The Portland daily press., 1888-06-22
wEsTBRooK SEMINARY.
Graduating Exercises OF the Class of
1888.


Fifteen young ladies and gentlemen gradu,
ated from Westbrook Seminary yesterday
the fifty-seventh anniversary of this insttu-
tion. The exercises were held in All Souls
Church, Deering, at $50 M, and notwith-
standing the rain, every available space was
taken. The church was handsomely deco
rated. The following are the graduates !:
Reginald X. Goodel, Annie w. Akers, Ella
II. Buckham, Everett B. Currier, Margaret
E. Moulton, David d. Moulton, Frederick E.
Moulton, George II. Moulton. Herbert f.
Moulton. Erwin Nichols, Celia May Staples.
James B. Soule, Lydia f. Willis, Ina NJ.
Wilson, Annie G. Buffum.
After prayer by the president, Rev. DR..
Weston, the class of 'SS, in turn delivered
their essays and orations. through all of
which there seemed to be strong undercur-
rent Of solid, substantial thought.
After the awarding of diplomas by DR..
Weston, the audience adjourned to the Semi
nary building for the alumni dinner, and
during the next hour examined the art
rooms, where exhibitions of the work in
crayons and oils done during the year were
shown. This is the first exhibit that has
been made in this branch of work Mrs
Allan, who is instructor in painting, deserves
very much praise for the unusual artistic
proficiency of her pupils.
The crayon work by Miss Mary l.. Stevens
was especially good. Several paintings by
Minnie Marble were admirable; also flowers
by Julia Stevens, Addie Brightman and
Alice Stevens were good; Lizzie Best show
ed good landscape and Annie Akers some
attractive rond lilies and double roses; Miss
Lizzie Best's figure pieces were more than
well done, and Maud Stevens and Lou Beale
both were proficient with crayons; Miss
Beale showing unique landscape
At o'clock the alumni dinner took place
in the dinning hall, where very ample col
lation was served DR.. Weston, who most
acceptedy filled the position of POSTMASTER,
addressed the assembly, speaking of the
encouragement all should feel, mentioning
the Improvements in the introduction of
Sebago water, the new heating apparatus
and other works. He then most feelingly
alluded to the many true friends who "had
gone on beyond" alluding in fitting terms to
Anson p. Morrill,. David Torrey and Gov.
Bodwell. He gave the following toast:
West5ro0k SeDli1dry-H -Honored for what it has
done, and may 1t increase in strength and useful
ness.
Ex-Goy Sidney Perham. president of the
board of trustees, responded, and urged all
the graduates to work for the Seminary that
its students might be increased.
Educatiue men and lUonlen: leaders and con-
servators in the advancement Of society.
Rev. Henry Blanchard responded and pic
tured the uneducated masses and contrasted
the advantages enjoyed at Westbrook and
impressed upon them the privileges they
were enjoying He then alluded with pride
to the competency of the teachers, the board
OF trustees and OF the graduates of 1888.
The other toasts and responses were as
follows:
Our Trustees: faithful and eficient held iu
much honor for their efficiency. NJ. B. Coolidge.
The association of Grddudtes-A band of low
ing children. DIR. Fuller.
Our Ne,c Trustees-May they equal their prede-
cessors In zeal and efficiency. Augustus F. Moul-
oar Old Students steadfast and helpful
Edacation and Betorn,-In this legitimate work
each 5 helper Of the other. Rev, Q. A. shinn.
Banner
The Glass of discourage, truth, faithfulness
and fidelity. Mr.. E. P. Currier, Of the class
Our Visttiag Frfends-we are glad TO see them
and hope TO hear from them. Hon. Charles Buff
am, Mrs. Crockett, Hon. Mr.. Graffam.
Prof. Allan, principal of the boys depart
ment, spoke of the need of hardwood floor
in the art department and of an organ to
take the place of thing called melodian
that they wished to move into the natural
history department, among the relies. One
and twenty dollars was needed, of
which S. were pledged. Over $s5. was given
on the spot, with promises of more.
TRUSTEES MEETING.
From the report Of the treasurer, it appears
that the Seminary has fund of SIS, 600, well
invested. The income of this fund, with the
tuition paid by the students, pays the run
ming lexpenses of the Institution. During
the past year, nearly $4,000 has been laid
out In repairing the buildings, which are
now In fine condition. The larger part of
this sum was raised by private subscriptions
The old corps of teachers were reelected
for another year. 1t was voted to give the
preceptress, Miss Morton, years vacation,
to study in France and Germany, with the
that at the end of the year
she resumes her connection with the Semi.