Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-08-07
For The Journal
ANNIVERSARY AT TtLDEN LADIES SEM
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WEsr LEBANON, July %.
This is decidedly a literary community. first
class Ladies' Seminary in this beautiful village,
kmball Union Academy at Meridian. eight miles
distant, Dartmouth College Gust quieted down
from the commencement Of last week. four miles
to the north and Norwich, opposite Hanover, on
the Vermont side Of the Connecticut, where the
vacancy caused by the removal OF the "Uniyersi-
ty' is now TO be filled by the establishment Of a
Bows Boarding School
Verify, the seeds Of knowledge we're thickly
sown in this region. No better locality can be
found for those wishing TO educate their sons and
daughters.
The anniversary exercises Of Tilden Ladies'
Seminary, under the charge Of Prof. n Orcutt
began with sermon by Prof II + Parker, Of
Dartmouth College on Sabbath morning His
theme was woman's eNa'ttion hy the gospel. The
points were: lst Woman as such honored hv the
selection Of Mary 90 give the divine Redeemer TO
the world. Mariolatry robs the sex to exat un-
duly one individual. %. Social elevation of
woman by christianity, comparison Of ancient and
modern heather with christian society. 3D. The
highest eNaItation conferred hy the gospel is the
personal salvation it brings which each should seek
for himself. The sermon was simple clear. well
illustrated and beautifully adapted to the occasion
The examination commenced on Monday after
noon with Arithmetic and Logic, sciences nearly
related TO each other The capacity Of the female
mud 10 comprehend the abstrtlsties of l.ogic was
thoroughly demonstrated
Does this extend to the application thereof. or
IN practical matters, will the affections and wo-
manly instincts counterwork the principles of rati-
ocination? Who can tell us? OF succeeding cx-
aniuations, we may say briefly, that those in the
common but notices. important English branches
showed thoroughness Of drill and eommen1abe at
iainments. la Geometry and Trigouomrtry. a
good example was given for Sophonores TO initiate
The rules and principles were given without hesi-
taton. The figures were well drawn by eve and
hand alone The young ladies' will evidently
make good figure wherever they 20. Their
motto might Doe Lime upon linen The Botany
class appeared we'll its member. have analyzed
An average OF about 80 specimens during the term
The elias. iu French under Mile Marndin turned
the Grammar inside out translated from the Read
er, and had a pleasant conversation in Ia belle
frdRc1is The classes in Caesar and Virgil were
pronounced excellent by professor in the depart
ment. Prof. Oecutts class in Buffers Analogy
went through that famous argument with rapid and
hrm step. We cannot plrticularizc farther in this
direction. Little could bee found in any Of the ex-
animation TO criticize unfavorably while general
Improvement upon last year was noticeable
The Concert on Tuesday evening was enjoyed
10y a crowded audience, in the beautifully orna-
meuted church Prof Graves showed unusual
voice and sung admirably The young ladies who
took part did well, and all retired in the charae-
ter OF tloral Danes, showered with boquets and
wreathes.
DR. Kitchel, of Middlebury College. gave a cap
lial address Wednesday evening His subject
was The Virtuous Woman, according to Solonon's
IDEAL, adapted to the present day. The thought
Of the address wis strong andhealthy, its style
finished, pointed and apt in illustration.
The graduating exercises on Thursday evening
were listened to by a very large and select audi
snce and were highly complmented by all The
eight young ladies Of the graduating class descrv-
I'd the diplomas which conferred by the Prin-
,pal, Prof Orcutt, with some timely advice
The gymnastics on the lawn, under the direction
1t Miss Mary r Orcutt, attracted a large number
1i spectators and gave great satisfaction. The
display OF paintings on the walls of the school
room was unusually good. Much might be said
N commendation OF this department. The pres
'nce OF Hon. WM. rupEN, the founder of this
Institution. gave much pleasure to the occasion
The report of examination was read by Prof
Parker Of Dartmouth College the Chairman of
he Committee. lt was highly complimentary and
pronounced one OF the first and best Semnaries
n tins State. j. H. L.