The Dickinson press., 1901-06-01
Graduation.

Graduation.
The sixth annual commencement ex-
ercises occurred in the opera house Fri
day evening, May "a. The house as usual
on such occasions, was packed.
The stage was attractive with potted
plants, flags, ETC., and the abbreviated
motto Experience" in red letters on a
white arch was effectively placed over
the class. The full motto of the class
: was:
Yet all s1periencs is an arch whore thro'
II Whose margin fades
Forever aud forever when I move"
State Superintendent Devine, Chair
man Littlehales Of the school board and
Principal Crawford occupied the stage
with the class.
Principal Crawford announced that
through unforeseen and unavoidable cir
cumstances the music upon the program
would be omitted.
Rev. U. G. Rich pronounced the in
vocation.
Miss Pauline Scoield was the
first speaker of the evening and al
though the audience was far from quiet,
she was mistress of the situation. Her
subject was, "Commendable Uses Of
Wealth." She showed that wealthy men
are bestowing large mounts yearly on
educational and charitable institutions
Last year alone s47,ooo,ooo was given for
such purposes. The increase of intelli-
gence gives an increasing desire to give
and also furnishes the means to satisfy
the desire.
In Earlier and Later Novels Con-
trasted," Miss Elizabeth Seaman graph
icallv and critically portrayed the aims
and tendencies of earlier and later novels.
She accounts for the freshness Of most
modern novels from the fact that news
paper and magazine work absorbs a
great deal of the best literary ability be-
cause this line of work is more remuner-
alive. Our writer's have as great ability
as formerly but it is directed to new
channels.
Miss Anna Simms chose a unique sub
ject, THE World Puts Flowers on the
Coffin" Fame, and even moderate
recognition of merit too often comes only
after the person to whom it would
mean so much is dead. Garrison.
John Brown, Joan of Arc and even Christ
himself were condemned in life but have
been greatly honored in death.
Mr.. Fem Pelton discussed Lewis and
clark's Expedition" which is a particu-
larly appropriate subject in view Of the
approaching exposition at St. Louis.
The expedition travelled e 7,7oo miles
of unknown country and opened up the
territory which is now the home of ~
100000 happy people. Of local interest
regarding this expedition is the fact that
Lewis and Clark in crossing the plains
camped near the seat of the Mandan In
dian nation where is located the
present city of Mandan.
Miss Emeline Messersmith handled
her subject, ""The Influence Of Music"
in a forceful manner. She showed that
music has an elevating effect upon the
mind. Song is usually born Of sadness
and distress. In support Of this she dis
cussed John Howard Paine and Francis
Scott Keys. Music not only has a good
influence upon the hearer but a reflex in
luence upon the performer. Noone who
loves and plays good music cares for
trashy reading.
The young ladies of the class were all
gowned in white with flowers and the
quiet grace and self-possession of the en-
tire class was favorably remarked.
At the close Of the last essay the
ushers presented the speakers with
flowers and other gifts-remembrances
from friends.
State Superintendent Devine delivered
the class address-a eulogy OF North
Dakota-her greatness in every way,
even in her youth, her abundant pecu-
MARY provisions for her schools Of all
grades.
Principal Crawford presented the class
of 1901 to President Littlehales who
briefly congratulated them upon their
record and reputation and presented
the diplomas.
The scarf drill by nine girls was a de.
light to all, and the tableaux most grace.