Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-02
Anniversary at Goddard Seminary.

chosen from classes ~ and 80 by the
teachers, and each class to have one Of the
prizes. which prizes are offered by the
alumni association.
Not only the chapel but the whole Of
the upper story of the seminary was liter
ally packed with people.
At the appointed time Miss Julia STAN
ton executed very finely piano solo, after
which Rev. Mr.. Spafford offered prayer,
followed by song by Miss Georgia Smith.
The exercises were we'll commenced by
Aston ". Dana Of Mechanicsville, with
Unjust National Acquisition" when
Blanche j. Tilden of Barre gave 1.-THE
Dying Alchemist." Her rendition showed
much natural ability and good drill, but
we fear was little low TO be appreciated
by all.
Will A. Holden of Middlesex chose
The Modern Cain" This is Il good Sc
lection, and was well given, though the
speaker did not quite appreciate the tragic
relations existing betwnen those described.
Misses Goodwin and Hollister-pupis
of Miss Ellen Nye-rendered piano duet
with high degree of excellence.
Julia A. Richardson of Washington
with McLsine's Chill" deserved. We
thought, the highest honors. This is II
tragical piece, and hard to render, but she
proved herself able to adapt herself to
each of the different varieties of feeling
indicated.
Walter II. Vincent of East Montpelier
took "Regulus to the Carthaginians."-
long selection, but creditably given.
Deserving of special notice was Cora
a. Shaw's reciting of that pretty yet sat
poem, Dora" Miss Cora happily pos
sesses remarkably sweet voice. and on,
that can be heard by n large audience too
Miss Georgia Smith now favored us
with piano solo. followed by Chsrles j
Hubbard, of Montpelier. who declaimee
"Mark Antony to the People, on C@' ar',
Death" This was given in a peculiar
manner and pleased those who appreciate
his style. He was loudly applauded.
Fleda A. Gladding. of Plainfield, acquIt
ted herself creditably with "Mother ant
Poet."a hard but not pleasing piece. l
we were to criticise anything II would b,
her choice in selection and not her manner
of rendering.
After piano solo by w. A. Wheaton
shown by his pupils TO be such an excelen
music teacher, Rev. Mr.. Spafford dismiss
ed the audience with the benediction.
Rev. j. Edward Wright, of Montpelier
Prof. N. p. Wood, of South Woodstock
and Prof. A. N. Wheelock, of Barre Acad
envy. as judges, after a long deliberatiol
awarded przes-frst to Hubbard, secon,
to Miss Gladding.
During the time we were in the chape
the Mrs Coffey and Faes. of the Bishop
House, Montpelier, were engaged in load
ing the dining room tables with all man
ner of tempting eatables, whittier now tn,
alumni with their friends repaired. Afe
doing partial justice to the opportunity fo
feasting, we were reminded by James L
Riley, A. B.. that toasts are appropriat,
ON such occasions, after which he offered
the following. which received hearty re
sponses:
Goddard Seminary, our Alma Mater,
place of intellectual and moral advance
! ment.
Responded to by Prof. Henry Priest.
The educational institutions of New
England-moulders of American lhouAht
Responded to by Prof. N. P. Wood.
The academses and seminaries of Yer
mont-educalors Of Vermont ladies anl
gentlemen.
Responded to by Prof. A. N. Wheelock
The teachers of Goddard Seminary
competent. dlligent. faithful.
Responded to by Miss Perss Thompson
The alumni of Goddard Seminary.
Responded to by DR.. E. w. Bradley.
| The press-our universal text book.
Responded TO by member of the press
The friends and benefactors of Goddar'
Semnary-united, generous, cordial.
Responded to by C. B. Towers ant
James E. Riley.
Every one seemed determined to tax,
advantage of the opportunity offered 70
having thoroughly good time.
Wednesday was commencement day
and at IN early hour last nights crowd
largely REINFORCED. began putting in al
appearance. The chapel walls were beau
lifully decorated with cvergreens, arrange,
in fantastic shapes, together with wreaths
pictures and hanging baskets. while tn,
windows were full of pots and vases o
living flowers. filling the air with swee
perfumes. Over the stage an evergree
cross, trimmed with delicate white bios
SONS, was suspended; under this wal
placed the motto, Opera pretium est,
with "'79" and a handsome wreath from
the same material as the cross beneath.
At fifteen minutes past 10 Glass Mar
shall Murray came in with the graduates
and excellent music was discoursed b,
Wheaton, pianist; Waterman, violin
Moore. cornet; and Merrill. bass viol
These gentlemen furnished the music 70
the occasion much to the enjoyment of tn
audience.
After prayer by Rev. Henry Blanchar
of Worcester. Mass. and Immortellen
I(Waltzes,) Horace II. IIollister. salutato
rian, with "Ch rscter," expressed him
self well concerning the necessity of hav
ing good character. and limited ut man
aids 10 its formation. He made u goo
impression upon his hearers.
" Differences of Things" was the sub
iect of lively essay, read in an ex
ceedingly pleasing manner by Cora j
Richardson of Washington.
Burton L. Gale of South Barre orate,
upon Alexander Hamilton" We wer
treated 10 rehash of some of Hamilton
good deeds, and were pleased to note Bul