l'he Bells of Seville,” a song by the
ninth -grade, was a difficult selection
for such a large class to give, but the
training showed and the music served
to enliven as well as delight.
Marjorie May Baker was numbered
on the program for a recitation, "The
Minister’s Black Nance,” and the stir
ring manner in which she delivered
the recitation together with the fine
work in the more appealing parts
could not but captivate her listeners.
Norman Lorenso Kennedy dealt
with a difficult subject in his essay en
titled ‘The Salem Witchcraft,” and
although one might judge the theme
to be uninteresting, the essay proved
to be full of interesting points where
by one could gain instruction as well
as entertainment in listening to such
a subject. Work seemed to have been
a second thought and an aim for the
best in literary lines must have di
rected the student’s ideas for the es
say was one of the best and showed
the practical application of the
thought to the subject.
The l. P. S. song was then given by
tne ninth grade, the words of which
were written by William D. Tlllson, a
former principal, and adapted to the
tune of the Wesleyan college song.
The presentation of diplomas by E.
H. Johnson, acting school visitor,
closed the exercises. Mr. Johnson In
presenting gave an informal little talk
to the class and his merry jests and
pleasantries gave a cheering touch to
the slight sadness always attendant
Too much cannot be said In praise
of the work done by the teachers for
the past year and the high standard
maintained by the school has surely
been attained if not surpassed by the
pupils during the terms. Principal M.
