Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-06-09
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educational preeminence closed its portals
with the 18th graduating class, on the
evening OF June the Sd. These occasions
have developed into events which are
long anticipated and long remembered
Everyone seems to have deep interest in
these yearly outpourings of young mer
and young women from tour school," the
pride and Joy of sour village" to which
that line OF Goldsmith's could be applied
with reason "Sweet Auburnl loveliest
village of the plain"
1t can be remembered how in 1892 d.
plomas were granted for the first time
and the school became, legally, a graded
school, The troubles and annoyances at
tendant on that occasion rendered the af-
fair arduous and discouraging but now
the matter is simplified and the impor-
tant things are moulded and planned by
the stringent rules OF precedence and the
graduation of 1872 was, and those of sue
ceeding years will be mainly after the
| fashioning influences of the first decade
The present graduating class lacks in
numbers by considerable, when compared
with those OF 's9, go and 91. The class,
however, added honor to the institution,
to the alumni and to themselves by their
good work during the entire course and
the eliminating class day and graduating
exercises. Much credit should be given to
the graduates for the double work which,
because of the smallness of the class, de-
volved upon them, some being compelled
to take part in the class day and in the
graduating exercises.
In the arrangements at Dubois and
Gays hall much taste and common sense
were displayed. The stage was trimmed
with flowers and plants obtained and ar
ranged by the class and the effect of the
work was fully appreciated by the aud
fence. As one entered the hall the first
thing that caught the eye was the motto,
placed high and extending along the en-
tire length OF the front curtain, "Palma |
non sine pulvere,n "no palms OF victory |
without the dust OF labor" 1t was prettily |
lettered in evergreen with background
OF light b,ue cloth draped at the side with |
cardinal, the class colors. When O'Clock |
came the hall was completely filled but
not crowded. Shortly after the specified |
cises the class marched in the customary
way up the center aisle, with Miss Mary
Crandal as marshal, Miss Maud LON
bard presiding at the piano with fine Sc
lection from Herr, "Carnaval de Venise."
When they were seated and the audience
quiet prayer was offered by Rev. +. w.
Hamblin OF the Methodist church. The
tirsto on the program was music, son the
March, by the High School Quartette,
of John l.. Hutchinson, first
tenor; EiwIn +. Martin, second tenor;
Pearl ID. Chatfield, first bass; Charles T..
Wood, second bass. This quartette has
sung together for two years or more and
seldom has there been time when there
was anything OF special importance in
with the High School but
" hat their presence has graced the occa-
sion with music and their work IS thor
Oughly appreciated Their singing Friday
night was one of their best efforts and the
and harmony of their voices was
spoken OF by all. The two
other selections were the ''Persian Se-e-
lader and "Waltz Song the former
evoking applause. The first
speaker OF the evening was Miss Maud
Lombard. The subject treated was the
/. Beauties of the Imperfect" The speaker
FIRST called our attention to the fact that
We are intensely aesthetic in feeling and
10 the beautiful in art predominates and
hose things which are termed imperfect
receive only a casual recognition. There
ire, however, beauties lying all around
IS which are not readily seen as they do
lot conform to a model, standard or rule,
is they are deficient in semblance to an
deal, as they have no plan or design and
Is they are incomplete in an aesthetic or
moral sense. The essay was we'll written.
,vincing much study and thought upon
he subject. 1t was spoken in an excel
ent manner.
The subject of "ImmigrRtionr presented
brood field for an Grafton by Perley II.
Drake. The history of immigration was
briefly sketched, the speaker relating, in
IN illustrative manner, the number of inn
migrants at the beginning of our govern
nent and the total number during the
asst decade. The evils of the system, the
demands and high necessity
or reform were pointed out. The Grafton I
howed much care and thought in compo-
ition and the subject from the introduce
ion through to its peroration was closely
The delivery was clear and dis
met.
"Not in the clamor of the crowded
streets,
But in ourselves are victories and de-
featso
This subject, suggestive in itself, was in
handled by Miss Lila + Chad
wick. The speaker showed that we are
,rone TO lose our individually and depend
or assistance and help. otherwise than
legitimate, in other directions. We can
lot obtain those victories and those de-
eats in such manner, but in and OF our
elves is Il permitted to achieve them. We
annot go out in the throng and clamor
4 the crowded streets to benold the con-
Iueror but must look to the heart OF each
or the will and the purpose. The essay
vas nicely written and the delivery was :
,ood.
The cause OF physical Culture" receiv-
d hearty endorsement from Edwin F.
dartin. He made the foundation OF his
ration rest upon the fact that a sound
,ody and sound mind must be compo-
tents and inseparable parts in order to /
,ermit the fullest, the broadcast develop ]
nent OF man. Our highest duty to the
world and to ourselves, said the speaker, :
,annot be accomplished without that ]
modern ideal, physical culture" The
ration showed deep and careful study
md it was delivered in a clear and inter
sting manner. The audience was surely
more than ever impressed with the fact
hat the development OF the body is now {
S truly an essential for full-orbed edu- {
alton as the study of books.