The Delta independent., 1908-06-05
Commencement
Exercises
Largest Senior Class
Delta Has Ever
Graduated.

The graduating exercises of the Senior
class in the local high school took place
last Friday evening at the opera house.
The stage had been beautifully and
tastefully decorated by the Junior
class, and formed harmonious setting
for the largest Senior class Delta has
ever graduated, twenty-five in all
nineteen girls and three boys.
The Junior class first marched in and
took the seats reserved for them. fol-
lowed by the faculty, the ministers,
the speaker. the school board and the
class of 1908.
After the Invocation by Rev. Barron,
and number by the High School
Orchestra, Mrs. Forrest rendered the
Spring Song" in a most pleasing
manner.
"A Problem in Science" an Grafton.
dealing with wireless telegraphy, its
history and its possibilities, was de-
livered by Neil Balm. This was particu-
larly interesting in that it was simple
explanation of the principles Of wire
less telegraphy and was accompanied
by demonstration upon the stage of
the wireless apparatus owned and used
by the school.
Miss Ethel Cade described the life
and works OF Goeirrey Chaucer under
the title of "The Shakespeare of the
Fourteenth Century," her review of
the knights Tale" was particularly
interesting, her manner was pleasing
and her oration interesting and instruc-
tive.
The Twentieth Century Girl was n
bright. sparkling GRAFTON by Miss Hazel
Hatch. II was full of life and vigor;
was remarkably well rendered and was
given most hearty applause.
After song by the High School
Chorus. Miss veta Adams read THE
Quarrel Scene" from Julius Caesar.
Miss Adams is an accomplished reader
and on this occasion portrayed with
great accuracy the feelings Of Brutus
and Cassius as interpreted by Shakes
peare.
The High School mixed Quartette
rendered the Lullaby" song in a most
pleasing manner, their voices blended
well and showed considerable training.
Miss Gertrude Amsbary recounted
the life, love and tragic death of the
famous qaeen of Carthage. Her grafton
THE Tragedy of Queen Dido" WAS
perfect in its english and composition.
it was well delivered and deserved the
hearty applause which it received.
1.-The City Beautiful" was the theme
chosen by Miss Minnie Fleming. It
was plea for municipal improvements
along the lines of architecture. parks
and play grounds that the city boys and
girls may have within their lives some
of natures love and beauty. This
GRAFTON showed much thought and study
and emphasized the necessity of i'm
provemepts along thes lines.
Prof Ashley Forrest rendered cor
net solo in his usual perfect style.
Miss Alma Williams in "A Study of
Character" described the life and char
acter of George Eliot. This oration
was particularly interesting in that il
threw much light on the life and char
acter of a writer now but little known
except as the author of few books.
Her brief review Of Silas Mariner, and
the analysis of his character was most
excellent.
That man or woman can be hero
without being great or famous was the
theme Of an oration by Miss Ethe
Briggs entitled Modern Heroism. "
The subject was well handled, hel
language well chosen, and the illustra.
tions fitting and to the point.
After another selection by the High
School Orchestra. Dean Parsons OF
Colorado College in few brief remark,
pointed out the cost of an education, it,
value to the individual, and how tn,
Individual could and should repay some
of his debt to the State. His remarks
to the class were particularly valuable
and deserved the earnest attention
which they received.
w. p. Dale, President Of the Schoo
Board presented the diplomas with I
few well chosen remarks. after which
DIR. rockingham pronounced thu
Benediction.
The whole class made very pleasing
appearance, and was deserving of tn
pride which the citizens of Delta ar
justified In feeling. The orations wer
not of the old hackneyed style, bu
were Of real, live things, which is
pleasant innovation.
This class has been remarkably stron