The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-06-25
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The Surrey school has been the CEN
ter of attraction in the community the
past few weeks, commencement and
closing day exercises being the cause.
The children's program was the first
of the many good things given by the
school this spring. A large crowd at
tended this program which was great
ly enjoyed by all present. The chill
dren rendered their parts in a man.
ner creditable to themselves their par
ents and their teachers.
The baccalaureate sermon was
preached by Rev. Asher, presiding ell
der of the Methodist church on Sun
day evening, June IA, in the Brethren
church. The church was filled and
Rev. Asher's address was very inspir-
ing and encouraging to the graduating
class.
The commencement exercises were
held in the school house on Monday
evening, June Is. The stage was
beautifully decorated in the class COL
ors, green and white, and the program
was exceptionally good. There are
six in the class this year and each
member has a very bright future be-
fore them. Most of them will enter
schools of higher learning this fall,
and a few have already accepted
schools for next year. Miss Viola Per
ry gave the salutatory address and Or
alton entitled "Acres of Diamonds u
George Luchsinger handled the sub.
ject of "The Struggle for Existence
in an able manner. Maude Perry
spoke on "The Mission of Culture
Mamie Bentley on "Home" and Mary
Peters chose the subject "Keys to Sue.
cess" Grant Perry, the valedictorian
of the class, delivered a splendid ora.
ton on "The Spirit of the Prairie" It
showed very careful thought and prep
aration and he delivered it in man.
ner which made his hearers feel this
spirit of the prairie which urges on
and on to perfection. The entire pro-
gram was a success and marked the
close of a very successful high-school
course. The entire community joins in
wishing to this class of 1914 bright
and successful future.
Miss Enid Young gave the class
prophecy and if everything happens
in the next twenty years as the young
lady planned it, the class indeed has g
prosperous and successful future
awaiting them. Alonzo Peters gave
the history of the class and their bril-.
liant past is a good evidence of the
brilliant future awaiting them. Grant
Perry and Enid Young sang pleas
ing duet and the ladies' quartette sang
a beautiful song entitled "Dream On
The program closed with a selection
by the orchestra. ...
On Tuesday evening the members
of the alumni gave a reception in hon
or of the Senior class and the outgo.
ing faculty. A large crowd attended
and short but enjoyable program
was given. Paul Shorb, "the rising
young lawyer" and the star freshman
at the state university this year, en-
tertained the guests for several mo-
ments with a few Of his supply Of
stories, which all lawyers are suppos
ed to be endowed with the power Of
telling. Herschel Pearson, who is tax
ing college work in Jamestown col
lege spoke on Opportunities" ane
from all appearances Mr.. Pearson is
using his opportunities we'll for he has
already finished two successful years
in college and has chosen the ministry
of the Gospel for his life work. Ralph
Perry, another promising member Of
the alumni, talked for a short time
and Ralph, as we'll as the rest, has be.
gun, and is we'll started in his college
course. Miss Hennings, principle Of
the high school for next year, gave g
reading which was much appreciated
Eldeva Tofflemire gave a humorous
reading and Mr.. John Bradley appear
ed in number Of short stories, funny
enough to convulse the most sober
with laughter. Dainty refreshments
were served and the evening CLOSED
with the initiation of the new mem
bers of the alumni which was witness.
ed by most Of those present. At q
late hour the people returned to theil
homes, thanking the alumni for g
most enjoyable time.
A great many people are visiting in
Surrey at present. It seems to be a
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