Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-20
NiDetieth Anniversary.

Commencement at ths Episcopal Aead- emv in CheshIre-Interesting Exer- cisss.
 The graduating exercises at the Episcopal academy at Cheshire began Wednesday eve ming with the prize speaking in Town hall. All the declamations were exceedingly good. First prize was awarded to O. W.Knox, Pitts burg. Second prizes were awarded to 0. w. Martin, New York city, and W. H. Turrel, Danbury.
 Yesterday morning service was held in the chapel, after which there was drill on the campus Both company and battalion drill were acknowledged to be the best ever witt messed there At eleven the following exer- cises took place at Town hall:
 Pr9ySF e;1 s: ,t:torv William Hocombe Turreii. Dynamite Thomas Craven Hitchcock,
 Batavia, N. Y. Dignity of Labor. Frank wilkinson Darling, Aaron Burr Ambrose Ives Upson, Waterbury. Postry of Burns and Scott Louis weitoa Downes, special merit Providence, K l. self-made Men, Valed1ctory medal William Part
 ridge Ordway, Boston, Mass.
 --O Yale College.
 
 The class of '7s adopted appropriate resolu- tions on the death of one of it's members, MT. l.. O. Shepard, who was drowned in Ne vada a short time ago.
 Last night the graduating class gave 8 complimentary ball. The hall was nicely decorated with flags and bunting. Professor Loomis. of this city, was master of ceremo- nies and c. w. Knox floor manager. There were nine dances followed by German which was led by MT. Knox. Thomas orches- tra furnished the music.
 A silver medal was given to William P Ordway for the best orstion and special men tion was made of Thomas c Hitchcock and Louis w Downs. Bishop Williams then ad- dressed the graduating class and awarded the diplomas. At a meeting of the trustees Rev. R W Micou and Prof A W Phillips sub mitted their report as examiners of the school. The report spoke in the highest terms of the work done during the year with especial reference to the work of Mr. Woodby Mir. Booth and MT. Elmer. Many prominent men and graduates of the school were present. Among them were Judge Foote, Dr Beardsley, Rev MT Lines, ex-Mayor Robertson, Rufus Hitchcock, Rev MT Wildman, Rev MT Crockett, Rev MT Ran dalI.
 The following from the school publication, the Meteor, was read yesterday with interest by many of those in attendance: CHESHIRE. By John A. Ordway. Sweet Cheshire, Natures gem, where former joys Charm by their memories, and the soul employs In restless 1orgings for the halcyon day, When swept our youth in merry stream away Thy spring time graces, and thy summer wiles. Fen now the heart in ecstasy beguiles Thy arching, branching eIms that toss and sway Their gnArled rough arms in quaint yet loving way, And form, protecting OCT the student with his book, A sylvan 6pot, d HViBQ nook, Tho village common, where each year they give thought to those who fought that slaves might live Thy ivied church, thy graveyard studded OCT With monument of many saint of yore. Thy pleasant walks beneath the forest shade, Near the mill pond, where placid water made blending rare of color of the leaf and sky beautiful, soft tinted harmony. | 'Tis love guides memory to the sunny spot Where life had all to please, and fears forgot. The time golden, and the days were spent In r,laasnra. and