Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

telligent aud faithful study on tho part OF her
pupils. =
The miscellaneous exercises referred TO in
oluded vocal duet, Under the Linden Tree"
effectively given by Misses Gregg and Mau.
sur, a spirited rendering Of short passage
from the Lady OF the Lake by Lester French as
R0derick DIN and Will Randall ~ NE James,
followed by happy adaptation of John
Davidson" in which Miss Cora Coates AZ
the gnid-wifo successfully held her own on
the side of the alleged rat against her guild
man, Miss George Cook, who had equally
positive convictions that ut was a mouse"
The passage from Shakspere's King John,
in which the little prisoner pleads 30 touch
ingly with Hubert TO spare his eyes, was
given by Richard LeItay az Hubert and James
Sullivan as Prince Arthur. In stature,
voice and eyes combined, Master Sullivan
gave his part quite an ideal rendering This
pleasant hour closed with a recitation of
Trowbrdges "Vagrants" by Charles Robb,
which was given with evident appreciation
of the theme and excellent sell. command.
ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR ENDED THE HIGH
SCHOOL EXERCISES THIS EVENING SERMON
BEFORE THE GRADUATING CLASS NEXT SUN
DAY.
Examinations in all the different grades
Of the public schools have been in progress
this week with very satisfactory results. The
number to pass up from the Primaries to
tho intermediate grade at the beginning Of
the next school year is G7. Tho committee
find the examinations in the several grades in
the High school building to show a high de-
gree OF excellence, and state that in but few
instances will individual pupils fail to go on
in the prescribed order OF advancement.
The exercises Of the High school gradual
ing class take place this evening in the town
hall beginning at o'clock. A program of the
occasion has been printed for distribution
amoung the audience. Immediately after
the close Of the exercises the class, with their
parents and other invited friends, will repair
10 the High school room, accompanied by the
orchestra, whore, by invitation OF the commit
tee, social hour will be spent and refresh
ments will be served.
The commencement exercises will close on
Sunday afternoon, when Rev. Il W. Whitney
will give the baccalaureaie sermon fore the
graduating class in the Baptist church. The
services, in which other Brattleboro minis
terS will join, will begin at 3 o'clock, and all
persons who are interested in tho public
schools are invited to attend
The programs for this evening are unique.
They represent cluster Of maple leaves,
and were designed by Charlie Thompson, q
member of the graduating class.
AT the opening Of yesterday mornings
graduating class gathered about their teach.
era, and w. p. Devine, for the class, present
ed Mr.. Bingham a lovely wRter-color panel
picture, and Miss Howe Mrs. Elmer and Miss
Preston each volume Of poems The pre-
sentation was complete surprise aud the
teachers were all visibly affected by this OK.
preston of regard. Mr.. Bingham made
brief reply.
The members of the High school class of
fg- cd NaI A. = ~
class-pin. The pins arrived this week and
are now being worn.
HUNTINGTON ELDERKIE.
Rarely has St Michaers CEpiscopaD
church been so beautifully decked with floral
offerings a. on Thursday afternoon, 18th
inst, in anticipation Of the novel society
event alluded to last week-the marriage OF
DIR. Geo s. Huntington Of Stamford, Conn,
and Miss Annie n. Elderkin, daughter Of
Major VIM. A. Elderkin of the United States
army, at present stationed in Cincinnati A
marriage bell of white daises was suspended
above the altar and quantities Of lovely rose
buds we're scattered about in appropriate
places, while cool green ferns formed arches
over the centre aisle, and lifted their deli
cate fronds from every available nook Short
ly after two O'Clock the organ, presided over
by Miss Belle Clark, sounded the wedding
march from LOhengriR, and the bridal party,
numbering about fifteen persons and includ-
ing, besides the immediate families of bride
aud groom, friends from Stamford and vcin-
ity, entered the church, the bride coming last
with her father and being preceded by the
ushers-Mr. Emerson Brooks and Me- Bur
dette of Stamford, Conn, and Mr.. Newton of
Brooklyn, N. Y.,-the first usher carrying
the brides bouquet Of exquisite white rose
buds Miss Elderkin wore tailor made tray
elling dress OF soft blue gray cloth, with bon
net to match; quiet and unassuminR but
elegant costume, and very becoming TO the
fair wearer. She was met at the altar oy
DIR. Huntington, who was attended by Mr..
Morgan OF New York a. best man, and the
ceremony WAS performed by Rev Chas Free.
land OF Stamford, assisted by Rev. w. II.
Collins, rector of st. Michael's Dr. and Mrs.
Huntington started Immediately after the GER
mony upon the wedding trip, leaving town in
their carriage and going south. We learn
that pleasant surprise, planned by Mr. VIM
Brooks brOther-in-lAw of the groom, was
to meet them few miles from the village, in
the form Of dainty repast of wines, ices,
etc, accompanied with howers-a ''happy
thought in the way Of showing the good
will and good wishes of their friends.
THE ANNUAL JUNE DRILL.
-Estey Guard and Fuller Battery had
their annual June drill last Saturday. The
Battery, after paradDg through Msin street,
proceeded TO the old camp ground, where
the various evolutions connected with artiI.
lery practice were gone through with in their
usual thorough aud business-like manner
Quartermaster General Ide of ST. Johnsbury
was present as inspecting officer, and there
was small assemblage of citizens. Lunch
was bad upon the grounds, and the occasion
passed of pleasantly and without special in
cdent.
The Estey Guard went to Vernon on the
10 o'clock train and had the capaciOus lawn
fronting the Vernon House for their parade
ground. Here they we're put through the
evOlutions and manual of arms by Capt
Bond and acquitted themselves handsomely.
notwithstanding the presence of many new
members in the ranks. In fact the ''awk.
ward squad proved themselves the best Of
material for making good soldiers and, with
their present experienced and efficient Off
GERS, we shall be surprised il Co. /, N.
G. ", does not easily maintain its present
prominence at the state encampment next
fall. At o'clock the entire company, 10.
gether with several honorary members and
invited guests, partOok of a well-served ban
quet at the Vernon House. Brief after. din
ner speeches were made by several of the
guests and members, past and present, in
GLIDING Messrs. John Retting. S. N. Herriek
ID. e. Tasker, Lieut.. f. W. Childs Mr. Mar
tin Austin of New York, and Capt. Bond
The company returned by the 1870 train, and
at o'clock an inspection was held in front
of the town hall by Quartermaster General
Ide.
DEATH OF CAPT. DENAJAH DUDLEY, BRATTLE-
DoRo's OLDEST NATIVE RESIDENT.
Captain Benajah Dudley, who died at
the residence of his son-in-law, Mr.. Human
f. CLARK, in West Brattleboro, on Monday,
at the age of % years. l month and 10 DAYS,
was for many years the oldest man in town,
and the oldest native resident of either sex.
lie was born in the south part of the town
in house which stood near the present resi-
dence of Mr.. John Lscomb, but the farm
on which he spent most OF his active life
was located in the west part of the town on
the old stage road to Marlboro. Feb. 10,
1919, he married Patience Harris, by whom
he had six children, all daughters, three of
whom are now living, namely, Mrs. Eliza.
beth Farman Of Vernon, Mrs. Luman Clark
of West Brattleboro, aud Mrs j. A. Harris
of Charlotte, VT Mrs Dudley died June II