The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-08-18
Par Membcr Of C0aq1eSS,
E. p. WALTON, of Montpelier.
Our Anniversary

are now deposited IN the great recepticle
of please Mt ana unpleasant "reminiscences,
the past ana we can say, truly, it sell
dom receives richer contribution. No
adverse occurrence, or circumstance. So
far as we know, has been permitted to nIhr
the festivities Of the week from the BE-
ginning to the end. On the contrary
every thing and every body-Mr. Butler
excepted-seem to have conspired togetl-
er to make the most and the best of the
occasion To accomplish it, it was wise
" determined to extend the time,-coni-
mencing the weekday exercises Tuesday
morning, instead of afternoon, and adding
the whole of Thursday. The effect has
been happy, keeping body and mind in
relishing,appreciatiyc condition. In thus
approving of these new arrangements we
speak emp iatically, from our own expert
ence and from unmstakabe indications Of
the feelings of others. We have never
seen larger attendance, if so large, and
this continuing with apparently undmin-
ished zest of enjoyment from first to last
which is readily accounted for by the
briefer sessions and longer intervals. Each
of the several courses was received with
keenest relish, and digested with satisfac.
tion in the home circles.
We cannot, within the limits of this
article speak particularly, or critically OF
any of the individual parts. 1t is enough
to say Of the distinguished gentlemen,
who, by invitation. addressed the secie-
ties, that in every respect they fully met
the high anticipations of our citizens and
guests. From the profound political econ
omy of oly ''oiesmea, to the exhlirating
melody of oaty po'f there was On assured
consciousness that every thing was the
best in its kind.
OF the exercises of Commencement
Day, proper, if we had space, we would
not be disposed 10 speak in minute analy-
sis, while as a whole, we feel it TO be
but faint praise to say that the efforts Of
the class are deserving of high encomi-
ums. While not an individual APP
preached that moderate standard, which
too often Oh such occasions moves our
pity. to use no more expressive term,
there were several pieces which gave evil
dence of high order of talent, improved
by diligent use Of their superior oppor-
tunities for cultivation.
In the matter Of music Though we do
not demand much conside ration in speak
ing of this art) We deem the class and all
concerned peculiarly fortunate. We have
never received equal satisfaction from
the performances Of any band, nor do we
think any band ever dispensed more CRATE
full music to the people Of Middebury.
The addition of ALUMNI DAY to this
anniversary is the most marked feature
of the commencement Of '5S. The want
this supplies has long been felt. The
bringing the class exercises, corporation
dinner, the addresses and Mountaineering
into the compass of one day, is au ab-
surdity which could not be thought of
again, nor remembered, but with regret.
Especially does the occasion require that
the alumni should have time and oppor-
tunity for free conviyiality-just such a
time, in short, as they did have on Thurs
day afternoon. Doubtless, the certainty
Of a recurrence of this season will do
much to tempt the Instantly located chill
dren of the college to be present at the
annual festival.
We regret that the arrangements were
not matured soon enough to appear III
perfect order in the published programme
"a lack which approaches an exception
to the general remark near the com
mencement of this article. We trust
those in the neighboring towns who were
thereby misled to their disappointment
will make generous allowance. 1t vii
never happen again. The institution OF
Class Day, by the class of '5e, We re-
gard as a rich donation to the community
for which we will hold them in grateful
remembrance, while we congratulate the
alumni upon the institution of Alamh'
Day.
The experiences of the occasion sag-
gest few thoughts, for coming graduates
which relate to convenience and utility
1t is plain that the house, eapacious ss it