Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-06-04

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The closing exercises Of the ninth year Of
worcester scadcmy were commenced with the
sermon q the graduating class last sunday
evening, rreach' by Rev. r. D. Doe. who has
for years been the superintendent for the Home
Missionary society The churches Of vinlta
united In the service In the academy chapel
and illled the room with what Mr.. Doe consid-
cred very Intelligent and thoughtful audi
cnce. The theme was, The Open Door Z"
II is not high talents nor high training that
count. but faithfuiness, wealth and social
position often place young men and women at
a disadvantage they are often easily out
stripped by the poorer ones. who are tree from
the entanglements and temptations which
beset the rich. Mr.. Does account OF his own
early struggles, acting as sexton OF the church
In which he afterwards preached. and with
few iike.mlnded companions walking half the
length Of Massachusetts on his way 10 college
TO save stage fare, travelling In blackberry
time 10 save hotel bills, added Interest and
point 10 the theme. The young men for whom
he saved wood, while they drove expensive
livery outfits, have not since had the careers,
have not lived and died as he would prefer to
live and die.
Monday morning the annual meeting OF the
trustees was held; all were present except Mr.
Halsell aud Col. Bell. Dr. Foriner and Mr.
Iialscll were reelected trustees for a term OF
three years. Rev. a. J. Smith, OF NeOsho,
Rev. y. G.. Evans, OF Springfield, aud Prof
G. ID. Adams. OF Drury college, were elected
honorary members OF the board OF trustees
All the officers aud teachers In the present
employ OF the academy were reelected except
Miss Brown, who retlres at her own request
to take year OF study In Harvard university
Another Miss Brown, Miss Jean. was elected.
Miss Brown is daughter Of Prof. oliver
Brown, formerly OF Druryi che was a class
mate OF Mrs. Mccarthy In Drury college; has
contributed TO the Youths Companion, the
Ladies' Home Journal and similar publica-
tlons, she 10 youehed for ~ a woman Of excel
lent attainments, capable Of doing any work
In the school. but will do the primary work at
her own request. Another teacher, a gem
tleman, Will be employed later. The ia-
provements at the academy, present aud pros
peclive, were indorsed and recommended.
The academy viii start upon its tenth year 8
work with the strongest assurance It has ever
had OF high and efficient service end of assured
popular support. The following resolutions
are self-ex planatory;
'' The boarl Of trustees OF Worcester acad-
envy desirc TO express their high appreciation
VI tue cHht hCtef anu services OF MISS Annette
Brown. Her great 1tness. her unsparing all
isence and devotion have been of ine,timable
advantage 70 tile institution. aud have con-
tributed In marked degree TO extend Its good
name and enhance Its usefulness, we would
have been glad had she desired 10 remain to
have continued her In her important and ever
enlarging place In wfJces,er academy"
'' The resignation Of Mr. A. Z. Raymond,
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has placed upon his associates a very trying
duty; they deem 1t pleasure to brar
witness to the peculiar value OF bis services
and they desire to give public expression ia
their regre; that what seems TO them mis-
taken sense Of duty will deprive them OF his
/ valued cOunsels."
The exercises will continue up to this eyen-
Ing, following she programme in last week 4
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