The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-07-04
GRADED SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.


A large assembly Of people listened to
the creditable efforts of the class Of 80
and enjoyed the excellent music of
Goldsmith's orchestra, last Friday even
ing. This has been the annual expert |
ence since the school was first opened in
1874. We gave so full particulars last
week that little remains to be added ex-
cept few comments upon the enJoya-
BILE evening.
Prof, Weld of the High school happily
presided and introduced the numbers on
the programme. Seated with the class
and Prof. Weld, on the platform, were
the Board of Trustees, the Rev. Mr. Sey-
mour and Prof. Davis, the new superin-
tendents of these schools. The balance
of the faculty had seats together in the
body of the hall. The efforts of the
class of SO were an honor to themselves
and the faculty. While all the essays
and orations showed thought and study,
there was quite a divergence as to theo-
ries and ability, which was the subject
of friendly comment as the exercises
proceeded. This is common circum
stance attending every commencement
and ought not to become the subject Of
newspaper criticism. The maturity of
the student fitted for college; the stand
ard attained by those of three years
course; the evident study and toll which
had been the watch-word of those in the
two years course, whereby most of them
had completed far more than the curicu-
lIm called for, all these gradations were
noticeable, but all did we'll and are to be
complImentrd therefor.
The diplomas were presented by L. F.
80.
tees, and the Benediction was pro-
nounced by the Rev. Chas. r. Seymour.
A pleasant episode of the commence
! ment was speech from Prof. Davis.
Introduced by Prof. Weld, Mr.. Davis
made few remarks congratulatory of
the suspicious occasion. He was glad
of the opportunity to be present, and to
meet 30 many of the people among
whom his lot was to be cast for the year
to come. He paid graceful tribute to
Vermont and her people, and closed
with few words to the class of 80
their motto FINISHED L4bors are
Pleasant" suggesting the line of thought.
Prof. Davis was well received and
roundly applauded as he took his seat.
The soprano solo by Mrs. Merrill was
greatly enjoyed and the class song was
well received.
NOTES.
The class reception in Apollo Hall,
which Immediately followed the exer-
cises in school hall, was attended by the
Trustees, faculty and invited guests. 1t
was fitting close to memorable occa
sion. The flowers presented the grad
yates were much admired. This year
these were displayed together and ar
ranged on the front of the stage instead
of being brought in after each one of the
class had finished. A very sensible way
of disposing of this part of the COM
mencement. At the conclusion of the
exerc ses large number remained few
minutes to congratulate the class In per-
son and to admire their beautiful floral
presents.
One OF the class, Miss Jennie w. Cady,
received from her uncle, VIM. Winter, "a
valuable gold watch, with chain and
charm, and from her mother diamond
ring, as a reward for her studiousness
She completed sixteen of the twenty re-
quired studies Of the three years course,
in two years. Other friends, likewise
remembered her on this occasion. Per-
haps other members of the class we've
remembered similarly.
In another column to day we give the
High school roll of honor. which con-
tains the record made by the students
thereof.