Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-26

ished instrumental music at different inter-
} walls And it is proper and wholly due
Messrs. Monley, Hoss, Davis, Lindley,
Rankin, Major and Miss Grace Williams,
who comprise the orchestra, to say that
they are high-class musicians and their
numbers on the program were immensely
enjoyed.
Vocal music was furnished by Mes
danes Skinner, Forsyth, Carrie Shaw,
A. D. Shaw, c. M. Johnson, McPher-
son. n.Major, Misses Frances Young, Grace
Williams, Lila Powers, and Messrs.
RackIey, Percy Knight. Frank Knight,
Harry Terry. Wright Terry, and Robt.
Crane, with Mrs. Griffin accompanist.
The Ladies Ouartette, Thinking of
You" by Madams Forsyth. Skinner and
Major and Miss Grace Williams, was
especially fine and was received than ex-
traordinary compliment and praise.
The class representatives on the pro-
gram were Miss Grace Richardson, saIu-
tatorian; Roger A. Axline, class histor-
ian, and Blanche E. johnson valedidor-
ian.
Miss Richardson's oration was,
Where There's Will There's Way"
She handled her subject most logically,
proving from history and present day ex-
ample that where the will was formulated,
supported by force and energy, sue
cess was brought out Of seeming defeat
and victory snatched from what was
popularly looked upon as inevitable fail
ure. Before taking up her subject she
bade hearty welcome to the audience,
which was received with great favor.
MIR. Axline read the history and
prophecy Of the class members. His dis
course was replete with wit and humor
and provoked hearty laughter in the au-
dience. 1t is sincerely hoped that the
prophecy which is to materialize IT. 1918
will become an actuality and that the
individual members Of the class Of 1909
will fall heir to the blessings which their
fellow graduate foresees through optimis-
tic lenses in the present day.
Miss Johnson's Grafton was, Can
High School Graduate Make Good2"
She upheld the affirmative and made a
Strong argument, making pretty distinc-
ton between the power Of one to make
good" if he so wills. and the failure to do
so by reason Of his own indifference.
This was followed up by reference to
the vast sums expended to maintain high
schools and colleges and citation to men
Of affairs who find it necessary to equip
themselves with a thorough education
before taking up great responsibilities.
In closing. Miss johnson extended to
the faculty, the board Of education and
the general public. the gratitude Of the
class for the support and encouragement
received, and her Grafton was received
with deafening applause.
Miss Johnsons voice was especially
strong and clear and she displayed rare
talent as speaker
Prof. Major bieAy extended thanks
to the board Of education and the public,
after which the diplomas were presented
to the class by the secretary in a few
words deemed suitable to the occasion;
and thus the Fifteenth Annual Com
mencement Of our High School passes
into history.
THE CLASS RECEPTION
The most enjoyable function Of the
week was the reception which was given
in the High School rooms by the class
OF 1909 Thursday night. The rooms
and Railways were most beautifully dec
GRATED In the class colors and choicest
flowers and floors laden with rugs. An
exceedingly nice program was prepared
and participated in By talent in and out
OF the school. among whom were Misses
Annie Bell. Mile Webb and Nell Sam
pie readers; Misses Frances Young, Gym
thia Mcclure, Mrs. Major. Mrs. Griffin