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


The closing exercises OF The ninth year Of
Worcester academy were commenced with the
sermon 20 the graduating class last sunday
evening, preached by Rev y y Doe, who has
Tor years been the superintendent for the Home
Missionary society. The churches Of Nlnita
united In the service In the academy chapel
aud allied the room with what Mr. Doe conaid-
cred a very intelligent and thoughtful audi
ence. The theme was, THE open Door =
It's not high talents nor high training that
count, but faithfulnessi wealth and social
position often place young men and women at
disadvantages they are often easily out
stripped BY the poorer ones. who are ree from
The enlangements 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 like.minded companions walking half the
length Of Massachusetts on his way to college
TO save stage fare. travelling In blackberry
time to save hotel bills, added interest and
point to the theme. The young men for whom
he sawed wood, while they drove expensive
livery outfits, have not since had the careers,
have not lived aud died as he would prefer 10
live and die.
Monday morning the annual meeting OF the
trustees was heidi all were present except Mr.
Halsell and Col Bell DR.. Fortner and Mr.
Ilaisell were reelected trustees for term OF
three years. Rev A. Smith, OF Neosho,
Rev Il. G. Evans, Of Springfield, and Prof
q. d. Adams, Of Drury college. were elected
honorary members OF the board OF trustees
All the oillcers and teachers Ia the present |
employ Of the academy were reelected except |
Miss Brown, who retires at her own request |
to take year OF study IN Harvard university. |
Another Miss Brown, Miss Jean. was elected. |
Miss Brown is a daughter Of Prof oliver
Brown, formerly OF Druryi she was class
mate Of Mrs. Mccarthy IN Drury college; has /
contributed TO the Youths Companion. the /
Ladies' Home journal and similar pnblica-
tons; she - youched for as 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 gem
tleman, will be employed later The Inn
proyemente at The academy, present and pros
p5ctise, We're indorsed and recommended.
The academy viii start upon It's tenth year's
work with the strongest assurance IL has ever
had Of high and efficient service aud Of assured
popular support. The following resolutions
are srf-ex planatory:
= The board OF trustees OF Worcester ncad-
cmy desire to express their high appreciation
Of the chat acter aud services OF Miss Annette
Brown. Her great itness, her unsparng dii-
igence and devotion have been OF nestmable
advantage to the institution, and have CON
trhnted IN marked degree to extend its good
name ami enhance It's useIulncssi We wonid
have been glad had she desired to remain TO
have continued her in her important and ever
place in Worcester academy ="
" The resignation Of Mr. A. G Raymond,
long trasty and valued member Of this board.
has placed upon his associates very trying
duty; they deem 1t a pleasure to bear
witness to the peculiar value Of his services;
aud they desire to give public expression to
their regret that what seems to them mis-
taken sense Of duty VIII deprive them Of his
valued connscls. 4"
The exercises VIII continue up to this even
ing following the programme in las. weeks
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