The Portland daily press., 1884-02-25
G0ULD's ACADEMY.
Rcnnion of she Old Pupils of Dr. N. It.
True

BETHEL, Feb %.
The reunion Of the students OF DIR. Nathaniel
7. True, which took place yesterday at Gould's
Academy here, was grand and perfect sue
Cess, even beyond the most sanguine expecta-
tion. The day opened most beautifully,
heavens fullest blessings being vouchsafed 10
US, and the exercises of the afternoon and
evening were of a most happy character. In
the afternoon the academy was thrown open,
and alter grouping in front for picture the
large room was at once filed to its utmost
capacity. A. s. Twitchell OF Gorham, N H.,
presided aud delivered an address Of welcome.
Alter music and prayer by Rev. David Gar
land of Bethel Rev. James X. Mason, d. D.,
OF FrYeburg was introduced as the orator of
the occasion. He gave one of the best ad-
dresses ever listened to. This was followed by
fine poem, written and read by Frank Fl.
Beale, Esq, of Monmouth, Me-, and the bene-
dction by Rev. Mr.. Bowler of Bethel. The
exercises were inteispersed with excellent
music from Bethel and Gorham, N. H., musi-
clans. Then came the supper, which was
served in the vestry of the Congregational
church, prepared by the ladies of Bethel and
which was paFtAken Of by very large num-
ber.
In the evening, the academy being too small
to hold all who bad come, the Congregational
church was thrown open and soon was filed,
when Or. True. who had been moved in his
armchair and been present at all the exercises,
in lew happy wordseintroduced Hon. Enoch
Foster as newly appointed justice Of the
Supreme Court of Maine, to preside for the
first time over the court then in session. Mr..
Foster coming forward amidst great
applause, delivered a salutation, chiefly
directed to his old teacher, Dr. True,
and was answered by the Doctor in well
written address, showing that though feeble in
body his brain was as strong and active as
ever. This was followed by reading OF letters
and the presentation of most valuable offsr-
ing to DR. True, given by his old scholars, the
value OF which was about $500. which is in the
hands of committee to appropriately apply
on some memorial which shall be lasting, and
the money balance for him to apply as he may
wish. Tha reading and presentation was By
A. 3. Twitcheli OF Gorham, who has been the
most active in getting up this reunion.
Following this came short speeches from L.
e. Holden. of Cleveland, Ohio; Granville Fer
nald, OF Harrison, Me-; Frank ii. Beale, OF
Monmouth, Me-; Rev. j. K. Mason, of Frye
burg, Me-; s. D. Greene, Esq, OF Berlin.
N. II /; Chaplin Virgin, of Rumiord; Rev a.
G. jerome, of Gorham, N. H., and Benj.
Clark, Chas. Mason, Rev. ID. Garland, G. L.
Bake and others from Bethel, all nasing
special and glowing tribute To the teachings OF
DR.. True. Beautiful music was furnished by
Mrs. w A. Leonard, Mrs. Wm. f. Weeks.
Mrs. E L. Stearns, Mrs. r. r. Enmons. Miss
I4v+i~ rrf-s-- opvefI1gt. u1r.-
rhos. A. Adams, G. Frank Adams, Miss EdiIh
Adams, Geo. e. Stearns. and Id. A. Wight of
Gorham, N. H., and Mrs. Fred Emery and
Mrs. G. s. johnson of Bethel. No happier
occasion has ever occurred in this beautiful
town, or one which will be longer aud more
happily remembered. DR.. True has every
reason to be proud of his record as faithful
teacher and of this gathering of his pupils in
appreciation OF his efforts to make them useful
men aud women.