The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-07-08

turning to their business in New York
with Mrs. NJ. on Monday.
Mrs. Bonyuge and two daughters,
Misses Irene and Adelaide, of Harlem,
N. Y, are boarding for a time with Mrs.
]. S. Skinner. Mrs. B. is daughter of
Mrs. Russell Fisk of this place. Miss
Louise Thatcher of Bennington, niece
and cousin, is often here to enjoy their
society.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. 1. Spafford have the
deepest sympathy of our community in
the death of their little son, Leon, about
two years old, by membraneous Group,
on the I'd instant. The funeral was held
July 4th, at o'clock, Rev. G. II. Peck
officiating. Many friends with relatives
from out of town were present to express
their sorrow in the great bereavement.
The excursion by the Young Peoples
Union of the Baptist church on Monday
last, was a pleasant affair. The Union,
accompanied by many of the Sabbath
schools, spent the day in the grove at
Manchester Depot. Several who could
find accommodations, went by teams to
visit the Dorset marble quarries, and the
day being so perfect it proved very en-
joyable occasion.
The exercises connected with the
opening of the Green Box Banks of the
Congregational Sunday School, took
place last Sabbath afternoon at $50.
Though very rainy, quite a number were
present to enjoy the addresses of Mrs.
Peck and Miss Anna G. Park of Ben
nington. Miss Park exhibited many
articles of wonder from her extensive
collection of curiosities from foreign
lands, which made the occasion one of
much interest.
The graduating exercises of the Graded
school were held in the Baptist church
on Friday evening, July LIST. deep in
terest was manifested by the friends of
the large graduating class, many of
whom were from adjoining towns, so
that long before the doors were OF ened,
crowd larger than could be comfortably
accommodated in the church, had
gathered to witness the exercises. Seats
and chairs were made available as far as
could be, and the aisles were filled and
other room occupied by those standing,
while many were unable to get into the
house and were obliged to 60 away. 1t
is matter of regret that the audience
room was not large enough, so that the
officers of the school could have better
accommodated the friends, some of
whom had come from quite q distance
to witness the exercises. A list of the
graduates is appended, as is also pro-
gramme of the exercises. 1t would be
invidious to attempt TO speak only in
general way of the different parts, so
well rendered by the pupils. The pieces
selected for recitation, and the range of
thought in the choice of subjects for
orations and essays and their presenta-
ton by the graduating members, was a
50 Al IL oh. .I,rr &c
the Principal and corps of teachers to
instruct and bring to the front the best
powers of their pupils, and a promise of
continued success in the school under its
present management. The music of the
orchestra and singing under Prof. Downs
was highly enjoyed. The following is
the class motto and names of members:
Motto: mo Palm Without the Dust"
Glass Members: Anna r. Butts, Stella
r. Bottum, Lizzie d. Bourne, Mabel F.
White, Lena A. Madison, Martha Z.
Worthington, Julia j. Houghton, Susie
NJ. Mathers, Nettie T. Hawkins, Alice H.
Matteson, Arthur II. Cushman, Thomas
H. Powers, Arthur j. Madison, Hiram
S. Barton, George w. Hawkins, Norman
D. Bottum, Fred w. Roberts. Glass
Marshal, Hiram S. Barton.
PROGRAMME.
Music ......................Sc School Orchestra
Prayer ......... ............. q. Rev. C. H. Peck
orus-"Wanderng Song. ...... High School
Salutatory .....................Stel Stella K. Bottum
Declamation,-"A Prophecy" ......... WincheH
Arthur j. Mattson
Essay,-"Home, "......"........ Lena A. Mattson
Grafton, 1.-The New south" Thomas H. Powers
Recitation "Senaths Sacrifice"
George w. Hawkins
Duet Piano,-"one Heart and One Soul"
Julia j. Houghton Nettie T. Hawkins
Oration,-''A Man for the Times"
Arthur H. Cushman
Essay-"American Literature"
Martha f. Worthington
Recitation, 1.-THE First Settlers Story" WiH
Carleton, ................ @Lizzie ID. Bourne
Music .......... ............... School Orchestra
oration,-"A Plea for Library"
Fred W. Roberts
Recltation,-"How Ruby Played"
Mabel f. White
Selection, Piano,-"rhe River of Life"
Robinson Hall
Essay,-''No Palm Without the Dust" and
Valedictory. .................. Anna X. Butts
Glass Song
Presentation of Diplomas and Award of Prizes
beneulcJlOn NeV. H. Is. IOleT
Music ......:............... School Orchestra
sComing within a fraction of the honors, Miss
Bourne receives especial mention.