The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-02
Anniversary Burr and Burton scn-
mary.
SABBATH SERVICES.

SABBATH SERVICES.
The exercises Of the forly-sccond annivcr-
sary Of Burr and Burton seminary at Man
chester commenced with I'M anniversary
sermon, Sunday morning, June 2Sth, by
Rev. r. S. Cushman. d. D., at which there
was large attendance Thcdscourse was
based upon the words found in Ezekiel.
9th chapter, 4th verse:
"Thy borders are in the midst of the seas
thy builders have perfected thy beauty"
The relation of scholastic education TO
a true and beautiful character were set
forth in very interesting and impressive
manner. and the necessity Of right and
proper training in the education of The
young, as in schoolth the character was form
ed and developed. and thus made either the
blessing or the curse of It's possessor.
TIE EXAMINATIONS.
The examination of the primary depart
ment was concluded Monday forenoon,
under the direction Of Miss White and
Miss Davis, who have charge of that de
partment. The examination of this de
partment showed Il marked advancement.
rejecting much credit upon its popular and
efficient instructor. a prize for the great
est advancement in writing, consisting of
beautiful photograph album, was awarded
to Miss Jessie MIllett
The examining committee consisted of
ID. X. Simonds, Esq, and Prof. Parker of
Middlebury college. The classes examined
i'll the forenoon in the other departments
were the middle class in Cicero and fine
| JUNIOR class IN caesar ny Prot. Shaw, both
of which passed in very credltablc and
satisfactory manner. The examination OF
the classes in trigonometly and geology
were conducted by Prof. Bates those in
natural history and astronomy by Miss
Preston, and those in French and algebra
by Miss White, which concluded the exer-
cises of the forenoon.
The classes examined IN the afternoon
were philosophy, by Prof Bates physiol.
ogy, by Miss Preston; grammar by Miss
White; aud Homer and Caesar, by Prof.
Shaw, all of which passed n fine examina-
ton, showing thorough and rapid advance
ment, and rejecting great credit npon the
efficient board of instruction.
ANNIVERSARY CoNCEHr
The anniversary concert was held in the
seminary chapel Monday evening under the
direction OF Prof. Shaw. Some time be-
fore the exercises commenced the room
was crowded, The concert opened with a
triumphant March by Miss Edith Kelly
and Prof Geo. \. AIctzke, and followed
by quartctte chorus entitled Crowned
with Light by Misses Knight and Hale,
Messrs. Rogers and Utlcy. with the class
After which was song, Come Back to
Erin by Miss Maud Rust, which was fine
ly rendered a piano solo by Miss Wait
and singing by the class. A song. cover
the River" by Miss f. Watcrhouse was
sang in sweet clear voice, and loudly an.
paudcd. The audience were delighted by
several songs from Madame Durette of New
York. Her appearance was greeted with
loud cheering. The display of her charm
ing power of song was an attractive fea-
ture of the entertainment Among the
parts composing the remainder of the pro-
grammc was song entitled "Silyer threads
among the Gold, very finely sang by Miss
Florence NJ. Wooster, and song, '.Sleep
My Darling" sang in touching and beau
tiful manner by Miss Edith Kelley.
The programme was extensive and va
ried, and the whole affair was decided
success. The class in vocal music has been
under the management OF Prof. Shaw. and
the exercises of the evening proved him to
be proficient in that department Prof.
Geo. A. Meitzke of Rutland has had charge
OF the class in instrumental music. His
reputation in that direction is too widely
ard iayorably known to require comment.
Under his direction the class has been LARGE
and very successful His performances
upon the piano added much to the success
and attractyeness of the concert
The examinations were concluded on
Tuesday. Many friends and former pupils
OF the seminary were present, rs well as a
good representation from our own town
Among Others were Rev. c. b. Uulburt
and wife, Bennington Rev. Aldace
Walker, Wallingford ; Rev. Il. S. Pratt.
Dorset .Rev John f. Aikens. Pawlet
WIN. II. Wickham, ESD, of New York
ana Mr.. T.. ii. Warren of Philadelnhia
Inc ilrst class examined was the seniors in
algebra, by Prof. Bates. !"
The next was the senior class in Cicero
by Prof, Shaw, which occupied the re,
mainder of the forenoon The examino-
lions were concluded in the afternoon
The middle class in Anabasis by Professor
Shaw, passed very nicely The class in
Botany by Miss Preston did credit to their
teacher. The last class examined was the
class in Virgil, by Prof. Shaw, which like
all the rest, proved the efficiency of their
instruction. ID. X. Simonds then made a
short report to the board of trustees, saying
the examinations passed very satisfactorily
and in manner that did credit to the
school, especially the class in Homer. Mr..
Wickham then stated that flfty-fye dollars
had been placed in his hands by friend of
the institution to be used as an exerpi-
ment, which if successful, would
probably be continued, $50 of 1t to be