Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-10
kents Uill Graduation Exercises.

The day or rather the morning Of Thursday
was all the friends OF the institution could expect,
but the rain of Monday and Tuesday seemed 10
hinder friends availing themselves Of the oppou-
nifty of visiting this beautiful hill of science
Surely the exercises were of high order indeed,
and merited crowd, as il was comitable audience
was in attendance. There was nothing to set Oft
the room in the shape of flowers or decoration and
with the exception of one bouquet all the apprecia
ton shown by the audience in cheering this
was done with a will. We have seldom more
talent and original thought in essays than exhb-
tied in the graduation productions.
The method of delivery including tone and enunci-
alton WAS of high oroer rejecting credit upon the
teachers of elocuton. The teachers and assistants
of Rhetoric should have high praise for their part OF
the teaching as shown by the orations and essays.
Salutatory, Eugene Hobbs, Falmouth
Henry w llson, Jasper ID. CochraDe, +. Corinth
Chinese Immig ration, Eta Snow, Winthrop
Work, w. n. White, Winthrop
Discussion-"Shall the Bible remain in our Pub
lie Schools :"
Affirmative, Miss Ella Dow, Vassalboro
Negative, w. II. w. Newell, West Durham
Mohammedism a pre- paration for Christianity,
w. ii. Dresser, Lowell
Tears, George F. Beals, Canton
Authenticated me thy way, o Lord,
Myra l.. Freeman, Manchester
Salt Geo. Ii. Marston, Yarmouth
Influence of Music,
Hattie y. lIanscom, Lebanon
The Heroic in Modern Times,
Fred ii. Greedy, Marysfeld Cal,
The Marble stands waiting,
Minerva S. Pratt, Fairfield
An,hem-Before Jehovohs awful throne,
Cora L. Harden, Readheld
Self Culture, Mary A. Chase, Fayette
lmpulsiveness. J. T. Mcdonald, Avondale, n. b.
S, cretes, Emma NJ. Haskell, Livcrmore
Hard Times, Wilbur r Randall Saccarappa
Unfinished, Nellie l.. Shorey. Monmouth
The Saxons and their Influence,
Frank NJ Seares, Cambridge
Iifes Films, Abbie T. Sturdivant, Fayette
"''N' Mary IL. Hill, Richmond
Conterring Degrees.
Awarding Plzes.
1t would take TOO much space to comment en-
tensvely upon the various efoits. Miss Hobbs
Saiutatory IN German can be best expressed by
what Hon. Nj. T. Ludden (presidiug) remarked
after she had finished reading, Il must request the
audience to keep little quleter, as lcould not un-
derstand all the lady said
The discussion was decidedly splendid Mr.
Newall showed much skill in argument and ar
ran.ement o. points, in fact skilled debater, but
Miss Dow had the sympathy of the audience.
Feeling characterized her whole argument.
She made principle the basis OF her thought.
Newell made the constitution and the liberty 10 be
taught the rising generation, his Miss Beale's
tears were truly pearls. Miss Pratts motto if car
ried ont in her life work, will bring rich reward.
Miss Chases self culture is worthy of the best
praise. Impulsveness," unfinished, Squander
ed Lives" and "Lifes Films, were not only praise
worthy for their thoughts, but for their lessons.
In fact all meIited praise.
We should be at fault if we did not speak of
Prof Morse's home orchestra of 2 pianos With
players on each, 2 organs, 2 comets and 2violins.
His rendering of the Mockng Bird with several
others with full orchestra, was beautiful. His
place in the school is felt. He is full of music.
Plays a cornet beautifully. The two anthems
were original, executed by his vocal class.
The absence of Dr. Torsey was deeply felt, so
when his telegram to the q aduates was read, the
audience were in the utmost symi athy. He said
in substance, sin total darkness and intense
pain write you. You go forth to the lie work
noble and gloii, us. My love and respe It go with
you. Aifectionately yours.
II. P. ToRsEY.
Cushing, N Y.