Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-06-07

| Mrs. Geo. F. Leland, Springfield; G..
Electra, Mrs. Mary d. Smith, Pawlet.
At o'clock procession was formed,
headed by officers, and marched to Seavera s
| hail. which had been beautifully decorat-
ed, and about 200 sat down to spread
which would do credit to the most expert
caterer; fine music was furnished by
Potter's orchestra, and the whole was a
most enjoyable occasion, many declaring
it to be the best conducted banquet they
| ever attended. The walters were compli-
mented on their neat appearance in their
white caps and aprons. After the ban
ouet the members returned to Masonic
hall for the closing session, where 1t was
voted to hold the next convocatlon at
| Springfield. At a late hour the Grand
Chapter closed it's 18th annual session,
| which was the largest and most harmo-
NOUS and enthusiastic session ever held
| in this State. The grand officers, repre-
sentatives and visitors all declared thet
they had been we'll and pleasantly enter
tanned, thus demonstrating that Barton
with its hotels can furnish entertainment
unequalled by many larger place. Much
credit is due to all the committee having
the matter of entertainment in charge.
The graduating exercises of the class of
81 of Barton Academy, held in Sewers
hall last Thursday evening, passed off very
pleasantly. The articles were all well pre-
pared and were delivered in very credit
! able manner. The satlutatorian, Mabel
Gay, after thanking the school trustees
| for their endeavors in behalf of the
| school, the teachers for their many kind
nesses, and the friends of the school for
their encouragement of the good cause,
took up the subject, 'sThe Elements of
| Success" Miss Gay pointed out many
| things necessary for one to succeed, such
| as perseverance, patience, and persistence;
stake care of the minutes and the hours
will take care of themselves" She at
tributed much so-called genius to hard
work in preparing ones self for the work.
The next speaker, Carl Abbott, spoke on
ssThe Aim of an Education.'' The great
est thing in life is life itself Do not
strive too much for any one end, but try
and educate yourself so as to be best fitted
to contend against the difficulties arising
at the present time. Nettie E. Teller
took for her subject, 1.-The Scenery of Mt.
Mansfield.'' She spoke of the mountain
as it appears from different points, and of
many of the things which help to make
the mountain famous; describing the ter
ritory, both far and near, to be seen from
the mountain peak. Emma Allchurch en-
tertained the audience with an article en-
titled, GA Classification of Nodders.' She
described the different people who meet
on the street and their manner of
greeting. She spoke of the men who meet
you just before election and are all smiles
for some reason; of those who meet you
and2do not know you even though you
bow, and of the women who meet, shake
hands and are SO pleased to see each other
till they are passed, then looking back
to see what poor style of dress the other
has on. William j. Campbell took as mis-
subject IT'S American Patriotism waning?''
He showed that there was patriotism
shown in civil life every day as great as
that shown on the battlefield. The spirit
of the laws in country are true index to
the morals of its people; we are settling
our difficulties at the present time by
means of arbitration instead of with the
sword, and the promoters of these treaties
are as great patriots any the country
ever produced. Cora Marsh, the class
prophet, after giving fine article on the
achievements of the present century, pro-
ceeded to show the class they may ap
pear ten years hence, according to present
indications. Lena McFarlane, the next
speaker, had for her subject, SIS Learning
Wisdom?' We must ask ourselves what
we live for; direct all of our energies with |
wisdom and intelligence. Experience is our
teacher. ''The Value of Decision" was |
the theme of Earl Jenness. He showed |
the Importance to US, if we wish to sue |
coed, of deciding on some thing and then
proceeding to carry it out. 1t gives us
some aim for which to work. He illustrat-
ed instances of boys having made stern |
resolutions to do certain things and how
well they had carried out their resolutions. |
Margaret Campbell gave an article on the
subject, sShall immigration be Restrict
ed?' She spoke of the harm to the coun-
try, by letting in people and giving them
the rights of franchise before they can
read or understand our constitution. She
believed in giving rights to those coming
here to stay, but not to those here simply
for few years intending to get little
property, and then to go back to their
homes on the OJher side OF the water.
Carroll Webster spoke on, 'tThe Benefits
of the Press.'' He showed the good work
the press is doing all over the world.
They are almost always found on the side
of right, ready to expose all deception.
They may publish some things which
ought to be left out but it is be-
cause the people want. it. If they did
not demand it they would not get it.
Vera Webster, the valedictorian of the
class, spoke on 1.-THE Value of Myths
She spoke of the old legends which show
the character. habits and conditions of the