Manchester

Manchester, June 30. - Mrs. W. H. Pottle is quite sick. - E. M. Conklin of Tecumseh was in towu Friday to uttuud the alumni reunion. - The alumni association elocted the following officers for next year : President, C. F. Field. Vice-President, A. B.' Conklin. Secretary, C. W. Case.- Treasuror, Mamie Hewett. Orator, Q. 8. Rawson ; altérnate, G. P. MoMahon. Poet, C.J. Peok; altérnate, Lena Flandera. Essayist, Fannie Case ; altérnate, Alice Kichniond. Historian, Jennie Moore ; altérnate, Addie Berger. Toast Master, T. B. Bailey. Alumni Song, Mrs. Eva Spaford. Executive Committee, A. B: Conklin, C. W. Case, M. Hewott, W. L. Watkins, Geo. 3. Field, Nellie Munger. - Tho school hall was well crowded by the elite of Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday eveningsof last week to enjoy the literary exercises of the graduating classof '79. Thisclass numbers 10, ainong whom are some of our brightestand most promising youngladies and gentlemen. Ou Class ïiight Miss Anna Iiyan opened tbe exercises witha woll written essay - subject, " Applause." She was followed by Miss Lena Flanders with a very fine poem entitled, " At the window." The oration hy 12. ClrVnn Rhowed much study and careful reading. Miss Nottie Munger next read the Class History. Owing to its personal allusions and humorous anecdotes it was very interesting to her hearors. C. J. Peck read the prophecy. It was well written and finely delivered and has not been excelled by any previoua productions of like nature of the forrner classes. The graduating exercises Thursday evening were composed of orations and essays which reflected oredit on the writers and on the school. Notwithstanding the rain Friday evening, Goodyear Hall was well filled by one of the finest and most stylish audiences we have seen hora lately assembied to hear the alumni exercises. Smith Lambart's orohestra of Hillsdale furnished the music, which was first class. After a short address from the President, A. F. Freeman, A. B. Conklin delivered an oration. The orator Handled his theme in a thoughtful and graceful manner. Miss Matie Webb followed with a finely written essay entitled " Old Things Have Passed Away." The reading of the History by Miss Lydia Bailey closed the literary part of the programme. Next cauie the supper at the Goodyear house. 124 sat down to the tables and at least 30 left on account of there being no more room for them at the tables. 8 toasts were responded to after supper, after which all who wished repaired to the Hall todance and visit. The entertainment passed off very pleasantly and was pronounced a success by all. The receipts were $111.