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might have strength to battle with the evil which would confront them and to live in His beauty. The service was concluded by a benediction after singing the following appropriate hymn:
"Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord,
With shield of faith and spirit's sword,
Forth to the battle may they go
And boldly fight against the foe.
With banner of the cross unfurled.
And by it overcome the world.
And so at last receive from Thee
The palm and crown of victory."
—[ The Democrat, Mt. Carroll.]
CLASS EXERCISES,
JUNE 3, 1895.
PROGRAMME Greeting Mary D. Miles. Class Roll.* Constitution and By-Laws Minnie Fourt. Chorus "Color Song." Class History Mamie Tapscott. Poem...... "The Spirit of the Pines." Frances Ballard.
- To be responded to by Life Mottoes.
Chorus "Hush Little Junior." Change to '96 } Lynne Waddell. Conferring of Degrees Response by '96 Bessie Hutchinson. Chorus............ Class Song.
Colors:
Olive and Cream.
Lynne Waddell President. Florence Bastian Vice-President. Mamie Tapscott Secretary. Chloe Baker Treasurer.
Those who had the pleasure of attending the Class Day Exercises of the Class of '95, at the Seminary yesterday afternoon, were indeed well entertained. The bright June sunshine gleaming through the trees on the fresh, young, girlish faces, so bright with hope and happiness, made a picture that few will forget. The programme was a varied one. Many good thoughts and bright hits appearing in all of the numbers. The Junior class of thirteen promising young students were present in a body and received words of advice and friendship front the Seniors, which were responded to in a happy manner by one of their number. It is the wish of all of the many friends of the Class of '95 that the goddess of sunshine, which shone down so kindly upon them yesterday, may be emblematic of the bright sunny future before them in life's great school.—[The Democrat. ]
Extract from the "Spirit of the Pines," by Florence Bastian, read on Seminary Campus, June 3, 1895.
For plans unfilled and hopes unstilled,
Make faint our striving hearts,
Which quiver 'neath our doubts and fears,
And courage nigh departed.
But calm and firm the pine trees stand,
Their murmur lulls the breast,
And ever as of old they sing,
Their song of peace and rest.
The winds may bend and sway their tops,
The tempest hurl its blast,
Yet they but strike their roots more deep,
And wait till storms are past.
This has its use too sweet to lose,
As if with mighty thought,
And purpose strong, they trust to self,
To gain the end they sought.
To us they've ever seemed to say:
"Though vast the unattained
The wish that failed of act more weighs
Than what's already gained."
The last of the series of recitals was given by Miss Clara Troutfetter, who graduated in the Medal Course of the Vocal Department. "One forgets the details of the art when listening to Miss Troutfetter, for she is the thorough artist."
SONG RECITAL
BY
CLARA E. TROUTFETTER,
JUNE 3.
See deep enough, and you see musically; the heart of Nature being everywhere music, if you can only reach it.
CARLYLE.
PROGRAMME.
(Memorized.)
Neidlinger..............The Robin. MacDowell............In the Woods.
II. Schumann............ Mondnacht Rubinstein, op. 33, No. 2............ Lied Franz, op. 16, No. 5 ..............Weisst du noch? Schubert............. Wanderer's Nachtlied.
III. Handel (Messiah)............ Rejoice Greatly.
IV. Bungert, op. 37 ... Die Loreley. Dorn, op 51, No. 1.........Das Madchen an den Mond.
V. Meyerbeer. Roberto o tuche adore.
VI. Graben-Hoffman (Duett) Ich fuhle deinen Odem.
VII. Liszt Kennst du das Land?
VIII. Meyer-Helmund . . ,The Magic Song. Bizet (Carmen) La Habanera.
IX. Lessmann Du rothe Rose.
(Miss L. A. Smith, Accompanist.)
The Art Reception in the Seminary parlors yesterday afternoon was as usual one of the pleasant features of Anniversary Week. People in the Western States are beginning to appreciate the necessity of broader art culture and that no education is complete without it. Here in our midst we have an opportunity for art study. Miss Sherwood, who has charge of the department, appreciates need of art study and aside from her class duties has helped organize a branch society of the American Art League in this city. The society is an interesting one and promises to be very successful next year. The work of the pupils this year is very good and shows much promise for next year. There are no Seniors and all young students. Of course we cannot, among so many numbers, mention all. The work done by Miss Cline shows special attention and industry, and will no doubt next year show even better examples of her study. Many of the charcoal sketches were interesting, especially those done from casts.
Miss Sherwood certainly deserves much praise for her careful teaching, and we insert a kindly word from Miss Dutton, a former teacher. "Knowing what I do of Miss Sherwood's talent and the thoroughness of her art study in New York, I hope for most excellent results in your Art Department. Your pupils who fail to avail themselves of the opportunity to study with her are missing a rare chance."—[Daily Democrat, Mt. Carroll]
