Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-06-26

Baekspou.
ne commencement exercises Of the
East Name Conference Seminary began on
Sunday eyeoing June Is, with the annual
sermon preached by Rev {. r. Allen u. d.,
Of Brunswick, from Zachar ali, ID chap. ith
verse. Run. speak to this young msn," and
IN this State where the talent of the rever-
end gentleman is so well known. further no
tIce Of IT is needless, only to say that the
large audience listened with deep attention,
and we're loud in their praises Of the SER
mon al its close. Monday evening in En-
" awaited, in which twelve Young ladies'
and gentlemen contended for the prizes
The successful ones were Misses {. Isabel
Hathaway. Addie B. Whitmore and Mr..
John Q. Wood. all of Bucksport. with hon
orabe mention Of Mr.. F.. II. Hadlock OF
Cranberry Isle. Tuesday and Wednesday
the classes were examined, much 10 the sat
lsfaction Of the visitors present, as good
progress vas shown in the various studies
and il vas evident that there had been faith.
ful labor on the part OF both teachers aud
pspls. The lecture on Tuesday evening tv
Rev. J. W. Hamilton, ID. d., of Boston Was
a brilliant effort, having for its subject The
Ministry" and it dealt with ministers an.
cient and modern. new school and old school,
interpreted with clerical anecdotes by the
score, and closing with fervent exhorta-
ton TO the clergy 10 be above all manner
isms. simple and natural. and in all their
preachings never forget the great theme Of
all their speech, Christ and him Cruci6eL =
sufficient for every time and place.
Ite animal rpnearf nm Wedn.sday .ysu.
ing was given by Andrews Orchestra and
the Apollo Club Of Bangor, and was sue
cess in every respect. The music for the
graduation exercises on Thursday A. NJ.
was also furnished by Andrews Orchestra.
Emery Hail was well filled Thursday morn
ing aud the class Of "a did themselves much
credit. After the awarding Of their diplo-
mas the graduates of the Commercial Course
&c in number. also received theirs and
the disposition Of the prizes was announced
In addition TO those already mentioned fol
the declarations were prizes for English
Literature to Misses c. Isabel Hathawa,
and Addie b. Whitmore, essay on "Uncon.
scious Influence" and best paper on Botany
Miss Julia X. Buckley of Bucksport, and
best essay on mora Science" Miss Ida
b. Clark, South West Harbor.
In the evening social Reunion wa,
held, which was largely attended by The
towns people and former students
The Bueksport Band discussed swee,
music" and refreshments we're served, az
ter which various toasts were given by
Parker Spofford, ESQ.,, and responses made
by several gentlemen. prominent among
whom was Rev. Stephen Allen. who
forty years ago, taught the High
School in Bucksport, and his "reminiscences,
of the old days interested the audience ex
ceedingly although there was a touch Of sad
ness through it all, and one could but think
what changes the next half century might
bring to this school and its teachers and
students. The meeting was a pleasant one
and made fitting close to the exercises o.
the week. The present corps Of teacher'
are to return, and We may hope that tn:
present good condition of the school ma,
become even better under the rule of The
new and efficient Principal. This report i.
of necessity greatly condensed. for lack O.
space, although it would have been pleasing
TO give the different toasts with the re
sponses and the various programmes, but te
those desiring to know all, We can only say
Next year come and see for yourselves
what the Seminary is doing and can do"
Friday evening the A. o. U. W. gave I
most delightful reception to Rev. A.
Clifford, VINO has lately returned from ,
trip to the South in search of health, il
which search he appears to have been pros
pered, judging from his improved appear
ance. The evening passed happily ant
merry faces and speeches we're the order
We might mention the feast provided, bu
who that knows BuckspoTt can not CUES,
that (?