Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-03
Goddard Seminary.

On Tuesday evening Of last week. Immediately
after the prize speaking occurred the Alumni As
ISOLATION banquet in the dining hall of the sem
mary. The tables, six in number, were tastefully
trimmed with flowers and loaded with fruit and
rich vands, rejecting much credit upon the COM
mttee. After the cravings OF the inner man were
satisfied, b. S. Dwnell, as toastmaster, spoke
few appropriate words as an introduction, and
called upon ii. c. Buck, A. b., who responded to
the toast, 1.-THE Alumni, in pleasing manner,
cracking several jokes upon members present
and creating much sport Professional Calls
was then responded to by DIR, B. W. Bradley. Miss
Gertrude Goodwin spoke a few words on the
Trouble of Alumni Suppers," and the Principal,
Henry Priest, spoke upon Tired People" The
Absent Alumni " were kindly remembered by
Charles HOLSTER. The strange subject, Grand
mother Goddard" was well handled by Professor
II. NJ. Woodbury., and Mrs. Johonnott spoke few
words on Married Lives" Things gone BY "
was allotted to A. F. whtcomb, and the exer-
cises closed with few remarks relative to the
condition of the school by D. L. Dwinell in the
absence Of Professor Shpman.
The forenoon of Wednesday was given up to
the exercises of the graduating class, numbering
eight persons-six ladies and two gentlemen. The
hall was tastefully decorated with evergreen,
flowers and pictures. The stage was ornamented
with moss and flowers, with the class motto,
" Plus Ultra " in an evergreen frame on the wall
in the rear. At ten o'clock the hall was well
filled with appreciative audience. The exer-
cises commenced with music" Overland March,"
Faust by the orchestra, consisting Of Bert Water
man, violin; I. L. Grant, cornet; d. G. Field,
bass viol, and William A. Wheaton, piano. The
prayer was then offered by Rev. Mr.. Forbes, of
Marshfield, followed by music by the orchestra
The sautatory, Anchorage" was a well con-
ceived production, delivered by George A Rhoads,
of Richmond, in which he claimed that firm
anchorage to principle was necessary to success
full life. Eva Hall of Lacon, Ill., read in a clear,
distinct tone OF voice an essay on the subject,
LAGOON, applying the ancient story to affairs
OF the present time and presenting some import
ant truths. Agnes n. 0rmsbee, Of East Mont
pelier, read with fine infection an essay on Gle
who seeks for pearls must dive below" saying
Straws toat upon the surface, but the prizes are
hid far down beneath the waves" The cornet
solo, Globe Polka" was then played by Y. E.
Grant, accompanied by the orchestra Mary R.
Snow, Of North Montpelier, in her essay, Gran
lte," compared the constituent parts-quartz, fe-
olNh hhu pairs VI SiaihStTit anu maui
granite symbollcal with integrity. The class
chronicles and propheces" were then read by
Clara L. Wooster, of Marshfleld, after which
George X. Milliken of Alstead, N. H., delivered
wel-written Grafton on Patrick Henry" quot
ing as o specimen OF oratorica power the selection
commencing "Tho war is inevitable" etc. lie
viathan Schottsche" by Koinanus, was then
played by the orchestra. Ruth H. HOLSTER, of
North Montpelier, by her delivery Of the essay,
" Cryptogams won much just praise. The vale
dictory, " Harmony" was delivered by Ellen T.
VanDeusen, OF Waitsfed in which she addressed
touching words to the class and gave hearty
thanks and praise To the teachers for their aboIs
Tho principal, Henry Priest then introduced Pro-
fessor Shipman, who in a few well chosen words
Of praise to the class presented them with the
diploma OF the school. The class hymn by Ruth
r. HOLSTER, was then sung, after which the bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev Mr.. Forbes.
In the afternoon, at two o'clock, large andi-
ence filled the hall and the exercises opened with
music, "Paulina Galop" by the orchestra, fol-
lowed by prayer by Row w. NJ Kmmel, OF
Mortified. Rev W II. Ryder, ID, OF Maiden,
Mass, was then introduced and delivered the
annual address After giving a brief account OF
the life Of the great Italian painter, Giotto, and
his drawing perfect circle as an illustration of
his skill, the speaker then introduced his sub
jeet " Even Lines,' and right well did he handle
IT, The address was full OF truth relating to
nearly every profession in life, spiced with spark
ling wit and interesting anecdotes, and kept the
audience good-natured throughout. The orches-
ira then played the Aria" from the Maid OF
Honor, by Bafe On account of other business
Hon, Albert Clark could not be present, but sent
the poem, "The village bankrupt" which was
read by Professor Priest. After the beautiful
waltz "Autumn Flowers" by Il. Boyer, was
played by the orchestra, the audience were dis
missed with the benedction by Rev, W, M
Kimmel. .
In the evening at balf-past eight occurred the
reception Of teachers and class, with music by the
orchestra Although only few were present
good time WAS enjoyed by all; and
rg f "o one more term of school IA ended, .fr ''
one more year has pasasd away" '"