Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-08-15

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better furnish than could be obtained
from any other source. He pledged his
efforts TO discharge the duty which had
deyolved upon him, conditioned that
the active cooperation of each Alumnus
be rendered in the duty, which might re-
quire years of careful and pains-taking
labor, to render the proposed Biographi-
cal Register creditable to the compiler
and the Institution.
Mr.. Houghton's genial and at the |
same time practical remarks were we'll |
received by the Alumni present, and we
give an extended report OF them for the |
reason that the subject. matter Is an i'm.
portant one for every graduate OF the
University.
The exact number of Alumni Is TIA.
A letter was read from Frederick Bill |
ling Of San Francisco, California, ex-
pressing his hearty wishes for the well
fare of the College in the sum of s5,-
900.
Rev. E. A. Buckley of Pittsburgh, suit
ably responded in behalf of the clergy
and Judge James of Chicago, for the
Bar.
In response to 3 toast TO the Press,
VIM. H. Merriam, LII. D., of Troy, in
behalf of the New York Press, spoke
with uncommon fervency and force,
and his remarks were listened to with
attention by the Alumni Among
other doings, Mr.. Merriam made the fol-
lowing fine point for the profession of
which he is so able and popular men,
Der. He said that it ill became him to
make the Press theme in the full pres
ence Of that distinguished and honored
pu bic poemic, the President Of the Uni
versity of Vermont, whose praises the
"quill drivers" of the nation delight to
recite as the first instance within men,
DRY where q President of an old and
trust worthy University had been made
| out of q leading and influential editor.
The profession felt truly proud that the
Corp OF the College had made so
wise selection, and he earnestly hoped
that it was an augury of the complete
and lasting union Of the cause of a lit
erature in formative education, and
choicest belle lstirss of the American
Press.
Mr., Merriam was loudly applauded by
all present upon resuming his seat.
After remarks by Col. Benton, and
others, the meeting closed by singing the
doxology.
The literary exercises before the Alum
nj were of an interesting character, and
attracted a good audience. Mr.. Eaton's
Grafton was upon the DUTY Of the State
to support her Colleges" and the Poem
by Mr.. Mars was pleasant legend Of
Mt. Mansfield.
THE OWL CELEBRATION,
The Lamb da Iota," or Owl Society,
had grand gathering at the "Lske
H ouse" Tuesday night. Henry Clark of
the Rutland HERALD, delivered an elabo-
rate grafton, on Life in its relations TO
the social and political world" and J.
S. D. Taylor, of St. Adams, half hour
poem on Genius" the best poetical
production we have ever heard from his
pen.
After partaking of wretched supper,
the regular toasts were announced and
responded to by william G. Shaw OF
Burlington, Jedd P. G. Cottrill Of New
York City, VIM. w. Blodgett of Provi-
dence, Col. R. C. Benton and John W.
Newton Of st. Adams, Henry Clark OF
Rutland, Rev. G. B. Spaulding Of Hart
ford, and Capt. A. H. Keith of Sheldon,
and others. The occasion will long be
pleasantly emembered by the "Owls.
SIGMA PHI.
The Sigma Phi were in social and
genial session at the American Hotel
last evening. Thirty one Sigmas re-
sponded to their names, Robert G. Bene
dict of New York, presiding
An Grafton was delivered by Judge
John A. jameson, Of Chicago, which was
followed by remarks from R. D. Bene'
dict, Rev. A. B. Swift, Capt. J. B. Err
hardt, J. w. Taylor, Geo. W. Perry and
others.
The supper was an elegant one, and
mine Ghost" Fairs praise was In every
ones mouth.
JUNIOR EXHIBITION.
Junior Exhibition took place at the
White street Congregational Church last
evening.
The following is the order of exer
cises:
MUSIC.
Selection from Trovatore.-Verdi.
/. Necessity of Pure Literature, Henry
Clay Banks.
. Lines Of Glory hsve Parallel Lines o.