Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-05-24
Orators for Decoration Day.

zen of Augusta, as his headquarters will be here.
Orators for Decoration Day.
The following is list of the gentlemen engay
ed to deliver orations in the several towns in the
State, named ON the approaching Memorial Day
Augusta-Maj. John d. Myrick, of Ftchburg,
Mass; exercises under the direction of Seth Will
| liams Post G.. a. X.
Biddeford-Gov. Dingley; exercises under the
direction of Post Sheridan.
Portland-Col. VIM. Spaulding of Boston
Bangor-Gen. James a. Hall of Damari-cotta
exercises under the direction ofPost l}eac.
Lewston-IIon. VIM. p. Frye; exercises undei
the direction of Knox Post.
Wateryill4--Rcv 5. +. Merrill, Of lbc Baptist
church.
Waldoboro-l3enj P. Smith, Esq, of Wiscssset
Kenduskeag-E. c. Brett, ESQ., of Bangor; ex-
| ercises under the direction of Post Daniel White.
Skowhegan-Rev. w. O. Aver.
| Gardiner--John o. Wnship, Esq, of Portland
exercises under the direction of Heath Post.
Ilallowel-Maj. L. Rowell Of Hallowcll; exer-
cises under the direction Of citizens.
Fairfeld-C. c. Couillard of the Boston Herald
Eastport-Rev. 7. G.. Moses. Passport excrcis-
es under the direction of Roach Post.
| Kcckland-Rev. c. 2. Nash of Rock land cxer-
ciscs under the direction of Edwin Libby Post.
Calsis-Iop. F. A. p ike of Calais.
| The Eastern Normal school.
The Bangor Wing continues its report Of the
graduating exercises at the Casinc Normal School
On Thursday, the "Class History" by Alice
Holmes, an interesting production, and was a
well conceived and probably truthful story Of the
trials and trumphs OF the class.
The Naledictory, b. y. ;. French was well
written, well delivered Grafton, showing careful
thought and thorough preparation. Among other
thoughts advanced, were some IN immediate con-
nection with school work,-thc influence So
ciety that the teacher can exert; the fields white
and ready for the harvest; the requirements of
the State; enthusiasm should he awakened the
young should aot keep clear o, politics, a true
patriot should know something about the laws of
| his country and their working; the schoolmaster
| should uphold the right and crush the wrong.
His remarks 10 the State officials, classmates
and teachers were very happily expressed while
underneath was that vein Of pathos which always
comes at parting.
From the Principals report we learn that the
year has been Of prosperity. There have
been PIG different pupils in the school during the
year, representing 10 counties and 100 towns Of
the State. The class now graduating have given
two years Of fahfulness to the work, and most Of
them have taught. The teaching experience Of
the class aggregates $50 weeks. Over 800 have
been connected with the school; 100 have grad
| uated and of these &C have taught.
Mr.. Fletcher spoke of the thoroughness and
zeal of his assistant teachers and how well they
have stood by him in the work. Their names are
Miss Coffin, Miss Hughes, Mr.. Conrad and Miss
Luikin.
After this short report the Governor awarded
the diplomas, accompanied by earnest and fitting
remarks. He thanked the class for the evidence
they had Shown Of the thoroughness of their prep
aration for their work spoke of the teachers pro-
fesson as the highest, as they mould immortal
minds; Of the progress of our own State and babe
them take their diplomas in the name of the State
| as q seal Of their glorious mission.
very pleasing duet followed, after which the
Rev. Mr.. Ives offered prayer, and the Rev. Mr..
Winkley pronounced the benediction.
Al seemed pleased with the exercises, though
some regretted their necessary brevity.
The hall, which is one of the handsomest school
rooms in this any ether State, was tastefully
decorated with wreaths and notices, and on the
blackboard were drawings in crayon showing
great skill.
In the evening the Alumni met once more and
few exercises were given.
Miss Perkins, the class OF -, read an inter-
| esting essay on Higher Education, written by
Mis- Z. NJ Stevens, Of the class of SO, who was
not present. The pursuit OF education. after the
school course is finished, was strongly advocated.
An essay by Sas y. Adams, of the class of 10,
was a valuable production, and showed that its
| author had studied deeply into the character and
life of the one whose motto was, "A thorough IN
Outstanding of the groundwork Of every study"
Pestaozz.
An essay by Miss Bayard, Of the class Of 10, on
"Old and New in Teaching" showed us the Won
derful development in the systems of education
within our century.
Miss S. c. Starrett of the class of -, read a
very fine essay on "Intellectual Incidence
The Glass Prophecy was written by Miss Gale,
of the class of "A, and read by Mr.. Foster, Of the
class of -.
| After the literary exercises were concluded the
classes passed on the platform in order, and gave
reports Of their absent classmates.
A general farewell scene closed the exercises Of
the day. The next term commences August Il.
Maine Manufacturing News.
Mr.. G.. ii. Boston Of Norlid gewock, who has been
engaged in the lime stone regions OF Central New
York during the past three years, is putting up
lime kiln and preparing to burn it in lime stone
cut through which the Somerset Railroad passes
about mile above the bridge which crosses the
river at NOrridgcwock.
The factory building of the Cheese and Butter
Association of Morrill, is nearly completed, and OPP
erations will commence about the last of the
month. The building situated at the Mills village
is two and half stories high, 80 by 30 feet with
all the mordern improvements. They will start
with 80 cows, and the works will be run by an ex
perienced hand.
China Cheese factory begins the season June lst
The scythe manufacturers at West Waterville
are behind their scythe ORDERS and are consequent
ly bending their energies toward finishing up as
many as possible before the haying season COM
mences. This branch of business has been unus-
naly good this.
Mes-rs. Woods < IIunress of Harmony, are do
ing thriving business in the manufacture of lum-
Der. Stedman Bartlett is about putting up large
dry house, connected with his wooden factory.
A cheese factory is TO be started at Smiths
Mills, Appleton.
Business at the spool works at Bethen's Mills,
FoNcroft, will be lively this summer.
SrOr THAT COUGHl--We have, during the las