The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-06-09
SCHOOLS CLOSE
Mid Glare OF Beauty and Literary
Triumph.

when the whole world is in tune
with nature and stretches forth
friendly hand to all. For these
things we look to this time Of the
year with pleasure and expectation,
but to the younger ones there is
still another charm connected with
balmy June, given to it by the
closing of school, the laying aside
of books for a summer of fun and
1t is then that the
graduate is with us, and the clos
ing scenes of the school journey
are enacted; it is then that com
pany of boys and girls pause and
bid farewell to teachers and class
mates, and turn to face the world
with its possibilities.
This year the band, which has
had the strength to keep on till the
victorious end, was composed of
twelve, five girls and seven boys.
The exercises as usual were of
great interest to parent and
friends, and to all who are interes-
ted in educational advancement.
CLASS DAY.
The class day program was given
on Thursday evening at Rempel's
Opera House, which was filled with
friends, who had come to witness
the final effort of those, who were
bidding farewell to school life.
The stage was beautifully decor
ated for the occasion in palms,
ferns and Easter lilies.
The first number on the program
was the class song, the words of
which were composed by one of
the class members, Mr.. Orla
Wright. Mr.. Wright's literary
ability needs no comment, for it
is already well known by all who
have ever had the pleasure of list
ening to his productions in the
High School, and on this occasion
he showed much talent in poetic
way.
Karl R. Hartman had the first
oration of the evening, which was
listened to with marked attention.
Mr.. Hartman's delivery and enun-
citation adding much to an already
good production. His subject was
"The Power Behind the Throne"
and was devoted to the factors of
ii country, such as armies, council
lors, etc, without whose co-opera-
ton the throne would be but an
empty name.
"The Teutonic Spirit in Poetry"
was the subject of the next grafton,
given by Miss Margaret Cook. The
Teutonic spirit is the name applied
to the more serious line of poetry,
and Miss Cook handled her SUBJ
ject in way, which told of care
ful thought and a knowledge of
poetry.
James W.Dougherty had most
interesting Grafton ON "Two Rich
elieus in History, his production
being one of the most instructive
on the evenings program. Mr.,
Dougherty displayed much ability
in the portrayal of the characters
of the men about whom he was
speaking; Richelieu of France and
Bismark of Prussia. His remarks
were well worded and to the point,
and closely held the attention of
his hearers.
The next on the program was
"Wealth Versus Happiness" by
Henry M. Tenny, and was one of
the most enjoyed addresses to
which the audience listened. His
argument was good as he presented
both sides of the question, his talk
being witty, as well as showing a
depth of thought and reasoning.
The second musical number was
a piano duette by Florence McMan-
gal and Karl Hartman. The selec-
ton was excellently rendered, and
greatly pleased the large audience.
Dora Nell Green was the next
On the program and her grafton on
'Music" showed literary ability
'f which anyone might be proud.
Miss Green is also an eloquent
speaker, her delivery being every
hing that could be desired. Her
'ration was excellent, and showed
hat Miss Green was not only
'amiliar with poetry and classical