The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22

c0nSClentlOuSiy performed every duty required of her, and thereby earned the honors bestowed upon her by her teachers and her classmates We especially congratulate her upon the excellence of her work
 John Lanier read paper on "School Statistic, which was one of the several real treats of the evening. We had thought to publish this and one or two other papers, but we find that it is impossible with our facil ities, and with the other demands to print any of them at this time, de- serving as they are and as much as we would like to do so. Johns statistics as did "1he Will" by GaZzola Naccaro' the History by Miss Bessie Delano; "The Review of Class, by Miss Edna Aldridge; the presentation of gifts, by Miss Mary Eldridge; the Senior Charge" by Miss Cathrine Walker; and the 'Junior Reply" by Mir. James Scott. The Glass Poem" by Miss Besse Davis; the Knocking Song,' by the Senior Class; the Farewell Address" by MT. Raiford Payne, and the Farewell Song" by the Senior Class, were of a more serious nature, but were nevertheless very greatly en- joyed and highly appreciated as was evidenced by the hearty applause each recieved. Perhaps the most Imaginable number on the program, was the Prophecy" a sketch with the following Cast of Characters: A Retired Spinster, ...........
 Catherine Perkins Mrs T. Bolton Lee, (neel el.............
 Sadie Borden. Militant Sutfragette, Hattie Horton Agent for Perfumes and Powder, ....
 Jennie WarShaysky. Catherine's Maid, A Sophomore Girl.
 Time: Twenty Years Hence.
 Place: Washington City,
 Scene: Catherine Perkins Living Room.
 Miss Hattie Horton, in the Ieading l role, "brought down the house, and the tive girls altogether presented rich treat to the audience, and we are laughing yet at some of the things which are supposed to happen or be doing or existing, twenty years from now We cannot give our read 1 CTS any adequate idea of this sketch, 1t simply must be seen to get the fun there is in it But we do want to say that the girls presented 1t in an absolutely fauItless manner and 1t was alright.
 On Tuesday night also at the Court l House, the climax was reached, when | Dr. Trough, of the University of Ark ansas delivered the Annual Address l to the Class.
 | The evening exercises opened with l a song by the class, followed by invo- cation by Rev. Dr. F. W Gee after 1 which ton. W. J Lanier. president l of the School Board made a plea for d new school building or addition to the l old, and gave vivid description of the crowded condition Of the crowded condition of the present quarters and said We would either have to build another building or quit sending our | NilllOlGll tO SNlsOpl' diItl lfO lIltlll ' ON ! up in ignorance. He then introduced l the speaker of the evening.
 Dr. Trough addressed the class of 1 i9ll and all who heard him then 1 were so thoroughly charmed, that 1 they were anxious to hear him again. l The house was crowded as on both previous evenings, and the heat was l quite intense, but the large audience 1 forgot their discomfortS in following | the beautiful flights of oratory and eloquence that flowed as smoothly as | the waters from a spring from | Dr. hrough's lips, It was indeed an intellectual treat, one that we do not often have an opportunity to enjoy, and 1t was appreciated,
 Prof. J. Nj Weatherly. principal, i then addressed the class. and did full ! justice to his subject. af CT which he presented the Diplomas, and the audience was dismissed with a bene- diction by Rev Dr Gee
 And so closed the Commencement | Exercises of the Class of 1914. It has been season of pleasure and qualification to them and their parents and the public who are interested in 1 the welfare of our country. They are 1 fhe men and women Of tomorrow. They will take the places of those of | today What benefits them will ben cit the country to whatever extent they are identified with the tuture interests Of this country. That they may be successful in whatever walk of lie they may choose is our sincere wish, and may they continue to seek knowledge, because Knowledge is Power,
 On Saturday the pupils of the Sec ond, Third and Seventh Grades were entertained with a picnic by their teachers Miss Clara Bridewell Mrs Garretson and Miss Lollie Hamilton espectiyely, at Norfeet Springs. The day was delightful. and the luncheon much more so and all participating enjoyed the occasion to their hearts