WW VOL. 35. BL00MSBU11G, PA. THURSDAY, JUNE '28, 1900. NO. 20 Illy ii ii ii i i h i i 1 1 n i WW The Normal School Graduates a Class of 208. The Largest In The History Of The Institution. The Exer cises Largely Attended. PRIZE DEBATE. On Saturday evening the Annual Prize Debate between the Literary Societies, opened the Commencement program at the Normal. The opening number on the pro cram was a selection by the Orchestra . . . . f. 11:1-1 1 which lias so ouen oengniea us, anu which is this year by no means inferi or to previous years. The co.itest was between the Philo- logian Society and Webster Debating Club. The affirmative of the question, "Resolved: That the United States Should Recognize the Independence of the Philippine Islands," was ably up held by Mr. T. H. Oliver, Philo; (. Elmer Wilbur, Philo; Lawrence C. Moore, W. D. C, the negative by Miss Erederica Bogart, W D. C, and T. Grant Kehler, Philo. Mr. Wilbur carried off the first prize of $15 in gold; Mr. Oliver, the second of $10 in gold, and Mr. Kehler the third of $5 in gold. Thus, as will be seen, the Affirmative won the decision. The contestants shelved themselves well equipped both for argument and rebuttal, lhe orcnestra very pleas antly filled in the time while the judg es were making their decision. The judges, of whom each society selected one and the Normal Faculty one, were W. A. Turnbaeh, Asst. Prin. Hazleton; Raymond Wilson, Prin. Danville, and Dr. Martin of Orange ville. Sunday. On Sunday afternoon. a large number gathered in the Normal Auditorium to listen to the Baccalau reate sermon delivered to the class of 1000. After a hymn b the audieno Dr. Frvsineer. of the Methodist church of Bloomsburg, offered prayer, Dr. John Goucher, president of the Woman's College, of Baltimore, was introduced and read as a Scripture lesson, The Parable of the Talents, from which he took the text of his address, Matt. 25th chapter, 27th verse, "Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming should have receiv ed back mine own with interest." The Doctor delivered a very able and inspiring discourse centered around several ma;n points as God's urchangeableness, His omniscience, His love and care for the individual and the expectation of love and work tor him 'n return. In the midst Oi the address he said, "If you forget all else I may say, remember this one sentence." The woild was so created and is so administered that it is im pos..'ble for any one to minister to another without having the greatest blessug come to himself. The speaker in closing, addressed the class a few minutes, giving them words of inspiration and advice which if accepted bv all would indeed pro duce many who will "have put my money to the bankers. FIELD SPORTS. Monday. A laree crowd witnessed . the field sports on the athletic field Monday at 9:30 a. m. The events were started bv the pole vault, in which Templeton took nrst at 8 feet, Mover second at 7 ft 9 m., Fredrikson third at 7 ft. 6 in. In the High jump Fredrikson took nrst at 4 it. 10 in. Moyer and Pick ering were tied tor second nlace. tlx latter finally securinc it at 4 ft. 8 in In the 100 vard dash Williams, our lavonte pitcher, won out to first place in 11 4-5 seconds; McCollum and Fredrikson securing second and third respectively. The running broad jump was taken uy Kouemus by clearing 17 ft. 34 in, second place by Bower by 16 ft. 8 in miru by 1-rednkson by 16 ft. 7A in. "imams won hrst in the 220 yan dash qirte easily in 2 s vs seconds. T empleton took the Shot Put by putting it 31 feet 8 J inches. Confer and Fredrikson were tied for second 31 lee; 7 inches. Confer pulled up .iciy ana sent the sphere 32 teet inches, thus securinfi second. At the finish of the Mile Run only men were in it. The ens with which run was taken by Fourl may een irom the time 5 minutes 50-2-5 seconds. Klingaman coming in second. The officers of the day were Judges, ,eId events; V. B. Sutliff, L. B. See- ley, S. T. Dennis. Track events; W. I. Detwilcr, T. It. Dennis, D. S. Hartline. Timers C. B. Lutz, W. H. Housel, Dr. A. Graydon. Clerk of tne Course, T. C. Hayes. A.mounccrt Scorer, L. C. Moore. Marshal, C. I). Breon. Starter, A. K. Aldinger. The sports did not show the vim and snap of some former ones. THE JUNIOR DRAMA. Monday was "Junior Day," all day the Junior banner floated from the arge flag pole on the Athletic field. The characters of the drama, "Esmer alda," a play in four acts, were: CHARACTERS. Old Man Rogers, A North Carolina Farmer Robert JJ. I.etghou. .yilia Ann Rogers 1 lis Wife I lelcn J. Youim. Ksmorakl.i His Daughter Arleine Millctte. Have Hardy A Young North Carolinian Clarence J. I ;vis. "stabrook A Man of Leisure Kollin A. Konemus. Nora