Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-16

began with MendelsSoun may OON5'
quartette by Misses Wheaton and
Wheelock, Messrs. Putnam and Wheeiock.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Harvey
Webster, pastor of the NJ. e. church.
Barre.
The trio. Fair Flora Decks" from
Dandy. by Miss Keith Messrs. Putnam
and Wheslock, preceded the opening
grafton, the subject of which was Peter
the Great" by Emmett E. Hazen of North
Hero. His language was noticeably good.
He told both the good and the bad of his
subject, and tried to find where on glory's
page his name should he found.
Miss Genorie f. Trow of Barre read Of
Glaciers." and told many curious and
Interesting things about them. Her
manner was easy and unassuming' but
her reading little tame.
Alchemy" was the theme OF George
II. Pillsbury of Tupsham. Probably on
account of embarrassment bis memory
was rather treacherous, partially defeating
what would otherwise have been sue
cessful effort.
The audience then listened to Miss Myr-
tie f. Cuts of Barre, who read an essay
on Influence" with rich, clear voice
she is not afraid TO use. The reader told
her opinions of influence, and none could
find fault with Them.
Martes song. "Where is Heaven"
was rendered by C. S. Putnam.
A sunny essay on Sunny-Side was
read by Miss Fanny N Carleton of Will
JAMESTOWN. She wove into short story
the Legendary and historical events con-
nected with the place-tbe home of Irving.
Frank Ii. Clapp of Barre gave sensi-
bly, written article on Force of preju-
dice"
The will and the way" by Miss Flor
ence L Ayres of Barre, was well received.
In an innocent way she plead strongly for
stout will.
Forrest Z. Benjamin of Montpelier,
with Genesis of scientific study in the
United States" showed considerable study
and good degree of common sense.
An essay on "Musc,' by Miss Delphent
A. Cumming of South Barre, followed
little TOO rapidly but with good expression
the early knowledge Of the art and thu
changes till its present perfection were
made known to us.
Music, duet, Bale Excelsior" was
next given by Putnam and Wheelock.
William II. Glover began with "Th'
Battle of Saratoga as the turning poin
in our history, and from thatltime traced
our progress till the time when one hun
dred and fifty millions of people will in
habit North America. His speaking wa
lively and held the closest attention.
1.-THE flowing of the river" an essay b.
Miss Fannie E. Currier of Barre, in whicI
we judged she just believed every wor
she said.
Another paper WAS Mind over mat
ter" prepared and presented by Mis-
Matte T. Metcalf Of Chelsea. The sub
stance of this paper was an interesting
account of and comments upon the life q
Laura Bridgeman, the girl whose onl
sense was touch.
George II. Fisher of Cabot GRATED upo
- Nihiism in Russia" He portrayed
quite fully the fallacy of the belief of it
want of any tendency 10 benefit those wit
hold it. This was among the best effort
of the evening.
Next was the solo and chorus, Spiri
immortal" from Verdi, by the qunte lie
supplemented by Mr.. and Mrs. Perry.
We consider the evenings performanc
more than up to snaveragc of middle cias
exercises.
Benedietion by:Rev. Mr.. Webster.
The following arc the trustees resolu
lions drafted by President Buckham {
Burlington:
In view of the long and faithful service
rendered by DR.. j. S. Spaulding of Barr
, academy, be it
ReSoiUed, BY the trustees, that we re
cognize the good providence Of God i
giving to this school and this communit
he incstimable benefit of a life SO file
with devotion to the cause of educatio
and Of religion;
That by his wisdom, zeal and sci
sacrifice, DR.. Sptulding succeeded i
, raising Barre academy to II place of homo
and influence among the academic instilr
lions of the state; and
That we and all who have received tn
I benefits of this academy owe it to hi
r memory TO do our utmost to carry on an
extend the work which he so nobly begar
That we tender our sympathy to be
who during this long life of faithful devt
e ton to duty has been his equally faithfl
and devoted companion and helper, bt
y seechlng the Father of all mercies I
comfort and sustain her in her gre,
bereavement.
AT the trustees meeting plans for liqu
q dating the balance of the indebtedness
r We're discussed, and 1t is hoped and cont
o IDENTIFY expected that by the time of tt
= next meeting, June Goth, sufficient sui
=, will have been raised.
J, The prudential committee were give
u until the next meeting TO consider applies
! items for principal.
n The alumni met Thursday morning an
elected officers Tor the year ensuing: d
g Jackson, president; A. N. Wheelock, vic
g president; G. S. Putnam, recording secrt
a tary; c. A Smith, corresponding secrets
n ry.
e The social fraternity and alumni agree
to have addresses alternate years, and ne.
- year E. j. Phelps, Esq, of Burlingto
.. with Charles A. Cook of Massachusetts
II substitute, will speak under the auspices
the fraternity.
l The following resolutions were adoptt
/, by the alumni:
l WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God TO reno,
# from the earth Jacob S. Spaulding, IL
= D., for nearly twenty-eight years princip
" of Barre academy; therefore.
l. RESOLVED, That we, the alumni of til
| institution, mourn the loss of a tr,