The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-27
Friends and Patrons.
Undergraduates.

programme was carried out:
Music.
Prayer Frazer
Lovsrna Mabel Perham, Bryant's Pond: :
Frank Nash Douglass Gray. ''''-'-'
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"a Martha Frederic Freeman, Deering. ''-''-'
''' Eta Bowler Knight, Falmouth mouth 70 N''O'
Mary Elizabeth Freeman Deeri I. - '"iH'
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Maria Philbrook. Rockland.
~ Lizzie Amelia Rogers, oldtown. = Inv
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Howard Percy knight, Raymond.
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Essay Ma. NOW ana linen
Flora Shaw Parkman Dexter. - pO''
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Awarding Diplomas.
Music. Glass Song
Lizzie A. Rogers.
Swiftly now has sped the year.
Since, o Alma Mater dear,
We in faith with purpose true
Gave our solemn VOW to you.
Then worthy Seniors homage paid,
On our heads the Ivy laid,
On its leaves we've placed our name,
Ills yours, dear Juniors, guard its fame.
Now we'll pledge ourselves anew
Bound by motto good and true,
Toll ard Trust our purpose PROVE
Wen use it all our doubts to move.
Now farewell, o Classmates dear
Sadly falls the parting tear,
Yet happy thoughts our hearts will cheer
And memories pleasant centre here.
Benediction by DIR. j. P. Weston.
Following are the names of the graduates:
Higher English Course-Martha Frederic Free
ma AFnN,laf rlIofA ATOwwr .L.AI
freeman. Frank Nash Douglass.
Scientific Course-Howard Percy Knight.
Degree of Laureate of Science-Etta Bowler
Knight Flora Shaw Parkman, Maria Philbrook
Lizzie Amelia Rogers
Degree of Laureate of Arts-Loverna Mabel Per-
ham.
The exercises were of very elevating char
acter, showing noticeable originality of thought
and expression, and from the salutatory to the
valedictory the.parts were so gracefully and
eloquently delivered that discrimination would
be invidous. All the parts elected much
applause and bouquets were presented in
abundance.
The class of '84, the fifth that has graduated
since DR.. Weston has been in charge of the
institution, though small in number, has done
excellent work all through the course.
THE COMMENCEMENT DINNER
At one O'Clock the officers of the institution,
the students, the alumni and friends sat down
to the commencement dinner in the dining
room at Hersey Hall, where everything that
appertains to a sumptuous feast had been
arranged by Mr.. Harry NJ. Dodge, the steward
of the school, who, it may be said, has given
much satisfaction to the boarding pupils since
he has had charge of the culinary department.
Among the distinguished gentlemen present
at the dinner were: Trustees ex-Gov. Sidney
Perham, Dr. J. p. Weston, Hon. j. r. Bodwell
of Hallowell, Mr.. G. s. Fobes, Mr.. Alfred
Woodman, Rev. Mr.. Philbrook of Rockland,
Mr.. N. X. Sawyer, Mr.. NJ B. Coolidge, Fl. R.
Virgin, Rufus Donham, Rev. Mr.. Kimball,
Rev. III. B. Smith OF Nashua, N H., Rev,
Mr.. Hooper of Mechanic Falls. Several of
the past teachers attended also, among whom
were Messrs. Pearce and Hawkes..
Following the dinner came some very inter-
esting remarks by different gentlemen called
upon. DR.. Weston presided in opening the
ceremonies, said that he gave everybody a
very cordial greeting and was glad to see SO
many Of the friends and patrons of the school
present. 1t made him happy to speak encour-
aging words to the loved institution. The
school had been $15, 900 in debt at one time,
but now it was that amount ahead, and though
the patronage was not so large as one might
wish, yet the school was on the advance and
showed promise of being all that the State re-
quires.
The Doctor read letters of regret from Ex-
Gov. Selden Connor and Col. j. M. spaulding,
which were listened to with much interest.
Ex-Gov. Sidney Perham was called upon to
respond to the following sentiment:
West5rook Seminary and Female College: Strong
in the fame of the illustrious men, who
ability and reputation of her present trustees and
strong in the hope of increased efficiency and in
the permanent prosperity to be secured by their ad
ministration.
Mr.. Perham in response spoke of the devo-
ton shown by the past trustees and the sacri-
fees made by them in bringing the institution
to its present standing. He did not deem it
improper to say that never were there more de-
voted and able trustees than Gen. Hsrsey,
Gov. Washburn and Rev. DIR. Quinby.
The board of trustees had declared that the in
stitution was strong in carrying out the work
that had been laid out for it to accomplish.
He had visited many other similar schools, but
none were doing better work than the Semina-
ry. and he was gratified to say that the class of
"a had shown not only good work on the part
of the scholars, but faithful instruction on the
part of the teachers.
letter of regret was then read from Mrs.
DIR. Quinby.
The next sentiment was:
"Rey Dr. Quinby; The true and reliable friend
In response to this Rev. j. II. Little of
Brunswick paid an eloquent tribute to the
memory of Or. Quinby who showed much
zeal and devotion for the school when a mem.
Der of the board of trustees.
Mr. Elder of the class of '6S was called upon
to reply to the sentiment.
The Alumni: Westbrook Seminary is happy in
the affection Of her sons and daughters and through
their loyalty Will enjoy permanent prosperity"
American and English school fellows, different
and yet alike beyond all difference"
Responded to by Rev..G W. Kent of Hall
fax. N. S.
The honorable and eHterprising business men of
the Pine Tree State: We revere the memories of
those who In the apast have generously contri-
buted to the support of our Seminary and we honor
those who are now putting their money land talent
into the institution.
To this Hon. j. R. Bodwell Of Hallowell
made brief but exceedingly neat response.
"Ihe Learned Professions: Honorei and honora-
BILE because of the character and culture of those
who fill them"
Rev. Mr. Smith of Nashua, N. H, respond
ed to this sentiment in very eloquent man
ner.
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ern ciyiliyatiou-the friend and promoter Of sound
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