Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
VERMONT ACADEMY.
The Annual commencement,
1897.

The Good Record of "V. A'"---Events
of an InterestIng Week---Examina-
tions---The Bacca1aureate---Om the
Tented Field---PrIze Speaking Glass
Day Observation-Disclosures
The exercises of the 2lst anniversary
week at Vermont Academy began on Fri
day with the public oral examinations
which continued through Saturday. These
were not only interesting and well attend
ed, but showed careful and conscientious
years work on the part of both teachers
and students The examining committee
consisted of Rev W. II. Avery, d, D.. st.
Adams Rev. ]. Ellsworth Fullerton, Bel
lows Falls, and Prof. Howard i. Grose,
Boston.
saturday evening Camp Farnsworth was
illumined and decorated in honor Of ladies'
night The cadets, under the direction of
the military instructor, Lieut.. toote, enter
tanned in a very pleasing way, the novelty
of the scene being in itself a great attrac-
ton Through all of last week the battal
ion was under tie rules and regulations of
military camp life. The long rows of tents,
together with the various formations of
camp life, made very pleasing spectacle,
and large number of visitors were re-
ceived The work of the military depart
ment is an especial feature of the school, a
regular army officer being detailed every
three years, and in consequence many of
the advantages. not usually accruing to or
dnary military drill are enjoyed by the
school Lieut.. Stephen VI. Foote, who has
been in charge of the department the past
two years, deserves the greatest praise for
the showing made by the military depart
ment this week.
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delivered the annual address before the
senior class. His text was taken from |
| Corinthians Kill. II: "Nhen ! was a child
spake as a child understood as a child,
| thought as child but when became a
man | put away childish things The
speaker said his subject was Culture and
| Christianity All true advancement in
those things which are highest and best in
life come from the increase and growth of
the Christian element within our lives. The
| love of Christ and the emulation of his
character bring the only true and genuine
! culture and refinement. The address was
scholarly as well interesting, and well
adapted to the occasion. The duet, "My
Faith Looks Upto Thee, by Lachner, was
beautifully sung by Miss Pope and Mr.. Da-
Wis: the solo by Mr.. Davis is also worthy
of mention. The chorus sang Jerusalem,
! NV Glorious Home with fine effect
| On Monday evening the sham battle
furnished the exciting event of the week
| The enemy were located on the hill above
the campus in possession of the cannon.
The attacking party formed in the valley
down in the village, the reserve going TO
the east Of the campus, while the firing
| line and supports made the direct attack
from the front. To the spectators it was
intensely interesting. As the attacking
party came up over the brow of the hill
they were discovered by the scouts of the
enemy, who Immediately opened fire. The
rattle of the muskets became louder and
louder, mingled with the roar of the can
non, while great banks of smoke rolled
down from the campus and off through the
valley the hills around echOing and reGcho-
ing with the sound Amidst the smoke and
confusion of the firing the attacking party
advanced by rushes from cover to cover
until about 80 yards from the enemy's re-
doubt, when being joined by the reserve,
all united in the final charge across the
small remaining distance and carried the
day amidst the applause of the gathered
spectators.
Immediately following, at eight o'clock,
came the cantata linen of the Flowers, y
sung by the young ladies under the direc-
ton of Miss Pope. The stage was arrang-
ed for a woodland scene, being decorated
with frs and evergreens till one could al
most fancy he were out in the midst of
some green dell The music was very
pretty and rendered in exquisite style.
Miss Pope's beautiful voice again charmed
everyone while the duet by Miss Pope and
Mrs. Foote captivated all,
Tuesdays exercises began with chapel at
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seventh annual Fuller prize defamation
The speaking without exception reflected
great credit upon the speakers as we'll as
upon Miss Hooper, who has had charge OF
that department for the past two years
The board of decision consisted of Rev. J
Whitcomb Brougher, Paterson, \. j., Mis-:
Julia NJ. Ober, lady principal at Stetson
University, Deland, Florida, and Mrs Wy
man, Cambridgeport. After being out foi
some time the judges awarded the first
prizes to Bertha Marston of Lawrence
Mass, and j. Arthur Teller of Groton
and second prizes to Ethel Bristol of Sax
tons River and Rutherford Haven of Tren
ton, n. j.
The prize speaking was followed by an
exhibition drill by the crack company, un
der command of Captain H. T. Waller
The drill was very pretty to watch, anC
made more so by the uniform of the com
panv, consisting of blouse with white eros
belts and white ducks.
In the afternoon the music department
gave public recital. The program wa
varid and interesting, being remarkabl
for the list of celebrated composers Tn
work of Misses Field and Walker wa
especially worthy of comment. These tw
young ladies graduate from the music de
partment and show much talent and mus
ical ability. The art reception, always
prominent feature of commencement, wa
as interesting as ever. Miss Goodwin
whose faithful work has made the depart
ment of art so exceptional in its work
leaves the school to spend a year in stud,
with the expectation of returning the yea
following and assuming charge Of the de
partment again.
In the evening the military drill an
dress parade occurred The battalion put
up very fine drill again rejecting grea
credit upon themselves and their popula
commandant. These appointments for th
ensuing year were announced: Captain
r. G. Haven; lst sergeant r. Wheeler
sergeants, Fiske, Marston, Best, Spencer
corporals, Woodbury., Brady, Nettleton
Abbott, Hunt, Miner.
Rev. j. Whitcomb Brougher Delivers
the address this year before the Christian
! associations. His address was plain an,
practical yet very forcible emphasis of tn
need of honest and upright manhood an
womanhood today, and the portrayal of tn
essentials of true development. Its ,ut
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