Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-12-27
Commencement at the Normal.

commencement AZ tho NORMAL
"Jes' fore Christmas many pleasant
things occur, not the least enjoyable this
year being the semi-annual close OF the
Randolph Normal. BY the new arrange
ment OF terms, commencement week &C.
ours before the holidays, beginning this
year with Sunday, the 18th Of December.
evening was preached by Rev. H. W.Boyd
OF Hartford. The church was tastefully
decorated with evergreens aud was filled
with an attentive congregation which was
seated by the class ushers, Misses Wagner,
Goodhue and Bertha Stone. Music for
the occasion was rendered by choir OF
Normal students. Mr.. Boyd's sermon was
upon the full-grown man and was force.
full and eloquent appeal for such develop.
ment of all phases OF human character
that tive may all attain unto the unity Of
faith, unto a full grown man, unto the
measure OF the stature Of the fullness OF
Christ"
The first days oftbe week were occupied
as usual with examinations, written and
oral, which we're under the supervision OF
Hupt. Stone, Prot. Howard and DR.. Boyn-
ton. Wednesday morning occurred the
oral examinations Of the A class, after
which 1t was announced that the exami.
nations had proved satisfactory and all
members OF the A and senior classes
would receive certificates.
Wednesday evening, the B class enter
tanned large audience with unique and
attractive program, consisting Of the fol-
lowing:
Music Normal Quartet.
The Massacre OF Zoroaster,
Susie A. Thomas, Stowe.
Goliah, Ethel NJ. Bruce, Kirby.
The Dukite Snake,
Lillian M. Goodrich, Grafton.
Bernice 8. Flint, Randolph.
Dumb Bell Drill.
Selection from Evangeline,
Helen R. Neal, Hartford.
Lucinda's Epochs,
Blanche G. sewall, RoyaIton.
She he Would Would Be Mason, '''
Nellie M. Adams, Barre.
Healing OF the Lepers,
Josie A. Farrar, Brookfield.
Money AIusk,
Angie E. Foss, North Tunbridge.
Music Normal Quartet.
A committee from the ID and G classes
decorated the assembly room very TASTE
fully. The wall at the rear OF stage was
draped with white, upon which ferns and
leaves were disposed, the figures '95 in
pink flowers forming the center OF at
ty arrangement OF evergreens and potted
plants from which rose delicate arch Of
smilax. The speakers Of the evening,
yowned in Greek costumes Of white and
wearing pink roses, presented very pic
turesque appearance, especially when
grouped in the fan drill. Enjoyable mu-
tic was furnished by the Normal quartet
Ind the selections, which presented q va.
.iety Of narrative, humor and tragedy,
we're we'll rendered. But perhaps the chief
interest conferred in the drills, which were
upon the piano by Misses |
Lillian Miller and Mary Goodrich. The |
iumb bell drill; BY Ave young men in |
black gymnasium suits, was vigorous and |
graceful and was executed with precision !,
ind enthusiasm, the tableau meriting |
icipated In the fan drill and the ease and |
apidity with which they made the |
hanges from gossip to doubt, fear, CO.
luetry, observation, ETC., won them many |
Their tableaux were also
specially good and the beautiful presen-
alton Of Crock Of Ages, accompanied by
drs. Parish's voice, formed q fitting ter
to most artistic performance.
Thursday morning there was good at
enhance upon the graduating exercises.
he exercises were opened with prayer by
)r. Hardy Of Randolph. After song by
Hiss Garfield OF Bradford, 1t. Rev. A. Z.
/. Hall addressed the graduates upon the
uties Of the teacher to the state and the
ountry. Bishop Halls address was able
nd practical, was given with ease and
uency and received the closest attention
I the audience. A piano solo by Miss
arnsw0rth Of Braintree followed the ad
ress, after which Prin. Conant, with ap.
ropriate words, presented certificates to
welve graduates from the first course and
NO from the second course. Those in the
rst course are: Jennie O. Co0tey, Barn
I'd; Mary A. Eastman, Bradford; Mary
!. w. Hodges, Randolph Center; Susan
!. Metcalf, South Royalton; May M. Nor
an, Woodstock; Grace w. Nuttfng, West
mister; George P. Ryder, Corinth; Fan
le B. Slack, South Royaiton; Lucy o.
aylor, Westminster; Emma j. Water
an, North Tunbridge; Agnes F. Whit
~, Springfield; Nellie l.. Wright, New.
,rt. Those in the second course are:
innie E. Blodgett, Randolph Center;
ernie l.. Chamberlin, Stockbridge.
Thursday evening the assembly room
rs the scene OF large gathering of
umni and friends at the graduates re-
ption and the sound OF marches from
Q piano, Of class reunions and, above all,
class yells proved happy conclusion
another half wear at the Normal.