Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-08-16
MOCK GRADUATION.

The mock graduation last Tuesday
evening was quite financial success, and
was apparently enjoyed by the audience.
The committee in charge is very CRATE
full to the pianist, James. T Grant, who
has so kindly assisted us on former occa-
sions, and to the summer visitors, Misses
Ella Bartlett, Gladys Coggins and Flossie
Gibson, also to W. X Salisbury for free
services as janitor. Following IS the pro-
gramme;
Musie.................... I Grant
SalutaioTy .....-...-.........,.....Em Emma Austin
Essay-A Glimpse Of Cuba, Mrs Fred Hodgkins
Music. .........M Misses Bartlett and Coggins
Prophecy -........ .........Phoste Higgins
Essay-A Veteran Teacher. -. Arthur Reynolds
Music ............. ........ Fiossie Gibson
Glass poem .......,....,. Mrs Edward Young
Ealedlct0ry .......-........R ay mond Mcfarland
Music ..............,...........F lossie Gibson
Conferriag diplomss..........ge Rev Mcdonald
Class ode
The class poem was as follows:
STEP BY STEP"
In a thriving distant village
Dwelling in the eygone days,
Two lght-hearted bappy schoolmates,
Merry boys with ooyish WAYS
And they day by day together,
Always sharing each the same;
Lessons too and likewise pleasures,
Also praise ant sometimes blame.
One was prompt in all his actions,
Tasks were done from day to day,
sever onward" WIS MS watchword,
Lettering never by the way.
But the other FOND of pleasure,
Often left his tasks unlearned
And reproof from parents. teachers,
He alike too often spurned-
But as time is ever ieeting,
Rushing oil ward in It's way,
Thus Ii passed and found our schoolmates
Nearing graduation day.
"step by step" the motto chosen
By the graduating class;
Need l say the one had honors
While the other only passed.
Years went by and ever onward,
With purpose firm aud true,
Went our noble boy with honors,
With am bitioh's goal in view.
Step by step he wended upward
Safe and sure tine rugged way,
TN he reached the topmost summit
By bic efforts day by day.
But alas when his companion
Found restraint Of schooldays DER,
Cutting loose from former friendship
And the task of learning more,
Made the choice of bad companions,
Thus the FIRST step downward took,
And we see a shadow rising
Where we fain would cease 10 look.
AS a traveller nears the valley.
On his journey day by day,
Finds the lengthening shadows deepen,
As he takes his downward way,
So our reckless young companion
AS we trace his course each day,
And the careless, erring footsteps
On their ever downward way,
We can see the darkening shadows
Ever gathering thick and last,
TIL the blacklist. deepest darkness
Has enveioped him at last.
Lost TO all that's good and noble,
Lost 10 all that's true and grand,
And in spite Of tears from mother,
fathers stern command.
And the very simple reason
Is as plain as brightest day:
He had turned his careless footsteps
Down the wrong unbidden way.
Classmates, we are fast approaching
To the parting OF the ways;
We have climbed the MIL OF knowledge
Only just a little way.
And shah we continue Flooding
Onward, upward in the wayf
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