Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-25

Mr.. Gould, whose part came first on the
programme. 10 evidently young man who
understands and appreciates our state. and
his Grafton was glowing one setting forth
Of the advantages and resources Of Maine,
and an eloquent, though indirect, appeal to
young men to remain here and improve the
chances which God has placed in their
hands. rather than seek uncertain fortunes
in The West and South.
Miss Capen's essay on Oliver Cromwell
vi. indeed finely written part, broad and
dscp in thought. clear and beautiful in ex-
preston. She showed thorough under
standing Of the great patriot ard his times,
aud he had sturdy defender in the fair
graduate who claimed that his acts were
ever il tluenced to . sincere desire for the
highest welfare Of the Enslish people.
The Captains Well 10 one Of cur loved
Winters latest and hest poems, and the
old sailors story Of wandering and suffer
ing, and how he dug the wAyside well 90
tbs, pas.ers might never be thirsty there,
y. told very fec,ively by Mrs Redwood.
These two greatest nance in American
history. Washington and Lincoln. ought to
inspire by their very sound every young
man in our country. These great men so
like in some things were very unlike in
otbers and the contrast offered by their
lives WAS most cleveriy drawn by Mr..
Savage. Bowdoin college. which he will
enter next fall, will gain sno her bright
Augusta boy in Mr.. Savage.
Miss Know lesessay on Desirable Objects
Of Attainm. mt was carefully written part,
showing clearly and forcibIy the high aims
which the true scholar ever has in mind
-Four chief points were taken and developed :
FIRST. accurate thinking; second, indepen-
deuce Of mind; third, acquiring habits OF
observation; fourth, giving attention to
reading .a,l d. es
The French recitation Of Mise Harding.
lie Petit Ssvoyard," Was difficult part 70
render. but was given finely. Her graceful
hsndhpg Of that language was remarkable.
and none could fail to appreciate ii. even
II not understanding the pretty but cad
story .he toll.
Mr.. Hsmleu, who will cutter the Boston
School Of Technology in the fall, vas com
PEELED to be in Boston this week taking his
examinations. and his graduation part,
Have We National Sons?' vas read b.
RUSSELL Eaton, = member Of the school.
Although oil wiz ID it could have been de-
livsred BY its author, the part certainly lost
nothing in Mr.. Esson's reading. 1t Wa IN
able plea for one great national song COM
mon to the h,me. the sea, or the battle.
field, insead Of the half . d,z.n semi
national songs which we have now.
Antony to 3 Fsiead on the Death of
Csnr." ~as . suej CT shich gave to MI.
Lovely an op2or' unity Of WHICH young
man Of his shiIi va, not slow to avail
himself. Iwayirins m.elf to be Antony
muuraii < The death Of Cesar, he praised
IN burning words the deeds Of that immos
ial leader, iawen ted his fail dsncuoced his
mufdersss and called on Ocsavius and
Rome 10 avsnge his death. all in way thai
would certainly .,Ave been no disgrace to
The great orator himsef Mr.. l. vrjoy hsi
the ice. manner ard ability to use word
which go to make up public speaker Of
whom more will be heard later; snd Bates
College. which he enters next fall, gain'
not ouly IN unusually good scholar. but ~
excellent and popular yourg man.
Miss Hansoh's essay on Struggles for 81
Education. showed beyond dispuss thst ever
" h' has hsd to struggle any for N sducs
uos. which With her natural ability. IL mos
iaieobsble. the victory 10 one Of which sh'
be proud. The essay was an especial,
1oushsfu! snd we'll written ono, ihorirl
hat education really IL, the obstacles 70 b
f.srcome. and the triumphs awaiting hos
~ - pefsevere.
.,yss Hdse.' reel asion. The Bsoomslicl
:ssa,s vas nns rendering az III qaAin
lc.ioa by O ". Holm 4 b. v'tch