Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-06-16
For the Freeman.
In Vermont and at Barre Academy.

DEAR FREEMAN: Back among the greer
hills of Vermont, our thoughts naturally
return to you, and we feel again the thrill
of enthusiasm that in childhood the name
of your paper never failed to awaken. Blu
how everything has changed,-no, moi
everything, for we have just been in Barre,
and Dr.. Spaulding has made us forget that
time is hurrying us along, and again boys
and girls, we quit our old teacher and. moi
being called upon to do anything, we are
very happy. Monday evening occurred
the prize-speaking; all did we'll and had
the satisfaction of knowing that they had
added to the pleasure of Il large and APP
preciative audience.
The first prize was awarded to Eugene
w. Davis of Rutland. a member of the
middle class; the second to J. G. Canerdy,
of Waterbury, senior. Tuesday evening
were the rhetorical exercises of the middle
class
We naturally expect much of seniors,
but these were announced as only Juniors.
yet they held the audience through the en-
tire evening, and it was with feeling of
regret we found the entertainment draw
ing to a close. Where all did so we'll it is
needless to particularize. Both essays and
orations were carefully prepared and indi-
Gated close study and \ thorough know
ledge Of the subjects chosen. And u, we
behold the manly, Thoughtful faces, and
listened to the clear, earnest tones Of the
speakers, we could but hope that there we e
those there who would prove themselves
emancipators, breaking the chains Of Is
norance and prejudice, being possessed OF
that " knowledge which is Of the most
worth, and the "culture" which is the
safeguard of the nation.
We would not fail to observe the heart
felt respect apparent in the manner of each
speaker. rs he paused a moment to &C
knowle 'ge his teachers presence before l.
dressing the audience. There was some.
thing more than mere formality in the act,
something that told plainly that there was
no " divided allegiance here CHANGING
over the schedule, we find that it is not
New England alone that furnishes stu
dents for Barre Academy: there are name
of those whose home is beyond the Mi>sis-
sippi; other nations. too, have sent their
children here to learn of us, SO the infiu-
ence of this school and its honored teacher
is being carried-how far we NAV not
know, but we do know that in thousands
of homes in our own land the name Of DR.
Spaulding is loved and revered. and on,
could almost wish for the Gift of - second
sight, that he might know how great til,
work this one man has done.
Thursday afternoon the church was
crowded with friend, of the school, and
graduating class. From what we had al
ready heard, we We're Justified in expect
ing more than an ordinary entertainment
appointed.
With such scholars it is no wonder DR..
Spauldng cannot grow old. The essay
and oration> We're followed by the award
inc of diplomas and the singing of the
Class Hymn, and then Rev. Mr.. Tcnnc '
dismissed the assembly with the brncdic-
ton.
Rapidly the old church WAS vacated and
the throng dispersed, but from many :;
grateful heart that afternoon assembled the
prayer to Heaven that God would lon.
spare his faithful servant in his life of use
fulness here, and at lost bring him with al
his scholars to that happy School wher,
Christ himself is Teacher