The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-06-09

with an earnestness, which carried
conviction to his hearers.
The oration of Lille NJ. Wright
on "The Pole Star" was one of the
best written and delivered produc-
tions on the program One of the
charms of her number was the
excellent manner in which she
spoke, as she could be distinctly
heard in all parts of the house.
The general theme of her Grafton
was an appeal for definite aim in
life, an aim worthy of pursuit.
The Musical number which
followed was violin and piano
duette "La Carnival de Venice"
by Myra Russell and Florence
Steward. Both are High School
pupils, and are much talented in a
musical way, Miss Russell being a
pianist and Miss Steward violin.
ist.
Fred j. Whalen gave the next
oration on "The Meteor of Eur
ope". This was we'll written
production on the Career of one of
the worlds greatest gener ! s, /,
Napoleon, and was written in a
way which made the life of this
man both interesting and instruc-
tive. Mr.. Whalen was forceful
speaker and of fine presence on the
platform, and could be distinctly
heard by the whole audience.
"The Future of the United
States" by Lillian James made a
marked impression on her hearers
and held their closest attention.
Miss James took an unusual side
of the question, bringing forth the
idea that our country, powerful as
she is and with the brightest of
prospects, cannot escape the same
fate which has befallen the many
great nations before her, but will
sometime totter and fall. Miss
James had many fine arguments to
advance her theory and had dis
played much ability in her COM
position.
Following Miss James, Orla
Wright gave his grafton on "Be-
yond the Alps Lies Italy,. Mr..
Wright is born orator and writer,
and his Grafton on this evening only
augmented the reputation which
he had gained for himself in the
High School.
Miss Florence McManigal was
the typical girl graduate as she
gave the last grafton on the pro-
gram on "Infnite Riches. Her
production had to deal with the
many pleasures we enjoy through
the agency of our two senses sight
and hearing. Miss McManigal was
a most interesting speaker, and
had fine. oration.
The last number was a piano
duette by Louise Stiers and Mary
Josephine Wright. The selection
was well rendered, and gave evil
dence of much talent on the part
of the two musicians.
PROMOTION EXERCISES.
On Friday morning, the promo
tion exercises took place at the
High School building. A large
crowd was present to listen to the
program, which Is always one of
the most enjoyable ones of the
commencement season. After the
new Freshmen had been appro-
priately welcomed the following
program was given:
hymn H.......... SCHOOL
Scripture Reading and Prayer
DR.. II. j. Steward.
Girls Chorus.
Senior Farewell Lille Wright
Boys Chorus.
Junior Response. Harry Armstrong
Chorus. School
The Ckoruses showed the mark
of good training and reflected
much credit upon the music teacher
Miss Martha Dollison. Both ad-
dresses were fine, both having their
share of fun and the serious words
of farewell. A new feature was
introduced into the Senior Fare
well, when each member of the
departing class was given the op-
of naming the article
among their goods and chattels,
which would be bequeathed to the