Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-04

evening, consisting Of the performance Of George
I. Roots beautiful canta,a Of "Thc IIaymakcrs,
forty young ladies and gentlemen. all belonging
to the school, being the performers. The ladies
were supplied with pitchforks and the gentlemen
with scythcs, IN the impersonaion of the various
characters. There were eight solo performers.
The cantata was very cleditably performed to
u large house. The music was by the class under
the direction of Prof. W. F. Morse, that also fur
n:shed the music for the exercises thus obviating
the necessity ofimporting band at large expense.
There was complete satisfaction at the change.
Of course yesterday was by far the most inter
csting day OF anniversary week-it being Com
meucement day" proper Old Probabilities, with
all the elements within his grasp, could not have
gotten ZIP more superb day. a large class was
to graduate, and there was a very large gathering
Of the parents and friends OF tic students who
were to make their academ:cal bow, though the
alumni did not gather in so large numbers as
formerly. This is always a golden day with the
citizens of Readfeld, who are Justly proud of the
institution of learning in their midst At ten
o'clock in the forenoon, the spacious Methodist
church was nearly filed with fine appearing au-
dcnce and before the beginning of the exercises,
extra seats were brought in, and damned" was
the word to apply. On the platform was the be-
loved President Of the Seminary, DR.. Torsey.
looking, we are sorry to say, in feeble health,
though the long vacation and the delightful sum-
mer coming, may prove blessing. BY his side
was Governor Dingley and other well known
friends of education. The graduating class &C.
cupied seats near the platform, the ladies neatly
and most charmingly attired. The exercises pro-
cacdcd according to the foliowin. programme:
Music.
Prayer.
Mu> ic--Oer waiting eyes are unto Thee o Lord
Jennie :. Gushee, Hudson Mass.
Saluta.ory in French
Jennie IL. Piece, Norway.
Action,
Wilbur F. Berry, Bangor.
Womsu's Wcrk.
Florence j. Allen August ia.
Lewis W. Craig, No. Vienna.
Music.
Nobility Of Toll,
Emma L. CiarS, Farming ton.
The Coming Centennial
Clarence c. Haskell, Liycmore Falls.
Under the Surface
Georgia A, Crtrer, halloween.
Alexander Hamilton.
Edward $. Hayes, Leaycnworth, Ks.
Flora Smith, West Mt. Vernon.
Human Happiness,
Linda W. Foss, SO. Limpgton.
Co-cducation,
W. Cyrus McCroady, Watervillc, y. B.
The Wotk man dies, but the Work goes on,
Clara +. GoodW in, Lebanon.
Disraci.
Jonathan +. Mcdonald, Aycndalc y. b.
Music.
lIungar and Thirst,
Lillian Il. IIowos, Il Jcklard.
Jesutism,
Laurentius NJ. Mason, Benny Eagle.
The English Language,
Mary J. Iluse, West Pennington.
Promethcus.
c. Edison Owen, Greene.
Authenticated what manner of love,
Emma {. French, Scion.
The Students Preparation,
Elva c. Libby, Saccarappa.
Progress,
William NJ Pennell, Brunswick
Public Opinion,
Emmie \. Luques, Kennebunkpolt.
Music.
Modern Martyrs,
Josie G.. Scrbner, Watervillc.
Runymede,
John A. Tuck, Pennington.
Ham Peggoty,
Nellie L. Shorey, Monmouth.
Anthcm-Whcn the worn spirit wants repose,
Kate W. Stevens Pittston.
Memory,
r. Bertha Tracy.
Gladstone,
Joseph II. Thompson, kent's Hill.
Das Maineland,
Emma F. Foss, So Limington.
Music.
Changes,
Zelma Richardson, Clinton.
William the Silent,
Frank l.. Crawford, New York City,
True Greatness the Demand Of the Present,
arlAu
Friction always rhythmic,
Ida A. Clifford, Monmouth.
Anthem-And it come to pass,
Hattie U. Andrews. Fall River Mass.
Our Prisons,
Caro- NJ. Young, China.
Valcdctory-Crises,
Mary E. Hyde, Fort Fairfield.
Music.
Comforting Degrees. Awarding Prizes,
Benedcton.
The degrees were conferred by DR.. Torsey, and
remarks were made by Gov, Dinglcy.
The class not only tested their own power OF
endurance but that also of the audience-the cx-
ercises in the church lasting from ten in the fore
noon until about half past four in the afternoon,
and not even luncheon between. Several of the
students were excused on account of sickness
The parts will compare well with former years fol
excellence in reading, defamation and compost
ton, while the graduating class, numbering twen-
tysix, is larger than usual. Those who fit for col
lcge, and end their studies at the Seminary at this
time, are not included in the list of graduates.
1t is extremely gratifying to know that this hon
orcd institution is still the high road of pros
pertv, and is unembarrassed by debt. 1t has
assets in buildings and other property to the
amount of one hundred thousand dollars.
At the meeting of the board of Trustees, Prof
J. l.. Morse was chosen Vice President He has
filed DR.. Torseys place, during that gentleman
disability and absence. DIR. Henry Nj. Blake OF
Readfeld, and Capt. GuyC. Goss of Bath, were
chosen TO FIJI vacancies in board Of Trustees. The
teachers that have been so successful in the past
were elected. Other teachers are to be chosen