The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-06-19

polishing and II contains the m0nu-
OR the statue. Men are often judged
heir outward appearance-their ragged
e-when they hold sympathetic heart.
lives need To have their ragged edges
non, then may be seen the Image OF
rank Edison Knight delivered an Honor
Grafton, 1.-The American Flag" rich In
historic facts. Astounding In patriotic senti-
Pinent, and delivered with earnestness. mo
history Is grander or fairer than Americas.
Why? Not so much because OF her people
as of her flag. The first time the ar
spangled banner led to victory was on the
ningtOn. Our flag represents q whole
country. Its beauty consists not IN its
composition, but In what II symbOiizes.
But 1t represents sacrifices to secure all
that 1t implies. Let us always remember
in its connection the heroes both officer
and private, who have defended IT,
After music by the orchestra Gertrude
Frances Jones recited the Glass Prophecies
In the midst OF her s0lilOquy the Goddess
of Prophecy appeared upon the stage, at
tired in characteristic costume and accom-
panied by the inevitable spinning wheel.
This feature was pleasing surprise.
With happy smile and becoming grace
the prophecies, thus magically endowed,
dispersed to the waiting class the cabalistic
symbols which had been so mysteriously
entrusted to her keeping. Many OF these
prophecies so fraught with impr06abillties,
were cOuched in poetic form, and all were
delivered to the happy subjects on souvenir
hearts. This feature of the exercises must
have required untold time and ingenuity in
preparation, and was pleasing in execution.
Edward Erastus Mum delivered the
Valedictory feelingly and gracefully. 1t
was happy in dictiOn, chaste and Sprlghtly.
SIS it possible that a year has flown since
last we stood here? The year has created
new possibilities for Bradford Academy.
preciate the interest of friends. We know
not for which we wish to thank you most.
We extend thanks to Washburn Relief
Corps for our flag, to the Village Hall AS
ISOLATION for the privileges Of this hour.
We bid farewell to the Trustees with sad
hearts. May their good work go on. The
teachers have been kind and indulgent and
will hold large place in our memories.
To the class of 80 we say that though you
were bright and able we are sorry that you
lacked one element-bOys." After word
of sympathy and exhortatiOn to each of the
UNDERGRADUATES, he closed with an apOs-
trophe in verse to the old Academy, and an
eXhOrtatiOn to his classmates to continue
their work and study.
Warren all the members of the class join
ing in the chorus Prof. Locke feelingly
and fittingIy presented the Diplomas, with
words of cOngratulatiOn and counsel. The
Glass Ode, written by Mabel Sawyer Rich
ardson was sung by the class We give it
entire:
larry, moments in your flight
Why such haste to break the spell!
Soon the time will come for parting,
When, as classmates, we say farewell.
Often will sweet memories whisper
OF our teachers kind and true,
OF THE happy, happy school days,
Which come crowding to view.
May our motto-not for fame
But for that which truly goes
To make useful life,
Be our watchword till the close.
Now our paths through life divide,
But when work is done,
May there be glad reunion,
OF the Class Of 'o1.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
class gave a reception to invited friends
phe entire occasion was one of pleasure
and profit. TO say that the entire class ac
Quilted themselves with honor is no more |
han their due; to say that all reflected |
gredit upon their Alma mater is justice to
[hem and it.