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whole essay was wildly imaginative, full
of life and animation, and original through

whole essay was wildly imaginative, full
of life and animation, and original through
out.
| Fred Herbert Hadlock delivered an ora
ton on the political Duties of Young
Men," The obligation of young men
towards the ballot was clearly defined and
an earnest appeal was made to the young
men OF the day to support the principles Of
honesty and right in all things pertaining
to the government of our country. The
Grafton was delivered with drectneSs and
ferVor Mr.. Hadlock has the honor to be
the only classical student in the class. and
the only member at present prepared to en-
ter college.
Nella May Sanborn read very interest
ing. essay on social Settlements" The
early history and Development of the
movement were briefly sketched. The rich
voice and the easy manner with which the
essay was given, lent no small charm to the
subject OF social settlements.
From the depths of the sylvan bower, tie
orchestra poured forth the strains of the
"Heinzelmaenlchen" which was beauti-
fully rendered, and greatly appreciated by
the audience.
Harry Milo Jenkins then gave an Grafton,
Vermont, the Child of War" Vermont
ability and native character received fine
trloute Inc many great and important
events in which Vermont figured In the
early days of colonization were cited The
saved the dayby acts of unprecedented hero
ism and bravery, were graphicly pictured.
The love and loyalty for the old Green
Mountain state ShOne in the speakers face
and rang in his voice.
Marcia Ruth Winship read an essay,
Cause and Effect in English Literature"
The influence of national haracter, histor-
lcal and political events We're clearly set
forth to show the development of English
literature through the various periods from
the earliest times until the present. Differ
entWrlterS We're APPLY used as illustrations.
L he sweet, unaSSuming manner OK the
writer delighted the people quite as much
as the essay itself.
The last member of the class to speak,
Wiltred Cary RiSley, delivered an Grafton
on "Proht Sharing" A fine exposition of
the subject in hand was given and ilustra-
tons OF the experimental use of the system
o. profit sharing were noted. The literary
merit OF the piece was its clearneSS, unity
and completeness. The ease and grace Of
manner and fine voice of the speaker were
very pleasing
Mr.. George A. Dickey. one of the trust.
ees, IN behalf of that august body then pre-
sented the diplomas in very happy man
ner.
GRADUATES:
Classical CO1trSe.-Fred Herbert Had
lock.
Latin Scientific Course. Katherine
Louise Parker, Wllfred Carey Ris!ey, Mar
cia Ruth Winship.
English Course Harry Herman Chase.
Ardie Brock Fulton, Harry Milo jenkins,
Cora May Kennedy, Nella May Sahborn.
During the orchestral piece. the girls of
the Junior class passed in front Of the stage
Showerlng the new alumni with daisies.
An informal reception was held and the
class received the hearty congratulations of
their numerous friends, after which a de-
lightful promenade was INDUCED in until
a late hour.
The fair young faces and gay gowns of
the girls cOntraSted finely with the manly
bearing and dark suits Of the young men,
and the whole presented a most charming
picture.
Thus ended the first graduation from the
Woods School Building and the success of
this promises we'll for the future. The pub
lie was greatly pleased with the class and
most interested and highly cntel tanned
during the long program as was displayed
by the fact OF It's effectiveness in spite of
the excessive heat and the discomfort of the
many standing. The appreciation Of the
friends was individually shown by the
many choice bouquets Which each member
of the class received.
Great credit is due PrIn. G. II. French
and his assistant, Miss KinSman, for the
fine appearance of the class and the sue
ceSSfui management of The exercises.
For the class of '96. we wish them all
success in all the various pursuits of life
that they may follow, and we trust that the
strength of purpose embodied in the II
will" of the class motto may continue to
be their watchword through life, and we
feel assured that their Alma Mater will
ever be as proud of her first-lings as she has
reason TO be now, as the class of '96 go
forth the first alumni from the Woods
School Building. ME-.