St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20

Congregational church for so cents and
at the Methodist church business was
done on the European plan. Wednesday
the expected crowd was not present on
account Of the rain, but the caterers did
rushing business Thursday. Good
meals were furnished, and the crowd
expressed their satisfaction.
The two concerts were a great success.
The receipts, $3.50 the first night and
$3.50 the second, were a great help in
deiraying the expenses of the centennial.
Col. Harvey richly deserved the cheers
given him at the close of the session
Thursday afternoon. He picked 1925
out of the crowd in few minutes and
the 1915 from the finance committee
raised it to 81 900. The quick response
to the call for aid showed the strong
attachment the old scholars have for the
school. They have contributed money
where there was need of it and where it
will do much good. The $1,000 was
raised to 81 500 during the evening.
The work of the chorus of about so
voices, under the direction of Prof. H. II.
May, was one Of the pleasing features Of
the two days exercises. Mr.. May has
been drilling the chorus for several weeks
past and the thoroughness of his work
was plainly manifest. His solo work
was also greatly enjoyed by all.
The Neapolitan orchestra ofNew York,
furnished through the generosity Of
Col. George B. M. Harvey, was here four
or five days and the people never tired OF
listening to the sweet music from the
stringed Instruments. The orchestra
consisted OF five sons of Italy, and they
were not only perfect manipulators of
their instruments, but they could give
IN most pleasing manner songs in the
Italian language. The Sherman orchestra
of Burlington was here during the two
days. This is one of the best orchestras
in the state and they performed their
selections TO perfection.
Many of the speakers had been stu
dents under Prof. Bunker, and they did
not fail to thank him for the discipline
and training received under his direction
during their school life in Caledonia
County Grammar school Many were
the words of praise Prof. Bunker received
ln bn fo, =
which he performed his work during his
~ years service as principal, and well
does he deserve it all.
Prof Cambridge presented in a clear
manner few OF the things the Academy
at once needed and that $500 will 90
long ways towards obtaining them. The
professor was inclined to think that
while they could get along we'll enough
in chemical work with a horse radish
bottle and a test tube they did need a
little improvement in the electrical appar-
atus of 1897 to bring them up little
nearer modern times in that branch of
learning. The improved electrical appar-
atus will probably soon be added to the
Academy's equipment.
first term OF the first school year OF the
new century Ii the enthusiasm dis
played by the friends of the school at its
centennial celebration has any meaning
1t means that a glorious future is ahead
as promising as the glorious past left
behind. Such indeed is the hope of the
many friends Of the school, and all of
these who visited Peacham last week
and became again acquainted with the
old familiar scene lett the town with
desire to do everything possible to foster
the usefulness and prosperity OF Peacham
Academy.
Miss Tirzah M. Guy sold a large num-
Der OF the beautiful souvenir book which
she compiled and had printed at the
CALIFORNIAN Office. 1t was Just The thing
that many of the old students were look
ing for. Mrs. {. l.. Browne had on sale
pictures OF the Academy and grounds,
which found ready purchasers among the
visitors.
1t is reported that there were about
800 graduates and pupils present during
the exercises of the two DAYS. Peacham
did herself proud enttrta aiming her many
visitors and made the stay so pleasant
that they were reluctant to leave. A
number stayed over to enjoy few days
longer the scenery and splendid air of
the pretty little town,
The song Wednesday afternoon bv
Ira 6. Blake, "Ths Is NY Dream" the
woros of his own composition, was a
splendid thing and the audience showed
their appreciation in hearty applause.
Extra copies of the CALIFORNIAN CON
tanning both days exercises can be OBJ
tanned OF Mrs. {, l.. Brown, East Peach
am. Price cents each, six Tor 25 cents.
Miss 7. M. Guy had good sale o. her
illustrated souvenir and has still some
copies lett. The price OF the sow, cnir is
90 cents, and all former students of the
Academy should have a copy.
OF the $500 raised at the centennial
SIPS was given by Col. George B. Nj.
Harvey OF New York who worked hard
and long to make the occasion great
success.