Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-06

life, and we could throw a veil over the
unpleasant things of his life, and dedicate
this monument to our teacher who was
good. E...... ... ...
II AS the monument was unveiled, Mr.
Hallack's little daughter by his second
wife, laid upon his grave a beautiful
wreath of white flowers. The dedicatory
prayer was offered by Rev. R. G. Viii.
liams, principal of the seminary; "Old
Hundred" was then sung by those pres
ent, the band accompanying. After bene'
diction by the president, the procession
reformed in the order they went and re.
turned to the seminary park. @
The monument is beautiful one, re.
decting much credit upon the Alumni and
the generous donors of the marble. 1t is
some fifteen feet high, with an urn upon
it about eighteen inches in hight. The
inscription engraved upon it is simply,
"E. J. Hallock, Principal of Castleton
Seminary" On the spire is book, under
which is engraved, "Our Teacher" The
Cambrian Band discoursed sweet music,
and now seem the Alumni of the semi.
nary. ..- .st.. .. SEEDS
In the evening the park was illuminat-
ed, and the old scholars became boys and
girls again, recounting old scenes and
chair breadth escapes" from being caught
by Mr.. Hsllock, in some scrape. With
the beautiful music from the band with
ont and the sweet songs within, it was a
very enjoyable evening. The duties of
the students to faithful teacher have
been done.
LITERARY EXERCISES.
At about 1890 o'clock a. M, on Fridry,
a processionl was formed in Seminary
Park, and proceeded to the Congrega-
tionsl Church, where the Almuni Associ-
alton were called to order by the Presi-
dent, Rev. E. P. Hooker.
After prayer by Rev. L. H. Stone, and
music by the band, the following telegram
was read by the President:
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT,}
June %, 1871.
l am detained from your anniversary.
A pleasant gathering, and success to the
Alumni of Castleton Seminary. E
HENRY CLARK.
w. H. Northrop, Secretary of the AS
sociation, read brief account of the pro-
ceedings at the Reunion of 1870. "a full
account of which was published in the
HERALD at that time.
On motion, Charles Langdon, Hervey
Spencer and E. II. Armstrong were ap-
pointed committee to nominate officers
for the year ensuing.
After music by the band, the President
introduced W. P. Csntwell, Esq, of Ma
lone, N. Y, who delivered an address, of
which the following is an abstract:
MR.. CANTwELLs ADDRESS.
Referring to the Constitution of this
Snniaty we find that it ore,aninea Cor
a two-fold purpose, the promotion of the
prosperity of our dina Mater, and the
increase of the spirit of friendIiness
among it's members" These objects seem
dependent on each other. 1t was designed
to include all former teachers and pupils
If these were all present, what a vast
gathering there would be, and what
varied experience they could relate. We
learn that this Institution was commenced
in 1876, before either of our Vermont
colleges had been established, and before
the Federal Constitution was formed.
1t was well established at the time
Washington was first president. During
these eighty-fve years what improvements
have been made! During that time what
discoveries have been made Steam nav
igstion, the locomotive, gas for lighting,
lithography,a and vast numbers of machines
for the saving of labor and the promotion
of the well-being of man. During the
same period, especially the latter part,
there has been a corresponding impetus
given to the development of the purely
intellectual faculties the press has
teemed with books of all kind, and news
papers, formerly so rare, and nearly as
worthless as rare, are now to be found in
every family. And all this has been done
in the life time of this seminary. Wars
or rumors of war have not affected her.
Surely these works of eighty-fve years
must aid her. In the future, as ia the
past, she will surely use everything for
the good of her pupils and her own
honor.
We live in changing times. What is
established to-day is overthrown to-mor-
row. These changes occur constantly in
our own and other countries. At our re-
union, one year ago, there was peace in
all Europe. France was secure and Ma
poleon was firmly seated on his throne.
Since then-since then, how changed
Napoleon no longer reigns. Equally mo-
mentous have been the changes in Italy. |
We may boast of our patriotism, for
the world has recently seen it; but after
all, human nature is the same every
where, and changes but little from year
to year. We have great cause to fear the
results of party spirit, competition in
politics, hypocrisy in religion, repugnance
to labor, and false reformers. The pro-
lection against this is in the enlightened |
christian education of the people. Knowl-
edge is not the handmade of any vice,
but is purity and nobility itself. Will |
her true followers allow her to be en-
shaved to that sordid class !? This is a
practical question to every scholar. Our
association may aid to prevent this. Shall
we not be able to give to the Seminary a |
renewed vitality, and through her reach |
with benefits the future. We meet here |
from year to year, not SO much to felici-
tate each other, but to watch the pro-
gress made and to criticise and advise
when necessary.
We say, then, first, by admonition, that
her success must depend upon the facility |
with which she adapts herself to the
wants Of the day. The modes of discip- |
line, thought and instruction of quarter
of a century ago, will not do for to-day. |
Not that they did not accomplish the end
in view then, but the immense expansion |
of the field of labor calls for new AND
better help. Castleton, twenty-five years
ago, was only reached by private wagon
or the daily stage; now she is in railroad
communication with, and easy of access
to all parts of the country, and our
country is in intimate connection with
all parts of the world. The education
we need is that which will enable our