The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-06-22
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DR.. Power has pleasing tenor
voice, which when coupled with a
splendid composition combines TO
make an exceptionally pleasing
number. He was given a hearty and
well nierited applause
Toe essay The jamestown Elk
position, presented by William J.
Stratton, was also exceptionally in
teresting. Mr. Stratton began his
subject from the time when the
great fair of 1907 opened until the
present date. In his introductory
remarks he explained the idea upon
which the exposition was founded
and and gradually developed from
the historical par. OF the event to
the present day conditions. Through
out the entire essay it was an easy
matter, so plain were his descrip-
tions, to follow the progress OF the
construction OF this vast and per-
haps greatest historical exhibit
from its infancy to its present day
magnitude. To concluding his essay
Mr.. Stratton plainly manifested the
Importance of the event from an
educational standpoint and cou pied
with splendid delivery, deeply in
terested his audience during the en-
tire time which he occupied the
platform.
The musical number "Gondolied .
rendered by Miss Nellie McCabe, OF
L'Anse, was decidedly pleasing.
The floating rythme in which the
selection was played, readily stamp
ed this young lady 10 the minds Of
the audience. as u thorough music
ian and like on previous appearances
formed pleasing link in the chain
OF the evenings enjoyment.
AT this point Atty P. H. O'Brien,
the speaker of the evening, address
ed the gathering and from the be-
ginning held the undivided attention
of all present. Mr.. O'Brien spoke
in substance as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen and Memb ers
of the Graduating Class of 1907.
The presence here tonight of the
people Of Baraga in such goodly
numbers, manifests their interest 10
the cause of education. 1t is also
evidence OF their deep esteem for
the members of the graduating class
of 1917.
Tue people OF this state have ever
felt large enthusiasm for the &C.
QUESTION OF knowledge. The state
of Michigan was carved out Of the
Northwest Territory. The states
men who drafted the ordinance for
the government of that territory,
did not forget that education is the
foundation upon which must rest a
republican form of government III
the ordinance of 1887, it therefore
provided, that religion, morality
aud knowledge being necessary to
good government aud the happiness
of mankind, schools aud the means
of education shall forever be en-.
couraged. We thus see that the
love Of education that characterizes
our people, is proud heritage from
the pioneers of the north invest. Nor
is there any part Of our state where
the public generally, take greater
pride ia their public schools than 10
the upper peninsula. We believe
that it is better to build school
houses than jails. Let Us hope that
the day may come, when education
and the development of character
will OF so wide spread. that jails
Will no longer oe necessary. Wuen
they will disappear like the bastile
OF Paris. in the dawninY OF u better
day for all mankind.
On an occasion OF this kind. it is
natural to reflect upon the progress
Of educational facilities. While we
realize that there Is still great
deal to be done before every child
shall be guaranteed q sufficient aud
proper education, yet, we cannot
but congratulate ourselves when we
contrast the schools OF today With
the schools OF twenty aud thirty
years ago.
While many OF us may look back,
With certain longing, TO the little
frame building OF the olden days,
with the log stove 10 the center, yet
this regret would be purely poetical
and romantic. When we Look at
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