Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1903-06-05
THROUGH WITH SCHOOL.
The High school Graiuates-Fif Fifteen Fine
Youn.. Ladies' and Gentlemen.

The High school Gra.luates-Fifteen Fine
Young. Ladies' and Gentlemen.
Thursday evening of last week the
first public exercises OF the High
School graduating class We're presented
to large audience at the city hall.
Their class play, "rhe Princess" was
rendered in a highly successful man.
ner. Miss Ella kirtley, as Princess
and head of the Girls School, and
Blaine Johnson, as Prince, played
their parts charmingly. Messrs Eior-
dan, Phillips, Dornan aud Fargo we're
equally pleasing two latter with
the Prince assuming a marked femi-
nine air in their sisters apparel and
'lluiiy hair" Matte Petty played the
role of Lady Blanche, and Fay Asnes,
Violet, daughter of Ipse. Vera Nc
Limans and Mao Phillips as Melissa
and Lady Psyche, captivated the audi
ence, TO say iaothing of the hearts of
Florian and Cyril. The caste was we'll
chosen, and the play, considerd heavy,
was entercd in with good spirit and
rendered to the appreciation of the
We're necessarily spent in its prepara-
tion and every commendation is due
the class and instructors for having
furnished so successful an evenings S
entertainment
The costumes were elegant and con-
tributed toward the successful rendi-
tion of the play as we'll as to the
pleasure of the occasion.
The scarf drill by the girl graduates
in their class colors was very pretty
and afforded an enjoyable feature. 1t
showed much precision and uniformity
the fascination of all drills.
Friday evening the commencement
exercises proper we're given at the city
hall, the place being filled to over.
flowing with interested friends and
spectators. Rev. Mr.. Coffey opened
the exercises with prayer, and was
followed by well-rendered piano solo
by Miss Ella Kirtley. Miss Winnie
Mosher's class poem was one of much
merit as we'll as pleasing. AS the
writing of rhymes isn't an everyday
occurrence with most people-and the
publication of poetry is still more
unusual by the STAR-we break over
our rules upon this occasion and pub
lish a portion of Miss Mosher's class
poem in this issue. 1t is of special
interest to the class
Miss Agnes Lessard recited "Motl,er
Goose" very acceptably.
The class history by Miss Margie
Clark was one of the pleasing features
of the evening. 1t was eAcellently
composed and nicely given. The
personal illusions to the members of
the class were catchy and interesting.
Leo Dornan and Merchant Fargo
gave beautiful cornet duet which
WAS much enjoyed.
Miss Bertha Gordon's recitation was
excellent, her voice being clear and
distinct, and her gestures good.
The class oration by Miss Grace
Cofey was highly creditable to herand
the class-full of good thoughts.
After very pretty vocal duet by
Misses Jennie and Ella kirtley, Prof
Cobb spoke few words commenda
tory of the class, stating that Miss Mae
Philips had graduated with the honors
of the class. He then introduced the
president of the board of education
Henry Marty, who presented each
graduate with diploma.
This closed the formal exercises OF
the evening, and with the generous
distribution of flowers and presents te
the graduates by friends, and with
vigorous class yells of 'O6, 'O3, 'O5, ane
'O4, respectively, the assemblage ad
journed.
1t was handsome class-the largest
ever graduated from the public schoo
of Hot Springs-and the STAR wishe.
for the young people each a noble, suo
cessful and happy life.