The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-06-11
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By ORDER OF THE PREs'T |
EXHIBITION AT BEEMAN ACADEMY
The friends and patrons of Beeman Acad- |
cmy spent very pleasant time on Friday
evening, June 18th, listening to the efforts
of the graduating class Of that institution.
The class numbered six, one lady and five
gentlemen. The exercises consisted Of
essays and orations, and indicated de-
gree of proficiency in scholarship and elo-
cution, which was crcditable alike to the
scholars themselves, and to their efficient
Principal, A. Il. Leavenworth. The
music was furnished by Hinesburgh Cor
net Band, The following arc the names
of the graduates and their themes.
Devotional Exercises.
Oraton-"There' Divinity that
shapes our Ends, Rough hew them how
we may" Edgar Alfred Derby Music,
its Power and Influence, Frank Eugene
Hathorn Heroes aud Hero Worship,
Francis Abel Leavenworth The Pen
Mightier than the Sword j ames Meacbam
Clifford Employment, Thomas Emerson
Boycc Change Constant and Resulting
in Growth, Albert Crane Barnes. Es.
say, There is no Excellence without
Great Labor. Harriet Adelia Human.
Degrees Conferred.
/ VERGENNEs.-We have to announce
tho death OF Mr.. H. G. Horton. He was
a great sufferer through his illness but he
bore up bravely with the sustaining aid
of higher arm than ours. He was
happy to the last, feeling that he was
going home" and his only regret seemed
to be that he had not devoted his life
service to Christ. He has been connect
ed with Vergennes bank for the past 10
years and died at the age of IA years,
regretted by all who knew him. The
funeral was attended from the house on
Friday June 9TH. His death occurred
on Wednesday 9Th. The funeral rites
were conducted in Masonic order after a
short sermon by Rev. Dr.. Hodge and a
few remarks by Rev. Mr.. Bogue.--
Mr. c. Douglass has taken the contract
for building the Catholic church in this
city and will commence work as soon as
possible. The Catholic society anticipate
great day on the Gath the st. John
Baptist societies of Montreal, St. Adams,
Montpelier, Burlington, Plattsburgh
Winooski and Middlobury uniting with
theirs on the Arsenal Grounds with 9
bands of music in attend ance .--Mr
r. Daniels has taken the contract fol-
building the addition to Mr. j. Barnard:
house on Elbow street. The Con
gregational pulpit was occupied by Rev
Mr.. Torrey of Charlotte on Sunday June
2d.--The rains continue and grass bids
fair to come up heavily.
BEEMAN AcADEMY.-Thisf ourishinl
institution under the charge Of Capt. A.
f. Leavenworth had its annual examina
ton at the close of the school year, las
Thursday and Friday. Quite large
class Of the students, the normal class
had already gone and were engaged ii
teaching. Those who remained acquitted
them selves finely creditably alike tt
themselves and their teachers. Their,
are seven in the graduating class
ready for college, some Of whom will en-
ter this fall. 1t was gratifying to observ
the evident progress of these young la
dies and gentlemen in the attainment o
useful knowledge, and intellectual culture
We append the report of the visiting com
mittec.
To the Trustees Of Beeman academy.
Having attended the recent annual evaminatio
Of this Institution, take pleasure in testifyin
to the thoroughness and efficiency of the institu
ton which it affords. On the day eff our attend
: ance, classes were examined in Latin, Greek an
Physiology. The exercises conducted
such manner as to fairly test the acquaintance
pupils with the different studies pursued, A
the classes acquitted themselves with credit, civ
ing evidence Of their fidelity and industry
well as of earnest and thorough work on the pal
:, of their teachers.
i The rhetorical exercises, only part of whic
= able to attend, were highly credtabe
). the performers and showed that this departmei
, also had received its due share of attention
u We feel confident that this Institution, und,
: the skillful management Of Mr.. Leavenworth ar
n his assistants, is doing good work for the comm
nifty, and trust that it will receive the lber
y patronage which it merits
d S. ALBEE,
= 5. B. NJ. CowLEs. COMMITTEE
Q New Haven. June eth 1872
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