Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 June 1917 — Monnett School Holds Fifth Commencement. [ARTICLE]

Monnett School Holds Fifth Commencement.

. Six young ladies who had finished a course equal to the eight years of study done by pupils in the common schools were graduated by the Monnett Scho*ol Wednesday evening. The exercises were held at the Methodist church and . the president. Dr. M. Di Gwin, of the board of trustees, presided. Misses Waymire and Keith, deaconists, gave a piano duet. Mrs. M. D. Gwin gave an organ

recital. The Monnett School choir sang two selections. Rev. E. W. Strecker offered prayer and introduced Dr. E. C. Wareing, editor of the Western Christian Advocate, of Cincinnati, Ohio., who delivered a most excellent address. His subject was “The University of Heliopolis.” He gave to the girls and the audience many useful and inspiring thoughts. Dr. Wareing is one of Methodism’s big men and his address was in keeping with his high position in that great organization. About twenty-five years ago the doctor was pastor of the Barkley circuit and is remembered by a number of people who were at that time his patrons.