The Newtown bee., 1895-02-08

was exemplified. The exercises were very pleasing and interesting, giving great credit to Prof Pratt and his assist ants for their efficient management.
 At the noon hour tempting luncheon was spread in the library room. Cold baked turkey and sparerib, escalloped oysters, chicken and potato salads, jel- lies and cranberry sauce, with various kinds of fruits, were among the good things furnished by the ladies, and all for 25c, the proceeds of which were to be added to $100 already in the treasury for new library books.
 The afternoon exercises began at 1.15 in Assembly hall. In the absence of the officiating chairman, Rev B. J. Relyea, Rev MT Backus presided. The executive committee and invited guests occupied seats on the platform, as did also the Gorham, Cora Thompson, Julia Pillow, Bessie Cirge, Minnie Sherwood, Carrie Crossman and Edith Warren and Edward Bradley and Adams. They opened with the singing "Oh, happy is the one who hears," followed by Scripture reading and prayer by Rev MT Thompson of the Greens Farms Congregational church. In his introductory remarks Rev Mir Backus spoke feelipgly of the absent chairman of the executive committee, showing how we had come to regard the day as way mark to the village. We would miss it as a national day. This day has significance to us; we think of the founder, and feel thankful that he has been spared another year to us on Founders day. We think not only of MT Staples as our beloved citizen. What we think mostly of is to have this school a success. We are thankful that the prin- cipal has been able to carry on this good work. Rev MT Barhydt made an elo- quent address to the founder, congratu- lating him on his 93d anniversary.
 Inresponse Mir Staples said:
 My Dear Friends Another year has been extended to us whc have met to- gether for the 11th time. Let us be thankful to the Giyer of all good for this great privilege. More than four score years had elapsed to the founder before the corner stone of this building was laid. This should be reminder to all who are present here today to begin ear Her in life to show their good will to mankind.
 Owing to this being the day that en- ter my 94th year, it does not grieye me to be called superannuated. It is un- speakably pleasant to see so many here to-day, showing an interest in education. The patrons of the school must feel inter- ested in those most dear to them, and l beg to advise parents and guardians to make frequent visits to the school. It is their privilege to do so, and it not only encourages their offspriDgs, but shows that they feel interested, besides, it should tend to gratify the principal and his assistants. think this is an impor- tant matter, and hope the executive com mittee will set the example. The pat rons pay their money, and should know what they pay for.
 lb udS UcCOuc Wcl1 AuOWA GuAt Lue school is first class in all respects, and taking into consideration our situation 12 years ago and now, is most truly gratify- ing. We have good house, . good lab oratory,a good library and a good school. Also good principal, and good assistants, and good librarian, all unsurpassed.
 It is truly 8 joyful change in II years. It seems proper that I should tell the scholars how much admire the, reports hear. of their good conduct, and of thein showing love of school improvement, There seems to be general love of study and united love of the teachers. This makes 2 sure success. Nothing can bs more satisfactory.
 want you to understand by good treatment to one another will always add much to your comforts thronah Hfe. Il n . good trait in character to alWaysai to help one snother. n maklng thla