Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
BRATTLBBORO TRIUMPHED
Miss Ruth II. NOyes Awarded
the Gold Medal
In the Speaking Contest Between the
Representatives of the BrRttleborO,
Kerne aud Hinsdale High schools,

In the Speaking Contest Between the
Representative Of the BrattleborO,
Kernc and HinsdaIe High schools.
Bratileboro triumphed i'm the speaking
contest between the young lady representa-
tives of the BrattleborO, keene and Hins-
dale High schools at the town hall Friday
evening, Miss Ruth II. Noyes being award
ed the first prize. The second and third
prizes were awarded to Miss Annie Hol-
man and Miss LaVernie G. Webster both
of Keene.
The hall was decorated with trees OF
evergreen at the sides and potted palms
along the front of the stage.
\ large audience was present. There
was a little delay in beginning the exer-
cises, the keenc and 1insdale delegations
not arriving on time A chorus from the
High school first sang "Where are you 60
ing to, showing the good effect of Miss
Wyman's pains-taking instructions. After.
ward the chorus rendered the "Sleigh-ride
song" The speaking was in this order
Morning hymn to Mont Blanc.
Laverne L. Webster Keene
The ride of Jennie McNeal,
u arlote s Slate. Hnsdale
The embarkation, Florence C. Allen. Brattipboro
Jane Cohquests prayer,
Annie NJ. Holman, Keene
Svigh-kide Song BrattebOio high school
HOratius, Ruth II. NOyts. BrattirbprO
Tn hero woman, Grace l. Bennett. keene
For the soldiers blue ribbon
Alice l. Willard. Bratteoro
Miss Annie Curran, one of the Hinsdale
representatives, was not present, being i'll
with diphtheria. All of the speakers were
applauded at the close of their recitations,
and the Brattleboro representatives were
received with applause when they appeared
on the stage
In the intermission between the close of
the speaking and the decision of the
judges there were many coniectures as to
who would be the winners That all the
speakers had done admirably was conced-
ed, and the belief was generally expressed
that Miss Noyes would receive the medal.
The judges were Hon II. w. Parker of
Claremont, n. H., Rev. 7. V. Finch of
Greenfield, Mass, and Mrs. j. =. Pillsbury
Of Newport, y. II. Mr.. Parker was select
ED to announce the decision, which he did
very gracefully, keeping the audience in
good-natured suspense for several minutes
while he made his remarks, during which
he several times led the way up to the an
nouncement. only to continue in pleasant
strain. He acknowledged that he had a
10y "SANchbl1 edoh " ptllollls btL' llt
said, IL would be more agreeable if eight
prizes were to be awarded, as all the
speakers were deserving of recognition.
He complimented the three High schools
on the splendid showing which their rep
resentatlves had made. and was glad, he
said, that Oratory, which had come to be
almost lost art, was receiving in these
schools the attention it deserved.
When he announced the winner and Miss
Noyes stepped forward she was greete / with
hearty applause. and was presented with a
beautiful floral wealth. Miss Holman and
Miss Webster were also applauded when
they appeared in response TO the anounce-
ment of the award of the second and third
prizes.
Miss Moves deserved the honor which
was accorded her She showed marked
ability as an elocutionst. Her voice is
clear and resonant, her enunciation fault
less, and her stage presence natural and
graceful.
The gold medal is very handsome. 1t
represents a scroll, surrounded by laurel
wreath which is Joined at the top by rib
bon. The medal bears the inscription:
Prize speaking Brattleboro, Vt, Feb. Il,
93. Awarded TO Ruth II. Moves" Miss
Holman received a volume of poems and
Miss Webster a set of books.
The net proceeds of the contest were
about 500, which will be used in buying
pictures and other articles for the High
school rooms.