Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-31
STUDENT EXODUS IS HEAVY
Many Youthful Nebrnskans Awarded
Diplomas for Successful Compile
tiOn of Course Of study,

WOOD RIVER, Neb.. May 30.-(special
Telegram.)-The twelfth annual commence
ment exercises Of the Wood River High
school were held last evening at Moore's
opera house. The stage effects and decora-
tions OF class colors were elegant. The
class consisted Of six graduates. President
Of the board presented the diplomas to
the graduates.
DAVID CITY, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)-
The commencement exercises Of the David
City High school were held at the opera
house last evening. Doctor Fletcher L.
Wharton of Lincoln, delivered the address,
choosing for his subject, Life" The
class exercises we're held Wednesday night,
the class rendering a play. There are
eleven graduates, four young men and seven
young women.
KEARNEY, Neb., May S0.-(Special)-
DR.. Berry Of Chicago, editor Of the Chicago
Epworth Herald. delivered a lecture Thurs
day night to the graduates Of the Kearney
High school at the opera house. Friday
night occurred the regular commencement
exercises, and consisted Of a literary and
musical program. The graduating class
was composed of twenty-two-eleven young
men and eleven young women.
COLUMBUS, Neb.. May 30.-(Special.)-
The exercises OF the eighteenth annual
commencement of the Columbus High school
held last night In the North opera house
were heard by a crowded house. Ten
graduates delivered o~rations and three gave
musical selections. Prof. Garlich's High
school orchestra rendered several excellent
numbers.
WAHoO, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)-The
fifteenth annual commencement OF the
Wahoo High school class of 1902 was held
at the opera house yesterday and last night.
There were seventeen graduates.
NORTH LoUP, Neb., May 3O.-(special.)-
The class of 1902 North Loup High school,
held their commencement exercises last
evening at the Seventh Day Baptist church.
The church was handsomely decorated with
flowers. There were eight graduates.
ASHLAND, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)-
The sixteenth annual commencement exer-
cises Of the Ashland High school were
held last evening in Simington's opera
house. before a large audience. H. c..
Henry. president OF the board of education,
presented diplomas to fifteen graduates.
Miss Florence Mcqueen Cone was awarded
the Doane college scholarship for the high
est averages in the class.
FAIRMONT, Neb., May 30.-(Special9-
The commencement exercises OF the Fair
mont school were held last night at the
Methodist Episcopal church. The program
was furnished by the graduating class.
There are thirteen In the class which was
addressed by Chancellor e. BENJAMIN An
drews this evening.
EXETER. Neb., May 3O.-(Special.)-The
commencement exercises Of the Exeter
High school took place Thursday evening
in the opera house. There were seven grad
yates this year. County Superintendent
Charles smebra presented the diplomas.
GRAFTON, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)-
The sixteenth annual commencement exer-
cises Of the Grafton High school we're held
in the Woodman opera house. last night.
Presentation of diplomas was made by
Chancellor Andrews. who delivered a very
interesting address. There were six in the
graduating class.
WAYNE. Neb.. May ~so.-(speciaI Tele-
gram.)-The graduating exercises Of the
Wayne High school were held at the opera
house last night. The grafton for the class
was delivered by Rev. W. S. Lewis. pres
ident Of Morningside college, Sioux City.
There were eighteen graduates.
oSMoND. Neb., May 30.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Last night occurred the fourth an
nual commencement OF the Osmond High
school. a class OF three young women grad
uating. The Presbyterian church was packed
with an audience In sympathy with the &C.
casion and a splendid program was rem
dered. The grafton OF the graduates were
the equal OF any ever delivered in our
schools.
E CLOUD. Neb.. May 30.-(special.)-
The closing exercises of the thirteenth an
nual commencement Of the High school
were held in the opera house this evening.
Thursday evening an address was given
by DR.. F. N. Sanderson. There were nine
graduates.
FAIRBURY. Neb.. May 3O.-(speciaI.)-
Commencement exercises of the Fairbury
High school were held last evening and a
class Of twelve graduated.
The address to the class was delivered
by Rev. E. F. Trefz OF Omaha. and at the
close Of the exercises the graduates were
awarded their diplomas by Cash M. Taylor,
president OF the Board OF Education.
NELSON. May SO.-(special. 1.-THE thir-
teenth annual graduating exercises Of the
Nelson High school were held here last
night at the opera house. Half of the
graduates gave ~orations and the others
presented a class play. The program was
interspersed with musical selections. The
alumni give a reception and ball tonight
with the sixteen graduates as honored
guests.
FALLS CITY. Neb,, May sO,-(special.)-
The twentieth annual commencement of
the Falls City schools were held at the
Gehling last night. The program con-
sisted OF ~orations by the graduates. The
exercises concluded with a play rendered
by two members OF the class entitled "A
Kentucky Romance" President J. c. More
head Of the Board OF Education presented
the diplomas.
ADAMS. Neb.. May 3d. Especially A
class Of six was graduated from the Adams
High school last night at the opera house.
The exercises were well attended. State
Superintendent W. X. Fowler gave a forci-
BILE address and presented the diplomas.
Looks Like Foul Play.