Supt. A. j. Smith spoke Of the new
departure of holding two graduations
year. and Of his pleasant associations
with the graduating class while he was
principal of the high school.
Principal j. G. Bryant then made
formal presentation of the class In
doing so he referred to the progress
made in high school work during the
seventy eight years that it had been In
vogue in North America. Primary edu-
cation was. he said, necessary for the
life of the people, but high school edu-
cation only came second in Importance.
President Zimmerman presented the
diplomas. He said 1t was with special
pride that he witnessed the graduation
graduations a year had been hobby
with him. and its successful culmina-
ton was source of great satisfaction.