The Portland daily press., 1886-06-25
wEsTBRooK SEMINARY.
The Fifty-First annual Commence
ment Exercises.
Anniversary of the Association of
Graduates.
Grafton by A. r. MouIton, ESQ.,, of
the Glass of '6o.

Grafton by A. r. MouIton, ESQ.,, o
| the Glass of '6o.
| The exercises of the ffty-ffth annual com
mencement of Westbrook Seminary wert
held at the Universalist churc Morrilps
yesterday, beginning at $50 a. m.
The church was tastefully decorated witt
wild flowers, ferns and roses. Across the
pulpit recess trailed graceful wreaths Of
Marguerites enclrcling the class motto
''ErcelSius Eamus."
The church was filed with relatives and
friends of the school. Among the distinguish
ed guests ware ex-Gov. Sidney Perham, Hon
j. r. Bodwell, Col ]. W. Spaulding, A. F,
Moulton, Esq, Rev. Henry Blanchard, Prof
A. B. Allen, principal of Eaton Academy
Rev. DR.. French and others.
The class of 'S6 numbers thirteen-nine
misses, one Mrs, and three young men. The
girls were dressed in exquisite taste, the
than which nothing is prettier, while pale
blue, dove and cae-du-ldit gowns gave a
pleasing variety. The young men were at
tired in the conventional black. Many ele-
giant floral gifts were bestowed upon the fair
graduates. Glover'S band furnished the
music.
The commencement parts were excellently
rendered and reflect great credit ON teachers
and scholars. The sentiments expressed in
the several essays were in accordance with
the advance spirit of the age, showing care
full, thorough and practical training The
Latin salutatory was noticeable for the
smoothness of its construction.
The order of exercises were as follows:
salutatory address in Latin,
Essay-Shining Stars. Hester A. Bumpus, Turner
ESSay-Do. Jessie l.. Cox, Boston, Mass.
Essay-Our Ideals. Marcia A. Dearing, WATERFORD
Music.
oratlon-Power of Music,
Clyde H. Folsom, Oakland
Poem-Standards. .Wnnifred L. Fuller, Portland
Essay-The Master Key, ,,. s,uou ,,u,
Lucy b. McKenney, Bar Mills
Oration-Labor and Capital,
oliver H. Perkins, Kennebunk
Essay-The Qualifications Of the Teacher,
Eyy A. Rogers, Greene
Music.
Poem-Unfading Flowers,
Wihnifred L, Mace, Cumberland Mills
Essay-Practical Education, ., -.,.
Valedictory address,
Anna M. Files, West Gorham
Music
Awarding Diplomas.
Music-Class song, written by Winnifred l.. Mace
The diplomas were awarded in the differ
ent courses as follows;
Higher English Course-Hester Ann BumpIs,
Marcia Alice Dearing, Evy Annsetta Rogers
Jessie Lord Cox, Gertrude Clayton StubbS.
Scientific Course-Clyde Hallett Folsom, Oliver
Howard Perkins.
College Preparatory Course-wilis Fuller
Sewall.
Degree of Laureate of Scences-Dora Lncy Nc
Kenney, AZuba Ardell Silver.
Degree of Laureate of Arts-Winnifred Louisa
Fuller, Winnifred Luella Mace
G. B. Varney, marshal of the day, quickly
during pause in the showers, and although
the effect was less imposing than on sunny
summer day, the ''sweet girl graduates" went
over dry shod.
Commencement dinner was served in the
spacious dining hall, which had been made
gay for the occasion with bunting and
Japanese decorations. Rev. DR.. French
asked the blessing.
Ex-Gov, Perham was obliged to leave be-
fore the close of the banquet. At DR..
Weston's suggestion the entire company rose
and remained standing while he passed out.
DR.. Weston presided at the post-prandial
exercises in his usual felicitous manner.
The following sentiments were read:
The Trustees of Westbrook Sentt1ldry-H0nor-
able, hoRored. efficient and faithful.
Responded to by Rev. DR.. W. r. French.
DR.. French prefaced his remarks by saying
could not make speech, and then proceeded
to refute his own statement.
The association of Charlottesville organized
helpers of their Alma Mater
Responded to by G. B. Varney.
Mr. Varney said he would have been glad
to plead i'll health as an excuse, but as actions
speak louder than words he could not make
that plea in the presence of those who had
sat at dinner with him. The object of the
association was stated and the hope ex-
pressed that before long the Seminary might
receive practical aid from her Alumni.
Our .Self-lfdde Me1a-When their characters are
builded on the solid granite basis of integrity,
intelligence and energy, their countrymen will
appreciate and honor them
Responded to by Hon. j. r. Bodwell.
Mr.. Bodwell in few earnest words re-
ferred to the honorable history of Westbrook
Seminary and extended his congratulations
to the class of 'S6.
The Legal Profession Influential and honor
able, because of the character and learning of the
many who are members of it.
Responded to by A. F. Moulton.
Mr.. Moulten in witty speech defended his
profession against the accusations which
''the few" have brought against ''the many"
claiming that lawyers are necessity to civ
ilization.
DR.. Weston prefaced the following senti-
ment with high words of commendation con-
corning three years work at the Seminary of
Mr.. Files, who leaves the school at the close
of this year to enter the medical profession.
O,tr AI,tnani-They are numerous and influen-
tial. May they continue to be loyal.
Responded to by F. H. Files.
Mr.. Files responded with feeling,iexpress-
ing regret at severing the pleasant connec-
tion and emphasized the assurance of his
own loyalty to his loved Alma Mater.
The Scholar, the Jtrist, the Soldier-Three in
one.
Responded to by Col. j. W. Spaulding.
Col. Spaulding fully justified the expecta-
tions raised by the triple sentiment, of which
DR.. Weston pointed to him as a living repre-
sentative, though with characteristic modes
ample of the Observation-Disclosures so severely
commented upon by his friend Moulton.
Music Represented here today in the person of
an eminent vocalist.
Responded to by Geo. Thomas.
Mr.. Thomas after few humorous remarks
gave the laughing song and ''Simon the
Cellarer," to the great delight of his au-
dienee
The Teachers jn our Sch0ols-They. are. true
knights of labor brothers in toll and triumph.
Responded to by Prof. A. B. Allen.
Prof. Allen is an enthusiast in his profess
sion. His remarks were confined to the tri-
umphs and adbances in the art of teaching.
The Czergy-Learned, exemplary and reverent.
Our teachers, as they should be, in sacred things.
Responded to by Rev. Henry Blanchard.
Mr.. Blanchard was in his happiest vein
and spoke stirring words to the students
concerning the life for which the course of
study just completed is but the preparation.
He urged upon them the need of having the
courage of their convictions in religion, so
ciety and politics.
Owing to the lateness of the hour the sig
nal for rising was given by the president.
Rev. DIR. Shinn returned thanks.
The Association of Graduates held its bus
mess meeting at 4 p. M, at which the follow
ing officers were elected:
Presidential. r. Virgin, Esq, Portland.
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