Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-06-18

McllOulSl church. Next NulluaN Inere
will be, and Children's day will be observ-
ed with much interest. Careful prepare
ton has been made, and every needed ar
rangement will be perfected to render the
day one to be held in pleasant remem-
brance.
Mr.. j. Lyons marble yard is doing a
good trade. We noticed several fine cot
tagc monuments and tablet hcad-stones
of finished work-one cottage monument
for family, for l. Bora. Sl40; another for
V. Spooner. 500; and others for Sprigg.
llolcomb, Champion and Billings for $50
each. Mr. Lyons keeps good stock and
good workmen.
Father NJ. \. Hallahan of Westport. y.
Y. has extended cordial invitation to
the priest and members of st. Peters
church. NergenneS. to attend the bell
conservation at that place next Sunday.
We understand that the Lily will cross
the lake that day. if the weather is fav-
orable, taking all who may wish to par
ticipatc. There will be high mass at
10 80 a. M. the bell blessing at p. m,
and sermons in French and English
The observance of Children'S day at the
Baptist vestry, Sunday evening. was an
occasion of unusual interest. and was en-
ioycd by Il large audience. The eXercis-
es consisted of singing responsive read
ing. recitations. class exercises. address.
etc This variety i broad enough to en-
brace the entire Sunday school. and when
iudiciouSly arranged. as in the present
instance, superintendent. teachers. schol-
arS and the audience are alike entertained
and benefited. The summing up. by
the pastor. Rev. Mr.. Sherman. was full
of good. sound Christian counsel. The
Christmas evergreen, with added fresh
flowers and the charms of canarieS
swinging in their cages. We're each in
their way. attractive features.
On Sunday next an event of historic
interest is to be celebrated at We>tport.
y. Y, by the conservation of Il bell by
the Roman Catholics of the mission at
that place. 1t will be dedicated to the
memory of Father Isaac .JugueS. who was
slain by the Mohawk Iroquoi> Indians
oct Is. 1916. He and his companion
prisoners We're inhumanlv tortured by
the SavageS on little island. about three
miles south of WcStport. known a. Coal
island. situated in a bay of the same
name. Father Iogues was for ten years
missionary among the IIuron> and fin
ally martyr to his faith. His life. Il,
published by Benzigcr Bros. New York.
reads like Il terrible romance. ending in
the final mmolation of the hero for his
good deeds. 1t is expected that dele
CATION from Ncrgcnnc> will he present ON
the occasion of the ceremonies.
The last day of the Graded school for
the summer term closed with unusually
interesting exercises. Friday evening.
The result of the various examinations of
scholars during the week will be pub
lished. The work of the term j. done.
teachers and scholars have said good
bye" and quiet rcigm> in the school
house. EVergrccnS flowers. banners and
notices monopolizcd the stage in school
house hall, Friday evening Every spot
where person could Ill or stand was oc-
cupird by those who desired to enjoy the
graduating exercises. On the platform
were seated the principal. W. II. Shaw.
Hon. +. +. Woodbridge, Rev. Mr.. Sher-
man. l.. BARLEY and +. \. GoSS. of the
prudential committee, Superintendent
Fairbanks of the State school. Rev. Mr..
Austin and Mayor McCueu. Opposite
the graduates were seated. five in num-
Der. The first essay, Common Things"
by Miss May &. Crosby, was an original
grouping of the common things of life. in
contrast with the uncommon. The de-
auctions were full of good counsel. 1t
was gracefully written, modestly spoken
and creditable to the head and heart of
the author. George II. Darymple's ora
ton on Our National Institutions"
would have reflected credit ON an older
graduate. 1t was spoken quite rapidly,
none too much so. however, for him. for
his articulation was good. With prac-
tice he will become good speaker; he is
Il good scholar now. Miss Annie NJ.
BotSford'> essay on stepping Stones
was Il more mature production than
young ladies ordinarily are equal to, but
when the close was reached the audience
became aware that the author of the r>-
say was far removed from "ordinary."
Progress in Manufacture" is Il prolific
theme, but Clinton &. Pecu handled the
subject very happily, made excellent
points, illustrated clearly the wonderful
changes wrought by time, and closed with
deductions showing how well he had
studied his theme. battle-ground" by
Miss Ada {. Fisher, was "a carefully
worded and wcll-written essay, showing
how necessary it is to work. if not in the
upper strata of society. in order to reach