Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-16

very pleasant duty undertaken by Hav-
old Smith. His manner of touchjnp thr
salient fallacies and Weaknesses of his
classmates amused his auditors biob-
~. TO DinSmore who early i'm his High
school career developed a fondness for
things theatrical. especially feminine
roles. he presented Il dainty makeup
box. For Blaisdell Of legal tendency a
book of law was intrusteG to his keep
ing. Shea took kindly to the gift Of a
photograph. His interest in Jewels.
gems, etc. prompted the presentation
by Mr.. Smith. ''rht Art of Dancing"
was the title of tidy little volume
presented to Shepherd. The future OF
LongfelloWS "Prosperity Farm" was
warmly commented upon ana for an
aid 20 transferring his produce to mar
ket a neatly fitted airship was tend
cred.
Pearl F.. Blaisd-lls essay on CAM
tai Punishment" referred to the epi-
dernic of crime in the State and
thought that such had been the in
crease in laWlessness ana barbarity
that the people could find cause for
tear and alarm "Ones punishment
above all others is presented to US
which we should adopt, that is capital
punishment.
The speaker cited instances from the
beginning Of The world down through
the centuries in which death had been
the penalty for various grades of crime
against both persons ana property.
Summarizing his argument in favor OF
capital punishment lie said: '"The pun
iShl9cnt Of crime requires justice, pro-
lection Of society and the reformation
OF the criminal. We have seen that We
cannot abolish ii without opposing the
laws of God, endangering the public,
opposing justice and preventing the re-
formation of criminals. On the. other
hand, we soc that capt. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
is il accordance with Gods laws and
the Christian religion anf;that it full
fills al the requirements for the pun
ishmeHt of crime. No sufficient subs:i-
tut, has been offered therefore 50 long
as murder continues so long ought cap
ital punishment To be Inflicted
The Ferpt,uty % the United States
as il Nation" was the subject Of Les
ter Lnngfcllow'S essay ana preceded the
v"lcdict"ry He referred to Tho cOnsti-
tntiun of the United States. While it
bore resemblance to other constitutions
II 1orebore the weaknesses. at deserves
the vcneratirn With which A Americans
n we been accustomed to regard il. IL
ranks above every other written con-
saitution for its adoption to the circun!-
stances Of the people and the simplic-
1tE. hrcVity and precision of its Ian
&leasc."
Comparing European countries, or
other states of the New World with
the United States, he found that
small section Of the inhabitants man
age their political affairs Willie the rest
follow their ordinary work, Indifferent
70 elections and revolutions. He regard
ed as the one great hope of the future
the great safeguard against danger.
the general education of the people. IF
each generation rises above the level
Of its predecessors the power will b.,
Sush as has never been exertcd by 9th
tr countries. With the constitution ana
good citizenship America has the prom
Use of future great and enduring.
The v2ledictory hy Mr.. I-bnPfellnw
!':G very thoGs,httLlly rlra~ed ana ~
delivered.
surt. Of Schools Bcana made some
very appropriate remarks Incidental IT,
ne presentation of diplomas. r..
bought that citiZenS-mOre men should
awake To Sense of appreciation for the
welfare Of the school system. He re-
lerrId i'll kindly manner to Martin |
DC"nnor. unable to be present ~ &C
count of Illness ana on the president Of
the class imposed the duty Of present
ing thu diploma to the absent one
The decorations AT the hall We're
made by M junior class, who have
BEEN kind ut all times in rendering. u.s.
SiStanct. to the class above them.
IN reception ana bail occurring in |
the evening was Il happy event the
most brilliant social function Of the |
school year ANA heartily ent. red into by !
4 large number. CarcY's fun orchestra |
furnished music during the reception |
una for the bail, which continued until |
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