The Portland daily press., 1880-07-01

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Rev. j. P. Weston, D. D. presided Very
few decorations appeared in the church. The
essays and Grafton were we'll written and we'll
delivered.
The exercises closed by the comforting of the
diplomas on the graduating class by the Rev.
j. P. Weston, D. D., and the singing of the
class song, Mrs Littlefeld of Portland presid-
ing at the piano.
The graduates and guests then proceeded to
ner was spread. The tables were well filled,
and the divine blessing was invoked by the
venerable Rev. Zenas Thompson.
Dr. Weston made brief address thanking
the alumni and friends of the school for their
attendance, sympathy and assistance. He said
the school was prospecting on the whole, al
though needing aid.
Ex-Gov. Perham was then called upon and
responded in brief speech.
Rev. Fl. A. Philbrook, a newly elected trus-
tee, spoke of the brilliant future in store for
Westbrook, abiding particularly to the un
sectarian character of this seminary.
A. F. Winslow spoke feelingly of the old
times when he was student under DR.. Wes-
ton more than twenty years ago, contrasting
the position of the lady students of those days
with the one she occupies today. He closed
with an earnest appeal to Universalists to sup
port their institution.
The Rev. George T. Knight, a professor in
The Divinity School connected with Tufts Col
lege, and an old student of Westbrook, ex-
pressed his pleasure at the prosperous condi-
ton of things, and dwelt at considerable
length on the advantages of college educa-
ton.
DR.. E. M. Fuller of Bath, President of the
Alumni Association, spoke briefly in his usual
happy vein.
< J. W. Fogler spoke in behalf of the class of
73, excusing himself from extended remarks
on the plea of having to address the Alumni
at a previous hour.
The Rev. G. G. Hamilton of IA, made
short but interesting speech.
E. o. Greenleaf, Esq, responded humorous
ly in behalf of the class of TO
D. A. Davis pledged the aid of his class 80,
in support of the Alma Mater.
Mr.. Torrey made few remarks, and was
followed by the Rev. G. W. Quinby, D. D.,
editor of the Gospel Banner.
G. M. Fuller, M. D. ,presidediat the anniver-
sary Of the Alumni Association at the church.
Miss Jennie Roulstone, class OF IA, of Sears
port was introduced and read the annual
poem,a production of much merit. We are able
to find room only for the closing lines.
"Oh, Alma Mater, dearest spot on earth,
Where all our highest, noblest hopes had birth,
May bright prosperity shine ever here
May fortunes skies be ever soft and clear,
Fall gently, RAIN upon this lovely place,
Wave gently trees, with natures tender grace,
Shine brightly, sun, out of cloudless sky,
Blow gently, wind, without sob or sigh
Ring clearly, wesrbrook bells, long may the sound
OF iron music DER the plains resound,
Calling the merry, careless hearts of 70 nth
To drink the fount of wi sdom and of truth
j. w. Fogler, Esq, was introduced az the
orator of the day, and began to speak of tue
life and character of Cromwell, but did not
conclude what promised to have been very
interesting address, ON account of the lateness
of the hour and the extreme heat.
An adjourned meeting of the trustees, Hon.
Sidney Perham in the chair, was held at 4p.
M. but adjourned without taking any action
on the regular matters under consideration
the financial condition Of the institution.
The annual business meeting of the Alumni
Association was held at p. M. E. M. Fuller,
M. d. of Bath in the chair
The following officers for 1891 were elected:
President-E. M. Fuller, NJ. d.
Vice President-J. M. Fogler, Esq.
Second Vice President-Mss Abbie Russell
Secretary and Treasurer-A. E. Linsay.
Executive Committee-A s. Deering, Miss
J. F. Chenery, Miss Alice Buchanan, S. b.
Rawson.
Chambers band furnished music through
out the day and evenings.