Plainville, MA High School Graduation 1904

PLAINVILLE.

The graduating exercises of the class of 1904 of the Plainville high school were held last evening in the Methodist Episcopal Church and the church was crowded with the many relatives and friends of the graduate. The church was prettily decorated with the class colors of crimson and gold for the occasional; the platform was decorated and looked very attractive. On the sides of the platform there was a number of bouquets, which were presented to the class by friends and relatives. The class motto, "Tout Bien Ou Rien," was suspended above the platform. The exercises began promptly at 8 o'clock, when the undergraduates, headed by the graduating class marched in from the rear of the church, down the centre aisle, took prostitutions on the right side of the aisle and stood facing the centre. Behind the graduating class came the teachers of the school, including Principal Leon A. Winslow, Assistant Miss Charlotte G. Franklin and Musical Director Mrs. Martha C. Tisdale. The evening exercises then began with the following programme.

March by the school; invocation, Rev. R. A. Bragg, song, "Great Dagon Has Subdued Our Foe" school, recitation, "The Wreck of the Hesperus," Eva Miner song "Down in the Dewy Dell, girls, essay, "Art in Every-day Life, Marion Janette King song, "Bon Voyage girls address, "The Point of View Prof. George G. Wilson, violin solo, Gypsy Dance," Marion Janette King presentation of Diploma, E. J. Whitaker, chairman School Committee, song, Tripping O'er the Hill." school, benediction.

Miss Marion Janette King presented a very well written essay on Art in Everyday Life."

Prof. George G. Wilson of Brown University who gave the oration of the evening was at his best, and his words of advice were listened to with the closest attention. The violin solo, by Miss Marion King was applauded. The singing of the school under the direction of Mrs. Martha C. Tisdale was excellent.

The presentation of diploma was made by Elbridge J. Whitaker, who delivered a {ineligible} and spoke words of cheer to the graduate. There was only one graduate in the class of 1904, Marion Janette King. The ushers were as follows, Harry J. Craven, head, Mabel Hinton, Helen King, '05, Gertrude Nash, '06, Emily Ware, '07.

Pawtucket Times, Pawtucket, RI 24 Jun 1904