Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1887 — THE CLASS OF ’87. [ARTICLE]

THE CLASS OF ’87.

The Fifth Annual Commencement of the High School. ’’ The largest audience that ever gathered within the walls of a building in Rensselaer, was, probably, that of last Thursday night, at the Opera Hduse, the. occasion being the graduating exercises of tho Rensselaer High School. The .Utilding was jiaoked until oven standing room was not to bo had, and many went away unable to obtain admission. Not less than 800 persons were in the audience. The stage was beautifully decorated, with flowers, flags and greenery. The motto of the class, “Post Prcclia Premia” tvas especially a triumph of decorative art. The chief features of the evening’s performances. were, of. course, the orations and essays of the graduates. They, one and all, handled their subjects in a manner which amply attested the excellent mental cultivation they have received, while the manner of their delivery was Unusually good. Gaylord H. Chilcote was the class salutatorian. The subject of his oration was “Choosing a Profession.” It was highly appreciated by all. Miss Frankie McEwen followed, the subject of her welldelivered essay being “Hidden Beauty.” George Bruce came next with an excellent and discriminating oration upon the subject of the great English historian and -essayest, Macaulay. “Morning, Noon, Evening,” was the subject of Miss Sarah Chilcote’s interesting and entertaining essay. Charles Porter came next with an oration upon the subject of “Our Representative. Men,” handled in a cone ice and able manner. “Wo. men in America” and “Sibyllint Leaves,” were the subjects of two fine and finished productions which followed, the authors being Miss Katie Green and Miss Bertie Duvall, respectively. Samuel Sparling, the valedictorian closed the exercises, so far ns the graduates participated. His subject was the “Progress, of ilmorica,”- and his oraiiun .was v/cil worthy or the. young nran’s position at the head of his class. Tl'ie class address by Prof. Reu- > belt was full .of wise thoughts and and practical suggestions, as were also th-e brief but appropriate remarks by Mr. J. H. Willey, who presented the diplomas. A number of very charming musical performances were intorpersed among the exercises, including vocal solos by Mrs. E. P. Honan, Miss Alice Rhoads and Mr. E. P. Honan, a vocal duet by Mrs. E. N, Hyland and Mr. W. B. Austin and a piano duet by Miss Frank Pym and Mr. W. B. Austin. The graduates were, as a matter of course, the of a vast number of beautiful bouquets and other floral offerings. Every pare jd is interested in thelrov. n r.ii’airs, and if this meets the oye of any one who is suffering from the effects of a torpid liver, wc will admit that he is interested in getting well. Get a bottle of Prickiey Ash Bitters, use it as directed, and you will always be glad you rea d this item-.-New shades in Dress Goods at Ellis & Murray’s. Wedding out fits a specialty. MONEY! money—W. H. H. Graham loans money in sums of 8300 and up wards, on long time, at low interest.