The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-07-11
Goddard Seminary.

We regret exceedingly that report OF the
proceedings at this excellent institution at the
close Of its school year was not received in sea-
son for publication last week. Goddard has
finished fourteen years Of useful existence.
The exercises on this occasion were opened by
Rev. +, Fl. Capen, D D., College Hill, Mass. in
a sermon to the graduating class 1.-THE light OF
the BODY Is the eye" was the scripture which
the preacher chose for his text. His discourse
aimed tn show the real aid for doing the work
OF life afforded by true education. Monday
morning the examinations began, and In the
afternoon the rhetorical exercises of the jun
Tors we're heard Interspersed with mu.ic, the
following programme WAS observed: Grafton,
"Purnose." Frank c. Bancroft; essay, Fair
les" Miss Kate J. Campbell; Grafton, Ora
tory" Lewis D. Coburn: essay, MYTHS OF the
Anglo-Saxops," Lena J Moorcroft; Grafton
1.-THE Dangers of National Wealth" Frank
w. Durkee essay, Monuments, Florence
Z Powers: ovation, "Men Of One Idea" Or
lando K Holister. In the evening at the town
hall the senior concert was given by Blaisdel' g
orchestra. with Mrs. W. A. Briggs Montpelier.
soloist Examinations were continued Tuesday
morning and in the afternoon of that dav oc-
curred the exercises Of the alumni meeting.
The leading feature at this meeting was the
address by J. B. Mcdonald Of Mayport. Flor
ida who without naming any subject dwet at
considerable length upon the relations between
the North aud the South. the condition and
Rtatus ~ the negro. morally ana mentally.
Miss Lizzie A. Martin, Barre, read an essay
and the exercises closed az they bad com
meuced, with music. ]. F. Redlon IL presi-
dent OF the associated alumni, II II. HOLSTER
vice-president and Miss Elsie Warren secre-
tary and treasurer. Tuesday evening came
the prize speaking. The following were the
contestants with their pieces: Stephen A. Fos-
ter OF Derby Line. Kit Carson's Ride" Lillian
Gale of South Barre, 1.-THE Brides Of En-
derby Orlando X. Hollister Of North Mont
peier, "The Pilots Story Ida B. Way ri
Astead. N FL, An Order for Picture;''
Lester L. Tilden of Barre, Hannah jane"
Lena J. Moorcroft of Barre Hannah La
mond;" Frank G. Bancroft of Barre, Enlogy
on Garfield" Kate j. Campbell Of Roch-
ester, "The Fall of Pemberton Mill" To
Miss Campbell was awarded the first, and tC
Mr.. Tilden the second prize. The examina'
tions having been completed, the whole 81
Wednesday was devoted to graduating exer
cises. The following was the ASSIGNMENT O
narts: Sautatory. "The Spirit OF Chivalry,
Stephen A. Foster of Derby Line; essay
"Superb Jewel Stands" Lillian Gale Of Soutf
Barre; essay. Curiosity" Nellie NJ. Lindse,
Charles p. Hubbard Of Charlestown, N. Fl.
essav. "The Chains We Forge" Alice Martin
OF Plainfield Revelations Abbie f. Pop'
of Mortified; Grafton, " Sentmentality. P B
B. Northror Of Sheldon ESSAY, " Pen Picture
of Peculiar People," Grace l. Stanley of Enfield
N. H.; essay. "Mother Goose" Lucia M
West of Union Village; Grafton, "Do Some
thing" Lester L. Tilden of Barre; vaedctory
Here is Lethe, shall DRINK" Ida B. Way o
Alstead, N. H. In the afternoon after must
and PRAYER the annual address by Rev. c. E
Nash of Newtopville, Mass. was given ant
in the evening the reception of teachers Ant
class This institution has been exceedingly
fortunate In its principal. Mr. Priest Ia origi
nal, bold and energetic in school management,
clear, practical and thorough-going in his idea
and methods of instruction. Ont of his owl
school he has heen active and influential In tn
educational affairs of the state. He liz progress
sive and his ideas of progress are tempered b
Judgment and discretion. The school Is em
nently worthy of confidence and support.