Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-06-26

norts of scholarships, addresses, etc. III
the evening there will be a reception anu
illumination in the park, with music, an
other band having been secured Tor the
occasion in lieu of the New YORK SeV-
enth Regiment Band, which gives con-
cert in Rutland this evening.
Thursday will be devoted to the grad
uating exercises of the Normal and Semi
nary classes, a report of the committee
of examinations, and an address by COR
gresham Willard.
In the evening grand concert will be
given by Grafula's Band, thereby closing
all exercises connected with the Semi
nary and Normal School. But this Gel
ebrated band has been engaged by the
leading citizens for grand promenade
concert and chop" in the town hall, al
ter the concert in the church. we have
ONLY to look at the names of the COM
mittee of invitation, viz: Hon. Pitt w.
HYDE, Hon. Egbert Armstrong, Maj. }.
A. Salisbury, Jonas Clark, Hon. +. Z.
Orvis. and Simeon Allen, to be assured
that the affair will be very grand, select
and successful. Ex-Gov. Stewart, Gov.
Converse and staff, and Hon. G. w. Viii
lard will probably be present during the
evening.
Yesterday, Wednesday, the Seminary
examinations were continued, and con-
cluded with reports of scholarships, adj
dresses, etc.
The exercises opened in the morning
at nine o'clock, and at half-past nine
class in French was examined by Mrs.
Williams. which examination, coup
sur. reflected great credit both upon
teacher and pupils, as regards pronuncla-
ton. translation and analyZation. After
this examination the class in elocution
was examined by Miss Thomas. This
was decidedly the most interesting affair
of the morning. After various ques-
tons and answers upon the rules OF elo-
! cution. the entire class of fifteen or
twenty young ladies and gentlemen gave
some very fine recitations, in unison,
from poetry and prose. The really I'M
| pressive manner in which these selec-
| lions were delivered, shows careful in
! struction in the somewhat neglected, yet
| very necessary, study of elOcu, ion. Miss
Ella Bromley and Miss Pratt gave two
very fine recitations.
The next half hour was occupied Win
an historical catalogue; then the grad
uating class was examined in Buffers
| analogy, after which Rev. Mr.. Williams
read the reports of scholarships and
standing, and made few remarks in
which he said, in substance:
. 1t is not pleasant tor me to say good
bye. However, | must now let down
the bars and give you free exit from this
institution for your summer vacation.
/ hope to meet you again, sooner or
later; if not here on earth, at least in
that other temple of glory and happl-
ness, above. | thank you all for your
cheerful compliance with school rules
during the year. must say a word to
the parents and friends here to-day. |
do wish they would show a greater in
tcrcst in the schools and manner of edu-
cation of their children than they have
shown in the past They should visit
the schools and see the regular school
work Ottener
After a few more interesting remarks
from the principal, he called upon MIR.
Adams, of Fairhaven, who expressed his
pleasure at the opportunity to be pres
ent 1t brought vividlv back to his mind
fresh memories and experiences of his
own school-days, years and years ago.
Schools should be appreciated more, es-
pecially the higher schools, where the
influences operating in the disciplining
of the mind were greater. Nothing rem
ders life so desirable as education.
Rev. Mr.. Gilbert next expressed his
Joy at being present. He did not enjoy
the same advantages when he was here
twenty-eight years ago. The range of
studies is now greater. He is much
pleased with the thoroughness of this
school.
Judge Bromley then made few in
teresting remarks, saying there is moth
ing worth having without work. Edu-
cation and wisdom are only obtained by
daily work.
Mr.. Bardeen also addressed the schol-
airs, after which Hon. Pitt w. Hyde
said that while sitting here to-day he
was most forcibly reminded of the time
in 1889, when himself and fifteen others
were sole occupants of this great build
ing; he has watched it closely since, and
the improvement has been constant.
Mr.. II. Spencer expressed his pleasure
in the exercises, especially in the class
of elocution.
Mr.. Smith was glad to be present and
expressed his interest in the institution.
After the above addresses and a few
feeling remarks from Mr.. Williams the
exercises were closed.
Ex-Governor Stewart, Governor Con-
verse and suite, and Hon. G. w. Will
lard arrived Wednesday noon. Cover
nor Converse was quite delighted at the
opportunity of meeting a representative
of THE HERALD. His sharp, blue eyes
sparkled with pleasure as he conversed
on various subjects. As your reporter has
very great respect for the opinions and
judgment of Governor Converse, he was
immensely gratified, when after ahealthy
conversation of ten minutes, the Cover
nor did not once express it as his honor
able opinion that Miner billiard, ESQ,
would be appointed to the '.chair" now
vacant by the death Of Chief Justice
Chase.
The Governor was quite astonished
when informed that the HERALD had ex-
listed since 1894 He put his hands into
his pockets, evidently preparatory to
subscribing for the HERALD, for several
members of his family, when he was
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