Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The Rural School Graduates At The
Court House.

The Rural School Graduates At The
Court House.
Last Thursday night the court room
was filled with an audience interested
in educational matters and particularly
so with regard to the graduates Of the
rural schools Of the county. Superin-
tendent Clendennen had made ample
preparation for the event both as to
program and minor details necessary to
the success of the entertainment. A.
Brady Beck and Miss Emma Carlson
looked after the floral offerings, with
Miss Alice Rudolph and Miss Jean
Linn as flower girls. Miss Marie Ave-
rill and Miss Palma Anderson assisted
those who sang with piano accompani.
ment. Miss Lila Rogers, Miss Katha.
rine Genmill, Mr.. L. D. Milne, and
Mr.. James Pattee sang solos during
the evening. all of which were heartily
enjoyed BY the audience.
Parents and teachers of the youthful
graduates were present to enjoy the
triumph of sons and daughters and
pupils. 1t was q pleasant event, one
i that carries with it the triumphs Of
youth into middle life. All did WE'LL
remarkably we'll, while a few among
the many, surprised everyone with
evidence of careful study and deternli-
nation to win recognition as speakers
and readers.
J, Miss Gertie Reddinguis was the first
speaker, and chose as her subject
South Dakota" She did very well
and reviewed the history Of our young
commonwealth with great intelligence.
Ernest McKellips was the next spea-
ker. His subject was Success" and
he proved that he had studied his sub
| ject, because he succeeded as speaker.
Maud Hicks followed and discussed
"Cheerfulness as a Duty" and she
proved her belief in the subject by her
cheerful, happy address. Gussie Lu-
beck spoke of The Beers and their
history in an entertaining manner.
Ethel Noble spoke of Honesty in life
and contended that it was policy that
successfully stood the test of ages.
1.-THE American Indian found friend
and able advocate in Lottie Opsal.
!, Government" was the subject dis
cussed by Harry Kehm, and he proved
to be perfect little orator, easy. natu-
) raj, confident, with good voice.
."The True Life of Nation" by Annie
Pearl Permission, was subject nicely
discussed. Olive Gee spoke of Con
tentment" in charming contented
way, while Elsie Hunt discussed The
: Life of Our Nation historically and
we'll Clara Hotter chose as her: sub
q iect "Why Childhood is the Happiest
r Time in Life" and Clara convinced the
audience that childhood was indeed the
: happiest period of human existence.
Harriet Beck spoke on "Life's Work, y
subject broad enough for statesmen,
j.: and she proved that her study OF the
subject had been broad and deep, and
: her review of this grand work was in
telligently and ably presented. IAN
Hour in the Kitchen" was very inter-
, esting from q girls standpoint, as
viewed by Ella Johnke. Judith Gre
, guson spoke on 'South Dakota" and
her discourse was historically interest
ing. Samuel Fahlberg selected wide
open subject for his discussion, towit:
Puff Advertisements" 1t takes q
mighty able man to discriminate on
!, where = puff" begins and ends, and if
paid for or free, and as to its merits in
general, and whether it is puff" or
real stuff, but Samuel tackled the sub.
ject like a gray haired veteran and
closed with the puff" question unde.
cided. "A Few Observations of the
Past" occupied Maybel Minors atten-
, ton while she held the platform, and
: her observations were charmingly pic
tured in word painting. Bernice Oil
yer spoke on Home" and no sweeter
, or more endearing word is found in
our language. Bernice is fine speak
: er, and is graceful and natural on the
, platform. Irene Damn closed the
speaking with "Trip Among the Cliff
: Dwellers." an interesting and we'll
told story.
County Superintendent Clendennen,
in few words closed the entertain
I ment and presented each youthful
aspirant for further honors with a
t diploma.
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Treasurer's Notice.
To parties having delinquent person
9 al property taxes:
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