Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-06-28

marched down the centre aisle and took
seats in a semi-circle across the stage, the
school board occupying seats at one end
and the faculty at the other. Rev. A. J.
Hough offered prayer, and the program
opened with a song by the school, Dudley
Bucks FESTIVAL Hymn" in which they
acquitted themselves creditably. The sa-
lutatory was given with a simple, unaf-
fected cordially by Miss Louise Williams,
following her graceful recitation.
John O'Connor put fervor and much
spirit into his defamation of a selection
from Phillips, an Irishman's warm praise
of America and her greatness.
The story of the origin and continuance
of the custom of the Bavarian peasants in
presenting the Passion Play at Oberam-
mergau as a religious service was pleas
antly told by Miss Belle Scott, with some
coniectures as to the future Of the custom.
In number five of the program, double
number, Misses Hattie Smith and Florence
Thorn told respectively of Brattleboro's
representatives in the musical and the lit
erary world, rehearsing those names and
achievements which always send thrill of
pride through the loyal Brattleborean, and
give twinge of envy to residents of less
favored communities.
Number six, also a double number, was
surprise to many in the audience who had
looked upon the '95 class quartet as school
boys who could sing little, but were wholly
unprepared for the excellent work shown in
the rendering of j. G. Macy's "Gay hearts"
or the soft blending of voices in THE old
homestead" sung without accompaniment.
A demand for "more' was refused because
of the length of the program.
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title of German essay, given with good
accent by Miss Merlene Titus, the atten-
ton of even those who understood nothing
of the language being closely held by the
pleasant and easy delivery of the speaker
The heart-rending tragedy of 1.-THE loss
of the Arctic" as portrayed by Beecher,
was given in good style by Frank Bement.
Following this Miss Sadie Mann, in face
tious manner, enumerated some of the
benefits to all classes, often overlooked,
which arise from the frequent and appar-
emily senseless changes in the prevailing
mode of dress, her subject being "The ca
prices of fashion"
Miss Maude Stoddard's subject was the
beautiful, gifted, but unfortunate Zenobia,
queen of Palmyra, and her story was told
in well chosen language and delivered in
distinct, clear voice.
1.-THE Cuban Instruction" of so much
interest at present, was treated as to its
causes and effects, methods, etc, by Hy-
land Perry, who also considered somewhat
the relation between the United States and
Cuba, and the pros and cons of annexa.
ton.
In Miss Ethel Waterman's essay, "a
line and a lesson" with nonsensical lit
tie nursery jingle for text, sermon con.
tanning truths sensible and practical was
preached.
The next number, introducing a pleas
ing variety to the program, included two
concerted selections, given by seven young
ladies, Misses Sarah Cobb, Myrtle Dugan,
Lula May Horton, Florence Howe, Ella
Stebbins, Annie Stolte, and Louise Viii.
liams. For the first part Longfelow'
| "Keramos" was given, each of the young
ladies reciting division of the poem, the
potter's song being spoken in unison tc
the soft music of the piano. The second
selection was Southey's Cataract of Lo
dore," a "piece characteristique," if il
might be so called, the effect being UNIQUE
and very pleasing.
Fred ellison portrayed graphically the
life and character of the great Massachu
sets scholar, statesman and orator, Ed
ward Everett, setting forth his rare at.
tainments and the marvellous power he
welded by his eloquence and wisdom.
Lula Belle Horizons essay on "Tht
shores of Lake Superior" was a GLOWING
word picture of that picturesque region, ar
old Indian legend being skilfully inter
woven.
Louis Pettee's defamation, 1.-THE Army
of the Potomac" was perhaps given with
more oratorical effect than any other, and
the subject being one which appealed tC
those present, he was given generous ap
plause. Another song by the school, "ThC
miller's woong," by flaming, was given al
this point.
The aims and benefits of the college set
Element work had engaged Miss Florence
Thurber's pen, and the result was an inter
esting statement of this very INTEREST," nc
form of work for the uplifting of the des
titute and degraded portion of the popua
ton in great cities.
possibilities of electricities' afforded
free range for the humorous fancies OF
Leslie Edwards, who found remarkabl,
changes and improvements only half a
century ahead, through the development
and application of electric power
A refreshing change from the routine
class prophecy was given the audience in
Miss Wizards clever, rhymed prognostica
tions, provoking mirth among her victim.
as well as the audience.
Under the title Life and labor Ernest
Waterman urged the dignity of labor, anC
its inseparabiity from true living, present
ing a serious and dignifed treatment of an
important subject.
Miss Lucy Simonds gave one of the
most scholarly productions of the evening
in her treatment of "Our inheritance" al
its conclusion speaking the words of ac
acknowledgement and farewell to the schoo
board and faculty, of friendship and Low.
ing interest to the school, and of affection
ate leave-taking to the members of the
class of '95.
Upon the completion of the program
Principal Beverage presented the class to
Hon. E. W. Stoddard of the school board
who, with words of congratulation and
counsel, gave the diplomas which foul
years of hard toll had won.
Before the bendiction was pronounced
by Rev. w. II. Collins, DIR. Holton stepped
to the front of the platform, and briefly
expressing his pride and qualification al
the evenings exercises and the class's at
tainments, called!u upon those who had en-.
joyed and appreciated them too to join
him in giving three cheers for the class OF
'95, which was done with hearty good
will.
The exercises as a whole were of an I'm.
usually uniform degree of excellence, and
the bearing of the class dignifed and self,
possessed.
The design upon the cover of the pro.