Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-06-09
GLENWOOD SEMINARY.
commencement Week Exercises.
Tuesday Evenings Graduation Pro-
gram.


gram.
The exercises connected with the gradu-
alton of the class of '93 of the Glenwood
Classical seminary were held at the Con-
gregational church in West Brattleboro
Tuesday evening. Owing to the rain the
church was not as well filled as usual, but
a good-sized audience was present. The
platform was handsomely trimmed with
ferns and potted plants. From either side
of the stage to the back of the room were
suspended large ropes of laurel branches
and leaves.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. j. II. Rabbit, followed by Sc
lection by the First Regiment band. The
sautatory was delivered by Edwin Allen
johnson in French. The salutatory is
usually in Latin.
The question of self-culture was ably
handled by Charles Austin Franklin in
the form of an grafton. He first re-
peated that much abused saying, "Heav-
en- helps those who help themselves"
He thought that the truest forms of self
culture as well as true character, were
manifested in people of the lower walks of
life. Much of the progress of the country
is due to the efforts of men unknown to
fame. The largest results are not due to
accident, but to careful self study and per-
severance. The paths of success are those
of common sense and due consideration of
the value of time.
In the essay, "The judgment of the
world" by Miss Fannie Marie Stellman,
many quotations from prominent authors
and writers were deity woven in, making
a pleasant and instructive paper. She be-
lieved that many people became discour-
aged and were driven to the wrong simply
by the judgment of people who failed to
understand them and who are more willing
to speak of the bad than the good points
Speak well of the good there is in one and
overlook and say nothing about their poor
qualities. One Of the worlds greatest evils
is the desire of many to get even" Have
charity for all and the penalty of the
worlds court will be much lighter
That great question of the day, Labor
VS.. capital" was discussed by Fred Hoyt
Spaulding. One cannot live without the
other What are the causes of the great
struggle? The laborer thinks that his EN-
ployer is getting rich too fast. The EN-
poyer considers that his man are capable
of living on less money. Workmen must
consider that the employer has all the risk
to run and failure is liable to occur at any
time. On the other hand the employer
must remember that his men must live and
support their families. He spoke of the
labor organizations and of the influence
which capital will always command.
The subject of Edward Johnson's ora
ton was Americas influence abroad
The influence of America, although a COM
paratively new country, is widespread.
Our country commands the respect of ev-
cry nation. Other countries have become
in many ways dependent upon us. Amer
lean thought runs through all poetry. As
an illustration of American influence, Mr..
johnson spoke of the manner in which
the invitation to attend and exhibit at the
| Worlds Fair was accepted. Every nation
is glad to be represented, not only in their
industries, but they are proud to have their
| people on American soil.
The class poem was composed and read
| by Charles Franklin.
Edith Marian Stoves essay on "The
ideal STUDENT" was pleasingly rendered.
| Ones ideal is always imaginary. We are
all seeking something grander and better,
therefore an ideal is never reached. We
must do our best to act and live according
to our ideal. Miss Stowe delivered the
valedictory address In her address to the
trustees of the institution she urged upon
them the importance of greater effort TO
build up the school and place it on level
with other institutions of its class.
The diplomas were presented after few
well chosen words of advice by Prof. II.
II. Shaw.
The exercises closed with benediction by
Rev j. H. Babbitt. Tha usual reception
was held in the church, lowing to the in
clemency of the weather.