Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-02
MAINE DISPATCHES.
"VINCIT QUI PATITUR."
Graduating Exercises of the Hal
lowell Classical and Scientific
Academy.
Mr.. Blaine is in Attendance and
Presents The Testimonials.
Especial to the KenDebec Journal. /


The graduating exercises of the Hallowell
Classical and Scientific Academy, which oc-
CURED in Wilson Hall, today, possessed ex-
ceptional interest by reason of the pres
ence Of Mr.. Blaine. The hall was tastefully
decorated. Festoons reached from each
corner of the galleries to the centre of the
hall. At the back of the stage was an
American flag and in the frsnt of it a floral
harp. At the right and front of the stage
was ladder of fame, made of evergreen,
at the summit of which was perched an OWL
emblematical of wisdom-and above and a
little in front of the stage was large cres-
cent made entirely Of field daisies, on which
was incribed the motto of the class of 'S4,
'Vincit Qui Patitur' There was large attend
ance, the hall being completely filed Augusta
was we'll represented. Immediately following
the Latin salutatory Mr.. Blaine came in, and
advancing up the right aisle stepped upon the
platform in the midst of a storm of applause.
After cordially greeting several acquaintances
he took a seat. He gave very careful atten-
ton to the exercises and followed the prog
ramme closely. Naturally Mr.. Blaine is
much interested in the welfare of the school,
having been a generous beuefactor of the in
stitution ond formerly president Of the board
Of trustees.
Among the prominent gentlemen and off,
cials of the school on the platform we no.
ticed Rev. C. +. Holbrook. Rev, w.
f. Holmes, Rev. Ii. v. Emmonds, Rev. Ed
ward Chase, Rev. II. f. Harding, Rev. l..
II. Founsworth, Mr.. Lawrence Rolfe, principal
of the school, all of Hallowell; also Mr..
Geo B. Files, principal Of the Augusta High
school and Rev.I. Luce of Gardiner. Glover's
orchestra furnished the music. Rev. Mr..
Luce offered prayer. The following was
the programme:
Latin Salutatory, Charles Edwin Brann.
Confncius, sAnnie May Bucknam, Farmingdale.
The Divine in Nature,
sEveena Amelia Mitchell, Farmingdale.
''standlng with reluctant feet,
Where the brook and river meet"
thary Clarke Spaulding, Richmond
Our Progress as a Nation,
We Never Graduate,
tRuth Anievieve Dow, Gardiner'
Cooking and Cooking Schools,
Beyond, tMary Emma wingate, Hallowell.
Facts and Fantasies, with valedictory,
fannie Zilpha Rokss, Thomaston'
English and Scientific Department.
tClassical Department.
tseminary Department.
The members of the class acquitted them
selves with much credit The essays of the
young ladies showed marked originality. and
a lage amount of care in preparation. The
style Of delivery was also admirable and
won frequent applause. Boquets almost
without number were showered upon the
graduates. The class numbers eight men,
bers, their names being given shove. The
costumes of the young ladies were unusually
handsome and appropriate for the occasion.
Miss Bucknam wore white silk and nuns
yelling.
Miss Mitchell, blue silk.
Miss Spaulding was attired in pink satin
Miss Dow, white null, with Irish point
lace. :,
Miss Thomas, embroidered white muslin.
Miss Wingate, nuns serge, Spanish lace.
Miss Rokes, blue satin.
The last essay having been completed, the
presentation of testimonials was in order.
Mr.. Rolf, principal of the school, announced
that Hon. James G. Blaine would perform
this Office. Mr.. Blaine. in response, adj
vanced to the left of the class, and presented
the diplomas, addressing the graduates with
tho following brief but well chosen and ap-
propriate remarks:
aIt affords me very much pleasure to be
the medium through which the trustees pre-
sent 10 YOU your diplomas. am glad to have
bsd some mart in the foundation of the HALO
we'll Classical school. For many years l was
one of the board of trustees, and they did me
the honor TO elect me chairman OF the ooaru.
of late years have not been member, out
that fact has not lessened my interest In tne
school. or nv watchfulness OF Its prosperity
Its location from the very FIRST was = iaSor-
shle one. l consider the institution Ioitunats
In being surrounded by population OF sucn
great intelligence and moral worm, anu WY
have become personally interesea IN ns
rro,-,h without saying anything disparag-
a., =, other nlaces, doubt if many towns in
the county would furnish so large and so IN
,ail;.ert an audience, on such an uncomfors-
sbly warm day, who would leave their en-
nloymeut % for the purpose of Witnessing such
4 ceremony as this. have witnessed 'ne
proceedings here from time to time ana nase y
observed the great interest on the part OF tns
citizens of HaIlowell, and the growth ana
prosperity of the academy. IL has Deen re-
cosnized from the beginning - one OF .ne $
hsst classical schools in the country. IL u
now my pleasure to hand you your olP'0'
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