Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-06-26

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very pat. The poem composed by Georgia
Buck CT the Senior classwas not pretentious
like most Of its class but unaffected
and sweet like its author.
We were particularly pleased with the de-
livery and character of the Grafton by
Frank Wood. The honor Of the Valedictory
was carried off by Leonore Swift. Our
Normal band, who furnished music for
the afternoon, did its best; we shall miss
many OF its members who are this term,
graduates.
THE b. EXHIBITION.
The b. Exhibition on Thursday evening
was a success in every respect, and cou-
gratulations may be extended to the
power behind the throne" as well as to
the speakers.
"The Vagabondsn by Fred c. Brigham
portrayed the affection between a penni-
less wanderer and his canine friend. Mr..
Brigham seemed perfectly at home with
his subject.
"Ghe Angels and the Shepherds, Sec
ond upon the program was given by Stella
A. Pinney. Her selection was description
OF the Angels announcement to the shep-
herds in the lonely desert of the birth of
Christ. 1t was recited in clear voice and
her manner was pleasing to all.
Miss Parmenter's rendering of the Elf
Child was enthusiastically applauded, and
showed ability on the part of the speaker.
"Aunt Sylvia's FirstLesson in Geography
by Maggie 7. Reagan described scene
between little Susie and Sylvia; the form
er having had her first lesson in GeogrB-
ply was trying in vain to make the old
Auntie understand that the earth is round.
The strange negro dialect was finely imi
| tated by Miss Reagan and one could not
help feeling the sorrow and distress of the
little one at not being able TO make the
matter clear.
Kiles p. StoclSwell gave seThe School
Boys Strike". II was a vivid description
of firm school masters experience with
rebellious boys who did not believe in
s'speaxin' pieces, and Stockwell's antics
in the imaginary strapping convinced
every one that he must have had expert
ence either as a schoolboy or master.
"The Chariot Race was presented by
Flora L. Goss in deep clear tone. Those
only who have read Ben Hur can under
stand the difficult position Miss Goss was
required to fill but which she did so ad-
mirably. "Miss Maloney on the Chi
nese Question was an amusing selection
by Mary c. Flint. 'Callsn by Myrtle
A. Ellison illustrated the mercenary spirit
OF many pastors in accepting call to
preach Miss Ellison's imitation OF the
characters was appreciated by the audience.
The stage decorations were unusually
pretty and the committee deserve their
reward in words OF commen dation.
Blaisdells orchestra added greatly to
the evenings enjoyment.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Friday morning the Graduating Exer-
cises were held in the Town Hall before
large and appreciative audience. The
music was furnished by Mrs. Adams of
Randolph, pianist, and Mr.. Alfred Chase
OF Northtieid, cornetist. Prayer was offered
by Rev. }. A. Bates.
Phf S.Smith, marshal Of the day, headed
the list of speakers by an Grafton entitled
Military Education He spoke from
experience of life at military academy,
OF its strict rules which help to form
right habits, Of the chances for advance
ment open to rich and poor on the same
basis, and he applied the order " Right
about, Face to our daily lives.
"Manual Training z by Nernie Chamber
lain showed its progress as branch of
education in the n. ). and the advantages
resulting from the training of hand and
eye in industrial schools, making 'every
worker thinker and every thinker
worker" In an essay by Belle G. Garland
entitled "What We have How we get it,"
Miss Garland impressed upon US the ne
cessity of a uniform development of the
three-fold nature which only can fit us
for life." ''The Congo State" was pre-
sented by Daniel Colt. 1t is an interesting
subject to the public at present. He gave US
a description of its resources, something
OF its past history and the possibilities OF
the future of this portion of the" Dark
the audience in the subject "Cleopatra's
Needle'', not only by the subject matter
of her essay but also by he- full tones and
clearly enunciated wording.
Grafton by Ira ID. Shaw, Essentials of
Success The foundation of mans future
career is found in the home, thus a great
responsibility rests upon the home train
ing. Among the essentials of success were
named patience, perseverance, truth and
right without which il is unattainable.
In a graceful manner Ina l.. Robinson
exhibited her enthusiasm in ''The Kinder
garten." The development of the faculties
OF the little child requires greater ability,
and finer insight than to teach in higher
grades. The secret OF the kindergarten de-
velopment is in its social element, training
the child to know its happiness is not in
itself but bound up in others.
The oration 'sThe Public and the Public
Schools by Abel B. Tracy completed the
speakers of the First Course. Our govern
ment from the first recognized the need of
the education of its people and provided
for the same by taxation, and although
this burden sometimes seems unjust the
speaker ably proved its efficacy. The theme
was logically and clearly handled, the
manner of the delivery giving added force.
SECOND COURSE.
We were enabled to see in the minds
eve BY means of Miss Stevens vivid de-
scription westminster Abbey" with its
North and South transepts, massive door,
and huge cross, the emblem of mans re-
demption, as its crowning work. also to
visit poets corner. She spoke in her usu-
ally clear and distinct manner.
The article upon the Progress of Civil
ization" was instructive, with its items
upon Japan, China and sections of ourown
continent We went away more hopefulfo
hearing the past progress and possible
future of civilization.
oueer looking machine upon a stand
had excited our curiosity for some min
utes but Miss Carrie Smith in her essay
informed us that il was a model OF little
steamboat invented by Vermonter from
whom Robert Fulton stole the idea, and
afterward practically developed in his
first steamboat.
The closing Grafton Nation Making
by Frank c. Angel was well received
Among the different methods referred to
were Roman, Italian, English and Spanish.
The English method differed from some
others in containing the principle OF