Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 3, 1908, Page 2

) Vor, XV.—No. 50. COMMENCEMENT WEEK HAS PAST Every Night Added to the Pleasure of the Past School Year. BIG AUDIENCES AT AUDITORIUM Saturday Evening Eighth Grade. Sunday, Class Sermon. Monday, High School Commencement. Tuesday, Class Play. t GRADUATES i ee ¥ LILLIAN G. LeFEBRE S. ADA McLENNAN ¥ 4 LILLIAN RING ERMA KREMER ZITA DORAN HILDA HEPFEL ERNEST REID ALLEN DORAN inl PAW ATwsTwyTwsw Last night closed a busy week for the pupils and instructors of the Grand Rapids schools and too much praise cannot be given to the in- structors for the work they have done during the past year 1n raising the high standard of cur schools. In the entertainments provided this work bas stood forth prominently and that it will bave a lasting effect upon the students and graduates none can doubt who bave witnessed the clos- ing days of our school. All honor then to the instructors aod may their days be long. Commencement week began Satur- day evening in the ‘auditorium when the eighth grade entertained their friends by a little playette entitled “The Birth of Old Glory.” ‘The sing- ing and work of these young peopl was spirited and delighted the large audience and the making of and dis- play of the flag of the thirteen colon- ies was a very pretty conceit. The city orchestra furnisbed the music for the occasion, and as the G. A. R. and ladies were the guests of the} evening, the selections rendered were ofa stirring and patriotie order and were greatly appreciated. Hon. C.C. McCarthy made the class address which was $f an historic character and was given the closest attention. At the close of the address the grad- uates were Presented their certifi- cates. Those who graduated are: Maud Amberg Jobo Benton Roy Blood Edmund Burk Ray Boorman Thomas Oook Cora Dinwiddie Glen Ford Anna Hepfel Mable O’Connell Cora Polley William Powers Herbert Roecker May Rosholt Edith Ressler Gertrude Shook Jobn Sinnett Sunday evening the large auditori- um was filled to hear Rey. J. M. Davies of the Presbyterian church deliver the class sermon. Mr. Davies took for his subject ‘‘the supreme purpose of life’ and bis talk was a masterly one, and the high school graduates will no doubt treasure the words of the reverend gentleman. Music for the occasion consisted of sacred selectioas by the ladies’ quar- tette. Monday evening was commence- ment evening and the program was as follows: Music—Grand Rapids Orchestra. *-O Lord Most Merciful”—High School Chorus. Invocation—Rev. H. R. Scott. Kerry Dance—High School Chorus. Commencement Address—Pres. W. Ferris. Music—Grand Rapids Orchestra. Presentation of Diplomas—Prof. E. A. Freeman. “Night”—High School Chorus. Benediction—Rev. H. R. Scott, President W. N. Ferris. of the Ferris institute of Big Rapids, Mich., gave the commencement address, and it may be said with truth that no speaker ever stood before a more interested audience or was listened to closer, or commended more heart- ily, than be. “Making the World Mary Brandon Jobn Costello Fay Ford Alice Hegdahl Gertrude Luther Robert Patterson Dora Polley Arthur Roecker Hecla Roeckesz Granp Rarips, Irasca CounTY, MInN., WepnzsDAY, JUNE 3, Harold Luther "0 Jenkins Donald Fraser ’09 Katherine Luke ~- Lillian Ring Miss Marion Bryant Ruth Carrier’1] Patty : - Zita Doran Miss Rebecca Luke - Hilda Hepfel The graduates, each and every one, deserve commendation for the careful preparation of their subjects and the able manner in which they presented them to the audience. ‘Mr. Bob” is an extremely funny play and was well presented, the actors being letter perfect in their parts, and the aud- ience was kept laughing from start to finish. The gift from the class of ‘08 is a handsome electric clock and gong system that will be installed in the high school building during bales summer yacation. i MOOSE LODGE A TOTAL LOSS Vance’s Big Fork Home Entirely Mr. Brown - - after all were in bed, and they had gained such headway that saving the buildidgs was impossible. There were four men working at the place and all began at once to save goods from the the store and lodge. After carring the stock and household furniture out it caught afire and all burnt up including the piano and the family’s clothing. Mr. Vance had to go to Wirt in his bare feet, and his daughter in her night clothes. Mr. Vance estimates his Joss at between $8,000 and $10,000. The misfortune comes at the worst time for him, as the fishing season is near and many summer boarders had engaged quart- ers at the resort. Mr. Vance was not certain whether he had any insur- arce in-effect or not, but thought he had a little, and was overjoyed to find upon investigation that be had an- unexpired policy for $5,000.in Bol- ter’s agency. Mr. Vance will at once start to rebuild, and he expects to be ready for the early tall trade. Better’’ is asbig subject, but not too big for the man who occupied the stage at the auditorium Tuesday and we believe that every man, woman and child in that big audience will be better for having