Desmond, An American Artist in Paris Anna Kastrupp. Marquis de Montessin, A French Adventurer Charles V. rourl. icorge Drew An American Speculator William A. Sherman. Maid May O'Donnell Act I. Koom in Kogcr's house, North Carolina. Rough interior. Drew appears i.t door, looks in, then enters. Act II. A studio in Paris. Mora discov ered in quaint costume painting. Act III. A room in Koger s house in 'nris during a ball. "Old Man" and Mar lins discovered. Act IV. Muoio. INora, 1 )ave and r.na- irook discovered. Nora daubing off note at table. II. S. N. S. OKCIIKS'IKA. Overture, Ernani Verdi Marcueritc Waltzes, from raust dounod Selections from "Jacinta" Tob.iui Intermezzo, from "Cavalleria Kusticana." Jlascagm We can hardly cive anv one special mention, as each exhibited the char acteristics and traits best suited to the part enacted. The young people merit congratulations, but we must reserve some for the one who used time, patience and tact in training them so thoroughly. Music bv the orchestra interspersed during the evening, added greatly to the pleasure ot the event. TUESDAY. Tuesday afternoon was taken up by the reunion of class of '98. Address oi Welcome, IJr. Welsh. Response by President, Mr. Watkin Williams. Oration, Eugene Brennan. Piano Solo, Elsie Hicks. Class History, Miss Shepherd. Recitation. Miss Hankee. Mr. Brennan's oration deserves note, as beinz of special excellence in material and in manner of delivery. The class passed the tollowmg res olutions : Whereas. We. the class of 1808 have met for our first reunion on June 28th. 1000. and have learned ot tne death of our beloved classmate Mabel Bevan, and Whereas, We feel in her death the loss of one who was ever a most genial companion, devoted friend, and whose christian character was a con stant inspiration to those about her, be it Resolved. 1. That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to her bereaved friends and relatives. 2. That a copy of these resolu tions be sent to the tamily, and that they be printed in the papers of her home. Clara Swank, Nora Hankee, Maude Gh.es, Rachf.i. Corcoran, Committee. CLASS DAY EXERCISES, I OOO. A nnrl-ed house erected the class of 1900 as they marched in to their places in the Auditorium on Tuesday evening, led Dy tneir presiuem, ins Lottie Burgess, and the secretary, Mr. Clay Whitmoyer. Then followed hp lnrtrest class ever graduated in the history of the Normal ; also of any Normal School in the state. s mc class took their seats those members who had been chosen to the various parts on the program marched on the p'atform. The president announced that the progrom would begin. The following program was rendered and as a whole was of high order, both musical and literary numbers. PROGRAM. Overture from 'Ier Kreischutz, ...... Weber (Arranged for eight hands.) !,,,, Prim.i. Piano Secundo. Mr. Clenmure Snyder, Miss Vema Carpenter Miss Edith Alexander, Miss M attic I.ueder. President's Address Miss Lottie Iiurgess Class History Miss Anna Johnson mS1 I ii, n Air." (trio) Wekerlin : ii..,-,-.' Tluminson. Huirhes. il last a 4 . .,, IVnnhecv MU IMimche Conner i. 0 h,?.Y Mr. I. 11. Oliver ouon.:.:::::::: ..Mr. t..kj .... . ..u .1... u,,m,Hr Skies." Oelhcl "uencawi mc o. . Miss lilanche I.ctson. Class Memorial Mr. Raymond H. Tobias Class Presentations.... tliss Mary O. Iliights "Clear up 1 hose Lovely hyes" Kouint (From Scmiramidc) Octelte of Senior Girls. Solo, Miss Florence Stump. The President's Address was very pleasing, delivered in Miss Burger's naturally pleasing manner. The Class Historian depicted the class as ere v of the Normalia with Dr. Welsh as captain and the faculty as officers, embarking from fort Seni ocatta en route to Graduala. Sailing on the btfundless sea of knowledge. Near end of voyage the crew was examined by a board of examiners from other crafts on this sea, as to their fitness to manage smaller crafts. Miss Connor foretold the future ot the class in a very unique manner, having found some dry leaves, which j'ie had with her, in a very dark corn er of the cave of the ancient Sibyl. She interpreted the strange charact ers on these leaves vividly with a fore sight granted her by the Sibyl herself. In the Class Will, Mr. Oliver paid a very touching tribute to "Our Dear Professor," Wm. Noetling, expressing the love and reverence in which the veteran teacher is held by all. Mr. Edwards very clearly traced the progress of humanity in a well render ed oration. Mr. Raymond Tobias in presenting the Class Memorial pictured eloquent; ly the life of "Honest Abe" as typical of the true success of a person hinder ed by poverty striving for an educa tion. The speaker charmed all by his style of speech and manner of