Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-07-04

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performed their several pieces. Some OF
the young ladies could not be heard at a
great distance from the stage. but the
noisy persons among the audience must
take portion of the blame.
Where each individual performed SO
accurately their part on the programme
it is difficult to make distinctions, but
several are worthy of particular mention.
The Latin salutatory, by Edward
Dana, showed familiarity with the
language and was well pronounced.
The essay, by Nellie L. Coppins, was
well prepared essay, eyincing marked
skill in composition.
The essay, by Ida F. Robbins, read
smoothly and was marked by delicate
vein of sentiment which added to its at
tractiveuess. Her friends complimented
her highly upon her success.
The German recitation, by William +.
Eddy, was highly appreciated by all
who understood the language-especially
by the band-composed entirely of that
nationality, and judging from their en-
thusiastic manner and applause it was a
success.
The essay, by Miss Carrie NJ. Kilburn,
was read with clear enunciation. The
ideas expressed were of a particularly
striking character, and their putting to-
gether evinced skillful workmanship.
The recitation, by Carrie S. Brayton,
was the most classic, effective recitation
of the day, and marked the young lady
as possessing an appreciation of the sub
ject and a training of far more than or
binary character.
The essay, by F. Louise Allen, was
well conceived and written in vein
which, fully cultivated, is always hap
py acquisition.
The essay, by Nellie j. Meldon, was
one of sweet, pleasant thought and well
expressed.
The essay, by May Dana, showed a
full appreciation of the subject, and
was really fine criticism.
The recitation, by Bessie Ripley, was
far beyond one of her years, and was
warmly appreciated. She never fails
to make a good impression, and evinces
a power of high character for recitation.
f. H. Ormsbee was the valedictorian,
and right well did he perform the trust
committed to him. He spoke appro-
pirate words to the teachers, and as he
addressed Miss Herrick, the preceptress
of the High School, he presented her
with an elegant set of gold bracelets and
pin and silver vases as tokens of the re-
gard of her pupils and friends which
was happy recognition of faithful
teacher on her retirement from the posi-
ton she has so honorably filled.
Rev. William J. Harris. President of
the Board of Trustees, made a brief and
fitting address, and presented the grad
| yates with their diplomas.
The exercises were concluded with an
appropriate prayer by Rev, II. f. Aus
tin, of the Methodist church.
The success of these exercises are
greatly due to Rev Mr. Harris and Mr..
Dana, and this review of these exercises
would be incomplete did it omit this
honorable mention of them.
Thus closes the year of our education
al institution. 1t should create in us a
local pride 1t is ours, thoroughly ours,
and whatever deficiencies exist other
wise this feeling of possession covers
them all. 1t is ours in the past, it is
ours to-day and its future record will be
ours. Our citizens should maintain the
! broad doctrine that the public schools
should give as much education as they
can. The diffusing of education which
is the art of arts, the great promoter of
civilization" cannot but result
in good. Every year our High
School shall send out pupils that the
education given them is thorough. Many
will enter collegiate institutions-some
win something of fame--and will show
themselves worthy of the school and the
generosity of the people of Rutland in
maintaining it.
The recitation, what is Noble, by
George T. Chaffee, was exceedingly well
done and deserving of great commenda-
ton Master Chaffee evinced powers
which, With age and proper cultivation,
will tell very largely in his favor. Geor-
gle has much reason to congratulate him.
self on his first success.
Miss Lizzie Peverlcy's recitation of
"The Prisoners Dream" was most admit
rably done, and was cordially received
by the audience She indicated most de-
cided power in recitation, which added
to her graceful and pleasing manner,
mark her as a young lady whose future
efforts, with cultivation, will make her
one of the foremost recitationists and
readers.
Among the list of names of the young
ladies participating in the dialogue, so
finely executed, entitled Using the
Weed, the name of Miss Kitty f. Nal
lory was misprinted, which we regret, as
she was a prominent character in the
the dialogue.
The following is the list Of the pupils
to whom diplomas were awarded
Edward Dana, Edwin H. Ormsbee,
Wallace r. Pond, Carrie NJ Kilburn,
Nettie Z. Sanderson, Ida f. Robbins.
Nettie l.. Coppins, Ellen j. Meldon.
Another diploma was in readiness. but
not delivered, for a pupil who lacked
few months of having completed the
prescribed course, which she viii do at
once, when it will be awarded.
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