Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-16
Barre Academy.


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MIDDLE CLASS
The rhetorical exercises Of the middle class
came off Tuesday evening. The church, though
not as crowded az on the previous evening, was
well filled with an audience that paid the closest
attention, showing the appreciation Of the efforts
OF the young ladies and gentlemen In the class.
May Song" from Mendelssohn, by Misses Whea-
ton and Wheelock and Messrs. Putnam and Vince
lock; prayer by Rev. Harvey Webster, and the
singing Of Fair Flora Decks" from Dandy, by
Messrs. Putnam and Wheelock, preceded the first
GRAFTON. Subject Peter the Great" by Emmett
L. Hazen of North Hero Unlike many young
speakers, Mr. Hazen was not afraid to notice fail
ures in the life Of his subject as well rs successes
and then candidly endeavored to find his relative
position among men. Miss Genorie f. Trow OF
Barre followed with a paper full Of instruction on
"Glaciers." alchemy" was treated by George
II. Pillsbury OF Topsham His language was in
the main good. but not quite at his tongues
end" Miss Myrtle f. Cults, with remarkably
clear voice and distinct articulation read essay
on Influence" This, together with the excel
lence Of her composition, both as TO ideas and
diction, ranks her among the best Of the evening
c. S. Putnam II possible augmented our favor
able opinion, previously formed, in the rendition
Of the song, Where is Heaven ?" from Marti
Miss Fannie N. Carleton OF wlliamstown told us
OF the home of Irving, "Sunnyside" Not only
facts but legends concerning this modern " classic
ground" were pleasantly related, in a style
verging on the declamatory. Frank II. Clapp Of
Barre found fault with the Force Of Prejudice"
nor was he wanting in illustrations substantating
his statements. We were again reminded that
where there is will there is way, but Miss
Florence L. Ayers Of Barre, in comparing "The
win and The Way" quantity and good naturally
gave 1t rs her opinion that in some cases the will
must be very strong. In sensible speech on
Genesis Of Scientific Study In the United States ."
Forrest f. Benjamin OF Montpelier acquitted him
self creditably. "Music," which IL 70 often the
subject Of an essay that it seems hackneyed, was
treated by Miss Dephene ~ Cummings Of South
Barre. Messrs. Putnam and wheeock sang
Balfe's Excelsior" We saw indications Of a
desire to loudly applaud this performance, but the
custom Of the institution would not permit 1t
William II. Glover Of Groton began with "The
Battle Of Saratoga" as the starting point in our
history, and from that traced progress to the
present time. Miss Fannie T. Currer Of Barre
had peculiar paper on 1.-THE Flowing of the
River" and in Mind over Matter" Miss Hattie
T. Metcalf Of Chelsea related many wonderful in
cidents in The Life OF Miss Laura D. Bridgman, -
| who only possessed the sense of touch, and yet
became able to distinguish intelligent people from
others. George II. Fisher OF Cabot gave the
closing Grafton, one Of the best Of the evening
Nihilism in Russia" Solo and chorus, esprit
Immortale," from Verdi, and benedcton by Rev
Mr.. Webster dismissed the audience. We think
every one must have been highly pleased with
| the entertainment. The productions were short
right to the point, and credit to the writers and
| the school.
Macaulay's History of England was offered AZ
| prize to each Of the two who could write tht
| best essay on some subject in English history
taken between the dates 56 b C. and 1906 AL
the members of the three highest classes in schoo
to be competitors They were awarded to C. W
Fisher and T. J. Bronson, the former taking fol
| his subject THE Druids," the latter, ALFRED
| the Great"
ALUMNI MEETING.
| Wednesday afternoon the address was delivered
before the Associate Alumni by Rev. A. W. Hazer
Of Mddetown, Connecticut. After prayer b,
Rev. Austin D. Hazen of Jericho, the speaker wa
introduced by Rev. Mr.. Tenney. He spoke elo
| uuchtiJB anu tuc duuEcss pIoNcu hs IIolcrsp
Richardson had said it would be- a rare treat t,
those who heard it.
SOCIAL FRATERNITY.
Wednesday evening" Rev. Charles Van Norder
OF st, Adams spoke to the Social fraternity. Al
ter a voluntary by Professor Wheelock and praye
by Rev. A. W. Hazen, Professor j. b Richardson
introduced the speaker, who held the closest atten
ton while he spoke OF 1.-THE hopeful signs OF tn,
times"
| TRUSTEES SECOND MEETING
At this meeting General C. Cushman of Roch
| ester was elected trustee One third Of the in
| dehtednose reported to be provided for by sub
scription. The meeting then adjourned to Satur.
day. June 26, when it is expected that all labili.
ties will be provided for and the applications fol
princpalsbip be sufficiently considered to render
decision to that Resolutions prepared by
President Buckham in memory of Dr. Spaulding
were adopted.
SECOND MEETING OF THE ALUMNI.
The alumni held another meeting Thursday
morning and elected the following officers; Presi-
| dent, DIR j. II. jackson; vice-presdent, A. n
Wheelock, A. B recording secretary, C S. Put.
nam, corresponding secretary, c. A. Smith The
trustee Of the trust fund reported S407 "a hand
and it decided TO use the interest Of this fol
the present to carry on the suit, Barre Academy
| US. Britain estate. Inc ASSOCIATION conferred
with the Social Fraternity, and 1t was decided
hereafter to alternate In having anniversary ad'
dresses. Next year the address VIII be before the
Fraternity by +: j Phelps, ESQ.,, OF Burlington,
| with Charles A. Cook Of Massachusetts, as substi-
tute. The following resolutions were adopted:
whersas i has pleased God to remove from the earil
saeoo >; spanaing, LLp Ior nearly twenyeght yea
R.nir,J That We he alnmn, az liz nstntion mourn
the loss true friend paernal counselor generou,
benefactor That we miss with deep sorrow his corda
hs VIZ a rsca h VIA instrnciions his kindv sxmnaby
and his upright fe with sincere gratitude that we wef,
permitted 10 know HIM That This academy has been de
s ans by M nnn wo az, MI III
schools In the state That this town has lost an intelligent
ana n eaen 70 wh9 ~. Swes ne S M
poorer by 6e death Of one OF her oldest and most emit
nent educators; That we sympathize with the widow Of
our departed teacher IN heI bitter get and % Az
we commend her to the consolacn Of the Divine Com
orer; That these resolutions be published In the paper
and copy be sent TO Mrs' spanidhs
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