The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1903-06-19
GRADUATING EXERCISES
Twenty Eight Names Added to List
of Owosso High School Alumni.

so high school were held in the Baptist
church last evening. The building was
crowded as usual with relatives and
friends of the graduates and other
friends and patrons of the schools. The
exercises themselves were carried out
with more than ordinary credit to
the members .of the graduating class,
while the work of the choruses from the
high school and the grades was excel
lent. The evening was cool enough,
moreover, so that the common discom-
fort of commencement audiences from
the heat was happily lacking.
Promptly at eight o'clock Miss Peter
son began the organ voluntary and
moment later the class was ushered to
its place on the platform by Superin
tendent Simmons. A large American
flag was suspended above them while
the edge of the platform was filed with
palms and other plants
The opening number was given by
the High School Girls Chorus. 1t was
entitled up, Sailor Boy, 'Tis Day,
and was given under the leadership of
Miss Kanagy, who had charge of all of
the music of the evenings program.
The work of the chorus pleased the au-
dience from the start. The invocation
was then offered by Rev. J. Alexander
Clyde, pastor of the Baptist church.
The other musical numbers, with
single possible exception, were up to the
same high standard set by the opening
selection. They were, the Russian
"vesper Hymn given by a chorus of
boys from the grades, Zickel's The
Jolly Student, and ''Swanee River"
given by the same chorus and two other
songs by the girls chorus. The latter
were Barnaby's Sweet May" and Abt's
Ave Maria The Ave Maria" was
the last number given by the girls
chorus, the obligato solo being sung by
Miss Ethel Chapel. 1t was exceptional
ly well done and reflected much credit
on all who took part in it. Miss Chapel
has soprano voice of especial sweet
ness in the high tones. ''The jolly
Student number, the closing selection
by the boys, also took we'll with the au-
dience. 1t was well done with dash
ing movement accompanied by the
waving of American flags.
The literary part Of the program be-
gan with an essay on Manual Train
ing," by Miss Lena Norris. She sketch
ed the progress which had been made in
this work in the last few years and pre-
sented some of the benefits which it inn
parted to the student. Among these
were an appreciation of the relation of
the things which enter into the construc-
tion of an article and the finished article
itself. 1t taught economy of material,
thoroughness, accuracy, and led to an
appreciation of art. It's tendency was
in every way to make better citizens.
Victor Hugo's Jean Val Jean" was
recited by Miss Mabel NJ. Strahle with
good dramatic effect. The selection was
enjoyed by the audience.
Miss Ethel M. Hunt gave "Charac.
terization" of Victor Hugo which was a
we'll written eulogy of that renowned
French writer. Quite aside from the
immortal writings of Hugo. Miss Hunt
pointed out the ideal manly qualities OF
the author whom she pronounced an
ideal type of manhood. His bravery in
defense of the weak, his love for the
children, his strength and gentleness
were called to the attention of the listen
er.
John T. Cook gave the audience Bit
of scientific information on the subject
"a Piece of Chalk" The chemistry OF
the subject, the way in which it is form
ed and in which the formation is going
on at the present time, were brought
out, as was also something of the vast
extent of the chalk deposits of the
world. The commercial chalk of to
days markets is made of counties.
myriads of tiny shells and skeletons tn,
remains of animals which lived thous
ands of centuries since.
"A Denominational Garden, selec
tion from the pen of Miss Alice Hig
gins, was, reclted by Miss Iva Steeds
The audience was more than pleased
with the characterizations of the differ
ent denominations given to "Lovey
Mary" by the strong minded proprietor
of the garden. Miss Steeds' deliver,
was unusually good.
Miss Violet E. WILDER gave a graph,
review of Mr.. Stewart Edward White
northern Michigan story, 1.-The Blazet
Trail
Miss Nettie Archer read an ESSAY on
"The Potter and the Clay" The essa,
was delivered in clear voice which wa
easily heard in every part of the room
The subject matter was well handled
and contained thoughts which wer,
well worth pondering. Man differ
from the clay which the human potte,
molds. With all the mo1dino vb;c,