The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-05-29

eloquent WITH beautiful sentiments
and exalted thought
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
The prize contest in oratory, onWed
nesday evening, drew forth a very
large and appreciative audience.
The program was begun by an in
struznental duet by Misses PeariThom-
as and Mary Keown.
The first Grafton, entitled "Man's
Conquest of Nature" was delivered
by Mr.. Roy G. Bennett, who acquitted
himself in a most creditable manner.
A vocal solo by Miss Florence Jones
was charmingly sung. Then followed
an grafton Oh Times Mutations" by
Miss Lillian Patterson, who spoke in
clear and forceful manner.
The X. p. quartet, who scored such
decided success on the previous ev-
ening, then delighted the audience
with song, and were encored re-
peatedly with great applause and en-
thusiasm.
The next Grafton, Great Battles"
by Mr.. Roy Heavrin, was exceedingly
we'll rendered and showed oratorical
ability.
The beautiful vocal solo byMissHat-
tie Barnett received hearty and en-
thusiastic encore.
1.-THE Influence of a Thought" was
the subject of Miss Sadie Henry's ora
ton, and it evinced beauty of thought
and expression.
The vocal solo by Miss Ara Gard
ner was greatly enjoyed.
The last Grafton of the evening, by
Mr. Otto Martin, on the subject, Our
National Resources" was we'll writ
ten and we'll delivered.
The X. P. Quartet, who were great
favorites, now sang, and the delight
ed audience showed their appreciation
by calling them back repeatedly.
The judges for this contest were
Hon. H. P. Taylor, Rev. ]. A. Lewis
and Prof. Marvin Black, who were
unanimous in voting the medal to
Miss Sadie Henry, of Hopkins coun-
ty. 1t was gracefully presented by
Hon. c. M. Grove, on behalf of the
Board of Education.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
An event long anticipated wasCom-
mencement, which occurred Thursday
evening, when seven young men and
women were graduated from Hartford
College, together with DR.. E. W. Pat
terson, who was also granted diplo-
ma because of satisfactory work pre-
viously accomplished in this institu-
ton.
The first speaker Of the evening
was Mr.. Harry N. Bennett, whose sub
ject was 1.-THE Rise of Liberty" His
grafton, in thought and delivery, was
exceedingly good. He was followed
by Miss Cola Cecil, who spoke on
"The Privilege of Service" in a pleas
ing manner. Then Mr.. John A. Ben
nett spoke with force and energy
on "The Value of Decision" and
Miss Iva Taylor gave an excellent ora
ton full of good thought on "The
Power of Environment" Mr.. Chas.
r. Bennett then followed with fine
ly prepared and well delivered ora
ton on the subject, Our Inherit
ance," and Miss Mary Keown deliv-
cred an grafton on "The Art Eternal"
which was full of artistic beauty.
The last Grafton was by Mr.. ]. w.
Marks, who spoke on "The Need of
the Hour" Mr.. Marks discussed his
subject with the ease and grace of
finished orator.
The weeks entertainments ended
Friday evening with the Alumni re-
ception which was a delightful affair.
After a brief literary and musical
program, refreshments were served to
all.
er been exceeded in the history of
the college, and show careful, pains
taking effort on the part of those who
had them in charge.
DESERVING SPECIAL MENTION.
The following pupils have neither
been absent nor tardy during the
school year just closed: Collegiate
Department, Ross Bennett, Harry Ben
nett, ]. w. Marks, Roy Bennett, Frank
Foreman, Mary Marks, Elsie Mat
thews, Allison Barnett, Isaac Chris
tian, Anna Campbell; Sub-Collegiate,
Violet Seibert, Flora Taylor, Bessie
Hudson; Grammar Department, Beat
rice Haynes, Nettie Gillespie; Prima-
ry Department, Nellie Tweddell, Ran
dial watterson, James Glenn, Berry
Dudley Walker.
LEADERS OF THEIR CLASSES