delivery. We shall expect to hear more of Mr. Tobias' oratory in the future. Class Souvenirs were presented so as to elicit much merriment from all as Miss Hughes described the peculi arities of the several members of the c'ass. Of the music Miss Setson's Solo was especially fine. With congratulations and best wish es for all success we bid the class of 1900 adieu. WEDNESDAY. On Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock the thirty-first Annual Com mencement exercises were opened by prayer offered by Rev. W. M. Frysmg er of Bloomsburg. The complete program is printed herewith: I'ROCRAM. Prayer Iiy Rev. W. M Frysinger Overture Raymond I nomas H. S. N. S. Orchestra. Commencement Address, by Prof. James M. Coughl;n, City Supt. Public Schools, Wilkjs-Rarre. Subject, "What Is Our Inheritance." Vainka's Song Von Stuzman Miss liowman. Presentation of certificates to graduates in the Keuular Normal Course. Presentation of certificates to graduates in Teacher's Elementary Course. Presentation of State Certificates to Public School Teachers. Sniniiinir Song, from Flying Dutchman.. v agner l,iszi Miss Pontius. Conferring of Masters' Degrees. Presenting diplomas to College Preparatory Graduates nnU tirailuates in Music. Air De ballet Detteriol Mr. Hreon. Torture Scene from Trovatore Verdi Siguoiina Ravi, Miss Cope and Chorus. (Director, Miss Bowman.) Benediction, by Kev. J. W. Bentz. Prof. Conghlin said: It is a great privilege, indeed, to be an American ctizen, but that is not the inheritance I am to talk about this morning. He then, taking education as the rightful inheritance of every child, de livered a very telling address in : forceful and interesting manner. We havj not the space for a complete re port but a sentence near the close ex presses much oi the general thought. This was spoken by the Czar of all the Russias to his chief courtiers, "The American is a king, he may at any time be called to rule over a great people, while you must always serve your sovereign." The orchestra pleased us as ever on this occasion. The numbers by Miss Bowman and Miss Pontius were delightful to hear. The last number was pronounced by all as fine music. It surely was a treat. The Alumni Association assembled at 12:30 for business and then retired to the banquet hall, where they en joyed a fine feast and excellent toasts. John Carman, Esq., acted as toast master, introducing each speaker n a witty and mimicable manner. Prof, Noetling, among others, was called upon for a farewell address and e' eited hearty applause. Prir.cipal Dr. Welsh dosed the toust making. The assembly separated feeling that the 31st annual commencement was the best ever htld at the Normal. Another feature of Commencement time w' ic't we must mention here, is the fine exhibitions in several depart ments, all of which, even to the cas- j ual observer, are indicative of a good healthy growth. Bloomsburg can well be proud that she has a school in her midst managed by so progressive a faculty. EARLY GL08INU MOVEMENT We, the undersigned merchants of the town of Bloomsburg, agree to close our respective places of business every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening ot each week at 6 o'clock, except when an evening falls upon the 15th of the month, when we shall be allowed the privilege of remaining open. To take effect July 5, and continuing until August 31, 1900. I. W. Hartman & Son, Bloomsburg Store Co., A. McIIenry, Manager; S. R. Bidleman, H. G. Supplee, B. A. Gidding, F. D. Dentler, Jno. R. Townsend, F. M. Keiner, F. P. Pur sel, W. C. McKinney, H. E. Washy, M. A. Watson, A. A. Cox, J. F. Tooley & Co., L. T. Sharpless Co. Ltd , M. A. German, Minnie James, W. H. Moore, C. A. Kitchen, Frank P. Eyer, C. R. Stecker, J. G. Wells, Louis Gross. R. R Hartman, A. J George, William Fox, H. J. Clark & Son, W. H. Brower, Mifflin & Ter williger, C. W. Runyon, J. R. Schuy ler, D. Lowenberg Clothing Store, J. K. Pensyl, D. P. Unger, Leader Store Co. Ltd., John F. Hidlay, C. H. Sharpless, J. D. Armsttong, Thomas Hickey, C. L. Cronin. AN EAST THIRD STREET WEDDINl. A wedding, the circumstances of which are of a rather paradoxical nature, took place on East Third St., this town, Sunday evening at nine o'clock. The principals in the con tract were Miss Erma, youngest daugh ter ot Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Laubach; and Arthur Henry Stewart, of Phil lipsburg, New Jersey. The ceremony was performed by Rev. David Kirkby of St. Paul's Episcopal church, and was witnessed by only the parents and one or two ocher relatives of the bride. Uncle Sam's mail appears to have played a prominent part m the union. He proposed and she accepted all by letter. An engagement