The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-07-03
STUDIOUS U4NS
Celebrate Their Twelfth Anniversary a
the Pavilion - Two Graduates in tn,
Glass of Ninety-Five-An Enjoyable Pro
pramme and BANQUET,

Celebrate Their Twelfth Anniversary at
Class Of Ninety Five An Enjoyabie Pro-
gramme and Banquet.
"The Idea II unters" the name by which
the local Chautauqua Literary and Seen itic
Circle is known, may not excel in athletics,
or reign supreme as commencement orators
but in intellectual abilities, in fertile, bright
intellects, they are near the head OF the pro
cession, as the programme rendered IN the
Pavilion parlors at their twelfth annual
commencement last Thursday evening gave
the best of evidence. The audience was
made up of members of the class and invited
guests-about seventy in number and,
although no Chautauqua Salutes " were
given, those present were friendly and en-
thusiastic in their reception of each number
on the programme. The graduates this year
were Miss Ella M. Bailey and Mrs. W o.
Chapman, they having completed the four
years course Of reading and study in history,
literature, politics, and art
The WATCHMAN reporter felt little
queer at first, as, for time, he was the
only man among gathering OF sixty or
more. The Montpelier orchestra was in an
adjoining room, however, and later two
other gentlemen, invited guests, put in an
/ appearance. They, and the newspaper
man, have since been able to tell those who
were lvited and did not go, what an enjoy
able occasion they missed.
| AS the guests arrived at the parlors they
were received by Mrs. George G. Alber,
president of the circle, Mrs. H. X. Sher-
burne, the vice-president, and other men,
bers Of the class. After selection, "The
Vikings Daughter" by the orchestra Miss
Ellen M. Bailey read an essay on "Renais-
sance and Modern Art" The essayist was
evidently perfectly at home with her sub
ject, and in choice phrases she sketched the
beginning of renaissance in art, which was
the beginning of modern times. She re-
| ferred to the obvious characteristics Of re-
naissance, cited cathedrals in Europe as ex-
amples, and spoke Of its spread through
Italy. In painting, renaissance has cele-
brated its greatest triumph. In closing,
| Miss Bailey compared the renaissance with
the modern masters Of England and Amer
lea, paying a graceful compliment to the
latter, who hold no unimportant place in
the world OF art.
The essay Learn to Labor and to Wait"
by Mrs. George c. Pratt, was thoroughly
enjoyed. Among the thoughts that were
Labor is necessary TO our very life, and the
world is full of unfinished work. Every
man has his appointed work that no other
man can do for him. All who gain fame dc
1t by hard work. 1t pays TO do things thor
oughly, although great results may not come
Immediately. Impatience Is a sign OF weak
ness, and waiting Is often serving.
A selection from the comic opera, La
Cigale," by the orchestra, preceded the
recitation Thora," by Mrs. George M
Goss. This was effectively rendered in a
pleasing. resonant voice, and with excellent
dramatic action.
A Resume of the Years Work" was
read by Mrs. George N. Gourley. Begin
ming with the work taken up last October
Mrs. Gourley sketched rapidly and sue.