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

favored US with her presence on the stage
again to-day; this time with Glass
Chronicles and Prophecies. These were
Of more than usual merit rs to compost
ton. and then were SO nicely read that
they were threbly appreciated.
The Power Of Intellect" pow.
erful and intellectual subjeot-was treated
by Nathan Currier OF Enfield, N. H. His
vivid imagination and nervous. rather elo-
quent delivery made this one of the most
agreeable things of the day.
About Literature" Emma +. Morse
of Franklin, Mass. presented some good
thoughts. Her illustrating that library
is world in itself was fine. In the library
will be found old books of chivalry, fresh
ones of modern history, while others treat
of scientific research throughout the uni
verse-making the world in the book case
Although many young orators think
" How Smart Are We" here in America
yet Charles j. Hubbard of Montpelier
thinks the United States does not comprise
this entire inhabitable globe, and there
has been some little time of importance
previous 10 the present age also.
Blanche j. Tilden of Barre showed her.
self Mistress" of her situation will
Masters " as her subject. She finally
wrought US up to the idea that if we are
masters of our own positions, and espe
cially of ourselves. it will be- useless tc
look for greater.
Will A. Holden, of Middlesex. gave the
valedictory. taking for the subject Free
,iom." His talk to Prof Shipman, presi
dent of the trustees, to Prof. Priest and
10 each of the other teachers anC
officers. recounted many kind acts fol
which the class would express Its MOS
heartfelt thanks, AMI the members Us they
went away from their Alma Mater woult
ever be remembered as friends. While ht
reminded his classmates that their happy
Sojourn together had reached its bounds
hat their paths must now separate, per
haps never again to cross in time, that to
morrow hand would unclasp hand, per
haps forever. the fearful eyes indicate,
hat many happy associations would nov
be broken up, and not without regrets.
Stepping on to the stage. the class, will
II few well chosen words, was commende,
by Prof. Priest to the president of tn
rustees, who presented the diplomas. hop
ng the good work performed by the elias
here would only be an index of its mem
bers' prosperity hereafter.
The class formed around the piano an,
sang together the class hymn, compose,
by Eva L. Skinner, and set to " Malvern,
liter which the audience was dismisse
with the benedicion.
Your reporter would not have it though
that he considers these exercises beyon
criticism, but it is only business to say lh,
the productions showed themselves to b
The results of hard, earnest labor in writ
ing, and in preparing to deliver on III
part of both teacher and student. TIL
lexercises were highly complimented b
Ill whose opinion we heard and we iule
The class of. "'79" did its share towar
keeping up Goddard's already good name
Bouquets and wreaths, the very handsonl
est, and lots of them, were sent forward b
their friends to the speakers.
The ladies dresses were of white muslin
and were sensibly gotten up, with simple
ity. taste and prettiness in view, more thai
with something to make uncaled.fo
show and to attract especial attention.
In the afternoon the band furnishes
music. and after prayer by Rev j. Edwar
Wright, Prof. Shipman introduced
irieRd and relative of the Goddard family
Rev. Henry Blanchard of Worcester
Mass, who for nearly an hour held tn
closest attention of his hearers. A 600
SUBJECT On the Study of History wa
made doubly interesting by his easy, sim
pie manner of ta'knig to the audience.
lie took the ground-nor did he fail il
making it appear that he was righl-tha
more elements of culture are acquired b
pursuing historical study than by any othe
He Northumberland it will not be neees
sary to give his illustrations that it may b
conceded-that the ability to rivet the at
ention could be nowhere else better nc
CURED; the memory is strengthened, tn
imagination is cultivated SO we can Sc
the picture as the writer sees it; we ar
brought into knowledge of noble life
we come to know the thoughts of men "a
well rs their deeds; best of all, the Gu,
mination of the culture derived from tn
study is Christianity; it proves that Their
is Supreme Power of goodness over.rul
ing ali; that the world is advancing an,
not relrograding; that there is Spiritua
Power determining he events of men.
After the address Charles j. Hubbar
read the poem entitled. "Endeavor III
Root of Worth" This was Mr.. Hubbard
third appearance during the week, and w
began to feel somewhtt acquainted viii
him, and expected something good, no
were we in the least disappointed.
With the bedediction the audience dis
persed.
In the evening the usual reception {
teachers and class was held, closing th
weeks highly enjoyable entertainment
and. In fact, another years profitable wor
at Goddard seminary.
Cox, Mrs. Hull's murderer, Is as far a
possible removed from the averag, con
ception of a murderer. and appears t,
unite the stolidity of his Indian ancestr
A. II