The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-02-20
From Pennington.

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Mr.. EDITOR Once more the year
Fly anniversary of the Alpha ant
Omega has come and gone, and az
Horace observes in speaking of the
fight of time: NoUaque pergunt inte.
rsre lunar, F'adstur dies DIR " Ma
ny have appeared on the stage, and
perhaps, ere another year shall have
been numbered with the past, they
may he no more on the stage of &C.
ton. On the morning Of the seventh
of February, the annual reunion of the
alumni was held in the hall of the
Alpha" where we enjoyed an excel
lent season by mingling our hopes,
our prayers, and tears" and soon time
winged his rapid flight away There
with delight we listened to the wise
and encouraging remarks of men en-
gagged in the battle of life." In the
afternoon, the members of the "Alpha"
having formed line, advanced in a
somewhat disagreeable walk to the
church, On account of the. rain, which
then gave indications of making the
anniversary anything but an agreea-
bile occasion Having arrived thither,
the Rev Geo. B. Day, N NJ, was
introduced to the audience as the
person to deliver the annua' address.
Mr.. Day certainly did much honor
to himself and the society to which
the address was delivered. The eve
ming exercises were opened with mu-
sic, and prayer by the Rev. A. E
Ballard, Of this place, offered up in an
eloquent and fervent manner, for the
success of our beloved Alma Mater. .
After which the Honorary Grafton, .
by Mr.. j. III. Hutchinson Of Trenton,
was spoken in a feeling and touching
manner The only fault we have to
find with Mr.. Hntchinson'S piece, is
that it was rather too lengthy.
Immediately after the Grafton, ("
came music, which prepared and COM
posed our minds for the following
named piece: "Union,p by Mr.. Jacob
Weber, Paterson, delivered in a praise
worthy and eloquent manner.
The next in order came God seen
in History" by Mr. Geo. M. Stiles,
of Burlington. This speaker was ia
vorably received, although there might
have been room for Improvement in
his posture while speaking. Music
succeeded Mr. Stiles, and completely
entranccd the audience, as the soft
swelling sound arose on the ear, like
the distant chimes of the Eolian harp,
as when Orpheus by his maternal art,
charmed woods promiscuously, and
stopped the rapid fall CT rivers and
the swift winds, so as to lead the lis
tening oaks, with his warbling Tyre.
True Philosophy" by A. M.
Nor tn, Camden, N. j., nextappeared,
and Mr. North had the satisfaction to
know that he proved beyond all doubt
the existence of Philosophy" and
entertained the audience with his
pleasing delivery, and his melodious
voice Music ofa excellent qua ity
followed Mr.. North Mr.. B. II.
Winner, Hightstown, came next, mat
eiuena Sprache, on "Garibaldi. /"
Manhood for the Times" by r.
M. Stratton, of Hightstown, succeed
ed "Garibaldi." Mr.. STATIONS com
position was good, and detained in a
very credible manner, as the thuhders
of applause attest ed after he lad ON
pleted his speech. Music again claim
ed the attention, being of an inviting
character, 1.-THE Universal Yankee
Nation" by Charles H. Kirkbride of
Mt. Holly, followed This was a Sc
mi-ludicrons and semi-serious piece,
and naturally enough, took well with
the audience. He deserved all the
applaudits he received
Mr.. Geo. F. Fort, of Lambertville,
then expatiated on the merits of
Freedom of Speech"
The Anvil Chorus" succeeded
Mr.. Fort, of q highly entertaining ma
ture; so complete was the success OF
this piece Of music, that it was en-
cored. After the ANVIL Mr.. G
L. Dobbins, was introduced as the
"Valendictorian" of the Alpha Omega
Society. We can say for George that
he need not be ashamed of his Valen-
dictory, although circumstances de-
manded that he should ''go it" extern
pore toward the last
Music succeeded the Valendictory,
after which the assembly was dismissed
with the benediction
Yours, &C., F.