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course, was very gratifying to the class, but our joy over this success could 11ot be compared with that which we experienced when our business manager, Wilfred Shaw, added to our lau- rels by winning the local oratorical contest. Warm weather was now rapidly coming upon us, class day participants had been selected, and preparations, as far as possible, had been made for commencement. We had been greatly honored by securing Prof. DeMotte to deliver our commencement day address, and the Rev. Mr. Jones, of the M. P. church, to preach our baccalaureate sermon. The long looked for time was S0011 at hand. The last few weeks of school were short, but exceedingly busy and anxious ones for the members of the class of '99. Occupied, as we were, in straightening out all back accounts, and preparing ourselves for commencement, it will readily be believed that we were thankful when examinations were finished. We have 11ow finished our campaign in Adrian High School. We are prepared to launch out i11to a broader and newer field. With memories of our school life which will ever remain dear to us, and in bidding farewell to the old school, we wish those who may follow us all the happiness and prosperity which we have enjoyed during the past four years. ESSAY,- Life:boats. Sarah E. Ed wa rds. IN 1789 occurred the ship-wreck of the Adventurer, of Newcastle. It's destruction is noticeable in the history of ship-wrecks because it marked the beginning of a new era for seamen. So few were the con- veniences for such an emergency, that 110 relief could be given the storm-tossed vessel. Thousands of the coast people stood upon the shore and looked on helplessly, while it was dashed to pieces. The whole crew perished. The story of this disaster spread widely, and the public sympathy was aroused in regard to ship-wrecked seamen. Under the excitement of this calamity, steps were immediately taken that such an experience of pit- eous helplessness might not be repeated. Premiums were offered and models of boats were presented. Thus the life- boat came into existence. The first invention is 11ow so improved that it is almost indispensable along the coasts. The life-boat of to-day is built of timbers, strong and light, and is so arranged that it has the power to keep afloat, to right itself, if upset, and immediately to discharge itself when filled with water. The winds and waves are powerless against
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upon his third year in the High School, he begins to feel his importance. It is then that he realizes that he will soon occupy the middle east room, the room upon which every Freshman looks with eyes filled with awe and wonderment. It was a pleasant and prosperous year for us, though not an eventful one. Aside from the animal sleigh ride in january and the picnic in june, nothing of importance affecting the class as a whole took place, though the nmnerous clubs in the school, the histories of which must ever remain unwritten, made life interesting for those desiring amusement. In the autunm of 1898 we entered upon our fourth and last year in Adrian High School. We assumed our rank as Seniors gracefully and, as Seniors generally do, made ourselves an example of excellence for the lower classes. It was not long before it became evident that the younger generation was an observing one and, from present indications, we may expect worthy successors. We were now entirely independent of all classes and factions in the school--a little nation by ourselves. Settled as we were in a room of our own, with Miss Louise B. Stickney as our mistress, we were prepared to spend a pleasant and profitable year. Mr. Brooks had accepted a position as superintendent of a large school at LaSalle, Ill., and Mr. Welch, formerly of the Jackson High School, had taken his place as our principal. In coming to our school, Mr. Welch had a difficult position to fill. His predecessor, Mr. Brooks had been a very popular teacher, and some of the students, principally the boys, were at tirst rather disposed to feel unkindly towards our new principal when he enforced stricter rules than had been customary, but at the present time we are pleased to state that these same boys are to be found among Mr. Welch's warmest friends. We commenced to lay plans for the year early in September. During the third week of that month a business session of the class was held, at which time officers were elected for the year. Clarence Wilcox was again chosen chief executive, showing the high regard in which he is held by the class. At the same time Hattie Rowley became secretary, Jerome Moran treasurer and Mr. Case sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Case was obliged to leave school soon after his election, and Leon Treat became sergeant in his place. We had decided to issue an annual at commencement, and in October held another session for the purpose of choosing the board of editors. This was an important step and demanded the most careful attention and consideration of the class. As a result, an exceedingly competent body was chosen, and with Robert Park as editor-in-chief, and Wilfred Shaw as business manager, the two latter having been appointed by the teachers of last year, the class of ,QQ was prepared to issue a fine volume. Miss Grace Langdon, who had gone to Europe to live just before we became Seniors, has been our European correspondent, and has written many inter- esting letters. In December, as in the winter of our Sophomore year, we enjoyed a sleigh ride to the home of Roy Beal, and it was a success in every particular. On the evening of March gd, our class gave a social in the High School room, the proceeds of which, together with the amount realized during the year from general taxation, were sufficient to defray all our graduating expenses. This, of
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it. When any other boat would be overwhelmed by the del- uging waters, this craft rises triumphant, and sweeps on to the rescue. Thus, after many attempts, the requirements of the complete and perfect life-boat of the real sea seem to be fulfilled. But there are other life-boats which ride upon another sea whose waters rise and surge, whose shores are rocky, and whose reefs are high. Our life-boats toss upon the vast and boundless sea of time. This wonderful expanse is dotted with boats differing in size and form and hue. The young are dancing in skiffs upon the pellucid shallowsf' The boats of those just beginning 1ife's battle are tossed from their chains, and strike out gallantly from the shore. Each is seeking a boat which will carry him safely, and, perhaps, grandly over the waters which lie before him, a boat which shall be to him a true life-boat. The first which appears gliding by is a boat of Wealth. Its prow of burnished gold fiashes in the sunlight. Many look with envy upon the fair ship which bears the owner to every clime and gives to him its luxuries-to lands where beautiful flowers bloom, where the waters of the fountain play, and where the sculptor shapes the unhewn marble into living statues. It is also strong to brave many storms assail- ing character and reputation, for gold can cover a multitude of sins. But the sky finally darkens, clouds riven by flashes of lightning, hover above the once prosperous ship. Deprived of the former armor-wealth, it cannot withstand the fierce blasts, and is swept away in the midst of a financial storm. This cannot be the true life boat. But another is seen riding upon the surface. In the dis- tance it appears like a shell hanging upon the feathery crest of a wave. As it iioats idly nearer, we discern bright banners waving from its mast. The sound of merry voices, and the music of harps are borne from the deck. Gay forms flit about. Such is the boat of Pleasure. Its occupant has no aim and no plans for the future, and therefore neglects to guide his ship from the coming dangers. In the midst of his folly his frail bark strikes the reef and is instantly shattered. Still another boat passes before our view. There are few like it upon the entire sea, for it is the boat of fame, and the goddess is sparing of her brilliant gifts. The sails are unfurled wider and still wider, and the ship speeds over its way so swiftly that it seems scarcely to touch the surface. It escapes all obstacles and pursues its course so easily that the world gazes in admiration. Yet this mad career is finally checked when, by fair means or by foul, he who guides it seems almost at his goal. The waves of popular opinion, once so calm, now surge and with one vast billow the boat of Fame is gone. The next boat to appear is that of Knowledge. It is not boastful, but quietly asserts its strength and power. Pearls of priceless value glisten in the sunlight. The helmsman sails through waters traversed long ago or seeks for new paths, dis- covering new mysteries. Still, though much to be desired, there is a storm which even this can never hope to outride- the last, the final storm of life. Let us look further for the model life-boat which is to resist and overcome all dangers of life. Yonder another is moving upon the waters, so light and so firm, it seems as if it were made to pass through every storm and to cope with every billow. No fiaunting colors are displayedg it does not need them for every part is fitted to
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