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‘MANCHESTER GRADUATION 
Continued from page 3 
The class historian (Miss Cartér) 
detailed in an interesting fashion the 
numerous important epochs in the 
life of the class from the time it en- 
tered upon its progress with a mem- 
bership of 26 until it graduation — 
13 only having the strength and de- 
termination to reach the goal. 
Each event of note was set forth in 
chronological order from the time of 
the first reception in. the Town hall 
in the sophomore year until the pres- 
eniationsso:., the French: play, “La 
Poudre aux Yeux,” in.the senior year, 
particular mention being made of the 
formation of the mysterious “C.W.D.” 
society formed upon the going forth 
of the edict that the class should hold 
no more public dances. It evolved 
that “C.W.D.’’ stood for ‘class .who 
dares,” but they never dared hold a 
dance. ‘ 
Then followed a delineation of the 
most striking characteristics of the 
various members of the class and the 
presentation to each of some gift ap- 
propriate to the occasion. 
To Ethel was given a present, indi- 
-cative of her successful debut as an 
actress in. the senior play. To the 
other Ethel, 
«‘Jonesey”’ was given a medal because 
of her watchfulness and care over her 
namesake. Alice received a small 
waste basket because of her extreme 
neatness and to commemorate the 
rout of her friends when caught in the 
act of scattering crumbs about her 
desk. Mary received a book because 
of her studiousness, while Walter, be- 
cause of his activity in class meetings, 
was presented with a gavel. Nellie’s 
gift reminded her of the times when 
she made use of the dictionary as a 
sort of post office, and Samuel Rowe 
was presented with a picture because 
of his constant attendance at the 
theatre, and it was thought to keep 
Mary busy even after graduation by 
presenting her with a puzzle To 
enhance the carrying powcr of her 
voice, Marjorie was given a mega- 
phone, and Ethel from “the Row,” 
was given a bottle because of her suc- 
cess in chemistry. ‘“‘Cobby,’’ because 
of his extreme bashfulness in helping 
himself to jelly at luncheon time, was 
presented with a glass. 
Miss Ethel P. Jones, the salutato- 
rian, gave a very-interesting account 
of the peace movement among the 
great powers. Beginning with the 
Geneva conference held at Geneva in 
1872, and at which the differences be- 
tween the United States and Great 
Britain over the Alabama claims were 
amicably settled, she described the 
progress made up to the present day 
showing how there has been a steadily 
familiarly known as. 
growing public opinion against war 
and in favor of peace. 
From the Geneva Conference there 
was no important movement until the 
year 1895, when the Mohawk Confer- 
ence was held at New York and in 
the same year the Interparliamentary 
Conference was held at Brussels 
where for the first time were pre- 
sented plans for a permanent tribunal 
of arbitration, since carried out at the 
Hague Conference. 
The first really great conference - 
was that called by the Czar of Russia, 
and which convened at the Hague’ in 
1899, twenty-six powers being repre- 
sented, and at which the subjects of 
disarmament and the settlement of 
disputes by arbitration were discussed. 
The effects of the movement toward 
peace have been many and important. 
Measures have been taken by the 
powers to make war less terrible by 
preventing the use of expansive bul- 
lets and other weapons of warfare 
which would inflict great suffering 
upon opposing forces. Since the for- 
mation of the: permanent court of ar- 
bitration four noted disputes. have 
been satisfactorily settled by arbitra- 
tion, namely : the Pius Fund case be- 
tween the United States and Mexico, 
the Venezuelan question, the Japanese 
House Tax and the Muscat contro- 
versy between France and Great 
Britain. 
During the period in which this 
court has been organized there have 
been only four great wars. 
only have there been these tangible 
results of the peace muvement, but 
there has been a growing sentiment 
among all nations and peoples towards 
But not , 
peace, evidenced by the great public 
meetings recently held in New York 
and the general trend all along: the 
line towards arbitration of interna- 
tional disputes. 
CLASS .ODE 
Written by Ethel F. Standley 
‘Though with sadness our school days we’re 
leaving é 
With their scenes and companions so dear, 
And the pathways to which we are turning 
Seem now to us lonely and drear, 
Looking upward, we see brightly gleaming 
Through the shadows the clear morning 
star ; 
O’er the hilltops a new dawn is breaking,— 
Ne’er a cloud the horizon to mar. 
See! the sun is already appearing, 
In the delicate rose-tinted sky ; 
Now in splendor behold him ascending 
' O’er his glorious journey on high. 
It is time to set out on our journey, 
While the sunlight illumines our way, 
With our hopes and ambitions before us, 
Light hearted, at glad break of day. 
‘Our motto will teach us this lesson: 
Though we may not find glory and fame, 
To daily do something in kindness 
Should ever in life be our aim; 
’T will remind us that honor lies hidden 
In the duties confronting us all; 
That ’tis noblest for us to win greatness 
By deeds that seem common and small. 
The reception was held last night 
in the town hall. The following re- 
ception committee was in the line: 
Prin. and Mrs. Alfred L. Saben, Miss 
Marjorie N. Weeks, Miss Florence 
Kauffmann, Miss Lois B. Brewster, 
Miss Agnes Carter and Miss Ethel C. 
Stanley. The floor director was 
Charles A. Lodge, and the assistant 
floor director was W. J.. Fleming. 
The aids were: Samuel Rowe, ‘07, 
Edward Kitteld, 07, Harold Stanley, 
07, Herman. Swett, 07, Willard 
Rust, 08, and Henry Mertill, '08: 
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