Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-11-29
Vermont Conference Seminary.

The fall term Of this prosperous Institution
closed on Thursday evening last, with the Gus
tomary rhetorical exercises by the pupils The
examinations commenced on Wednesday morning
and closed Thursday afternoon. The work Of an
educational institutions Of this character is best
judged by the results which are presented in the
scholarship, trimming and proficiency Of its pupils.
We understand that the examinations have been
emincntly satisfactory, demonstrating that ear
nest and faithful work has been done, and (Which
is far botter) that it has brought It's reward. The
fact is obvious on every hand, Of the adaptation
and ability Of the faculty Of the institution to or
ganize and select the material presented for in
struction and also of their success in producing
that order, regularity and discipline which is so
essential to good results as well as to the accom-
plishment Of the desirable end Of exertug a
wholesome and cheerful home influence upon the
pupils.
On Thursday evening the chapel was literally
packed, as is generally the case at all their exh-
billions. The literary exercises were Of a high
order, well calculated 10 draw out the latent tall
ent and mental training OF each one It lis diff
cult to make distinction where all acquitted
themselves so admirably and yet there were a
few essays and destinations Of more than ordin-
airy merit, which we cannot forbcar 30 mention.
The Human Intellect by VIM. N. ellis,
Inverness, p. O., was rare production, honorable
TO himself and creditahle to the institution bear
ing unmstakablo evidence OF culture and accom-
plishmeut, as developed by thorough and sys-
tematic training, The English language By
r. W. Johnson Franklin, ~ II was another Of
the same order OF dcclamations and indicated a
well trained logical mind An Ideal Woman,
by Miss May b. Stanton Of Danyille, was one
Of the most concise and finely expressed produc-
tons Of The evening, and showed not only strength,
but rare versatility Of mind Gildcd Iron,
/ BY Miss Esther NJ Wulcott, Of ST. Johnsbury,
was a marked instance of the development Of the
mind By a thorough culture and was delivered in
a manner which was model Of elocutionary
power The discussion, Are Brutcs Immor.
ml?' ly VIM. n. Roberts, Of Chelsea, aud D.
/ + Brooks, Of 81. Adams Bay. wusa rich treat
and deserves commentator The essays Of Misses
Bemi- Hatch, Mclndoc, "a pocm.l Mitchell
/ Powers and Thorn, as well a. the defamation.
Of Messrs. C1rss, fairchiId, Frost, lliil and
Newton, were all productions worthy Of special
notice, but want Of space iorbids
/ The musical exercises of the pupils, as present
Ell at the exhibition, indicated thoroughucss and
earnestness in this department on the part oil
both teachers and scholars, commencing it to tho
/ favorable opinion Of all who listened, and mark
ing it as one OF the prominent features in which
the institution cxcels. The vocal department is
under the management of Mr. g. j. Phillips
an accomplished musician and thorough teacher
and, by the way, we can but regard the loss Of
bis services to our Union School as a great mis-
fortune. The opening and closing cboruses, en-
titled, Open Ye the Gates, and " Coos
Night" were admirably adapted to The occasion
and were rendered in most excellent manner
Trust Her 40. She's Pooling Thee 20 wa,
pleasingIy sung by Miss Jones, who possesses
pure soprano voice OF remarkable sweetness --
Miss Daniorth has a charming voice, Of exten
siye nnge, and, in her rendering OF " Who's o.
my Window gave evidence Of becoming re
fined and accomplished singer
A great many Of the essays and defamation,
we were unable to hear, on account of the dis
turionce in the locality where we were uniortu
natoly placed hy persons from our yillage--a grea
many Of whose faces were not unfamiliar to US
/ ii our town boys cannot attend these exhibition
and conduct themselves properly, then most Ger
tainly they ought ~ Be prevented from attending
them at an # will undoubtedly be a grca
source Of relief and benefit to those c0nncctc,
with the institution when they get into their rev
and commodiou- building. as they will then b,
beyond the reach of any disturbance from outside