St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-06-29

certain success which awaits him who
pushes bravely on in spite of discourage
ments, seeing only the end to which he
aspires and resisting temptations, fight
ing battles, denying self, for success
sake.
"The Social Power of Woman" was the
theme discussed, in French, by Miss Laura
A, Hatch of Strafford, who saw, not in
business, not in public career, but in
the home the opportunity for the
lreest and most effective use of woman's
influence for good in the world and the
fullest display of the strong, pure life of
which she is capable.
In "The Wealth of New England"
Walter Slader of Acworth N H., urged
the preservation of our magnificent
forests and the improvement Of our high
ways. New Engand's great riches, he
held, consisted of her mountains, her
lakes, her general scenery, which needed
but little faithful attention on the part
OF her own people to become the source
OF large revenues in gold and pleasures.
Miss Mabel |. Miles of Barton had an
essay on Russian Nihilism," from the
reading of which she was excused. She
pleaded for a sympathetic consideration
Of those oppressed people who, believing
that in no other way could needed re-
forms be brought about, adopted vio-
lent methods-impelled only by love of
country.
In Symmetry of Development" Miss
Grace |. Russell of St. Johnsbury en-
phasized the idea that while we'll
developed body and strong mind are
desirable and necessary to perfection of
character, there can be no symmetry of
the whole man till the soul is touched by
divine influence; soul, body and mind are
dependent on each other in the process OF
development.
Roy ]. Ward Of Johnson touched the
subject of Patriotism" deprecated the
apparent decline of that trait, and urged
little closer attention to the cultiva-
tion OF that spirit among the children of
the land, who later may be called upon
as its defenders.
"The Rose in History" was the theme
taken up by Miss Gertrude E. Skinner Of
Barton, and she gave that fragrant flow
er credit for being universal favorite,
and told of the important place given it
in the old Roman festivities, as well as
in state and religious circles in ancient
days.
Miss Louise Clement of St. Johnsbury
spoke OF "The Growth of Liberty" and
told how the demand for liberty all over
the world had grown out of the think
ing which certain men had done long
time ago; the example set. blythe New
World, she said, had been productive of
wonderful advances in the line of liberty
by people of other nations. >
Miss Carrie Griswold of East St.
Johnsbury, who held the rank of vale
dctorian, essayed concerning values, "
which she held have changed greatly OF
late years, much of the complexity of
modern life arising from the lack. of a
true standard OF value; she thought the
tendency was to place too great value
on the routine duties OF life, to the
neglect Of higher things.
The valedictory addresses were given
by Ben T. Marshall of Boston,
who reviewed the benefits which the
N'ooo he'u iSSSifSu uuIlIiS ltS CoHHcCtlOl
with the Academy; expressed sincere ap-
probation for all care, attention and
courtesies bestowed by teachers, trustees
and citizens; and said goodbye to all, in
behalf of the class, looking forward hope
fully to the future.
Orchestral music was given at fire.
quent intervals; and as each speaker left
the platform handsome floral offerings
were bestowed.
Rev. Henry Fairbanks, president of the
trustees, presented the diplomas. He
addressed the class briefly, but feelingly,
referring to his anticipation of seeing his
son with them on this occasion, and
urging them all to be faithful to God.
The exercises closed with the benedic-
tion, pronounced by Rev. Henry Fair
banks.