Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-01-17
COMMENCEMENT.

The Randolph Normal Sends Gu
Another Class.
the alma mater welcomed back man,
OF her wandering alumni to her 58th com
mencement last week. The program q
the week began with the sermon befor,
the graduates, preached by DR., e. N
smith OF Montpelier, Sunday evening. the
9th. The church was filled with a large
congregation, which was seated by the "A
ushers- Misses Hodges, Holden, Stone
and Bruce. Music for the occasion was
furnished BY the school chorus. After
Scripture reading by Rev. Mr.. Partridge
and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Bates. DR.. Smith
announced that his sermon would be 4
commonplace talk upon commonplace
things. "The world" he said, is a com.
monplace world, and mans ability to sue.
coed in it depends upon his power to un-
derstand and grapple with the common
place." The standard by which men are
Judged has changed since the dawn Of
history. Once might made right, but the
world has developed and we are gradually
approaching the standard set by Christ in
his work upon earth. Promotion in
1cnvon u0PoHuS UPON SERVICE. CntlSU
disciples must show their humility by
washing the feet Of society and cleansing
the world. Would you be great? Then
serve much. No age has had greater
claims upon our service than the present
age. For all Christ has done for us we
owe service. For all our Inheritance
from the past we owe service to the
world. -four obligations are great SO
are the demands upon our service.
Our land is in an unfinished state; we are
experimenting with everything, govern
ment included. Our educational system
is still imperfect, the questions OF capital
ample field for service and this service the
world demands OF you. Your certificate
is letter OF Introduction, but you must
stand or fall by the record you make in
your work. Obstacles you viii find, and
one Of the greatest Of these will be your
own experience. You have been studying
ideals but in the world you will find
reals. Youlmust take the world as it is,
and make Of 1t the best world you can.
That you may be successful you must con-
tinue to grow. Develop the physical pow
ers by rest and recreation, the intellectual
by reading aud study, and the spiritual
by communion with the all-powerful
Father.
Examinations, in which Superintendent
Stone was assisted by the state examiners
DIR. Boynton Of Woodstock and Prof.
Howard OF Middlebury, occupied the first
OF the week, after which DR.. Boynton an
nounced that as he hadn't the roll with
him, he couldn't tell who had passed, but
as a whole the AS had pleased the exami-
ners we'll and all would receive certificates.
Thursday Afternoon, in spite Of the storm,
the assembly room was well filled at the
hour appointed for the Class Day exer-
cises, and the following program was car
ried out
Music, Louise E. Taft.
Roll Call. Amy Denny.
Salutatory, Anna y. Harty.
Glass History, Thomas j. Adams.
Recitation, aAow We Fought the Fire."
Zaida E. Wiley.
Address to Class Tree,
Myrtle E. McCrillis.
o'a''0A Dana R. Clough.
Essay, "The First Woman President"
Music, Vocal Solo, Grace M. Rounds.
Glass Prophecies, Mary E. Caswell,
Gertrude v. Davis, Stella M. vinson.
Recitation, "Reuben's Tricycle."
Essay, "Lowell's Love for Nature"
Poem. Rutella Z. Conland.
Charge to Undergraduates Rose H. Gilkey.
RESPONSE, Grace Z. Richards.
Valedictory, Eva l.. haley.
Benediction.
The program as presented was one OF
unusual interest and showed well the va
rious talents of the class OF January, '95.
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock, there
was good attendance at the exhibit
ton. Music for the evening was furnished
by the Ideal Male Quartette and was
much enjoyed. The Quartette is to be
complimented upon the character OF its
selections, and the frequent encores
showed that the audience was glad to get
more OF good thing.
sThe Scene at Jericho" beautiful mar
ratiye OF the healing Of blind Bartimeus,
was first upon the program and was
we'll rendered by Miss Edison.
This was followed by Mr.. Martins de-
scription of "The Struggle for Mastery"
between vigorous young schoolmaster
and his refractory pupils. Mr.. Martins
reproduction OF Betsey's giggle deserves
special mention.
After music,a selection from Dickens
was given by Miss Sargent, who entered
well into the pathos of her rejection.
.sBridget's Soliloquy" was story OF the
effects Of house cleaning upon Bridget's
mistress and was told by Miss Slack IN
way to cause much merriment.
Mr.. Goss in "The Flood OF Years." gave
vivid word picture OF human lie.
One OF James Whit"omb Riley's poems,
entitled "Last Christmas Was Year
Ago" was delivered by Miss Grow, VINO
held the close attention OF her audience.
Music followed, after which MISS Gl-
bert portrayed the love OF tne mus s.Tha
for his instrument in the selectloh' Ing
Soul OF the Violin" .r
Miss Gray's graceful delivery OF show
Papa Was Stumped" completed the
spea king. and after music the audience
withdrew, feeling that the class OF june
1894, had provided very enjoyable even
ing's entertainment.
Al the graduating exercises FRIDAY
there was large gatnerihs "a
alumni and friends. The exercises pegan
with an Invocation by Rev. Mr.. partridge.
Music by the Quartette followed; rrin.
Conant then announced the ADDRESS py
prof. Walter r. Howard OF MlddleDury,
who smoke upon "1'he True Socialism.
prot. Towards address was nnlsned
showing careful consideration
Of the questions OF the day.
He SAID, The world grows old an u. SAG q;
Even since the appearance OF tne o.as ~
bethlehem. mans JOY has turned 10 s sor
row and his laughter to bitter Tears. , nCiis
men stand idle in the marKet PLACES
streaming their hands in despair up 70
I'noror rhere ia no such pitiful sight as