The Mankato free press., 1902-06-06

stantly becoming more general Pro-
gress is the gradual development Of
character, and each one can help in
the progress of the world by develop
ing his own character.
Frank E. Watts gave an oration on
"Shylock, the jew" He is forceful
and pleasing speaker. He repeated the
story of Shakespeare great play. and
lect. This and the Jews careful plans
won him admiration. He saw no
mercy in his Christian enemies, and
he had none himself Of all the char
acters of English Literature. Shylock
stands out as one of the most remark
able. In every business transaction
he exhibited precision that outwit-
ted his enemies. Several OF his traits
cause US to respect him.
A ladies quartet. composed OF Mrs.
Marson and Misses Hughes, Menth
and Wilson, with Mrs. Wilbur Taylor
as accompanist, sang "Spring Song
SO we'll that it was obliged to respond
to an encore.
Miss Helen Yer Treese Chsffee gave
an grafton on "Music." She spoke of
it's great influence on men and animals
and the part which it has played in
history. Shakespeare works are Ill
led with references to it. There is
harmony between music and ma ure.
The speaker compared the great mas
ters with the flowers. Music cheers,
soothes, comforts and makes glad the
heart of man. 1t illustrates nature
perfect harmony.
Charles P. Clarke gave the valedic-
tory address. He spoke feelingly TO
the parents who had given an educa-
tion to their children, to the school
board which had provided the means
to the teachers who were friends and
helpers as we'll as instructors, and to
the classmates, who had formed
friendships that would be lasting.
Supt. Uline addressed the audience
and announced the gift of handsome
flag to the high school from Mrs. +.
B. Shoemaker He expressed thanks
to her, and said that the flag would
be source of inspiration, and would
help to inculcate patriotism and civic
duty.
Mr.. Uiine then read the names of
the graduating class, and the latter
arose and advanced. Addressing the
class, Mr.. Uline said that education
as defined by Herbert Spencer is
preparation for complete life. 1t has
been better defined as being complete
living. Education should not be q
preparation for but beginning OF
complete living. You should learn tc
labor and to wait Sometimes greater
will power is required to wait thar
! for accomplishing. While waiting, lei
us be preparing. Once in every LIFE
God places the soul in the balance
Your opportunity will come. Th'
question will be care you readyF
| If you have merited your diploma
you will succeed if not, the world
will soon ind you out.
| Rev. Geo. 81. Davis, president O
the board of education, presented tn
diplomas He said that it was a privi
iege to congratulate the class and pre-
sent the diplomas. He expressed th'
hope as we'll as the conviction that tn
discipline as well as mental cultur
received in the school would be 1
source of helpfulness for the graduate
to meet the difficulties and discharg
| the responsibilities that await them i
| the future. The names were calle
and each member of the class advance
and received diploma.
The chorus sang "New Hail Colum
bia,'' and the audience dispersed
The graduates were given receptio
on the stage.