St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-06-28

platform, which was beautifully decorat-
ed with ferns and ported plants. Upon
the wall was pink shield, bearing the
class motto, "Vincit Veritas," in green
letter, The chapel was well filled with
people, and the graduating exercises of
1895 at Lyndon Institute will be pleas
antly remembered by all who were pres
ent.
The alumni association held their
annual banquet at Thompson hall
Thursday afternoon, the feast being pre-
pared and served by the ladies of the
Universalist society, who are to be com
mended for the delicious and bounteous
repast. Four tables were arranged in
room No. 8, where about forty of the
past graduates assembled. Warren E.
Twombly, OF the class of Oh, was toast
master tor the occasion, and after the
good things were partaken of a greeting
was extended the members OF the gradu-
atiug class, giving them a hearty well
come to the ranks of the association, fol-
lowed by response by Geo. c. Otis, of
the class of 90.
Mrs. Ida (Noyes) Albee, '76, then took
for her subject Twenty years ago" FOL
lowed by short article by Miss May
L. Wheeler, 81, on "Our Schoolmates."
Informal toasts were then in order, and
o. d. Mathewson gave few statistics
in regard to school matters and exhort-
ed the members OF the association to be
present at the next banquet, which will
DC the 3Oth anniversary OF the school.
Geo. +. p. Smith gave few incidents in
school life at Vermont university and
Prof. Lincoln gave few helpful points
in regard to college education. 1t was
one OF the most pleasant gatherings yet
held here.
The Apollo Male Quartette, assisted
by Miss Alice Read reader, gave the
commencement concert Thursday
evening at the chapel and it was gen
given under the auspices of the Lyndon
Institute. The hall was filled with peo-
pie. who showed their appreciation by
the continued applause, nearly every
number on the programme receiving
an encore. Miss Read brought down
the house with her humorous selections
and her change of expression was some
thing remarkable. She is graduate of
the Emerson school of oratory, and is
doubtless one of the best reciters ever in
town.
At the close of the concert the campus
was illuminated with Chinese lanterns
and large bonires, making a very bril-
liant spectacle. Some small fire works
were also displayed.
Miss Fannie Cheney returned Saturday
from Providence.
The Ladies Aid and A. F. c. E. soce-
ties are to give supper and entertain
ment on the evening of the Fourth OF
July. Supper will be served in the after
noon from to O. clock, and ice cream
and cake will be served in the evening.
The campus will be Illuminated with
Chinese lanterns, and there will be small
fire works. 1t is hoped there will be
large company present.
Will Willard of Boston and two of his
brothers are spending short vacation
with their mother.
Rev. ]. Mason exchanged desks with
Rev. j. c. Bodwell last Sunday.
Mrs. Lulu Waters OF Stanford, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. G. T. Dresser.
w. S. Harris has gone to Coventry for
few days visit among friends.
E. NJ. Campbell and daughter Flora
went to Lewiston, Me-. Monday night,
to attend the graduation exercises of
Bates college. Mr.. Campbell's son Ell
wyn is among those who are to receive a
diploma. Mr.. Campbell will go to Bos-
ton from Lewiston, where he will attend
the session of the Right Worthy Grand
Lodge. He will be absent about two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bradley Of Mime
sofa are visiting Mrs. Sewell Bradley.
Rev. Scott Hershey of Boston gave
lecture at the Free Baptist church last
Tuesday evening to a very large audi
ence, seats had TO be brought in
to accommodate all. DR.. Hershey took
for his subject The A. P. A., its charac-
ter, purposes and principles" DR.. Her
shey is a fine speaker, and the applause
by which he was frequently interrupted
showed the appreciation of the people.