Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-21
SEPT. :3rd. 1898.

power of the United States and the great
influence which sea power has had upon
the history of the worlds affairs was
illustrated by historical citations conclu-
sively presented.
kittie K. S. Lyon had an interesting
sketch of the life and career of Beethoven,
well written and finely read
1.-THE Origin of Nursery Rhymes" was
the unpretentious title of the essay of
Alice May Hunt. 1t was written in a
clear, unaffected STYLE appropriate to the
subject and very pleasing withal.
One of the best of the essays was that
of Charlotte Louise Partridge. The
thought was as novel and striking as the
subject, Whom Serve WEI" The old game
of watching some member of the group
to obey what Simon may say is not
confined to childhood All of us III after
life are too likely to follow where Simon"
leads, and those who have dared to
maintain the unpopular truth are often
made to keenly feel the disapprobation of
popular sentiment. Miss Partrid ge's style
was graceful and she read the essay with
charm and expression.
"Lefeu President Carnot' was the sub
iect of the French translation by Quote f.
Haskell. The production showed famili-
arity with the language as it should be
spoken and noticeable smoothness of
translation.
Thomas Albion Little's topic was
timely one, in view of the attention
now being given in widely distant parts
Of the world to opening canals navigable
for large vessels. Mr.. Little trca ed of
the canal across the isthmus of Corinth,
an enterprise recently carried to compile
ton and which has much of promise for
the future commercial power of modern
Greece. 1t was an excellent production.
Nettio Scott DuLon read woll-written
and interesting descriptive article on
1.-The Bastilo." 1t included resume Of
the history of the huge dungeon and of its
downfall at the hands of an outraged
people who rose in their might to wipe it
as a blot from the country
The charming essay of Sarah Averill
Sawyer had for its subject g Bridges" a
subject very appropriately treated.
Tho parting address was the honor con-
fcrred upon Cony Sturgis. His address
held the closest attention, was emincntly
appropriate to the occasion, thoughtful
and judicious. 1t must be largely on &C
count of those who have preceded that the
present members Of the school take pride
IN 1t. Upon the scholars devolves its
future. These and like excellent and
timely thoughts he brought to the atten-
ton OF the under graduates in the course
of his address, which was warmly received.
Prof Brainard made few short, pleas
| ing remarks, expressing his appreciation
of the success attained by the students in
making the exercises SO interesting and
then introduced Capt G. Il. Nash of the
| school board, who presented the diplomas
Captain Nash said that it was pleasure
| for him to be present, and in behalf of
the city, extended to the pupils hearty
congratulations upon the degree of pro-
flciency attained by each member of the
class. He reminded them that the stride
of progress should not end, now that the
course in this school was at close, but
that each one should reach out and take
advantages of the many opportunities
who will continue their studies and enter
college, he wished them Godspeed, and
that they might continue to freely drink
of the fountain of knowledge. Mr.. Nash
spoke of the value of classical learning
and of the Importance of 1t In the lives OF
our illustrious men. He mentioned
Benjamin Franklin, Henry Wilson, Abra-
ham Lincoln, Horace Greeley and other
self-made men. He paid CLOWNS tribute
to the late Hon. John l.. Stevens, whom
he spoke of as the editor, diplomat, ambas-
sador and author, and Of how his career
demonstrated what could be attained in
the way of educationin New England, and
especially Maine. Captain Nash, in adj
dressing the class, said there are Waterloos
and Gettysburgs yet to be fought and dis
coveries to be made. That the world calls
for efficient ready workers who can gal
lantly overcome difficulty and press on to