The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04

acts OF congress that most directly commit |
this nation TO the endowment OF public |
education. Applause]. As result OF
these, at least one college or institution OF
learning devoted to the practical education
OF the masses Is found In every state Nor
witch University Is an institution OF prac.
teal education, and IL seems TO me that this
state Is bound more than any other to do
all 1t can as state to support institutions
for practical education like this our alma
mater"
Dr. George Nichols, president OF the uni.
versity, was called on to respond for " Nor
witch University" He said In part: From
the conception OF Norwich University, in
1919, Iby Captain Alden Partridge to its
stately birth in 1884, down to the present
institution that we revere to-day, ttiis
institution has ever adopted, so far as my
knowledge extends, that beautiful motto,
Excelsior. Applause] need not re-
peat its record. 1t always comes in for It's
full share Of eminent renown. OF its mill
tary history we are all proud, and 1 assure
present faculty and trustees to see to 1t that
this splendid record Of the past shall be
continued. Loud applause]. 1 am glad to
see so many OF the old alumni here to-day,
and while this is not the time and place to
ask for contribution, L appeal to your
generosity Ito remember the college itself,
and those who are trying to bring II to that
high estate to which they aspire"
THE Military Arm " brought Captain
II. e. Tutherly to his feet He said: hMr.
| Toastmaster, it has been said, and is true
| in my case, that soldiers are not orators.
| This country looks to its citizens to defend
| 1t in time of war and keeps small standing
army for the purpose principally OF protect
ing the frontier. I congratulate this uni
versity on the commandants who have beer
stationed at Mortified in recent years. l
am engaged in inspecting the military of
| the state! which the corps at Norwich
| University forms part, and l can truth
| fully say your record is second to none.
| LLong-continued applause] l have often
felt like congratulating the state of YER
mont in having such all institution as Nor
| witch University in its midst Applausel
This university took an active part in sup
| pressing the rebellion, and, from what
| have seen of it, | am sure it would take an
| equally prominent part in suppressing any
future war, II war should come" APP
| plausel
At this point Mr.. Plumley read letters of
regret from Ex-Governor Roswell Farnham
and Ex-Governor E. j. Ormsbee, and then
| called on III. L. Cushman of Bennington to
respond for "Our Honored Guests" Mr..
Cushman said that the guests there as
sembled respected and honored Norwich
University. They venerate her age and ex-
perience, and admire her because she has
sent out so many young men who have
made their mark in the world. He referred
to the record made in the civil war by the
cadets of Norwich University, and said he
voiced the sentiment Of all present when he
said the institution had always been an
honor to the state.
DIR. j. @. A, McAllister, in responding for
"The Alumni" said: " So far as 1 have
been able to learn, am the oldest graduate
l graduated in 1853. 1 am happy to meet SO
many OF the alumni here to-day. / feel per-
fectly at home here in Northfeld and have
enjoyed every minute of my stay. 1 want
to say to the class of 94 that we look forward
to great results from you and predict fol
you brilliant future"
Cadet Second Lieutenant II. II. Stearns
spoke in response to " The Glass of '94 >
The POSTMASTER read letter from the ven
cradle Mrs. Alden Partridge, in which was
500, accompanied by the best wishes of the
donor DR.. Nichols called for three cheers
for Mrs. Partridge, and they were giver
with will. DR.. Steadman OF Boston re
sponded happily for "Thee Ladies'" which
closed the enjoyable exercises.
In the afternoon OF Thursday, the parade
occurred on the University grounds, Al
interesting feature Of this was an exhibition
. Of military signaling with the heliograph
This method Of signaling is much used b,
) the United States army in Arizona an(
New Mexico, where the clear atmospher,
makes it possible to send messages lonl
distances. The different evolutions OF tn
corps during the afternoon were witnessed
by large number Of people, and reflected
great credit upon all who took part. Thecom
mencement concert on Thursday evenin,
was by Eastman's orchestra of Manchester
. N. H., and gave the best of satisfaction
The commencement hop that followed
brought the festivities Of the week to a close
The prospects for the coming year ar,
very hattering. Professor G. G. Brill, tn
t. efficient and gentlemanly superintendent
) and Lieutenant Keene, the popular com
mandant, will return next year During
; all the years OF its history "Old N u
, never was more strongly entrenohed behinC
, fortress of sustaining public opinion o
people all over the state and Throughout
, New England and never had brighter pros
poets of successful and prosperous futur,
than at the close of the school year Of 1894