Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1893-06-29

enjoining the class motto, ''Be what you
seem to be-" and an excellent charge to
the remaining scholars. This was fol
lowed by recitation by Walter Butter
field, of interest and wei! committed,
followed by song by teacher and pupils
entitled "The Bobolink." Lena Barry
then gave a fine essay on Books
which was very superior effort; that
the young essayist loves books, one
could very we'll believe, and the one
statement, so courageously and firm
ly made, "that no worthless books.
should be found on the shelves of Ii
brary owned by the reader" was proof
of superior mind and may the time be
close at hand when ''Audubon's His
tory" will be found in our beautiful
free library, for the reference Of all
our pupils. Master Erwin Cummings
followed with a recitation, put Your
Shoulder to the Wheel" a good thing
and well rendered "The Battlefield at
Shenandoah" was next given by John
Chandler, vivid sketch of pathetic
nature, and perfectly rendered; Master
johnnie shows wonderful talent in the
declamatory line and has his themes
perfectly committed. A song "Swiftly
DER the Tide" by teacher and pupils,
gave variety to the exercises at this
point. Miss Stella ButtertieId gave
"How We.Girls Study" in very apt
and natural manner as every mother
present knows. 1t was irresistible and
true to life. II Have No Chance' by
Nat Brooks, was another theme well
chosen and rendered, and if one followed
Master Nat closely the idea most promi-
nent was easily seen, viz, there are
none SO blind as those who won't see.''
chances for himself or others. Miss
Maggie Galway followed this with an
essay of historical nature, From 1892
to 1892. This was wonderful in It's adap-
tation and scope for so young person.
and showed excellent knowledge of his
tory, and power of comparison as to
events and conditions rare in every wav.
Charlie Merifield, as candidate for the
Office of Sheriff. scored several points. !
politically and otherwise. The piece
was well rendered, and perfectly com
mltted. The valedictorian OF the class
was Miss Nellie Callahan, and sPart-
lng," a recitative melody, was given.
That sweet old-time air "Auld Lang |
Syne'' was played, when the semi-melo-
dious parts were rendered. This was the
class farew ell and was beautiful in it's
sweetness, and the maiden who rendered |
1t won for herself the praise and admira-
ton Of all present. After this came the
class song. Miss Reed called for ad-
dresses from the members of the school
board, they giving the preference to Rev.
Frederick Chandler. He was called upon
and responded in very happy and ap-
preciative manner, and was followed by
MIR. Murdoch, who also thoroughly ap-
preciated the efforts Of Miss Reed and
her pupils, and commended the gradual
ing class without discrimination. One
thing of note he desired to be considered
was that } principal in the building,
not one case of discipline had been re-
ferred to him, which spoke well for
teacher and pupils. Mr.. SearIes and Mr..
Whpple, as member of the schools
board, addressed the school and those
present. each gentleman being brief and
TO the point, each commencing the faith
ful work OF the graduating class and each
urging them to go on to advancement in
The higher grades, which did not SAVIOR
Of throwing up the high school by any
means, but take advantage of every hour
If school privilege granted. Miss Reed
,hen addressed her retiring class. and gave
praise without stint and encouragement
Without measure. May they heed her
rue, her kindly and encouraging words.
Miss Reed then gave to MIR. Whipple the
Interesting charge of awarding the diplo-
mas which Mr.. Searles had formerly been
invited to do but gave the pleasant task
o his co-worker and very pleasantly
md gracefully he did it. Flfty-eighI
pectators enjoyed the exercises and
Witnessed the awarding of the diplomas.
llss Reed desires to thank her pupils
or their good attendance, their faithful 3
fforts as pupils, their labor in decorat-
ng the room preparatory to graduation +
Exercises and all other kindly offices
endered. She also desires to thank the
arents for their manifest interest in her :
fforts and the efforts of the pupils and
or their kindness in contributing plants
nd flowers for this special occasion. I
mere could be no discrimination really o
5 TO the part of the members of the
lass. Each seemed to live I'D to the a
tage, Act well your part, there all the B
onor lies" The following is the roll j
honor as given your correspondent by
llss Reed: Pupils neither absent or
lrdy; , ella BntJerfield, Walter Butter
Id, Lena Barry, Sadie Clark, Mel lie :,
allahan, Grace Cummings, Lulu Hogan. VI
arriet Harlow, Lewis Cumst took, lin
lie Dewing, Charlie Roys, Leon Barry, Il
alter Gibson, Susie Hutchins. John
ogan, Anaie y Lcary; Dexter Jaseph, st
rdy but not absent. The total num- ID
n OF visitors during term was 81 Those
alpf in, 4