Morning journal and courier., 1890-06-20
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rhe Graauaslng Kxercisss-Award of Prixss-Namss of Graduating Class- The Terpsicherean Eestlvisles-A Large Attendance Yesterday-A Fine Drill. CnzszIRz, June 19.-The graduating ex- ,rcisss and the celebration of the ninety | 'ixth anniversary of the Cheshire EpisooDal academy were begun last evening, when the two prize deolamations were listened to by about 300 people at academy hall. The first prize was awarded to William Hall of Ches- hire of the class of 20, while H. A. Homan of Philadelphia was given the second prize. This morning fully 400 people assembled at the town hall to listen to the exercises of the graduating class. The subjects were all H.lI Fl of Cheshirs spoke on 'sInspiration of Great Dseds;" E. E. Johnson, New London, "Tone;" W. Chapman delivered the valedic- tory: dFsct and Talent" 0. N. Hurlburt. Saratoga, N. Y; "Life's Battle," R. l.: 0oldsmith. Monroe, Conn.,; "FrieAdship," H. D. Camp, Springfield, Mass; "Success," L. B. Hobart, San Francisco, delivered the vAlsdiotory.
 inc class. nearly all of whom received prize for excellence in some branch of the school work. Among the prizes awarded was one S5 given annually by Professor Phelps or Yale for excellence in spelling, which was won this year by H. w. Chapman of Sandy Hook.
 After the presentation of prizes had taken place Rev. H. P. Nichols of New Haven pre-. sented the diplomas. MT. Nichols made class on its record and also the school on its athletic victories. Mir. Nichols said he had heen informed that this years ball nine was superior to any that ever represented the school. Dr. Horton, the principal of the school, also made few remarks, dur. ing which he told Rev. MT. Nichols that three members of the base ball team, the pitcher, catcher and short stop, were win, ners of prizes for excellent scholarship. Bishop Williams was unable to be present The town hall and the academy halls were tsstefully decorated for the occasson Among the New Haveners present were Judge A. Heaton Robertson, Rev. MT. Nich' ols, Rev. Mr. Vibbert and Rev. Dr. Boards Icy of New Haven. The oldest living graduate present at to.day's exercises was brother of Admiral Foote. The class of 20 are as follows: Floyd T. Steele. president
 Ersss% S a4nx aGfs yi's
 Henry D. Banks treasurer.
 Hs4sz Fsss: Es%: | Milton w. Hall, Sydney Q. Pratt, | Lowis P. Hobart. William M. Rule,
 Charles N Hubert, John H. Peck,
 MfTGsra Wsm V iSS FGsnH W Salsntiae THE RECEPTION.
 Last evening the reception by the grad uating class took place. It was more tha usual brilliant event and many young ladit
 vied with each other for the palm of beaut.
 There was plentiful supply of dances, ail
 teen with four entries, to excellent musi } Professor A. M. Loomis of New Haven WI
 master of ceremonies. The class commits
 were: Captain Henry D. Banks, Freceric
 Mott, Sydney 0. Pratt. These gentlemt
 were also the floor committee.
 PERSONAL.
 Among the graduates this year Is Frar
 G. Palmer, whose father, who is now retir'
 to his country seat at Deep River, Com
 was formerly for years one of the leadil
 men of influence in Brooklyn, N. Y, al
 prominent iu the management of the Broo
 lyn Times.
 THE BATTALION DRILL. The battalion drill of to-day was one the best military successes in the school
 years. It was admirably accomplish
 ber of spectators.
 THE COMING CENTENNIAL OF THE ACADKM
 The revered head of the academy, Rev. l
 Horton, stands most deservedly high in |
 estimation of the school and its alumni, @ the large number of friends of the institute The next freshman class will graduate at [ S time of the aoademy's centennial, and
 doubt the centennial will be the occasion ii a fine celebration, one memorable in the b tory both of the academy and the fine ( town of Cheshire.