Arizona republican., 1906-06-02

Fountains Juvenile band gave an ex- cellent rendition of Gounod's s Faust. and toward the latter part of the pro- gram another selection was played. Hearts and Flowers" The invocation was followed by a class chorus and q greeting in the name of the class by Harriet Hurley. Goodbye, Sweet Day. was a pleasing solo by Lucille Mansfield.
 In his oration on Oliver Goldsmith, Alger Robinson gave a very pleasing biography of that man of letters who found success after persistent effort against embarrassing odds. "EIsca- millo" was a piano duet by Ruth and Rema Doris, Immediately preceding an essay on National Music" by lone Franklin, in which the speaker told much of interest. particularly concern ing battle songs.
 Edith Stein gave a fine rendition of "Polacca Brilliant" a piano solo, and was followed by Irene Smith in "The Boat Race" Her number was rather q long one and taxed her voice al tn last, but her expression was that Of real elocutionary talent. The Spring Song" was mandolin duet by Lily Butler and Lu Ite Moor, that was much appreciated "The Autobfography Of Camelback.' by Margaret Armstrong. was a historical relation of the peo- bling of this valley from the first to the present time and the passing of former civilizations as it possibly would be told by old Comeback if that rock-ribbed hill could speak. An ora ton on Our Navy" by Harry Kerr marked that young man as a veritable Bob Evans in spirit "The Goblin Song" sung the night before by quar, tet of girls, was repeated and loudly applauded, very short and humorous response being made. "The Class Prophecy" prepared by Vivian LaGier and Ellen Boyle was the next number. and it was read Tn an excellent and most expressive manner, emphasizing the many humorous situation it re- vealed, and which were a source of great delight. especially to the class members.
 A chcras of girls sang "Maytime,r which was followed by a reading on 'Mince Pies by Mildred Stacy. demon strating very forcibIy how a man can not make one. The valedictorian was Mildred Thrift. and her little address was very appropriate one. expressive of thanks to all who had been a con tributory force in the fine start that has been given tI.s class toward the securing of an education. A farewell song by quartet of girls was to the air of Home, Sweet Home" with spe- cial words suited to the occasion. after which the diplomas were presented by Superintendent J. r. StilwelI
 Mir. Sulweu made brief address to the class congratulating the members on their good work and calling atten- ton to the fact that they had now made a good start in their search for knowledge and encouraging them to be diiigent in grasping their future oppor- tuniues and In shaping their lives in accordance with the training of their childhood and in proper acknowIedg- ment of the need of divine help and guidance.
 "Auld Lang Syne" was sung by the entire class and the benediction was pronounced by Rev Campbell.
 The exercises were carried out with out a break in the program, and all who participated did so with credit to themselves and to their school and teachers Tn delivery there was noted some slight embarrassment and hesi tancy not so apt to occur with older speakers, but there was no falterine of sufficient importance to mar the general excellence of the program.