had existed between the two for more than six months, although the bride's parents knew nothing of it. When the groom appeared here Saturday and they were made familiar with the facts, they had little to do but to consent, which they did and the wedding followed. Mr. Stewart departed for Phillips burg Tuesday afternoon to superin tend the erection of a home. Upon its completion his bride will join him and they will reside there in the future. IKELER BEISHLINE. We clin the following trom the Berwick Enterprise of Saturday: "At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Emma McMichael, on Mulberry street, Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, Fred Ikeler, Esq., of Blooms burg, and Mrs. A. Laura Beishline were quietly married by Rev. Joseph Hunter, of the Presbyterian church. After congratulations and a wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Ikeler took the 11505 Pennsylvania train for a bridal tour, embracing New York, Boston, Saratoja and the Thousand Islands. Upon their return to Blooms burg they will enter the fine residence given to Mr. Ikeler by his father, the late Judge Ikeler. Mr. Ikeler is one of the best lawyers practicing at the county seat, well Grounded in the principles of jurisprudence and con ducting with great success the many cases placed in his hands. In taking from Berwick Mrs. Beishline, he robs us of one of our fairest and most charming women." A FASHIONABLE WEDDING- Saturday afternoon, in St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church in Norris town, Miss Marianne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thompson, of that city, was married to Lieutenant Francis Cranstone Boggs, of the En gineer Coips, United States Army, now stationed at Willets Point. Miss Helen Polts, of Swedeland, was maid of honor, while Edward S. Boggs, a brother of the groom, was best man. There were no bridesmaids. The ushers were Lieutenant Lytle Brown, of the Engineer Corps, Willets Point; Lieutenant Clark S. Smith, Engineer Corps, Willets Point ; Lieutenant George M. Hoffman, Engineer Corps, Washington, D. C. and Lieutenant Henry R. Newbold, Seventh Artillety, Willets Point. The groom and ushers were attired in full military uniform. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Boggs of this town. Since the marriage, he has been ordered to China. FIFTY Men's Suits AT HALF PRICE. OUR Cleanup Sale To clean up our broken lots and sizes. We also have lots of men's, boys' and children's suits. Come early, as the goods will not last very long. This sale commenced Saturday, June 23d, and will continue until all the suits are closed out. Ben, Gidding, Bloomsburg, Penn'a. WIS A LONG CRY to July 31st, when we take in- yentory. But it's coming, and at that time we want to teel ourselves poor in goods. Our rule is to move slow selling goods at any price. We won't wait until the last week in July to put the knife into the prices, but we start now, when the goods are seasonable. We mention a few things : Silks. Suitable for waists. Silk remnants, 20. 25, 40, 50 and 70c. Their value is j'ust double this. White dimity, reduced from 20c. to l2ic, and from loc. to 10c. Shirt Waists. Which were good value at oOc, now 25c, and oth ers that were 35 and 50c, now 20c. Bargains in Doylies & Crash Silks We are closing out Richardson's wash silks at 31c. per skeiu. We are aUo closing out our stock of doylies. These are'new goods.bought for this season, but as we have decided to discontinue selling this class of goods, the price will be just cut in half. Grocery Department. You certainlv must like the goods we handle. The business in this "department, is steadily growing every month. We will serve you better, the more business we get from you. Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs. We have them, from the small velvet rug, 18x30, to the carpet size, 12x15. No one can how you the line of these goods that we do. Consider what it means to tive you a selection out of 40 rug3, and at all ju ices. We will give vou a velvet rug, suitable for a porch rug, at $1.10. $150 would be a reasonable price for them. Our carpet stock is full. We keep it so. The newest de signs and colorings are always f-een on our lloors. We will close out our mattings at cost price. THE LEADELi STORl COMPANY, Ltd., 4TII AND MARKET STS., BLOOMSBURG. Remnants Of Marseilles, to close, from 28c to 18c. Barred Nainsook, re duced from 20 and 25c, to 10 and 15c. Shirt Waists. Of India linen, Pique and other seasonable stuffs, were $1.00 and $1.25. To close out the lot, 50c. Shirt waists, which were $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00, now $1.25.
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