The daily sentinel., 1906-05-23

me class Of 1906, composed OF
seventeen graduates of the Grand
Junction high school. one of the larg-
est and strongest classes ever sent
out from that institution, made its
initial public appearance at the Park
opera house last night. before an
appreciatiye audience which filed
to overlooking every section OF the
parquet, balcony and gallery.
Long before the time set for the
opening of the exercises of class day
the seating capacity of the house had
been sold, and many were unable to
attend because of there being no
seats that could be procured.
II was a remarkable exhibition OF
the interest of the public in its
schools and n tribute as well to the
popularity of the young ladies and
gentlemen composing the class. Not
only by their presence did the citi-
zens of Grand Junction attest their
appreciation of the work done by the
graduates of the high school, but
through the lengthy exercises, last
ing nearly four hours, the great aud
fence repeatedly manifested its pride
and interest in the participants in
one of the most brilliant occasions
of the kind in the history of Grand
functions schools.
The splendid abilities of the class.
manifested in varied forms, the size
and character of the audience. and
the smooth and pleasing manner in
which the highly interesting program
was rendered, stamped as a real and
genuine success, the fourteenth an
nual class day exercises of Grand
functions high school.
Favorable comment upon the high
character of the music, rendered by
the orchestra. composed of high
school students. were general, and
the splendid manner in which the
young musicians entertained the aud
fence was among the most pleasant
features of the exercises. The pro
gram was opened by the orchestra,
ard at intervals throughout the
evening, highly pleasing selections
were rendered.
James Irwin Miller, president of
the class of 1906. in a well worded
address, welcomed the audience on
behalf of the members of the class.
expressing their appreciation OF the
interest shown by the public in the
graduates. He spoke with ease and
was clearly heard, his address being
well received.
Following the address of the presi-
dent Miss Ida May Weld, historian
entertained and amused the audience
by her chronicles of the actions
lust and right of her classmates re
ferring to them in richly humorous
vein. The history was written after
the style of "Hiawatha' and was very
ingeniously composed
In an easy manner, voice and ses-
ture subdued to accord with the SEN
timent of the selection, Miss Cella
Gait charmed her hearers by beau
tiful rendition of James Whitcomb
Riley's. 1.-THE Afterwhiles," The poem
itself sweet and touching, was given
true and appreciatiye interpreta
ton by the young lady.
No more pleasing number appear,
ed on the program than the vocal
solo, rendered by Miss Eta Lapnam
Her selection, Roses in June, Is
difficult musical composition, exact
ing strength and control OF voice,
but the young singer was equal TO az
it's demands and her clear, Wen
modulated tones were heard by every
one in the audience. Recalled Dy
the applause which greeted her mrs.
effort Miss Lapham delighted heI
hearers by a beautiful rendltloh pl
selection entitled, There Let Mt
Rest" Miss Lapham is one OF Crane
functions most popular singers anu
and this was attested by the greet
ing given her last night. --,, 800,
"The Parting of the Ways was
the subject of the class poem, VIII
ten and read by Miss Pearl Ost
born. Apparently without enoI
rhyme and meter were preseIH e y.
throughout her thoughtful verse. IL
a delicate and feeling way, she reIel
red to the more serious Phase VI
graduation. and the regrets occas
Toned by the end of school careers o.
herself and classmates.
One of the most unique ana GU
tertaing features of the evening wa
the chalk talk given by MISS Gamer L'.iL
sne Moore. Her crayon cartoons
renresenting President Roosevelt
freshman, sophomore, junior ana Se
Tor. as well as her other coillcal S ~,
ches were executed in a manner 70 .ha
challenged the admiration OF
audience. Her artistic talent ,
tOnished those not iaui'i'N' -t,,,,,
work and evoked many expressions
of admiration. u.htct
II was a pretty conception Wnlcl
was carried out by the ceremony ~,
the class prophesy. Surrounded pS
a troop of fairies, gaily crowned VIZ
sarIands of flowers and drese'
in white. the queen OF the Ial ri
Miss Florida Thruston endoWeu VIZ
nrophetic powers, was disclosed, sea- sea-.
ed in n beautiful. wooded dell, WheI'
eSa hold her court. The little sirn
WHO represented her dainty suDJecss
Maid court to their souverlgh W. WI,
SEMI them to escort the youth WI
songht TO know theis destinies. w NJ
s,.aeeful nod of the head and in hru
md clear voice the prophecies pro
nonnced to each his or her ~ ~
awarding them happiness accorulih Ut
70 their aptitudes and Individual u. ~
sires TO this one she gave ram m
z, courts. or on the stage, or IN ~
World of science, and TO tha w. si y
guarded domestic felicity OF a M :. =
service in hospital or unlVeIs.5S
pleased with the happy careers IN an
nronbetess conferred upon all tne IN ~,
Curling youths repaid her service ~
living her knowledge of the lasI aye mis
I'd testament of the class OF 80
a,hicb was read by Miss Noia MA
I at