Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-06


collection Of ferns, and In the background finely
arranged were flowers, ferns and house-plants,
above appearing the class motto, "Molire ant
Morere" beneath the figures 81 in green The
first on the programme was music, Overture,
Fra Diavoio, Auber. Prayer was then offered by
Rev. J. Colman Adams. Music, dream on the
Ocean," (waltzes) Gungl. The first speaker Of
the day, Frank A. Broadwe gave the salutatory
Nhllisn." lie gave account Of Its rise, what
has resulted from 1t and its general tendencies.
The speakers voice and gestures were good.
This was followed with an Grafton, " Concentra-
ton" by +. W. Cenburn, which was finely COM
posed and delivered. The essay, "Compensa-
ton" by Nellie r. Currier, was a good produc-
tion and peasngly read, j. Harry Holden had one
OF the best or,tions Of the day Kosmomania"
Young Holden is to be congratulated on the
stand he took against the rules Of fashion. The
speaker made coat out OF truthful statements
and it was noticed that more than one Of those
present thought best TO try 1t on Next music,
Polka, fiera Don Caesar Di Bazan. The Grafton
by Tracy L. Jeffords, 1.-THE Occasion and the
Man." was very good. The speaker seemed to
bring out some sound ideas. The essay, " Little
Boats must Keep near the Shore" by Julia NJ.
Stanton, WAS well written and the thoughts ex-
pressed excellent. Grafton, Improvement OF
Time" II. d. McCriis, was very good plea In
behalf OF its proper use and was replete with
good common sense. Next, Scotch Songs. This
was followed by an Grafton, Independence" by
Theodore b. Mcdonald 1t was well treated
subject, the speakers slight hesitation and com
mencing again not detractng from the good
effect because OF the renewed energy he put
into his delivery The history OF the The
Glass" was quite nicely given by Mary L. Hol-
lister. II the class Of 81 are as represented,
they will have narrow escape from being famous
in the not far distant future. The Grafton, "what
Science has done for Men, by James l.. Mellken,
was well studied production Music. "Selec-
tons from william Tell" Rossini. The next
Grafton, eco West" by George R. Smith, was
witty and attracted good degree Of attention, as
was evinced by the applause which greeted his eff
fort. Henry w. Whitcomb did himself credit in
his grafton, Aristocracies." Valedictory, 1.-THE
Problem" given by Florence NJ Benjamin, was
fine. 1t was read in a pleasing style Her vale
dictory was marked with a good degree of ease
upon the stage. The young lady conducted her
self with great credit. This was followed with
the presentation Of the diplomas to the class
(which numbers thirteen, four ladies and nine gen.
temen,) by Professor Shipman president OF the
board of trustees, who made few appropriate
remarks to the class. The class hymn was then
sung, which is as follows:
Swiftly is the hour approaching,
when each must wend his way
From these friends 20 fondly cherished,
From this home where passed llfe's May.
Though the future Ia unbroken,
And we know not what 1t holds
Yet with trusting he rts, Wen meet it.,
As old Time his scroll unfods.
Though each heart ia bowed in sorrow,
with the thought that
We may all as classmates gather
As in happy days OF yore;
Still feel that duty calls US
To WIDER broader sphere
May hands be ready
For the work that shall appear.
In the afternoon at two o'clock Rev. j. Colman
Adams OF Lynn, Massachusetts, delivered the an
nual address to a large and apprecative audience,
his subject being " Economy" which the speaker
treated in an able manner. We regret that want
of space cannot allow the giving of brief alb
stract The music, furnished during the exercises
OF both forenoon and afternoon was, first violin,
Harold Nye; second violin, George Nye; Dan
Bean, double bass; Miss Ellen Nye, pianist, was
excellent, being one of the best features Of
the day.
In the evening at half-past eight o'clock re-
ception was given to the teachers and class as
well as friends Of the school, which was highly
enjoyable to ALL Thus has come and gone the
twelfth annual commencement of Goddard, in
which it has, AS an institution, been crowned
with success
The following is list of the members of the
class Of 81 Frank A. Broadwell, Morrsville,
New York; F. William Coburn, North Montpelier
Nellie r. Currier, Enfield, New Hampshire; J.
Harry Holden, Middlesex; Tracy L. Jeffords,
Barre; Julia NJ. Stanton, Paterson, New Jersey
Harry d. McCrillis, Marshfield; Theodore b
Mcdonald, Mayport, Florida; Mary L. HOLSTER
North Montpelier; James F. Millkin, Alstead
New Hampshire; George r. Smith, Gaysvile
Harry w. whitcomb, Barre; Florence NJ. Benja'
min. Barre.