The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-03-15

A.; bv presenting him, in behalf of tn,
alumni, an elegant massive silver pitch
e. and goblet, handsomely engraved
' Mr.. Ranney is quite an orator and as h,
portrayed the work done in the schoo
by Prof Howe, speaking a. he did from
experience, noting the careful instruc-
ton gwen, the painstaking labors of the
faithful teacher. much emotion was Wis
ible, not only on the part Of the person
thus honored. but by all present. II
r took few minutes for Prof. Howe 70
recover his voice as he commenced his
reply to this spontaneous EXPIRE; sion OF
good will and appreciation. AS lie says,
he did the best he could under the cir
, cumstances,' Some statistics which oc-
, cured at random to him to give are
printed here. Prof. Howe had Just com
pleted sort of census of his work for
another purpose and he gave the figures
in this connection, Coming wi hin his
personal direction as teacher in the high
: school, 1926 scholars had passed under
his tutelage during the past seventeen
years. Uf these, seventeen have been
children of former pupils; sixteen have
dled; about one-half Of the 1926 are mar
ried, and in that large number (for this
small village) nut four or five have ever
been known to disgrace themselves in
any way, and that only by intoxication
They are reputable citizens, engaged
in various callings Chat is. those not
now in schooD, many of them the hon
ored alumni Of higher institutions of
learning, OF the company before him
he recognized in them nearly one half
comprised of former pupils and their
parents. In our opinion, these statistics
fully warrant the sentiments contained
in Prof. Ranney's presentation address.
Included in the evenings entertainment
were songs by Mesdames Atwood and
Mckay and Miss Hattie Yelling: a reel
tation by Miss Eff (Walbridge) Whites
Gone With Handsomer Man by Will
Carleton; banjo duet by Miss Aria
Mckay and Ned Donnely; violin solo,
by Geo. Donnelly; instrumental music
(cornet guitar and vIolin) by E H.
| WorthingtOn, Walter Mattison and Geo.
Donnelly. All these have been pupils of
Prof Howe, excepting only Mrs. Mckay
and Miss Hattie yelling, Following The
presentation, refreshmrnts were served
amid the congratulations of all present.
Amidst it all the Joke of the evening
was that Prof. Howe had so innocently
done as all wished, announced the re
ceptiOn at the close of the afternoon ex-
ercises in school. We congratulate the
graded school district, as well as Prof.
Howe, upon state of affairs which
called out this expression of good will
and affection.
Our regular correspondent writes {:
The young ladies' reception on Friday
evening last in Bank hall, notice for
which was given in the BANNER and
which hereabouts had been connected
with the Y. w. G. 7. u, proved to be
gathering of our citizens generally to
meet Prof. Z, w. Howe the principal of
our Grad, d school in a friendly and
! pleasant way, to congratulate m upon
his so successful completion of the fif-
tieth term or nearly seventeen years of
instruction among us.
On the entrance of Prof. Howe, lie was
introduced by one of the prudential
committee E. G. Houghton, to the for
mer graduates of the schools, in happy
and appropriate train of thought. Upon
retiring he presented Prof. w. w. Ran
ney of WilllamstOwn one of the first
graduates under Mr.. Howe. for a short
address, and TO present the silver pitcher
and goblet upon a salver. which had
been furnished by the graduates. twenty
two in number, as slight token of their
esteem and appreciation of his excellent
capabilities as teacher. Mr.. Rannev's
remarks were in n line to interest all
present and were frequently spiced with
humor and wit. He held the attention
to is close, and especially while con-
trasting the methods and success in
teaching did his premises and conciu
slons meet often. find responsive echoes
IN the hearts of his hearers. Prof.
Howe expressed his surprise at thus be.
ing made the obi ct of such an ovation,
and in feeling words cordially thanked
the young ladies', graduates and all pres
ent for the very unexpected gathering
in which he was, by their selection, so
prominent an actor. He appropriately
responded to the remarks of Mr.. Ranney
and acknowledged in fitting language
his pleasure in the beautiful gift by the
graduates. giving some statistics con-
nected with the school, among which
was this that he had had in the High
school under his immediate charge while
| teacher here, over three hundred and
eighty different pupils.
| to all as it could hardly be expected SO
pleasant an occasion could be conceived
and carried on to completion with 50
few knowing really what the outcome
was intended to be.
The celebrated concerts and operas
lately given in Troy have called some of
our lovers of music and the stage to go
down and take them in.
The gray horse, in harness, running
in the street Wednesday proved to be
DR.. New on's. 1t left him before being
hitched into the shafts. and feeling
nicely, took turn for exercise.
1t is the first time we remember Of
snow so completely blocking the travel
in the streets and country about, saying
nothing of railroad delays and mails, for
so long time. 1t reminds your CORE
spondent of few years spent some time
ago on the east side of the mountain In
the vicinity of Brattleboro. Newfane al d
Townshend. when it is expected any
winter that the roads may be INSTRUCTED
by snow so that day or more will have
to be spent in the most travelled thor
oughtares to keep the roads open. We
judge there must have fallen three feet
of snow and all distributed by the wind
IN layers from six to eight feet deep
All felt fortunate in being able to get to
their homes on Monday and the increase
of snow and wind that night with the
almost impossible walks and roads gave
feeling of security and willingness to
remain through the day Tuesday. 1t
could but remind one of the storms and
billiards lately experienced IN the west,
but so far as heard with none of the sad
experiences which befell so many there.