The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-08-16

tha' VI iresiuenJ l'aOarec, vi Inc late
Thomas A. Merrill of Midjebury, and
his classmate, Daniel Webster, and gave
some cordial, specific compliments to the
graduating class of the preceding day,
whose exercises he had attended
"zhe Class Of 1S35~Brothers well
met with your thirty years of manly
character, brethren, welcome ~
Hon. N. A. Dalch, of Kalamazoo,
Michigan, and Rev. Merrill Richardson,
of Worcester, Mass, responded earnestly
in behalf Of this class, seven other mem
bers OF which were present.
Tie IIar.-Conscience inspired it.
constancy sustained it, genius at length
directed it, and courage fought it through
on every line.
Col. Aldace Walker graduated in SG2,
and Immediately left with the eleventh
regiment as a lieutenant. The services
of this regiment became distinguished in
the battles of the Wilderness, and It
did its full share of duty through the
crisis to the conclusion of tie war. Col.
Walker avoided allusion to these services,
but acknowledged the obligation of soldiers
for the encouragement given them from
home and the grateful welcome they re-
ccive at their return.
Brig. Gen. Alvord, Ncrmonter of
the regular army, present as guest, wills
also called up, ami interested the company
with soldicrly and patriotic remarks.
Hon. John w. Stewart, of Mddlebury,
(class 1916, presented a sentiment com
mcnding oratory, as having its highest
character when exercised in behalf of
liberty. lie added few words in behalf
of oratory as an art, in which there was
present so distinguished an illustration.
Hon. George Thompson was then call
cd up, and gave again an example of that
completeness of cultivation in the art SO
captivating and controlling in human
affairs. Mr.. Thompson has mastered and
developed lis own rare powers, and does
beautifully in this department whatever
they aspire to,
Europe
Tie Modern East, and lIellas smiles to see
Her Hellespont in that Hes perian Sea
That shaded into Heaven in the VEST
Herself restored in Islands of the Blest.
Rev. DIR. Post, of st. Louis, Mo-, (class
1920 WAS called to respond, and, changing
the mood OF delight of the audience, held
them with more familiar, perhaps a
deeper grasp of feeling. Those who re-
member him at any time at Middlebury,
need not be told how entire is the sympa-
ply he inspires with those who know him
SO iavorably.
The concluding toast called up uncx-
pectedly Mr. c. ID. Noble, of Bratt eboro,
(class 1861 Associate Editor of the
Vermont Record Mr. Noble protested
against the surprise brought upon him,
but cordially Endorsed the sentiment CT
the toast.
Tie LadcS.-Not bachelors of the
Arts, nor Masters indeed; nothing by
degrees, but everything altogether.
We give but skeleton report of a
scene in which flesh and blood were
moved with deeper then the ardor Of
early years, old friendship renewed, new
fellowship established, the taste and sem
timcnt gratifed. We leave to another
and another year to demohstrate, as each
year so far has done with in
creasing interest, The power of this festive
to strengthen the generous as
OF those concerned.
We certainly ought to acknowledge the
pleasant arrangem ,nts ut the Addison
House for the dinner, and the satisfaction
of all in the liberalicy displayed iu them.
The music for tho week was furnish
ed by the Fort Edward Band and by the
Quintctte Club, Of Boston.
These have each done service here on SIM
liar occasions before and the Club partic- |
Ilarly is the favoIite OF the music lovers |
hercabout as it is everywhere in New !
England.
The Concert by the Club was given, !
is usual, ON Wednesday evening, and AS
sisted by Miss Julia L. Houston, Solo
Soprano of the Handel and Haydn So
,iety. The house was filled to overflow
ne by an enthusiastic audience, 1t is
needless to say that all were delighted.
Their audiences always are.
The Levee, at the Presidents residence,
IN Wednesday evening, was, as it has
never failed to be, an exceedingly pleas
ant affair. Nothing seemed wanting to
promote the happiness of all the party, |
which was somewhat larger than we have
ever seen on a similar occasion. If there |
was the least sadness mingled with this