The Dickinson press., 1910-06-11
DICKINSON
Defeated
In Baseball Game of the 9Th Glen
Ullin Proves Too Much for
Locals. Nelson is a
Wonder.

Wonder.
The sixteenth annual commencement
exercises of the Dickinson High school
were held last Friday evening in the
high school auditorium, when q class
OF twelve pupils received their diplomas.
The decorations. under the direction
of the junior class, were simple but
effective. Crepe paper in rose and
Green was festo0ned overhead and
several class pennants were added.
Flowers and potted plants were arranged
about the front of the rostrum in great
profusion.
After an invocation by Rev. F. L.
Watkins and a pleasing piano solo by
Miss Clara Snyder, Bernard Angel
gave the opening oration. He had
chosen as his subject "A Nations
Glory which he believes is not her
railroads. steamships or vast industries
or her literature but her great men,
whose life and deeds are commemo-
rated down the ages.
The subject Of an oration by Maraery
johnson was The Missouri Slope"
which held closely the interest of every
one. The rapid development OF this
part Of the country and the reason for
this development was Interestingly told.
Of more historical nature was the
oration Joan of Arc by Dora
Gustine. The life. heroic deeds and
consequent inspiration of this woman
whose fame grows greater with the ad-
vance of years was clearly pictured by
the speaker.
Raymond Cuskelly told of industrial
Progress in America, of how rapidly
the United States and Canada. through
their great natural resources are be-
coming the richest countries in the
world how the vast desert plains of
our continent are becoming garden
spots and the boundless forests 10 the
north yielding untold wealth.
Louise. Poland gave reading, entitled,
The TRANSPORTATION of Miss Philura. i"
The selection was so humorous and SO
we'll delivered that it occasioned many
hearty laugh and was enjoyed very
much.
THE Present Age" was the subject
of Earl Akenhead's oratiOn and owing
to its timeliness and the great interest
that is taken in the marvellous and
growing uses of electricity. this ora
tion was exceptionally well received.
Robert Scarf handled the subject of
Independence in Politics. in such a
way as to show that he was we'll posted
along political lines. He argued that
the distinction of parties is becoming
less and less recognized.
The subjects of the orations of the
FIVE other members Of the class who
were not on the commencement pro-
gram were Maynard Litch, 'Conserva-
tion. Maggie Harkins. 'Children III
Literature, Mabel Stewart, ''Wm.
Lloyd Garrison" Fern Wilson, MEN
who Give Their Lives for Men, and
reading by Josephine Gustine. The
order of orations OH the program was
arranged by drawing lots.
An enjoyable feature on the program
was the violin solo by Miss Hazel
Aultman. This was Miss Aultmasn' first
appearance in public and the impress
sion created was very favorable.
Mrs. Duncan Christensen rendered
nicely the difficult selection. THE
Angels Serenade,' accompanied by
Miss Clara Snyder and Miss Aultman.
Miss Eva Alcott rendered '.Nymphs
and Fauns' in her ever pleasing man.
ner, accompanied by Mrs. W. L. Prindle
of Gladstone.
Prof. P. S. Berg favored the audience
with short address bearing on the
splendid principles which his teaching
exemplifies. Mr. Berg has q rare diff
of imparting an inspiration for good
and noble things, every time he ad-
dresses an audience as well as teach
ing his classes in school, and Dickinson
is fortunate indeed in having such a
man at the head of her educational
system.
Mr.. Berg, on behalf of the board of
education. presented the diplomas 10 the
class.
The personnel of the class was as
follows: Raymond Cuskelly, Margery
johnson. Mabel Stewart, Bernard Angel,
Dora Gustine, Josephine Gustine and
Maggie Harkins, original members :;
Fern Wilson Joined the class from a
school in Iowa in the sophomore year,
Louise Poland in the junior year and
Earl Akenhead as senior. Maynard
Litcb and Robert Scarf Joined the ranks
from the Junior class this year. Each of
these held their IS required credits from
the school. Mabel Stewart did not miss q
day from school during the whole four
years course.
This class bears the distinction of