The Portland daily press., 1891-06-19

tender and affectl0nate reference 10 the ue-
parted president Rev. DR.. Weston.
Professor Allen responded with affection
ate words Of regard for the class Of '9l
and interest In their future. He wanted
three balloons sent up, one over the old
chapel, charged for shower Of one or two
thousand dollars to fit 1t up for gymnasium
another over the old seminary building, and
little one for a chapel over the dining
room.
The next speaker was Mr.. Charles S.
Fobes, who referred to the general trend Of
the exercises. showing that the real. and not
the ideal, was the outcome of modern eduea-
tion. A humorous play upon the titles Of
the essays was very effectively woven into
his speech.
church, Deering. spoke pleasantly to the
class on the Significance Of the dinner. re-
ferred to some of the essays, and urged the
needs Of the seminary. The safe citizenship
Of our commonwealth demands public in
telligence enlightened by public conscience
The state can do no better than to foster Its
institutions Of learning.
Rev. 1. j. Mead, editor Of the Gospel Ban
ner, responded ibriehy and humorously to
the hope expressed by DIR. Blanchard that he
would make good report In the Banner.
Hon. A. F. Moulton was the last speaker.
He announced that he was still one Of the
boys, although the other boys ana girls Of
his class did not always allow this claim as
readily as he might wish. The steady, sub
stantial growth Of the seminary was elo-
quently referred to, and the fact that today
Westbrook gives as good college fitting as
can be obtained anywhere was proudly
dwelt on. 1t is to its schools that New Eng-
land owes her proud position as the Dorian
hive of the nation.
The Association Of Alumni held its annu-
al meeting in Hersey hall at p. m, and
elected the following officers:
President-Hon. A. Il. Moulton.
First Vice President-Harold b. FObeS.
Second Vice Presidential. Z. Moulton.
Secretary and TreasurerIRose Dennelt.
Executive Committee-C. b. Varney, Miss ID. A.
Morton, M. b. Coolidge.
The association voted to present the in
stitution with the Century Dictionary. 1t
also voted to hold its annual banquet at the
institution instead of in Portland.
At 6.45 an interesting Grafton on "The
Growing Age" was given by Leui Greenleaf
'73. While not confning himself altogether
to this country the speaker spoke chiefly Of
the changes the world has seen since the
birth Of our nation. Particular mention was
made Of the advance In education and the
fact that physical training was taking its
proper place. A timely reference to the
changes in dogmas and creeds closed this
pleasing part Of the evenings programme.
A poem of more than ordinary literary
merit written by EmelIe w. Peakes. IA, was
read by Miss Matte Russell.
The day closed with grand social reunion
at Hersey hall.
Commencement Notes.
Goddard hall has been elegantly fitted up
during the year by Mrs. Goddard.
The reading room is model Of taste and
comfort
Henry Pennell Frank. marked excused, is
taking his examinations at Tufts.
Among other distinguished guests were:
Rev. and Mrs. f. M. Houghton, Mr.. IL. s.
Whitman, general secretary Of the State con-
ventiop, Mrs. Martin. daughter Of the late
ex-Gov. B0dwell.
The three young men from Portland,
Messrs. Forbes, Frank and Larrabee, enter
Tufts this fall.