Democratic Sentinel, Volume 4, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1880 — THEY WILL STAY. [ARTICLE]

THEY WILL STAY.

Owing to the increased trade and the many warmly expressed wishes of. the people, the great Cheap Store of Sharpe, Gray A Co., have decided to remain in Rensselaer for another 30 days. 'They propose din ing this time, to sell tis heretofore, below all competition, and in factagreut many •iriieles will! be found reduced from their former low prices. No person desiring to make their money go its far as possible.should fail to visit this first-class establishment.

The graduating exercises of the Rensselaer High School, at theOpeia House, oil last Friday evening, was a success in every particular, and highly gratitying to all in any way connected with the institution. Being the first class to complete the course, considerable interest was manifested by the citizens. The teacher aud superintendent, Prof. G. AV. Allen, and the students, spared no pains to make this entertainment a credit to the town, and instructive to the people. “ThoJQuestion of To-Day,” by Elmer Dwiggins, was well delivered and liis ei nestiiess evinced a thorough mastei y of his subject.

“The Necessity and Dignity of Labor, by Arilia Cotton, received the closest attention. The wit and humor employed by Miss Arilia in the compilation of her manuscript was well received by the entire audience.

“Amalgamation of English Races,” by Belle Alter, was delivered with much earnestness and enthusiasm. “The Female Mind in the World’s Work,” by Lola Moss, was a good history of woman’s work in the field of knowledge. It was well delivered and very instructive.

“Spectacles,’' by Victor Loughridge, was very instructive, giving date of their introduction, their use, and the reason for wearing the kifferent kinds of glasses. “Function of Doubt,”by OraThompwas delivered with much credit to its author. Miss Ora treated this subject with scientific observations.

“Cromwell as a Warrior and Statesman,” Charles Warner. Charlie presented a well prepared sketch of the life and character of his subject. “Foot-Prints ” by Hattie Coen, was a carefully prepared review of the past school days of the class, from 187 / up to the present time, givittg a brief history of its members, how they toiled for the fruits of knowledge, and how they had succeded in accomplishing their work.

“A Plea for the High School,” by Delos Thompson, was well conceived and handsomely delivered. For one of his years, Delos displayed considerable ability.

“Weaving,” by Mattie McCoy, was well prepared and happily expressed.

I ' Miss Mattie treated her subject in showing how the threads of progress, greatness and power were carefully and necessarily woven together in the fabric of education. “A Prophecy,” by Louis Boilings worth, cousisted in a designation of the future aim and ambition of each member of the class. The diplomas were then conferred by Mr. M. F. Chilcote. of the School ! Board, after which the class was ad dressed by Mr. S. P, Thompson, also a member of the Board, in words of wisdom and good counsel. Prof. Allenclosed the exercises with a short farewell address to his pupils. 'The handsome residence of Mr. Alfred Thompson was then thrown open ! to the class, where they received the ■ congratulations of their many friends. ! Mr. T. and his good wife wer ’ untir- ‘ ing in their efforts to make the event j a happy one, and succeeded tidmira-

bly.

M.