The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1908-06-04
STUDENTSCR ADUATE
commencement Exercises of Prince.
ton High School Held in Opera
House Monday Night.
Sermon Delivered bv
Rev. j. w. Heard at rIetho.
81
dist Church Sunday.

Learning is like mercury, one of the most
powerful and excellent things in the world in
skillful hands; in unskillful. the most mis-
chievous.-Pope.
Seven young ladies and one young
comprised the graduating
class OF the Princeton high school
who received diplomas at Brands
opera house on Monday evening, and
they are among the most studious and
intellectual young people who ever
hiu this honor bestowed upon them
an honor of which they all feel proud.
1t is not alone the honor of receiving
high school diploma, but of receiv-
ing it from the high school of Prince
ton. an institution of learning which
possesses advantages second to none
OF its kind in the northwest. In con-
nection with this Prof. Marshall and
The teachers under him are worthy of
much commendation, for all have
lahored assiduously to bring their
pupils to the high standard which
they have attained. The graduates
can now go forth into the world with
the knowledge that nothing has been
left undone to start them out Alright.
In consequence of prevailing sick
ness which made it impossible to hold
the customary eighth-grade commence
ment exercises this year, the pupils of
that department, numbering forty
seven, received their diplomas at the
opera house on Monday evening.
Mrs. b. G. Cooney was the musical
director of the evening and Mrs
Benz. Soule the accompanist, and they
demonstrated that no pains had been
spared in arranging and perfecting
their part of the program.
Long before the time specified for
the commencement of the graduating
exercises every seat in the opera house
was filed and many people were un-
able, to gain admission. This demon
strates the interest which the people of
Priseteon take IN their public institu-
tions of learning.
The stage of the opera house was
artistically decorated with palms,
flowers and evergreens, and the class
cOlors were intertwined in such man.
ner that they presented a pretty relief
effect. Arranged on the stage we're
seats for the graduating class and the
choir, while chairs in the front of the
hall were occupied by the eighth grade
pupils.
The exercises begun with selection
by the choir, Sup and Away" an ex-
ceedingly pretty piece excellently
rendered.
Following this vocal number Rev.
Geo. A. Swertfager of the Congrega-
tional church invoked the divine bless
ing and at it's conclusion Henry E.
LEM delivered the salutatory Grafton
entitled 1.-The Decisive Battle of the
Rebellion. Mr.. LEM proved himself
an orator of considerable ability.
His subject was handled with much
skill and he received well-merited
applause.
Misses Marguerite A. Byers and
Ida May Schmidt came next on the
program with a vocal duet, "The
Swing Song" This number, sung in
a manner which could hardly have
been surpassed, "brought down the
house" and elected numerous encores,
but in consequence of the length of the
program no encores we're responded
to.
Miss Edith A. Johnson then de-
livered an essay entitled "Class Pro-
phecy" and this was followed by a
reading, "Jean Val Jean and the
by Miss Norma Van
Alstein, both of which were we'll
received and applauded.
Next in order was vocal solo by
E. E. Woodwork, rendered in a very
fine manner. Mr.. Woodwork has an
excellent voice.
"Class History" an essay by Miss
Laura Estelle Mitchell, was then very
delivered. # a-"--.
The selection, "Wiegenlied,' by the
choir, followed-a selection which
elected encores and applause from the
audience. And we'll did it deserve
the appreciation bestowed.
Miss Gladys L. Neumann then read
in a clear, distinct voice an extract
from the novel, "Prisoner of Zenda,"
and attracted marked attention by the
evolutionary ability she displayed.
One of the prettiest and most admired
musical numbers of the evening was
1.-The Lonely Rose" by the ladies'
GLORIOUS. It was splendidly executed
and highly worthy of the appreciation
it received.
The valedictory Grafton, isabella