St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-06-28

Constantinople, "a city of fate,
was the theme of an Grafton by
Harry G. Dwight. Himself a native
of that Eastern capital, his Grafton
was of peculiar interest. He re-
viewed briefly the history of the city
from its foundation to the date OF
its conquest by the Turk, and char
acterized the present regime as rot
ten to the core and bound to fall
sooner or later.
In her essay Miss Lillias M. Nelson
paid generous tribute to the press as
1.-THE power that rules the world"
While recognizing the immense
amount of good accomplished by the
press, the essayist deplored its in
diligence in sensa tionalism, but be-
lieved that ''the march of mind
would soon demand better things.
H. Philip Patey of Keene, N. H.,
discussed the Hungarian patriot
Kossuth, emphasizing the splendid
spirit of patriotism and devotion to
liberty which that eminent citizen
maintained throughout his life. The
speaker held Kossuth up as a type
of citizenship Of which there was
great need in every nation.
National Myths" was the subject
of Miss Helen S. Patterson's essay.
She touched interestingly upon the
myth concerning the origin OF opium,
referred to several peculiar legends,
and argued that myths are valuable
in that they give US the beginnings
ofpoetry, romance and philosophy.
ohm r. Whitney Of Coventryville,
N. Y. argued ''the advantages of a
classical education as being worth
the seeking because of the broadness
of mind and general development
which such discipline makes possible.
Such an education, he claimed, made
a firm foundation on which the super
structure of life could be wisely
erected.
Willard B. Nelson upheld the adj
vantages Of a scientific education,
and looked favorably upon the in
stitute of technology as offering
special inducements to the young
man who desires to be ready for
business as soon as he gets through
with his studies. He believed that a
book education about things COM
bined with a practical education in
direct contact with things, made
the more attractive course.
Miss Josephine Simpsons essay
dealt with the perils into which
American people as rule are being
driven by "the whip in the air.
that restless, hurrying spirit Of the
age. She warned her audience
oro;,,e+ tho ,,I,rcico1 Ovaru-or1- o,,J
intellectual congestion which must
necessarily follow so persistent re-
fusals to take needed rest-which,
she said, is not stagnation, but sym
metrical growth.
"Wanted, a Man." was the burden
of the ora ton by F. E. Richardson OF
Lancaster, n H. He pleaded for the
development of manly qualities in
every department of life, and spoke
of the great need of genuine men
everywhere.
In Miss Margaret B, Merrill 5
essay "The Modern Shibboleth" was
discussed-the crucial test which the
young man or young woman must
undergo before being allowed to
enter upon a successful career. For
those who cannot meet the test
who have no earnestness Of purpose
the world has no need. Thought
full, earnest preparation will enable
one to stand the test and secure sue,
cess.
To Alfred J Weston of Harmon
ton, n. J., was assigned the honor o.
the valedictory addresses. These
were couched in terms appreciative
of what the class had received from
the Academy and townspeople, and
in words indicative of regard and
close fellowship among the members
Of '94.