Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-04-21

NJ. Malony. Having had an invitation to
| attend the commencement exercises of the
medical department Of Georgetown Col
lege, holden at the National Theater in
this city (Georgetown), was present and
witnessed the performances. The Thea.
ter was densely packed, many being una
BILE to gain admission, and on the stage,
by the side of the faculty and others in.
vited, were twenty-eight young men, met
there to receive their diplomas of M. D.,
and among the number was our young
friend Mallory, the only one on the list
from Vermont As looked upon him I
could but recall some of the incidents of
his life, and rejoice that he had possessed
the nerve and ability to surmount the
many obstacles that beset his pathway in
life. What lesson it would be to young
men of comfortable means and pleasant
surroundings, could he have read this
poor boys history, and see pictured the
many scenes of toll, privation and hard
ships through which he had patiently and
perseveringly passed to reach the position
he then occupied. And as / thought of
all this, / thought too how it was possible
that the one kind, encouraging word
which Gov. Fletcher gave to Mr.. Barrett
in his behalf, might have been the very
turning point in his success, and was just
the thing required to make him decide
that he would be a man.
'Tis true he was good boy. and yet
possessed Just the requisites necessary to
carry him safely and successfully along
through the " wide, wide world"
As was seated in the throng | noticed
numerous rich bouquets carried in by
the visitors. evidently for tie graduates" {"
1 wondered if JohnnyEwould have one; I
feared that he would not. l enquired if
none were for sale in or about the build
ing. / was sorry | had not bought one
for him, for even one from me would be
better than none; but my fears were not
well founded. He not only got one, but
he had many beautiful ones sent to him
from the audience; and as he stepped up
to take his diploma, clapPed my hands.
was not alone; others Joined me, and
thus convinced me that he had not only
been busy in getting an education while
pursuing his labors for livelihood, but
had also secured friends, who, like me, re-
joiced at his success
We do not publish this notice to advise
all boys, or, indeed, any, to go to the ma
tional capital to seek their fortune, but
oTly as an example of industry, perse-
veranee and ffusa,ity-s will and way
for any lad of ability to accomplish any
laudable undertaking.
Doctor Mallory has not only succeeded
in obtaining his diploma, but has also suc-
eeeded in winning the heart and hand of
an accomplished young lady for his wife,
who Is with him here. We learn that he
intends to settle in Florida, for the prac-
tice of his profession. May his success
equal hencefortb, as heretofore, his laud-
able efforts.
The sound of the hammer and the
mallet of the bridge builders on the rail-
rosd has ceased. 1t was welcome sound
to our people, co. it ted of the prosperity
and success. amid all the obstacles and
embarrassment surrounding, the rail
road managers. Mr.. Boys has thrown a
noble, strong and beautiful structure
across tine little mad apd snarling Black
river here at last. It iosks as though it
might stand even another October freshst.
We oal:eveit is the last structure required
to repair the wicked Tavages of the watery
elements upon the railroad recently, One
reed not mention how much the public
are indebted to the wise and energetic
management of Gov. Page and Col. Mer-
rill, and to the skill of Mr.. Toys, fa- the
success whish has enabled them to keep
the road in running order since October
4th last. Everybody knows it. Every
body feels it.