Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-29
CLASS Day PROGRAM
Members Of High School Glass Of
1900 Delight . Large Audience
Monday Night
Salutatory Given by Miss Harriet
Van Derveer and valedictory
by Earle Brundage.
Juniors Advice Cleverly Presented
and Miss Andrews Replies For
Glass Of 1901.

the class day program OF the class Of
1900 OF the Marshaiiiown nigh ssfioo.
expecting to hear .the same old thing
We're happily disappointed, for the en-
tertainment was very unique and en-
joyable and could be criticised in one
particular only-its extreme length.
There were many in the large audience
who echoed the saying OF the skeptic
who, when asked how he enjoyed q
rather lengthy sermon, replied that he
had liked the first three hours very
well. However, many and many pro-
gram has been as long without being
interesting at all and the one fault in
nowise married the enjoyment OF the
whole.
The high school auditorium was
packed before the hour set with an ea-
ger crowd OF schoolmates and friends
of the graduating class. When the or
chestra, composed OF Misses Susie Tut
free, Edna Sears and Maud Salisbury,
and Mr.. John Woodbury., had played
pretty selection the curtains were
drawn, disclosing the class, attired in.
their caps and gowns. Over the arch
was their practical motto, "Stick to It,
which was referred to by Miss Harriet
Van Derveer in her salutatory, which
was we'll written and beautifully deliv-
cred. A noticeable feature OF the pro-
gram was the pleasing delivery OF all
who took part. the pronunciation accu-
rate. enunciation clear and affectation
lacking. Every word could be distinct-
ly heard and that means much in these.
days of muttering and slurring Of sylla-
bles.
Messrs. Ross Salisbury, Emil Berg
gren. Charles Patton and George Lun-
Edy sang and then the class history was
given. The stage had been rearranged,
the students We're grouped ut little ta-
bes and Miss Theresa Mcconnell acted
as presiding officer Four committees
| had been appointed to compile the class
history, each one telling OF one year
| The reports in poetry, scriptural style
and simple narrative. were adopted by
1.-The class and formed bright chroni-
Gle
After song by Miss Winnie Wood
lard, the class poem was given by Miss
I Edith Robinson and the class sang
! their song, composed by Miss Lille
Spratt. to the old tune Maryland. My
Maryland
The curtains hid the stage during
another selection by the orchestra and
4 when they were drawn wierd scene
4 was presented and one felt as II sud-
1 denly transported to the scene OF
/ Dante's Divine Comedy, for the walls
were hung in black and the actors
/ clothed in solemn raiment. On throne
sat Pluto and his bride. Proserplna,
/ stolen from her mother. Ceres. The
one was Chester Crellin and the other
1 Miss Ethel Vail who in addition to
taking one Of the principal parts. had
4 written in blank verse the little
drama Before these rulers Of dark
mess were brought those who had COM
mitted offences on earth and their pun
i ishment was turned into the advice to
the juniors and very clever and witty
\ were some of the lines. Miss Pauline
/ Andrews made the answer for the class
al=of 1901 and her spirited speech showed
1.-The class OF next year to be able to care
A for itself Miss Neva Bentley played a
beautiful piano solo and then the class
4 prophecy was given, something after
4 the style of the advice, for witches
4 were stirring caldron as spirits APP
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misfortunes Of the class.
After a piano duet by Misses MAUD
\ Salisbury and Pearl Benjamin. Mr.. p
Earle Brundage gave the valedictory
4 his theme being the new opportunitie!
offered young people as the outcome o.
the late war with Spain. With elias!
Fads.'' tableau showing each mem
Der engaged in his favorite occupation
. the curtains were drawn for the las
time and the unique program was a
an end. The class should be commend
ed for the hours OF work made neces
sary for the presentation. and muci
praise is also due Miss Sayres ant
Miss Wyant under whose direction
they were trained.
]. a YOUNG MANS OPPORTUNITY
A Few Dollars Invested Each Montl
May He the Foundation of Futur
Fortune.
In conversation with well-knowl