The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-07-10

class Miss Stella ]. Mattison did her
self much credit in the skillful handling
OF the subject, Source Of Energy All
the interesting features regarding the
sun were portrayed in a striking man
ner, and illustrations regarding the size
and distance of this enormous body were
given In such manner as to make the
subject one Of great interest. Possibili-
ties Of life upon The earth without the
snn were also discussed, and furnished
%, appropriate ending for the ESSAY.
Wadsworth J. Carpenter had chosen for
his subject, "Gen. w. 7. Sherman and
certainly did justice TO the great warrior.
The speaker briefly rehearsed his career
through the different stages and dwelt
upon the Importance Of that brilliant
vancouver, the march to the sea. Thee
the elements that constituted the nature
and character of this great man were
discussed and most appropriate close
given in beautiful quotation from Pill
grim's Progress. The subject was skill
fully handled and the rendering of it
through the young orators yoicino of
the sentiments, formed indeed euioey.
The piano duett, switches Flight y bv
the young performers, Masters Hall and
Cushman, was highly enjoyed. Inez M.
Harwood discussed the past and Pres
emit" In her essay she made an old
settler voice the sentiments of the past.
which she argued, in reply, for the pres
ent The beautiful turn Of the subject
that the memory of the past
made it so dear, and the interspersed
recitation of the old mans dream are
worthy of note. The solo.
"The Old Church Bell" by Miss Butts,
deserves particular mention. "Woman's
Sphere" was practically discussed by
Miss Susie Watson. The essay abounded
in fine thoughts and the illusions briefly
made to the fondness for Gel tain girls to
intrude in mans domain in the manner
of dress, captivated the audience. The
main thoughts of the essay were wo-
mans advance in the last decadeand her
leading position to-day. Mans suprem-
acy must cease If he does not soon be- |
come more temperate and faithful. |
Then followed the valedietory by the |
same speaker. 1t was fine effort show |
ing proper .appreciation of tho adYan-
tages enjoyed, and of the situation. The |
farewell TO the schoolmates, |
and the affectiOnate words of consola- |
lion and parting to the classmates |
formed a fitting close to these fine exer- |
,ises. A last word regarding all the |
speakers will not be out Of place. Their |
manner upon the stage, their graceful |
gestures, their clear enunciation, their |
'orce and presence thrilled the large au-
Hence as such speakers scarcely ever
ian. The duett by Mrs, Houghton and |
Mr.. Phillips, "Minstrers Serenade," was
/ fine treat. All the music had been Sc
ected with care and was rendered with
good effect and the singing, under the
direction Of Prof. Downs, added greatly
% the pleasure of the evening. The d.
1lomas were presented by Prof. Dressed
n happy manner, and two prizes, which
lie had offered during the term for the
pest essay, and the greatest improve
nent in writing, was awarded respec-
lively to Miss Addie Brayton and San
ord Worthington. The graduates were
he recipients of bouquets and souvenirs
IS marks of friendship and trophies of
heir application to study and success
ul educational labor.