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C_fe_i_2__ of .pmpafation. Boherty opera
_M®_a seemedlj Wednesday evening', to
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right and left toy
while an arch
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Beneath tlie aaecb. sat tlie five
@Essfiuiates, lames Hersey at the left
with. ILyii© Ort, Anna Belle Stevens,
: Hkffltse Bsuske and Carrie Bockafellow
Sb. snccession to his right. On the
platform also sat the teachers and the
school hoard. The hall was v/ell-fllled,
very few apparently having "been detained hy the admission fee of ten
cents.
After the class march hy the orchestra and an invocation hy Rev. S. A.
Long, an anthem, "O, how lovely,"
was rendered by a double Quartet composed of Misses York and DeCoo,' Mrs.
Shaver, Mrs. Chamberlain and Messrs.
Chase, Hannan, Coois and Palmer.
The essays of the evening we will
_iot enter into in detail, as they will
all be given in the SesttineIj as space
permits. The salutatory oy James
Hersey, the only gentleman in the
class, was thoughtfully written, clearly and forcibly delivered, and seemed
to receive the hearty approval of the
audience. His subject was "Rights of
American Citizens."
"Influence of Society" by Anna Belle
Stevens showed no small amount of
originality and thought. Her delivery
was clear and distinct.
• "Two Merry Girls," a duet by Misses
York and DeCoo, brought forth generous applause,which was richly merited.
^Changes of _?our Centuries" by
CJarrie L. Eockafellow, showed much
patient study and a very complete
knowledge of modern history. The
"wonderful changes of the four Colum-
hian centuries were well set forth.
"Humpty Dumpty," by the double
quartet, was the next musical number
and was well received.
The history of the class by Lydia
Ort, was an interesting and entertaining production, and will be found very
.pleasant reading in another column.
The honor of the valedictory was accorded Louise Bruske. ' 'It. doth not
yet appear what we shall be," was her
. theme. The exercise was of a high
order and held the undivided attention
of the audience.
The orchestra rendered an overture
from Keler Bela, which showed that
Clare can boast of as artistic musicians
as many towns of more pretentious
claims.
W. IL Goodman, on behalf of the
school board, made a brief address to
the class, closing his remarks by presenting Brincipal W. 3". Hutchison
with a handsome mantel clock, the
gift of the graduating class.
Hutchison was taken hy surprise,
^ui_kly found tongue to thank
class in a neat little speech.
The program closed with the bene-
-diction.
"We present this week the history of
the class,*whieh will be followed in due
time by the other exercises:
CLASS HISTORY OF '93.
By history we mean a narration of
facts, pertaining to the growth and
progress of conn tries and the life of
mankind.
Kossuth says that it is the revelation
of Providence giving us a knowledge
of the deeds and lives of the men who
have* done so much for the country in
which we live; but history deals largely with things of the past, for, while
an individual- still lives, a complete
record is impossible.
Men of all ages have compiled histories and have always found good subjects to build from. I have taken
simply our "class of !93," which, to say
the least, is extremely youthful, and I
am brought face to face with the fact
that I have but a small store of knowledge from which to draw such an arduous work.
Discerning as we may he, how little
we know of the hidden life of our classmates—the laughing eye, the smilirig
lip, sad gay word,may often hide within a sorrow too deep for words; and
peri_g$s it is better that we have the
faspi&y facility of hiding from the world
<mj fi*_UnK_f having oar friends to
judge oiil^* by appearance. Consider*
in$ those fact* it is impossible to give
Mr.
but
the
a complete history of our class of '93.
Classmates, in our hands we each
hold a history whose pages contain, as
yet, but a few recorded; deeds. . To
Him who sitteth upon the throne.who
noteth all our acts, both good and evil,
is reserved the right of examining its
pages and pronouncing it complete or
incomplete.
In examining the records of the past
and comparing with the present we
are reminded of the superior advantages which we, in this 19th century,
enjoy. The words of wise King Solomon seem especially applicable to the
present*. "Of making many books
there is no end," for in the home of
every intelligent family you will find
among the choicest ornaments, the
best literature, and the earnest seeker
after knowledge needs but to open the
volumes of written truth and with his
God-given powers, store them upon
the shelves of his mind and claim them
as his own.
Through the source of knowledge
the great and prosperous nations of the
past, point out to those of the present,
the high way to posterity, fame and
long life, while the downfall of other
national powers throws^ light around
the dangerous gulfs of ruin." A knowledge of the past teaches the true student the real knowledge of the present, and draws aside, to some extent,
the veil of the future.
If we take a view of our lives we find
the pathway of. every day's journey
marked by the deeds we have done,
which should ever remind us that:,
"Our acts our angels are!
"Whether good or ill;
They will our fatal shadows prove
Walking "by us still."
There is an ideal life, and though
perhaps we may not all be able to attain unto it, yet even the effort we
make-in that direction will ennoble
our natures and make us stronger, nobler, in every respect. In every heart
there is a desire to rise to higher
heights. Let us cultivate this until
our minds assume more nearly the image of our maker.
, The erection of a, neat, commodious'
brick school house, furnished with all
the modern conveniences, in the northeast part of the" city,- will mark the
history of '92. Erom the old school
building on west 5th street, where
some of the happiest hours of our lives
were spent, and where the scenes had
become so familiar that they seemed
almost like home, we were transferred
to the new school building. Here, under the wise supervision of Mr. Palmer,
we were safely guided through the'
perplexing windings of the student's
pathway. He remained with us but a
few^months, resigning his position,
while""fhe regrets expressed by his pupils showe'clplainly the deep respect in
which he was held. The pleasantest
place in memory's hall will ever hold
his name as one to whom the love and
gratitude we feel will increase as the
years "roll away.
