Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1905-06-29
COMMENCEMENT
And Class Day Exercises of the Mineral
Point High School-Much Interest
And Enthusiasm Manifested.

|
mencement since the establishment
OF our high school, and the first since
the erection of our magnif sent new
building, took place last W eek, when
a class of twenty received diplomas
Time has proven that u diploma
from the Mineral Point high school
means something; is of especial
worth. In proof of this look at the
records and results. There are today
scattered throughout our broad land
men and women installed in promi-
nent positions aud noted for their in
.egrity and strong intellectual force,
these valuable characteristics having
been instilied into them in the Min
eral Point high school. It is a record
Of which our city may be proud, and
one of which but few cities IF like
size in the entire country can boast.
For this year two very interesting
programs were prepared and carried
| out, and will have IA lasting impress
sion on the minds of most partici-
| pants. The first was that for class
day which took place Thursday eve-
ming, and Notwithstanding that an
admission fee was charged. the hall
failed to accommodate but little
more than half who sought admit
N hn no.
peatcd before thronged house Mon
| day evening The presidents adj
dress by Corliss Toay, aud the man
tie address by Miss Jennie Jones,
| both of the graduating class, proved
strong personal Textures. Their eff
forts would have reflected credit on
older and more experienced students.
Songs by the boys glee club, the
high school male quartette, the
A-sharp club composed of girls, "the
Jolly sailor boys" Of the second ward
and selected solo by Nell Colds
selves, well meriting the hearty and
prolonged applause of the appreciate
i've audience. The club drill by the
grade boys and the nursery maids
drill by fourth ward girls were novel
and highly pleasing features The
discussion as to the operating of
railroads, in which Hurd, Harwick,
OVitz and Burgess participated, re-
vealed careful research on the part
of these Young men, who put forth
many suggestions worthy of consid-
GRAFTON by those active in railroad
affairs. The dream Of bygone days."
or class prophecy OF fifty years
hence, by Miss Clara benson, was
one of the most amusing numbers of
the program, while the laboratory
burlesque by eight girls of the senior
class filled in well for variety.
Friday was commencement day,
with exercises at the p. M. church
in the morning. This was opened
with song by the ladies' quartette,
consisting of the Misses Eta Jones,
Sadie Jacobs, Jessie Hooking and
Alice Spensley, which was excep-
tionally harmonious aud enchant-
| ing. A reading, entitled "The Death
Disk" by Miss Mabel Matson, al
| though difficult, was skilfully rem
| dered. bringing out talent of no COM
/ mon order. A vocal solo 10y Miss
Alice Spensley and piano selection
| by Miss Abbie Parmley were both
| splendid examples of artistic merit.
Songs by the sharp CLUB, the boys
glee club, and the Sophomore girls
added enjoyment to the program
The presentation to the high school
of beautiful statue of liberty by
Hiss Maude Reynolds, on behalf OF
the Senior class, was gracefully and
scholarly done by that young lady
to which Mr. George Crawford, az
member of the school board, re-
sponded in a well chosen way. Prof
Livingston's address was not of the
lengthy order, but one full of sound
and timely logic. His talk was di-
rected principally to parents and
guardians, pointing out to them not
= only the advantages but the neces-
sity OF child's mind being drilled
while piiable in character building
and he advanced strong argument tC
the effect that this could be better
accomplished in the schoolroom thar
elsewhere.
In connection herewith the Tribune
would say that education not onl.
supplies the mind with knowledge
but also establishes character. Thi
t is specially important in democ
racy in which the character of tn
) people determines the character o
j, the nation. And was this steadyinI
D Influence ever more needed than nov
when such widespread demoraliza
e ton is apparent?
G But, in resuming the subject OF tn
; excellence of the Mineral Point pub