Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-10
Randolph Normal School.

sunday evening, December 81, with the Bacca-
laureate sermon, which was delivered by Rev
W. s. Hazen OF Mortified in the Congregational
church Mt seven o'clock. Rev. II. +. Forrest as
sisted In the services. Mr.. Iazen chose for his
text Luke XIX; O. And he made haste, and
came down, and received him joyfuly" After
sus at Jericho and his meeting with Zacchaus
Mr.. Hazen gave four reasons why we should
make haste and come down and receive him Joy
fully. 1), On account OF this example Nowhere
else do we find such an example II we would
excel, we must follow the best model, and there
fore the necessity OF following the only perfect
model ever known by men. (2) For his counsel
No one appeals 10 God for counsel In vain. No
earthly friend can give such counsel as God. 49,,
As friend. No earthly friend can ever be pres
ent with us, and at some time all earthly friends
must leave us. (4), As n Saviour. In conclusion,
Mr.. Hazen urged the classes TO take Christ as
their Example, Counsellor, Friend and Saviour.
EXAMINATIONS.
Examination Of the classes for promotion and
graduation were conducted Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, by Hon. Justus Dart,
state superintendent OF education, and G. +. Put
ney, Esq, of St. Johnsbury, normal school ex-
amner.
REV. T. P. FRosrs LECTURE.
On Wednesday evening, in the Congregational
church, Rev. T. r. Frost OF Bradford delivered a
lecture on vermont, the Infant OF the Revolu-
ton" After finely rendered anthem by Misses
Putnam and Gay, soprano; Simmons and c. A.
Ingraham, contralto; Messrs. Eaton and j. ~
Adams, bass; W. W. Sprague, tenor, Mr.. Frost
was introduced. He first referred to the condi-
ton Of this tract Of land two hundred years ago
The hills and valleys, thickly clad with timber
were filed with wild animals, while rowing
bands Of Indians crossed the territory, making II
an extremely hard place In which to make a set
Element. Settlements were made very slowly
Indeed, the population at the beginning of the
revolutionary war was only 1900, and, making
an allowance for aged men, women and children,
about eight hundred men were left Of fighting
ability. Mr.. Frost dwelt at some length on the
important part Vermont played in the revolution,
and argued that by the victory Of Bennington
Washingtons army was encouraged and conf
dence established at home and abroad. He
thought that the people of Vermont were better
for the hard discipline which they at first expert
enced, and that the men of to-day were stronger,
more hardy and independent for having had that
discipline. Vermont has always been honorable
In her legislation and there have never been
slaves within her borders She has done her part
in national conventions and has always been well
represented in congress She has sent her sons
and daughters to all parts OF the country. He
concluded with an eloquent tribute to his native
state. Mr.. Frost spoke entirely without notes
and was listened TO with close attention through
out his discourse. The same singers who sang
before the lecture sang America and the audience
dispersed.
DICKENS ENTERTAINMENT.
In place Of the usual competitive speaking
there was a Dickens entertainment in the town
hall Thursday evening. Although the night was
one Of the coolest OF the season the hall was
filled The exercises OF the evening were opened
by the singing of an anthem by Misses Putnam
and Gay, soprano; Simmons and G. A. lngraham,
contrato; Messrs. Eaton and j. N. Adams, basso
W. W. Sprague, tenor. The first speaker of the
evening was Miss Nancie Jones OF Chelsea in a
recitation, Scrooge and lhiarley from " Christmas
Carols" Although suffering from a severe cold
Miss Jones did finely, her voice being well
adapted to the selection The pathetic selection,
Death of Little Joe, from Bleak House." was
next rendered with feeling by Miss Mary A. viii.
cox OF Brookfield. Miss Ada X. Ipgraham sang
solo, ivy Green " in pleasing manner. Miss
Marian f. Follett Of Sharon followed with con.
tinuation of Scrooge and Marley, the selection
spoken by Miss Jones. Recitation Little Emily,
from David Copperfeld, was given by Miss
appreciated by Miss Taylor who did not fail to
impress 1t on the audience The solo and chorus,
Little Emily, closed the first part Of the enter
tainment. The solo sung by Miss Bessie
Macomber, with Misses Putnam, Ingrahsm and
Barght as chorus. During the intermission
which followed Misses Forrest and Macombei
played a duet When the curtain arose it was on
the trial scene Of Bardel U.s. Pickwick from
Pickwick Papers" Characters represented:
M Mr. ssnSsas Mssap dar TSs
Mrs nlnppins Helen s. WiliouEhby
Mr. we eiiHs W Alien Alien
Mr. Pckwick Owen T. Briggs
Judge ssregh Nj Adams
Sergeant Buzfuz. ......,.. Elmer 7. Hart
Sergeant snubbIn Herbert l. Bates
MUMMY ohcers Of Court Jliymsn ETC. - '>'''
The costumes were gotten up with care to rep
resent the time In which the trial was supposed
to have taken place and to correspond with thu
author s idea of the personages. The actor
showed careful drill and preparation, and entered
into their parts with spirit. Considering tn,
great personality Of Dickens characters all die
admirably At the verdict in favor Of the plain
tiff. the curtain fell and the exercises Of the even
ing were over.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Friday at two p. NJ the town hall was crowded
with an attentive audience to listen to the pub
lie exercises OF the graduating class Glass Mar
| shal Martin L. Washburn conducted the classe
to their seats, to the music of Curtis orchestra
After a prayer by Rev. ii. f. Forrest the elias
song was sung. First course Motto, BeyonC
the Alps lieth our Italy" Common troubles
how remedied," Annie C. Clark. Miss Clarl
spoke principally of the troubles Of the teacher
and gave some good advice for overcoming them
Scientific temperance instruction in our schools,
was advocated by Fannie Gitchell in scientific
manner, showing that she was in earnest and hat
studied the topic with great care. The song en-
titled When the Swallow Comes Again." wa
sung by Mrs Luke Parish. Mary F. Bates dis
conrsed of the Things a teacher ought to know.
Alice S. Upper followed with the Things
teacher ought to do" II Mrs. Bates and Topper
know and do what they have mapped out, they
cannot fail to be successful teachers. After mu
sic by the orchestra, Alice NJ. Eaton read an es
say containing deep thoughts on 1.-THE purpl,
without, the purple within" Modern tenden
cies, " by Ina NJ. WEIGH, was a finely written pro
duction, and closed the exercises of the frs
course. Motto, "A threefod cord is not quickl,
broken" Jennie II. Boynton contrasted us, o
the present generation, with our grandparents
in a faithful manner 1.-The art Of criticism,
by Eva B. Blaisdell was considered by many t.
contain daQnar nUht than nth ~
ton. Bide wee and dinna weary" poem
by Carrie NJ. Walker, was the last on the pro
gramme and was, perhaps, better delivered thai
| any other. Music by the orchestra after which
| the classes were marshaled upon the platform
and after brief remarks by Mr.. Edison he pre-
sented each with a diploma. After music, thu
benediction was pronounced by Rev A. S
Markham OF Hartland.