The Portland daily press., 1892-08-10
MUSIC AND ORATORY UNDER THE
WHISPERING PINES.
The Ceci1ian 0uartette in Camp-Gradu-
ates Pass Through the Golden Gate
Rev. Mr.. Raiders Recognition Address
Glass Meetings.

words of praise could add anything to
their fame. They have come from the
different sections of the state. The mus
ical talent of the eastern section has
been worthily represented by the famous
Apollo Male Quartette of Bangor. with
their finely blending voices, while the
western section has been represented by
the equally well known Ladies' Cecilian
Quartette of Portland.
Last evening the third concert of this
assembly was given by the Cecelian
Quartette assisted by Miss Susan Walker
of Fryeburg as reader and Miss Mamie
Jones of Portland as accompanist. Mr..
Everett Waterhouse also sang a solo.
They were enthusiastically received by the
large audience. Miss Walker. the read
er, again, in second concert, delighted
the people. All the selections rendered
by her at this assembly have been char
acterized by good taste and have re-
ceived careful training and much ability.
Miss George Knight gave silent solo
introducing some of the movements OF
Delsarte, accompanied by music, that
was very pleasing. Many encores were
called for which were kindly given by all
the artists.
Today is Recognition Day. The wealth
er during the early part of the forenoon
was very rainy. The heavy showers de-
layed somewhat the preparations and the
exercises. 1t cleared away and came
out bright and fair in time to greet the
graduating class as it passed through
the ''golden gate.' The auditorium was
very tastefully decorated under the di-
rection of the various committees.
The decoration background of the plat
form consisted of white panel encir-
cled on the upper side with evergreen
and punches of bright poppies. 1t bore
the familiar letters &c. L. 5. C.'' in gilt
On either side of this panel were branches
of oak. High above all the decorations
waved the star spangled banner and
fine bouquet of flowers graced the
piano. The central arch of red bore the
name of the class, .'Columbia,' in gilt.
Underneath it was the class motto in
blue, ''Seek and ye shall obtain" Above
the arch and on either side were the
Chautauqua notices, ''Let lis keep our
Heavenly Father in the midst,'' 1--WE
study the word and works of Cod" and
''Never be discouraged" The pillars
were twined with evergreens and at their
bases were large bouquets of golden rod.
The desk was entwined with white clem-
atis. On the left hand Of the platform
stood table of geraniums and begonlas,
the tribute of. the class of 'SS. In the
centre was mound of evergreen crowned
with bouquet of golden rod and nastur-
tiums. On the right side was table of
geraniums, evergreens, ferns and calla.
The music was led by quartette under
the direction of Prof. F. A. Bowdoin; it
consisted of Messrs. Waterhouse and
d. nv,I Myc
son, with Miss Jones as pianist The
class, as usual, passed through the
Golden Gate, decorated with oak. The
procession formed in Normal Hall, under
the direction of Mr.. John S. Barrows, the
marshal The children, under the direc-
ton of Miss Gertrude Stone, scattered
flowers in the path of the class of '92 as
they reached the Golden Gate. Members
of former classes joined in the procession.
The exercises consisted of music, respon-
sive readings, conducted by Rev. Geo.
Lindsay, reading of the class poem by
Miss Belle Libby; an address by Rev.
VIM. RAIDER, pastor of the Second Con-
gregational church in Biddeford; presen-
tation of the diplomas and the benedic-
ton by Rev. MI. Lindsay. 1t had
been announced that Bishop Foster
of Roxbury, Mass, would deliver the
recognition address, but at the last mo-
ment he was unexpectedly detained, and
so Rev. MI. RAIDER kindly took his place
and delivered an inspiring address,
which was considered by many Chautau-
auans as one of the finest that they had
ever had. His subject was ''The Pro-
phetic Spirit of Christian Education.
He said modern Christian education is
progressive and prophetic. 1t seeks to
educate the Imagination, that keen de-
tective of truth, which sees in common
place things deep thoughts and invests
them with something that lifts them up.
Young men and young women who are
just beginning their careers have before
them the very best of life, even the I'M
searched might of man. Today there is
spirit of reform in education that is
destined to make itself felt. We hope
that the time may soon come when the
saloon will be no more an American IN
stitution. Progress in ancient and mod
ern life, has taken place along the lines
of commerce, politics and religion. The
tendency of our own day is towards uni
ty of races and ideas. The young Amer
leans have a grand destiny before them.
They ought to be something, to achieve
something, to produce something, with
their talents in coming years.
There were ten graduates this year.
there would have been more but some of
the members of this class were Influenced
to take their diplomas at Old Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Fife, Fryeburg;
Hannah G. Gatchell, Browndeld; Lizzie
B. Wadsworth, Cornish; Myrtle L. S.
White, Presque Isles; Mrs. Margaret A.
w. Howe, Fryeburg; Mrs. Jennie E.
Pike, Cornish; Clara A. Thayer; Miss
Carrie E. Richardson, Brunswick; Susie
D. GUNNER, Brunswick.
Misses Gatchell, Wadsworth, White,
Thayer, and GUNNER, have each attach
ed to their diplomas, / large and 5 small
seals. Mrs. Howe had small seals and
Miss Richardson had small seals.
Mrs. N. Waterhouse added another
seal to the ten already received by her.
MI. John Flint received his first seal.
These students belong to classes who
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