The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-06-20

dates for graduation would Dc subjected
to public exa mir&tson.
REV. DIR. GALLAGHER,
the orator of the day was next called on
and spoke briefly and pointedly on
Preparations, holding that in these
days of higher education and progress
ion, it was absolutely necessary to have
adequate preparation to attain the high
est plano of success in life. He was hear
tiiy applauded.
GEORGE WARREN, ESQ,
of Castine,a new member of the board of
trustees, was called ON and confined him
self to keeping the company in good
humor by telling them good stories, one
on his friend Stetson bringing down the
no use.
REV. e. G. SIROUT,
spoke briefly and eloquently in response
to the sentiment offered to the clergy,
who he declared to be in full sympathy
and working along kindred lines wi tn
the teachers of today.
MISS MARY A. WALKER
of Alfred, president of the graduating
class, made brief, but witty response
to the toast Survival of the Fittest."
JOHN A. WATERMAN, esq,
was called on as the son of life long
friend of Gorham Normal School Judge
Waterman), and as member of the
legal profession. Mr.. Waterman's re-
Spouse was both thoughtful and witty
and brought out hearty applause.
DIR. OSM AN T. CHADBOURNE,
of Syracuse. N Y, an old Normal School
boy. responded to the call Of his name
with speech full of anecdote and
reminiscence that delighted the COM
pany immensely.
THE MAINE PRESS
was the next sentiment proposed, and
Mr.. E. G. Mitchell Of the PRESS, was
called upon and responded briefly.
Then came the most interesting event
of the day. Mr.. Guptill arose and said
II have word to say before we lea We
this board, to honored Pater. The
friends of the Gorham Normal School
have had within two years gallant
fight for the rebuilding of the dormitory
to take the place OF the one destroyed by
fire in October, 1894. 1t is largely due to
the efforts of many of our invited guests
here today that the structure which con-
stitutes one wing of the new dormitory
stands on the hill adjacent to the school
building. We know our worthy principal
used every effort to secure the legislative
aid neces sary to its erection, and we
sincerely hope tn at the next legislature
will grant us sum that the building
may be speedily completed and properly
| furnished for the coming students. We
realize, our worthy Pater that in work
ing for this end, you have had in view
| the welfare of the school and it's pupils.
We know that your entire efforts for the
| almost score Of years that you have been
principal here have been directed to the
end of making school life pleasure to
your pupils as well as advantageous in
| culture and training.
"Realizing your kindness and the sim
oerity of your efforts to make us noble
men and women, members of this society
have often thanked you for your deep
regard for our welfare, but today, as a
body, we wish to prove our gratitude
and loyalty to you in more substantial
manner. We wish you to know that the
great body Of students who have grad
uated from this school, Ono one of whom
| can deny the immeasureable benefit re-
| oeived under your instruction, Is loyal
to you, and I consider it one of the high
est privileges of my life to have the
pleasure of presenting in behalf of the
Gorham Normal School Alumni Society
this token of their love and esteem. For
many years you have watched us with
paternal care. 1t gives us pleasure today
to watch you with this golden time
peace. May it's presence remind you that
the young man and women Of Gotham
Normal School appreciate i'll some meas
ure the good you have done for Them"
As Mr.. Guptill finished there was a
death-like silence and he walked up to
Mr.. Corthell and placed in his hands a
beautiful gold watch and fob. The watch
| Is inscribed:
WILLIAM j. CORTHELL,