Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30

class, appeared The exercises opened with n
piano quartette, Overture Tampa" from Herold,
by Misses Clark and Stevens and Messrs. Briggs
and Smith. Prayer was offered by Rev A. L.
Cooper followed by a vocal solo, "Sing, Sweet
Bird, from GAM, by Ada NJ. Gale. W. ]. Clapp
delivered the Latin sautatory. We can safely
say it was well committed and delivered with APP
propriate gestures. +. Z. Donohue Grated on
"Our Public Schools" He compared the condi-
tons of other countries and OF the different states
OF our own country, and gave public schools
credit for the balance found in favor of those
places where they flourish. Miss Jennie NJ Pierce
read Anchored rather rapidly for an essay Of
sermon cast I" The East Dependent on the West"
was the subject Of T. L. Iaird's Grafton. lie did
not contend that the west is independent Of the
east but recognized the fact that the west IL fast
becoming the center of power, and that 1t is pol
icy for us to act accordingly. sameness Of tone
not quite pleasing was noted Waltz; Op 20, No.
/, from Chopin, by A. A. Hadey. +. A. Smith
gave "a Musical Reverie," which proved quite
interesting, especially on account Of the speakers
interest in his subject His gestures were re-
markedly profuse and graceful C. II. Darling
gave us 1.-THE Political Outlook in Europe" and
many Of the statements made were of character
to be cheerfully heard by Americans. Miss Fam
ME NJ. Page, in "Woman's Work." argued for
womans rights She admitted that wives are
represented by their husbands, but she wanted
the old maids and divorced women represented,
too. S. Willard held the closest attention to
Thought hath no Bound" It was short and
eloquent. Polonnaise; OPP. 40, from Chopin f.
A. Smith. +. W. Granger took "Our Country"
The fiery flash Of his eyes showed that the patri
otsm which his composition breathed was in no
way "put on" Bound" by Miss Persis S. Full
Ter, was nicely read Literature in the Six
tenth Century, was an Grafton by W. f. Barney
The production showed thought and study, but
owing to slight lack OF life in the delivery his
effort was not appreciated as it deserved. Miss
Ida A. Barrett had an essay, subject els this a
Hard World for Girls p We worked hard to
hear and were just able to hear that the reader
thought the answer i" No." Vocal solo; Mag
netic Waltz" Arditi; by Mrs. L. f. Gay. J. II.
Donahue spoke of Independent Thinkers " with
spirit and earnestness He made a strong plea
for more in religion, in politics, in all positions,
who would stand on their own opinions " Huckle-
berries and MILK by C. S. Adams, an odd sub
ject but no index Of the Grafton. 1t proved to be
Of the political sort-milk answering to what little
good there used to be in us, and huckeberries the
black frauds that had been stirred in with the
spoon OF deception. Miss Minnie A. Tower read
Finishing Touches" The prominent idea was
that as the last touches add most beauty to sculp-
lures and paintings, with our characters, atten-
ton to little things is Of utmost importance As
a reader she stands among the best. Piano duet
Invitation a la polka - RaudaI. MiucaS
and Clark. German Grafton, "wer Held Won
der Schweiz,' was delivered by A. A. Hadley.
His appearance on the stage was fine and the
German accents well given. American Citizen
ship" by F. J. Dieter The speaker mentioned
the Importance of citizenship, and in what 1t con-
sists His pronunciation and gestures were ex-
cellent. political Drift" by Z. d. Morse, was
good and well read. Next in order, "Selt-Con-
quest" with vaedictory, by Victoria A. Adams
The essay contained many good thoughts and was
delivered in pleasant manner. The valedictory
was short and more spicy than we often hear.
She hoped the class of 81 "would be better salts
fled with yourselves than with us
By request, one of Monday evenings perform
ances repeated at this time, but one venerable
man of good judgment said he would prefer the
repetition Of the duet Of yesterday noon. Thinks
the capacity OF the audience better adapted to
appreciate the latter, though the former was well
In its place.
Professor Southworth then read the decision Of
last nights judges, Captain Curtis and Frank
Plumley of Mortified and W. W. PRESCOTT OF
Montpelier union school, which WAS: Gentlemen,
II. II. Newcomb, first; George Webster, second
ladies' Belle Putnam, first; Zilla Stiles, second
Prize for the best papers in geometry-four com.
petitors-examined by New Hampshire profes
sor, was awarded to W. Bentley. The prize fol
Latin examination papers, examined by G. G
Bush of Mddebury, was given to Ada NJ. Garlic
ton. Prizes for scholarship, given on the genera
merits Of the students, were given to Nelly Noble
and to Walter Barney, these two marking alike
These persons named came on the stage and re-
ceived from the professors hands the prizes
| which consisted Of two Unabridged dictonarie,
and large number OF religious, historical and
| poetical works. The graduates then took theil
places on the stage, and with appropriate remark:
the principal presented the diplomas for the diff
ferent courses OF study which they had pursued
The class then sang its song, and Rev |. McAnr
dismissed the audience with the benediction. Al
though the individual productions were short the
exercises were necessarily very long. However
they were mertorious, and being interpreted
with excellent music the audience felt well paid
for their long sitting
Goddard Seminary.