Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-07

constitution, through their chairman, W.
P. Cantwell Esq, reported a constitution
(which will be published hereafter.)
The report and the constitution were
adopted, and the election of the officers
made yesterday afternoon was confirmed.
The address of Mr.. Clark was requested
for publication as was also the poem of
Mr.. Lodge.
AFTERNOON. . ri
At the conclusion of the services at the
church, the procession was reformed and
marched to the Seminary Park where a
bountiful and we'll ordered banquet had
been prepared by the ladies of Castleton.
The supply of edibles was liberal and ar
ranged with that rare good judgment that
ever characterize the ladies of that town,
and it may be truly said that on this oc-
casion d rare feast was presented to the
sons and daughters of Castleton Seminary
to which ample justice was done by their
guests.
After dinner, the assemblage was call
ed to order by the President of the Alum
nj Association, who announced that the
sentiments would be presented by Simeon
Allen, Esq, of Fairhaven, the toast-mas-
ter of the occasion.
1. Our Alpao Mater, we love and hon
or her for what she has done. Our sincere
and heartfelt wishes are that she may
continue in the future, the same fountain
of all good culture that she has been in
the past.
Responded to by Rev. E. P. Hooker, of
Middlebury.
2. The departed we mourn their loss
and cherish their memory.
Responded to by Rev. E. F. Remington,
!, of New York city.
3. The Teachers.
Responded to by Hervey Spencer, Esq,
of Burlington, who in concluding, read an
interesting letter from Rev. Samuel w
Boardman, of Auburn, n. Y, relative to
the teachers of Castleton Seminary.
4. The Patrons.
Responded to by j. E. Manley, Esq, of
West Rutland.
5. Esto P6rpetua.
Responded to by William P. Cantwell,
of Malone, N. Y.
9th. The Corporation, Past and Present.
May their labors in erecting and preserv-
ing this institution be gratefully remem-
bered, and may their reward be in its
prosperity
Response by Rev. Lewis Francis, Presi-
dent of the Corporation.
7th. The Seminary Girls-Second to
none in all the graces that adorn woman.
Response by II. F. Smith, NJ. D.
Sth. The Seminary Boys.
Response by DR.. Sanford. This was
well conceived, witty and amusing speech.
9th. Vermont-Renowned for the beau
ty Of her scenery, the production of her
quarriea, aud the bravery, intelligence and
Christian character Of her people.
Response by Rev. H. L. Grose of Hyde
willie, in the absence of Hon. Pitt w.
Hyde, who was expected to respond.
In response to call, interesting, forcible
and feeling addresses were made by A.
T. Woodward, NJ. D., of Brandon, and NJ
G. Steele, Esq, of New York City.
A vote of thanks was rendered to the
ladies by the visitors for their bountiful
repast, and to the citizens for their grace
full hospitality.
\ most cordial and enthusiastic vote of
grateful thanks was rendered to the eff
cient committee of arrangements for the
arranging of this happy reunion, and for
the highly creditable manner in which it
had been consummated.
In accordance with the suggestions of
the orator of the day, and the desire ex-
pressed by many of the speakers, George
D. Spencer introduced a resolution for the
appointment of a committee to saperin-
tend the removal of the remains of Rev.
Edw. J.. Halleck from St. Louis, Missouri,
and deposit them in the Castleton Gene
terry, and the erection of suitable monu-
ment to his memory. This resolution
was most heartily adopted, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed such
committee
Hervey Spencer, of Bennington.
Samuel w. Bailey, of Fairhaven.
J. E. Manley, of West Rutland.
We were happy to learn that before the
conclusion of the exercises, $40 was con-
trlbuted toward carrying the resolution
into effect.
On motion of Hervsy Spencer, Esq, of
Burlington, it was voted to publish the
historical address and poem, the letters,
sentiments and responses, in pamphlet
form.
The appointments for the anniversary
of the Associated Alumni, in June, 1871,
are as follows:
Orator, William P. Cantwell, Malone,
N. Y
Substitute, Laurens Redfeld, New
York City.
Poet, Orrin L. Ray, of Michigan.
The exercises Of the Reunion were con-
cluded about five o'clock P. m, which in
creased in interest until the adjournment.
Thus has passed the first reunion of the
students of Castleton Seminary which
was successful in every particular, and
the bond of union between the former
pupils and the institution, and its infu
ence can not fail to have beneficial eff
feet upon the fnture prosperity of this
ancient seat of learning.
In the evening, the exercises of the
graduating class of the Normal School
took place in accordance with the follow
ing programme
Music.
Prayer by Rev. DIR, Kitchel.
Essay-Government, Miss Joanna 8. lockwood.
Essay Nothing but Leaves, Miss Ella Wood.
Music,
DiSeussion-BIbe in Schools,
.. Ebert d. Williams, of the Seminary.
Essay y-Earnest Labor Brings Success,
Miss Leila A. Grinnel.
Conferring of Diplomas.
Benediction.