heard him. The class of ‘08 is to be oongratulated upon securing the services of so able a man. The high school choruses were handled by the pupils in an able manner and were beartily encored as well as the work of the orchestra. Prof. Freeman presented the diplomas to the graduates in a few well chosen words and the audience was dismissed by Kev. H. R. Scott with a benedic- tion. Tuesday evening brought to a ciose the exercises and a most delightful eccasionit proved. The affair was entirely under the charge of the gradtating class and the following program was presented to an enthusi- astic audience: PART I. Music—Orchestra. ft Salutatory—Ernest A. Reid. PEGG FBTR Be Class Prophecy—Zita Doran. Destroyed by Fire Last Wedding This Morning. Music—Orchestra. ursda ; Unveiling Class Motto—Hilda Hepfel. Th seian dit Night A very pretty wedding was solem- ized at the Hotel Pokegama this fore- oon when Mr. Charles Reed and Miss Ella Campbell were united in mar- riage by Rev. Hollis R. Scott of the (Erma Kremer | Methodist church. Promptly at : i Lillian LeFebre (Zita Doran Class Will—Ada McLennan. Presentation of Class Gift—Lillian Ring. rd Acceptance of Gift—Emma Frederick. Valedictory—Allen J. Doran. Song—The Class. Frank L. ‘Vituce. was - was a visitor in Grand Rapids last Saturday, having came in from his home in the Big Fork country via Deer River, to see whether he had any insurance in force. He reports that his entire business and dwelling property was destroyed by fire Thursday night. Trio o'clock the wedding party assembled in the private rooms of Mr. and Mrs. Gunn, where some twenty invited guests awaited them and amid a PART II. He says he cannot tell whether it was| profusion of cut flowers and trailing Class Play ‘‘Mr. Bob” a stroke of lightening or a defective] pine the momentus words were spok- CAST chimney that caused the fire’ ‘The/en that made this twain one ‘The Philip Royson - Allen Doran | flames were discovered at 11 o’clock,| groom is a traveling salesmae in the | ee 1g08. employ of the St. Anthony Furni- ture company and the bride has beer a resident of Grand Rapids for the past seven years. After theceremony a breakfast was served and at one o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Reed departed for Thiet River Falls where they will make theirfuturehome. The Herald Review joins the many friends iv cor- gratulation. Convention of Postmasters. Postmaster McVicar has received a letter which summons him to a con- vention of postmasters. ‘The post- masters cf the State of Minnesota are addressed by a circular letter from Postmaster W. T. Callahan, of Long Prairie, Minnesota with reference to a meeting in St. Paul, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 8 and 9 next, for the organization of a Minnesota as- sociation of postmasters. Leave of absence has been granted the state postmasters by the pust- office department for as many days, pot exceeding five days, ‘tas may be necessary to enable them to attend the first anoual meeting of the Min- nesota Association of postmasters.” The organization of this association has not yet been made ahd opportuni- ty is offered for all postmasters who attend to become charter members. The meeting will be held in the federal court room in the federal building at St. Paul. Lost—Gold cuff lnk, marked with initial R. Finder return to I. D. Rassmussen. Envious follow- ers may shout “THE POPULAR STORE” GRAND RAPIDS’ - glory but they breathe failure. H. HUGHES & CO. MINNESOTA | | Short Prices | will do tall buying at our store. d#* sa Ladies’ Jackets and Cravanettes At Sweeping Reductions Made of new--made in the latest styles shown this season. The greatest values in high-grade garments the house ever advertised. able materials characteristi¢ of the ““Hellprin Garments.” All strictly good depend- $15.00 Jackets in Black and Covert. Wgprth not a cent less than $15 and so marked. Silk and Satin lined. A great bargain at : | $9.75 ® and nicely trimmed. Only a few $10.00 Jackets in Covert and Fancy Cloths. ets are silk and satin lined. Good quality, material These Jack- $6.75 Weth ate. ecc oss dae ae $12.00 Jackets in Blaek and Covert.* $12 is a very low price for these Jackets compared with Jackets sold at that price by others. ....... 22... e eee ce ietee tee ees $6.00 and $7.00 Jackets in Black $7.98 Covert Jackets were big values at Jackets are good quality broadcloth, braid trimmed. and Covert. Black $3.98 $6, now sold for.... LADIES’ CRANANETTES only 2 in this lot worth $15 and $18. If you haven’t one sed cannot pass this opportunity $irse PEL iiarcibaies ee Site sia 4s Astle cae noel Ladies’ Cravanette worth $7.00. We only | have one left and it will be“sold at...... | Ladies’ Rubberized Satin Raincloth in green. Only one left, $16.50 value. . New Silk and Wash Petticoats New Gingham Petticoats in nurse stripe. Gingham, pink and blue. Made full with circular flounce. Special at Gingham Petticoats of plain blue and pink. Fine mercerized finish with flounce, good and full worth $1.50 to sell for...... $1.25 Blue Chambray Petticoat with lace flounce, worth $2.00 special at.............