The Globe-republican., 1900-05-24
ing popular VEIN The speaker had a

graceful movement.
Miss Ella Preston's recitation, 1.-The
Curtain.'' was finely drawn subject, full
of pathos and sentiment, There are no
storm clouds in heaven, though the cur
tain may be drawn here on earth. It is
best to prepare for coming joys. Miss
Preston spoke in firm voice and in mod
est manner. See was listened to with
profound attention.
The Dukite Snake, a recitation by
Miss Lulu 3. Anderson, was not such
horrible thing as the title suggested
Miss Anderson spoke with v1gor. and her
speech showed her determined character
and strong purpose to win It was
tainly fearful tale of a snake
Miss Pearl Ellis rendered the ssHigh
School Invitation in a charming way.
and elected profound praise. 1t
cordial welcome. A fine compliment
The good influences and the happy feel
ings among the pupils was spoken with
feeling and earnestness.
ssOvcr the Dancing Sea- was a song
happily blending the effects of recitation
and grafton. 1t was beautiful
The valedictory by Elma r. Schmidt
was happily spoken. The young woman
was modest and appeared well al ease
This was the first Grammar school com
mencement and it will be of great benefit
to those who do not intend to go to the
high school. She spoke of the studies of
the school in fair business like way.
She thanked all who had given the school
favor and teaching. Our joys and pleas
ures must go with our sorrows and hard
ships.
The presentation of diplomas was
made by Judge b. f. Milton, who begged
| Indulgence, because he was only sub
agent-in place of Judge Madison, who
was holding court at Coldwater. He
could not make another's speech, but he
| would do the best he could, even If he did
not I'LL Judge Madison's place in every
capacity
This was a new occasion in Dodge City
but we all proud of it. Il is a pride
to all of us. He spoke of the galaxy of
bright young people after nine years of
| study, and having accomplished so much.
These young people have passed from
those who learned to spell the simplest
letters in the chart to the science of Gown
ment-
Judge Milton was humorous we'll as
earnest, and he made some striking
marks. He said there was no invidi ots
distinction in the pursuit of popular edn-
cation. He spoke of the educational adj
vancement in Kansas. He said can
ali testify that the common school system
was a veritable blessing. Women had
/ advantages as well as men. Wonan's
/ equality with men in educational adYan-
/ ia es was referred to, and brought out
some applause. He advocated woman 5
advantages in the intellectual progress of
the country. Webster's old spelling
book with its blue back, was back num-
Der. The Grammar school class 40
doubt ii better speller than the speaker.
This was not woman's age but woman 5
era; you cannot tell woman's age.
Education was exalting, and stands
next to omnipotance- The mind is the
superb thing there are powers in the
mind that last forever, while flowers and
other things fade away.
He advised the graduates TO have an
ideal in life. You cannot live without
an ideal. Do not let your life IS ideal
lower. The Dodge City SceooIs had no
superior in the state, was closing tribute.
Each graduate received a diploma,
after which bouquets and presents were
given. large number of people went
upon the platform and congratulated the
graduates. seueats
Thus closed one of the happiest events
in the history of the Dodge City Schools
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