Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1896 — Seven More Graduates. [ARTICLE]

Seven More Graduates.

Fourteenth Annual Commencement z.F zvww cm zx l a TTX 43 yv I —.... Mlgii SK/IlyOie The fourteenth annual commencement of the Rensselaer High School was held at the ope/a house, last Thursday night, in the presence of a very large audience. ’ Seven more bright young people, four boys and three girls, were then added to the alumni of the school, raising their total number to 110, and all but one of whom are living. Of these 110 graduates, by the way, 53 are males and 57 females. A much more even and satisfactory division of sexes than is usually the case with high school graduates, they being in most schools composed mostly of females. The graduates were Geo. W. Scott, son of Washington Scott; Mabel Sayler, daughter of JofcnT. Sayler; Clyde Reeve, son of W. W. Reeve; Cedella Harris, daughter of R. B. Harris; Moses Leopold, son of A. Leopold; Irma Kannal, daughter of Mrs. Mary Kannal, and Arthur Kresler, son of J. W. Kresler. All of these were present and delivered their various orations and essays, except the last named, who was unable to attend on the account of sickness. Otherwise from this, the program as prepared was strictly carried out. In their various themes the graduates acquitted themselves with more than usual credit, both in the subject matter and delivery. The program as presented, was as follows: March—CorneliusMiss. Nellie Moss. Invocationßev.C. E. Voliva. Centennial Overture..... .Citizens Cornet Band. “History of the Monore Doctrine” ....George Washington Scott. "Footprints”Mabie Clare Sayler. Quartette—The Old Folks at Home Mr. W. Wlshard, Dr. H. L, Brown, Mr. D. Yeoman and Mr. H. Warner. ( “Education and the Laboring Man”

Clyde Wayne Reeve. “Opportunity Recognized” ....Cedella Agnes Harris. Vocal Solo—two Loves. Mrs H-J. Kannal. “Prison Reform’,'Mojes Leopold* “The Trials of a School Girl”i. Romaine Irma Kannal. Instrumental Duet—Postilion D’amour Misses Mabie Matheson and Marybelle Purcnplle. Presentation of Diplomasm. F. Chilcote. Violin Solo—Sth Air Les Varie Puritans.-:.... Miss. Evangeline M. Utter. Benedlctoln Rev. R. Vtter. Mrs. Ray hill, of Vermilion, Ohioj is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Coen. The democratic county ticket is short one candidate for county commissioner. John Stillman, of the Third district, has declined the nomination. Capt Erastus Peacock, of Rensselaer, was iv candidate at the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge, at Indianapolis Tuesday, for the position of Grand Vice Chancellor, the second highest position in the order in the state, and on the sure road to the highest position, that of Grand Chancellor. He made a good fight for the election, and failed by a Very narrow margin. Tfiesuccessfnil man, Union B. Hunt getting 343 votes to 317 for Mr. Peacock. “There is no pleasure in riding a bicycle as though you were going to a fire or after a doctor,” sagely remarks Philosopher Bitters, of the Rochester Republican. “The expert rider glides along at a very moderate gait so he can enjoy the journey end view all the pleasuable surroundings. The scorcher necessarily looks constantly in advance of him and acquires what is called a bicycle crosseyed gaze that is not beautiful to behold. And the slow rider avoids the danger of coming in contact with other wheelmen, pedestrians, vehicles, Ac. A moderate speed is also less damaging to the wheel which is evidently not intended to stand as much bumping over street crossings and rough roads as a farm wagon. The ladies seem to exercise the best judgment and experience the most pleasure striding a bike. They sit uprightly, ride slowly and gracefully.” Good strong single-seat top buggy for sale, cheap. Enquire at Mackey A Barcus’ marble shop, , . E. A. Aldrich has some desirable half acre lots for sale, also some town property for sale or trade for small farm. 89-2-mp. Those who are interested in cleaning the Sayler grave yard will meet there June 13,1896.

JEFF. SMITH.