++55 $1.68 | Satine Petticoats of all grades. We buy direct of the manufacturer, saving jobber’s profits. Note the complete range of prices $2.50, $2.00, $1.50, $1.25, $1.00............. 79¢ Heather Bloom Petticoats have the rustle of pure silk. Ours will be found better values than other stores have. $2.50, $2.75, $3.50. Heather Bloom Peticoats in colors at $3.50 | New assortment of silk petticoats in black and colors of good guaranteed Taffeta, all | extra values, $15 down to... .... .--- $5.00 75¢ CORSETS 29c This lot contains corsets of white ‘batiste, drab and fancy percales. than 50c, some 75c. $1.50 CORSETS 69c This lot contains odd pairs of Royal Worces- ter Corsets, not the latest style, but good to wear about home. Value up to $1.50..... 69c ne worth less Friday & Saturday 29¢ BARGAINS - | FRIDAY AND SATURDAY - BARGAINS All Silk Ribbon in all colors, 3to5in. in width, 25¢ a yard, special at... . 6... eee 14c Ladies’ White ford, good special at Canvass Ox- quality, very 98c Men’s Fancy Half Hose in black, gray, brown and red, 25c value, special at ...... tee | B 10-Cent Outting Flannels in colors, white.not included, for a Friday & Saturday value 7¢ FOR GINGHAMS WORTH 12 1-20 AND 15-¢ YARD afford to pass. Our steck is large. Another one of our popular Gingham Sales for Wriday and Saturday. This ‘is an opportunity you cannot ty Two Dollars a Year. MEMORIAL SERVICES In Spite of the Rain the Old Soldiers Do Honor to the Dead. GOOD TURNOUT OF OLD SOLDIERS Big Parade Headed by Grand Rap- ids, City Band. George C. Spear, Orator of the Day. Memorial dav was observed last Saturday in accordance to the pro- gram prepared by B. F. Huson post. The weather was very unpropitions, rain falling during the early morning and there being an excess of mvisture the greater part of the forenoon, but not one whit discouraged by this the members of the G. A. R. and their ladies, school children and citizens, gathered at the city hall and at 10 o’clock beaded by the city band marched to the cemetery on the south side where the graves were decorated and the impressive ceremonie carried out. Geo. C. Spear made the address of the day and his remarks were listened to with the closest attention. All stores were closed from ten to one o’clock ,and throughout the town flags were: displayed at half mast. In the evening the G. A. R. post and ladies were the guests of honor atthe eighth grade class play the ‘‘Making of the First Flag.” SOME WAR TIME TALK Address by Willian Weitzel at Vil- lage Hall Saturday Afternoon to Comrades and Citizens "fit be true that every nation to be secure must pass through the ordeal uf civil strife, then must ours be well founded indeed; and while we thank God for a Washington who gave us a union, we humbly bow to him in ever- lasting gratitude foran Abraham Lin- coln, who restored and re-united the broken bands; never had we such | need of a Lincola as when he entered upon his perilous duties, asking the prayers of his countrymen; he took their great cause upon his’ broad shoulders and carried it safely through | the dark strugle and archored it at last in the haven of peace and rest. History has recorded many nobie doc- uments, some never tu be furgotten: tbe Declaration of Independence, which please God shall never die: Magna Charta, dear tou us all; last in number but firstin human kindness and brotherly love stands Lincoln’s immortal Procalamation of Emanci- pation, it struck the shackeles from four million slaves and left them as Gud intended they should be, as free as the waves of thevucean or the wirds uf beaven; it rubbed the slave pen {and whipping post of their victims | and banished forever the unholy claim | that slavery can exist in a free and independent country. Lincoln stands alone in history the humblest yet the highest. After the Proclamation of Emancipation was signed Lincoln held_it waiting for some great victory before giving it to the world so that it might appear to be the child of strength. On the 22nd day of Sept- ember, 1862, the m glorious day in the history of the Republic, the Pro- clamation of Emancipation was issued: from that moment the north fought for the human race; from that mo- ment the north stood under the stars and stripes, the flag of nature, sublime and free. In 1831 Lincoln saw a color- ed girl sold at auction in New Orleans the scene filled his soul with indig- | nation and horror; turning to his | companions he said “boys, if 1 ever {get a chance to hit slavery by God | Vl hit it hard.” 31 years afterward | the chance came; the oath was kept jand to four million of slaves, men, | women. and children, was restored | liberty, the jewel of the soul. It is | not a common thing to elect a really | great man to fill the highest official | position, nearly all the great historic characters are impossible monsters dis- t proportioned by flattery,or by calumay deformed; we know nothing of their peculiarities; about these oaks clings - Continued on fourth Page.