Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-06-25
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ENtftfefs Nv Nsoteh
The public exercises Of the Esd annual
commencement Of Eaton School, Norridge
wock, was held at the Congregational church
in that village. Thursday afternoon, the 10Th
inst AT an early hour the house was filled,
The delightful weather favored large atten-
dance from out of town, and loaded teams
came in from all quarters At the time OF
commencing the exercises, every available
space in the church and yestbule was occu-
pied, leaving not even standing room upon
the stairs for the tardy ones. Large numbers
were obliged to 60 away. The church was
tastefuly and deliberately decorated with
evergrcens, flowers, bouquets and wrcaths.
Upon the platform were two massive crosses
artistically wrought from beautiful flowers.
Above the stage upon thcawsl appeared the
class motto, "ropioir e'eSt j,oucoi,.' At the
right and left OF the speakers stand near the
ceiling. were the significant notices always
Ready" always Faithful" The Norridge-
wock Cornct Band occupied the gallery. and
interspersed the exercises with excellent mu-
sic. The school male quartette. introduced
number of new songs: these and the piano
accomplishments by Miss Peet (tcacher Of
vocal music) and members of her class, were
finely rendered. The following programme
was satisfactorily carried out
Music
Defamation, Legend of st. Thomas.
Edward L. gawson.
Essay, Theory and Practice,
John H. Williamson.
Essay. Usefulness, Bancli u. Tobey.
Defamation, The shrines, William NJ. shaw.
MUSIC
Defamation, The Shadow on the Blind.
Samuel Hopkins.
Essay, Rescue of Major Reno. Fred :. Goodwin.
Narration, la Justice orienia'e,
Defamation, Heroes and Martyrs,
Walter 4. Cragin.
MUSIC.
Defamation, Fsnatacism, Fred L. Hackett
Ioema en- Espanoi, Magin T.. Buhil.
Essay, Upwards, George J. Boariman.
MUSIC
Essay. Courage and Hope. William W johnson.
Essay, Cobwrbs. Ida r. Williamson.
Essay, Patriotism, Is Henry r. Fitzgerald.
MUSIC.
Essay. The Ideal and the Real, Alma =. Wood.
Essay, Now and Then, Fred j. Deering.
vsiedicory Work with Purpose nose 70 'e''''"''
frank c. Dpering
AWARDING or DIPLOMAS.
r.f MUSIC.
The declarations were fully up TO the ay-
erage for this school, which is high compl-
ment, since Mr.. Eaton is acknowledged to be
one of the best elocutionists in the State
The ESSAYS were all good. showing long and
thorough drill in this branch, and were de-
lisered in manner which reflected much
credit upon the instructor as well rs the stu
dents themselves. The four last on the list
by the graduates. were of very high order
The essay on tBeautyi is worthy of ESPECIAL
mention. Ii was promptly and eloquently
rendered. The distinctive traits of ndiv idua
character were prominently displayed by each
student while rendering his or her part
Great interest was manifested by the andi-
ence. The frequent applause gave unmislak-
able evidence of approval. The school has
been prosperous. The average attendance
for the past year has been one hundred Stu
dents come from all parts of the world
Among the ZIG of the past term there were
natives of Havana, Cuba, and Smyrna, Asia
Minor. There is a fine corps of teachers in
all branches, and the best advantage for
French under NJ. Dorticas, that is presented
in the State. In the evening reunion was
held in the church vestry, which was beati-
fully decorated and neatly fitted up for the
occasion, AT 8 o'clock the Cornet Band gave
an open air eoncertin front of the church.
There was large number of visitors, present
students, past graduates, and old acquaintance
es. The evening was spent in friendly greet
ings, music by the band, songs bv the glee
club, solo by the wife of Rev w. H. Clark.
and speeches by Mcssrs. Walton and Collins
and other past graduates. Among the nvit-
ed guests was the honored father of Mr.
Eaton, Rev. II. M. Eaton, pastor of the
Christian church at Milibridge, Maine. At
late hour ice cream and Strawberries
were served, and then came the
unpleasant part the parting. Mr.. Eaton's
school buildings are located on the south
side of the kennebec. The several apart
mcnts are commodious and fitted up
for the convenience and comfort of the stud
ents, and supplied wild, apparatus and ma
terial for educational advancement and men
tai improvement Norridgewock is one of
the Oldest towns in the State. and much of
historic interest is connected with it. In
1910 it was the possession of the French,
who gave IL the name of ''Norri,lgdrog"
The town was Incorporated in l1sS. During
the summer season it is a favored place of
resort by residents out of the State Mr..
Sulley. the former proprietor of the Elm
House at North Arson, has taken charge of
the Norridgewock House. and put it in good
condition for the comfortable aeeommoda.
ton of guests. 1t is mainly through his
efforts that the little steamer 'suna' has
been purchased and placed upon the river to
make frequent trips between the two vii
lagos D''# "t X
Unmarked Graves of Union Soldiers.
HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY or THE)
9 REpuBih, ADJrrANT GENERALS OFFICE,
NEW loRk CITY, MAY 10, $50
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