Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1891-06-25
"PER ANoUsTlAs AD VICTORIAN"

"PER ANGUsTlAs AID VICTORIAN"
Glass of '91, Bellows Falls High School,
Graduates with HOnOrs.
The Opera House was filled to over
flowing Friday evening by those invited
to attend the graduating exercises of the
class of 81. The decorative touch had
been deftly given to the stage, the result
being an effect superior to any arrange
ment thus far seen in the Opera House.
The stage rail was decked with potted
plants in beautiful bloom, while above a
background of solid green foliage stood
out the class motto which is the caption
of this article.
The class of 81 numbered seven, being
the following named: Newton D. Clarke,
classical course; Lura A. Perry, Charles
S. Eddy, Edgar F. Carruthers, Latin
course; Mabelle E. Parsons, Bertha l.
Capron, Cindie B. Dalton, English course.
In true graduation attire-the young
ladies in dainty white, the sterner por-
ton of the class in decorOus black-the
picture was charming one. The pro-
gram was opened by Misses Nettie
George and Mary Mcleod in piano
duet "Waking of the Lion" and Rev.
Ellsworth Fullerton followed with
prayer.
sdThe Farmer in Politics." with sal
utatory addresses in Latin, was by New
ton D. Clarke, who in his theme reviewed
the great agricultural movement in this
country, holding the very sensible posi-
ton that such movement was just in
cause and would have only salutary re-
suits. It stood as sort of governor be-
tween two greater contending political
parties, into the policies of which would
creep injustice and wrong. The paper
had much in it of merit.
Error Flees; Truth Abides," by Lu-
ra A. Perry, attacked the giant evils
slavery; the abuse of intoxicants and
drugs by depraved appetites, ETC., and
enlarged the borders of her topic by well
directed blows at gossip, SANDER bear
ing, and other commonly called minor
errors. 1t was practical effort, bring
ing we'll out at the last the triumph of
truth in its broadcast acceptance. Fol-
lowing this w. X. Bennett sang the song
Afterwards"
"The Passion Play" by Bertha 1. Ca
prom, was an historical paper on the sa-
cred tragedy of Oberammergau in Ba-
varia. 10 very many who were unfa-
miliar with the intent of these simple
people, and who have looked askance at
the idea as sacirligious, the essay was
full of information, and was valuable to
all.
Edgar F. Carruthers in "Our New
Navy and Coast Defenses," told the his
tory and growth of the United States navy
noted its present weakness, and outlined
it's future growth and policy. He took
the ground that our navy should be sec
ond only to that of England in power,
and called attention to the fact not gen.
orally known, that with the completion
Of the battle ships now in construction,
we should be sixth in rank among the
great and powerful navies of the world.
"Genius in Hidden Places" was han
died practically and well by Mabelle E.
Parsons, who contended that we have
not always to look among the great ex-
ponents of art, music, literature, etc., to
find true genius, but that it is plant
whose fragrant bloom is often found
The genius of making home happy, Of
placing those about US at ease, of up
holding among Others natural and easy
but unassailable presence, were among
the points noted.
j. Fluette then rendered cello
solo, emit Ihr ALLEN, Romance" and iu
response to an insistent encore, gave
cold Folks at Home.' Both numbers
were charming.
"To-day we Launch; When Shall we
Anchor?" beautiful theme, thought
fully prepared, and delivered with ease
and grace of gesture, was by Cindie B.
Dalton. 1t contemplated young life
as illustrated by ship on the ocean;
portrayed its fair and favoring winds,
and its tempest and storm, bringing both
at last into safe harbor.
Without doubt, the happy results in
our high school from year to year are in
no small sense due to the painstaking
interest of Principal Simpson and his as
sistant, Miss Barry. In welcoming the
audience and expressing pride in the
class just closing work, Mr.. Simpson
did but reflect respect which is held
toward him by all his pupils.
Since these exercises THE TIMES has
been handed a note taking exception to ali
impression thought to have been caused
by one of the class, that the high school
had never before fitted for college, while
in fact, within ten years students have
been fitted for Dartmouth, Vassar, Wes-
leyan and Smith.
dictory, was sufficiently cared for by
Charles S. Eddy, who reviewed Bel
lamy's Looking Backward" The
paper gave evidence of solid thought and
was finely delivered. This virtually
ended the program, duet by Messrs.
Bennett and Randall, the presentation
of diplomas, being followed by bene-
diction by Rev. Ellsworth Fullerton.
The reception by the class was held in
Banquet hall, about 100 friends being
present. Refreshments were served, and
brief remarks made by friends and men,
bers of the class, Mr.. Clarke's poem of
the class of 81 being good. And thus
happily ended the school work of the
class of 81.
A Pleasant Party.
A party made up of Hon. William A.