Connecticut western news., 1892-07-07
THE D. M. HUNT SCHOOL.

The closing exercises took place at Citizens hall in Falls Village on Thurs day evening the 30th of June. Not withstanding the gods were not propi- tious in sending favorable weather, but rather a terrific thunder storm, yet a large and appreciative audience assem- bled to witness the final exhibition of the school year. The hall was very prettily decorated with handsome DOT tieres and the stars and stripes. Oriental vases filled with ferns and roses ornamented the platform. while on the right and left of the stage were displayed oil paintings and drawings. the work of the pupils of the school, trans forming the hall into an art studio of one of the old masters.
 The literary exercises showed that earnest and faithful work had been done by both students and teachers. Unlike older institutions we cannot speak of commencement or of the Baccalaureate sermon, the Alma Mater and the Alumni; for the school IS yet in it's in- fancy, child one year old and this the first effort before the public. Forty five pupils have been enrolled during the year, making record of which we are proud. Mrs Guiou as the efficient principal assisted by Misses Ward and Mulford have established the school on firm foundation that gives the assur- ance of a bright and prosperous future. The course of study has been thorough, and some of the pupils are fitting for college. While the institution is not old enough to have graduating class the closing exercises of this the first year showed what may be expected when the time comes to have a com- mencement.
 An orchestra under the leadership of w. H. Camp, assisted by J. O. Wolfe, furnished delightful music during the evening. Mir Randall, president of the board of trustees, in a characteristic speech introduced the program for the evening. Miss Laura Storm gave the salutatory. Hattie Preshure pictured a landlords visit. A piano duet. "Voiletts de Nice" was rendered by Ed na Spur and Sidney Morris. An alle- gary by Edith St John; the cornet solo, "A Bird from OCT the sea-" by Louise Brinton, German recitation by Grace Brown, "Die Lorrelei," 8 piano duett ''Postillon D'Amour," by May Willard and Laura Storm; the French Episode by Ray Willard and Minnie Barnum; an oration by Sidney Morris on ''the Presi- dential Campaign;" piano duett "Gavotte" by Mary Kennard and Laura Storm; German recitation, "Barbaros- sa" by May Willard and "An Incident on the Housatonio" by John Chattleton furnished program of unsual interest. There were two debates The first, "Is the reading of fiction injurious to intel. lectual growth" Lillian Weinstein, | affirmative; and LouiseB eBrinton, negative, | ucLuOu5bIhtcu bu6 ldCb bIlhb A WOmdu le yet capable of arguing her point and carrying it. The second question, Resolved that England is entitled to the friendly consideration of Ameri cans," Thomas Fraser, affirmative; Hen ry Whitford, negative, presented mas terly arguments on each side. The Picayune Paper by Edna Spur and Bessie Spaulding was bright and spright ly and full of conundrums and items O. local interest.
 To say that all did we'll is to compli ment mildly. Not one had to be prompt ed, or made any mistake noticeable tt the audience.
 A word is due MT HI. Camp for tn, violin solo, "Trumerei, Schuman, anl MT J. 0. Wolfe for the cornet solo, 9Th, Honey Suckle Polka" Mrs Guiou re ceived beautiful basket of flowers iron the D. M. Hunt Library Association ant a cluster of calla lilies tied with whit, ribbon from friend. ow H.
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