Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-07-04


him with their diplomas. A short address to
the young doctors by DIR. G.. b. Billiard of
St. Johnsbury, President of the Vermont
Medical Society, followed, his words being
those of cordial welcome to the ranks of the
medical profession, coupled with word of
earnest admontion that at the medical school
they had only been learning loo to learn,
that their lives must be faithful ones of con-
slant study and that over their doors must be
written the motto persistent Work"
Next came the award of prizes. DIR. Car
penter announced that the "honor men" of
the class, the five having the best marks on
the regular examinations through the term,
were Drs. c. d. Greene, Simon Eschelman,
c. j. Loggins, w. L. Paine and c. S. Wheel
err, and these young men were called upon the
platform and given Il special certificate or tes-
timonial of their high standing. Prof A. f.
A. King of the faculty then announced the
folowing For the best written examination,
prize of $50 to Charles Salter Wheeler of
Brattleboro for the second best written ex-
animation, prize of S2j to William Lincoln
Paine for the best thesis Subject, THE
Philosophy of Disease') n prize of $2j to
HonorG DieudonnG Valin-and these young
men were then each called up and in happy
and pointed little speeches in Prof Kings
own inimitabe style, presented with their
prizes in shining gold. Honorable mention
was also made of the theses of Charles Frank
lin Branch and II. A. Yenetchi. The valedic-
tory by James Taylor Walker was produc-
ton of notable excellence. Original and con-
nected in thought, and finished and elegant in
dictiOn, it was delivered with an earnestness
and evident sincerity which won the undiyid-
ed attention and hearty applause of the
whole audience. Last upon the evenings
programme was the annual address by Henry
d. Holton, \. NJ, NJ. D., of Bratteboro,
Professor of Materia Medica and General
Pathology in the Medical College. DIR. Hol-
tons address was mainly practical in its char
acter, and its words Of wise aud timely coun-
sci were such as the young graduates might
well take out into the world with them rs
corner-stones on which to build their prof,s-
sional careers. Excellent music was furnish
ed during the evening by the st. Adams Brig
ade Band and the exceptionally pleasant aud
successful manner in which all the exercises
rs at few minutes before 10 o'clock the end
was reached and the large audience dispersed.
A supper given at the American House by the
Medical Faculty to the graduating class and
invited guests followed, and, with its accom-
panying social festivities, formed the closing
scene i'll the commencement week of 1879.
NOTES.
Like the churches, the pub lie buildings,
and a large majority of the private residences
of Burlington, the University buildings have
ample grounds and their location is airy and
every way delightful. Situated upon the up
per side of a large square, in front is "A spa
cious park with fountain and well kept
walks lined with forest trees. To the right,
in an angle of the square, is the Medical Col
lege building, and 20 the left, the Park Gal
lery of Art with the Presidents residence Just
beyond. A great variety of valuable natural
history specimens occupies the lower floor of
the art building on the second floor is the
college library of upward Of $1,000 volumes,
and on the upper floor is the art gallery, which
contains numerous paintings Originate Of
genuine merit, photographs and engravings
from the old masters, and plaster casts from
noted sculptures.
The regular academic and scientific courses
of the University are open to young women
upon the same terms as to young men, and it
is a noteworthy fact that the one young lady
graduate in this years class, Miss Lille Cram
of Burlington, led the class on the general
average by several tenths. The new Fresh
man class in the University promises to be
more than usually strong in numbers. Tween
ty-one have already been examined for ad-
mission, and a number are known to be wait
ing till the opening Of the fall term before
presenting themselves
Two things which Burlington possesses
may well be objects of envy to Brattleboro or
any of the larger towns of the State. The
first of these is the Mary Fletcher Hospital
which was described in TIE PHGNIx at the
time of its formal opening last winter This
noble institution, the gift of the lady whose
name it bears, occupies a large estate on the
highest ground in the city, and the view from
its observatory is magnificent beyond descrip-
ton. Solid aud substantial in its construc-
ton, and outwardly perfect in every archtec-
tural detail, the hospital is fitted up with ey-
cry modern appliance for the comfort and
proper treatment of the patients committed
to its charge. From every one Of the rooms
the view is delightful. and the furnishings are
little short of fastidious in their neatness and
perfect adaptability to their uses. Not one
in twenty, even of our well-to-do families,
could make one of their inmates so thorough
ly comfortable in case of severe illness or sur
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here.
The other especially enviable object is the
new Howard Opera House so often mention
ed in this letter. The building is one of the
chiefest ornaments in the business portion of
the city, and the audience room, which has a
seating capacity of 1900 persons, is simply
exquisite in every detail of arrangement and
decoration We recall nothing more perfect
or elegant than this in its way in any of the
larger cities,
The American House, under its new man
agement, is evidently the fayorite place of
resort with Brattleboro people After tngag-
ing in other occupations for several years,
Mr.. L. S. Drew, the old-tme landlord has
returned to his old post which is manifestly
the place where he belongs The house has
undergone a thorough renovation, and is now
in excellent condition throughout. The
strong point" of the house, however is in
its abundantly supplied and well-served table.
Wehear many complimentary words spoken
of the fine appearance of Beauseant Com
nandery GU their recent visit to the city.
T.
The IssUE.-The issue made up in Con
gress is reduced to a fine point. Existing
laws authorize the appointment of deputy