The fall term of'92 was marked-by
Mr. Hutchison's advent among us. He
has planted in our hearts an undying
respect, and in after years, where ever
our lot is cast, and to what ever we
may attain, we can always look back
with pleasure on his kindness and*, efforts to help us acquit ourselves credibly in these, our commencement exercises of '93. To our teachers, we owe a
debt of gratitude which we can pay in
no better way than by perfbrihing our
future life's work in such* a manner
that we may show them that they
have not labored in vain.
"When our class assembled for the
first time, bearing the title of "the
class of '93," we perhaps felt a pardonable pride as we assumed the air of
seniors, ours being the first .class to
leave the shelter of the new building.
3_ eelings of joy, mingled with those
of sadness, "blend together as the time
for the seperation draws near. Joy,
when we thought that the many weary
hours spent in mastering difficult lessons in school, were nearly at an end;
then those of sadness when we looked
upon members of the class and others
who had toiled side by side with us,
realizing that our pleasant meetings
would soon end and each of us have to
meet the cold, unfeeling world, having
only our own resources with which to
surmount the obstacles seen in the far
distance, and yet, not alone—"for they
are never alone who are accompanied
hy noble thoughts" and aspirations,
tending toward a desire to see pre-eminent in the generation which shall
follow us*
The first one upon our list is the
president, Miss Louise Bruske, kilown
at school by her friends as "Duchess
Louise." At the age of XI we find her
an attractive fokmfie, full of decided
German speech.   Her common height
is 5 feet 6s inches and she weighs 125
lbs., 6 ounces. I suggested to her that
the 6 ounces be omitted from the record, but she saidi "2_b, I cannot afford
to loose anything in that direction."
She is a great lover of music and her
favorite author, Longfellow.
'We leave the subject with reluctance and must introduce to your favorable acquaintance the secretary,
Carrie L. Eockaf ellow, who is the head
of the class—in length of days, having
spent 8,030 very happy ones. Her
weight is 123 lbs. and in her stockings
she stands 5 feet, SI inches. As a student she is unutterable and her character is marked hy an active and beautiful benevolence. Her favorite study
is history and her favorite game—lawn
tennis.
James H. Hersey came from the
wilds of Isabella county four years ago5
to receive a few civilizing touches* in
our city school. He has received them
and is now about to return to astonish
and enlighten the natives, and electrify some of those Chippewa Indians by
his profound learning. He is also designated as the (son)-flower of the class.
Born at Wise township, Isabella county, 1876, and has bloomed for 17 summers. Alone in a class of girls, his entire nature has been strengthened and
purified much by such classification
with the gentler sex. He has meekly
gone our errands, written and solved
our problems and long ago resigned all
rights in managing class affairs.
Miss Anna Belle Stevens, as her
name suggests, is a charming belle; of
some summers and a few winters, of
medium height and avoirdupois, and
her kindness of heart has become proverbial among her friends. She has
served Clare as her home for niany.
years, but that she does not always intend to remain here has been' hinted.
In speaking of her not remaining with
us, we are reminded of, the problem
which one of the boys in the geometry
class solved, in which M said line A*_=.
S^plus G W C equals A B C. •■; >
The class historian claims herself
the infant of the class an&V Glare ■■'%&
nativity.
Class of '93:—We have now come to
the parting of the ways, where we
must bid farewell to.-old surroundings *
friends and associates. But the; links
of friendship by which we are bound
are so strong that the years which may
intervene, the distance which may bar
our social intercourse, will but test
their true worth; and as we Stand
banded together tonight for perhaps
the last time, as a class, let us. look
hopefully out into the future with a
brave, steadfast purpose in mind that,
come what may, we will stand firm for
right and truth so that, when the
evening shadows of our life deepen
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'round us, we may look back with
pleasure to this, time as one of the
brighest spots in memory's garden,
where, with trembling lips, we lisped
the words, "The Dawning;" but then,
through God's grace, we shall be like
Hinv for we shall see Him as He is.
"Old class of '93!   Together stUl
We?ve journeyed up the rough and toilsome hiU.
SeeMng the gems to labor ne'er denied;
Elucking the fruits that deck the mountain-side.
Now, in the glory of this summer day,
We part, and each one goes bis different way.
Iiet each, with hope to fire his yearning soul,
Still hurry onward to the shining goal.
The way, at times, may dark and weary seem,
No ray ot sunshine on our path may beam,
The dark clouds hoyer o'er us like s. paU,
And gloom and sadness seem to compass all;
But still, with honest jmrpose, toil we on;
And if our steps be upright, straight and true,
Far in the east a golden light win dawn,'
And the bright smile of God come bursting
through.
Lydia Ort,
Alumni Banquet.
Last evening the alumni, teachers
and school officers gathered at the
pleasant home ot W. H. Elden to receive the class of '93. Over thirty persons were present and the occasion
was a very pleasant one. After an entertaining program of song and recitation, the company adjourned to .the
tables which contributed largely to
the pleasures of the hour. Letters of
regret and congratulation were read
from Geo. T. Sexsmith, Chicago; A. C.
Burnham, Agricultural College; E. G.
Welch, Ypsilanti. A. E. Maynard,
'91, acted as toastmaster, discharging
his functions in a very happy manner.
The following subjects were toasted:
"Class of'93," James Hersey; "What
is Education?", W. J. Hutchison; ''Our
Schools," W, H. Goodman; "The
School and the Press," E. D. Palmer.
S6 passed the time with merry cheer
tTntil the midnight hour drew near, &
When, each, histootsteps homeward bent,      u
Nor felt the happy hours iU spent.
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