Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-06-26

higher education" The address was a
scholarly one and well delivered. Miss
Della Smith, 81, rendered a selection from
Chopin and one from Schumann with
pleasing effect Hindes sang 1.-THE wind
mill" His splendid voice has added much
to the pleasure of the week.
Immediately after this the alumni
crossed bats with the Academy team, de-
feating them in a closely played game by a
score of to 4. The feature of the game
was the pitching of Miner, the University
of Vermont twirler, but three hits being
made off his delivery.
The annual commencement concert &C.
Cured in the evening at s o'clock. 1t was
given this year by the "Harvards," male
quartet, consisting of Jewell Boyd, first
tenor; Henry Pugh, Second tenor; w. B.
Phillips, baritone and j. l.. Thomas, bass,
assisted by Miss Grace Eldredge, reader
The selections which the quartet rendered
were very pleasing and the concert as a
whole was one of the best that has ever
been given here.
On Thursday came the event of the week,
the graduating exercises of the class of
'06. The productions of the class were ex-
ceptionaly fine and showed much careful
thought and preparation. The program
was as follows:
Chorus, Send out thy light" Gounod
Salutatory address in Latin. Eva Augusta Clough
The destiny of Cuba, Frank Walter Campbell
Impulse of life, Louise Marie Converse
From Caesar to Christ, Howard Aldrich Coffin
Song, Angel serenade," Harriet Martin Adams
Violin obligato, Mr. Eastman
Utilized energy, the secret of success,
Anna Augusta Russell
Daniel Webster. George Phelps Eastman
An ideal Of today, Martha Lindsey Spencer
Machine politics, Ray OsgOOd Hughes
Voices of the clouds. Ella Maria Stearns
Wifred Ellsworth Hunt
Service the key to success, Albert Frank Unord
Thoughts that breathe and words that burn. with
valedictory, Bertha Marcia Abbott
The program was well rendered, every
number being an interesting one. Well
may '96 feel proud of the success which
has crowned the labor of four hard years.
At the close of the program prizes were
awarded to the following:
Times medal for athletics, D. r. Campbell. Bel
lows Falls
Glass of '92 scholarship medal, Bertha l. Field.
North Springfield.
Fuller prizes in decamation-Ladi Anna A.
Russell, Bridport; Mae Hill, Penacook. y. H.
Gentlemen, George Z. Eastman, Rutland; Will
fred Hunt, North Charlestown, y. II.
Diplomas were awarded to Is graduates
in the classical course, II in the academic,
one in the music and two in the art courses
being presented with the prizes by Rev.
Mr.. Archibald, vice president of the board
of trustees.
At the close of,the exercises an inspir-
ing address was delivered by President
Geo. w. Smith, D. D., of Colgate univers-
ity. The address was one of the most in
spring of the week and was full of prac-
teal thoughts and ideas.
Following this, at l o'clock, came the
annual commencement dinner, which was
pronounced by many as the best one ever
held here, and the speeches which follow
ed were bright and witty, causing many a
peal of laughter to 60 around the large
banquet hall. President Smith responded
very peasingly TO a toast, Mr.. Coffin of
the senior class replying to the toast 90;
Mr.. Archibald replied for the trustees and
Gen. Estey for the executive committee.
Miss Cummings spoke for the faculty, be-
ing greeted with great applause, and Mr..
Powell for the alumni. Mr.. Hunt, in clos.
ing, presented to the school picture OF
Albert |. Pope, whose death brought sor.
row to so many hearts.
In the evening the principal and his
wife gave a reception at the principal
residence, thus closing the Goth anniversa.
ry of Vermont Academy.
The commencement has been remarka.
bly, successful and has been enjoyed by
many. The coming year promises to brinG
much of prosperity and success to thi:
| grand school and to make Vermont Acad
| envy advance as she has never advanced
before.