The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1891-06-24
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Coast" Jennie b. Bartlett; "The March o
Mind" Burt NJ. Yaw; Her Benefit Box :"
Gertie Y. Cutler. The numbers that re-
ceived the most applause were those of Miss
Bartlett and Mr.. Stephens, the former sneak
ing with much emotional and dramatic
force, and the latter giving Rev. A. ].
Hough's pen-picture Of typical farmer
with intelligence and abandon. Several of
the young ladies received bououets from
friends. On the whole the exhibition was
women are to be congratulated ON their
pains-taking efforts, both in the preparation
and in the presentation itself of their re-
spective parts. Two prizes, presented bv
the teacher of elocution, Miss T. Lillian
Howe, were awarded to Miss Bartlett and
Mr.. Stevens, and honorable mention was
made by the committee of Miss Marvin and
Mr.. Yaw.
The baccalaureate sermon was preached
by Professor Bishop, Sunday morning, at
Trinity church, A large congregation was
present, and the graduating class sat di-
rectly in front of the pulpit. A few simple
moral decorations were to be seen tastefully
arranged about the platform, and the sing
ing was specially prepared for the OCCASION
Key. A. j. Hough read Scriptura selections.
anu prayer was offered by President Bee
man. Professor Bishops text was Matthew
Xxx: 26-21-" But whatsoever will be great
among you, let him be your minister: and
whatsoever will be chief among you. let him
DC your servant" The thought on which
special emphasis was laid was that service
is the mark of greatness. The world is be-
ginning to see that greatness is reached by
the rugged path of service. The love of
power has always been with us, and il
likely to remain; but it will be directed in
new directions. Professor Bishop urged his
young hearers to strive for greatness-con-
secrated, cody ambition. There are two
kinds OF ambition, one Of which strives
merely for individual gain and advance
ment, while the other aims at doing the most
possible for the world. There ought to be
a greater union OF scholarship and religious
life in the church. There is crying need
of men in the church who can settle the
great questions Of the hour. These men
ought to be brought into the church, or the
church ought to develop such men. The
mistake of the church for hundred years
has been that it has grappled with the prob
lens OF the time in but one way, and that
the theological. Professor Bishop gave en-
couraging words OF advice to the Young men
who will follow manual rather than intel
lectual work throughout life. He believed
such young men can and should find time
tor study and religious culture. He gave
illustrations of what it is possible for conse-
Grated business men to do in supporting re-
ligious movements. Greatness should be a
means rather than an end, and true great
ness must be unselfish. While recognizing
that woman is occupying a larger place in
the professions etc., than ever before. the
speaker believed that the home is her true
field of activity. There is a place for Chris
tian ambition in the home. The sermon
closed with an address to the class, in which
Professor Bishop urged the young men and
women to strive for true greatness even if
that is likely. to be unaccompanied with
fame and position. A supreme satisfaction
may come to the humble and lowly who
walk uprightly. A short prayer followed
the address, after whicl the concluding ex-
ercises were observed.
Examinations were held on Monday and
Tuesday. Monday evening the annual re-
cital Of the music department occurred, and
was much enjoyed by the audience The
teachers have reason = be well-pleased
with the work done by heir pupils Yes
terday the annual meeting of the trustees
was held, and in the evening the senior
prize recitatons and declarations were
given
To-day is cass-day, and the exercises will
begin at half-past nine o'clock and the
fountain will be dedicated at eleven. The
address of DR.. george G. Bush in the even.
ing will doubtless be very interesting
Other features Of the programme for TO-DAY
and tomorrow can be learned from the
small bills.