St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-06-29
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essay. The class motto, "Alta Petens,"
Seeking the highest" was the subject OF
the poem given by Miss Grace Rouse
The Grafton by Percy {. Templeton was
full of local hits and was well received by
the class. Miss Florence M. Russel's
class history gave the happenings OF the
class from their entrance as sub juniors
to the present time in very happy man.
ner. Arthur G Sprague followed with
the class prophecy which abounded in
jokes and pleasantries and was cleverly
done. The exercises closed with singing
the class ode composed by F. r. Rogers.
Class Reunions.
Ten members of the class of 'S3 were
delightfully."- entertained with the class OF
"a, Friday evening, June "a, at the
home of Arthur F. Walker, member of
'83, this being the fourth reunion Of the
class. Officers and a historian were
elected for the ensuing FIVE years and
committee of FIVE was appointed to in
vest the S3 fund for the benefit of the
Academy. An informal programme, rep
resenting the principal and the teachers
of the Academy and members Of the
classes of 'S3 and '94, was enjoyed.
Music and refreshments were pleasant
feature Of the occasion.
Despite the lowering skies the Museum
was crowded last Wednesday evening
with the friends of the senior class, who
attended the reception. The occasion
was most enjoyable affair. The guests
were received by Prin. and Mrs. D. Y.
Comstock, Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w Titcomb,
Misses Anna Somervile, Ellen Abbott
and Grace Rouse. Music was furnished
by the orchestra.
The Alumni rleeting.
Over 100 attended the annual meeting
of the Alumni Association at Academy
Hall Friday afternoon. Principal Com
stock presided and the following officers
were elected:
President, Arthur F. Stone.
First V. P, Frank H. Brooks.
Second V. p, George Leonard, New
York.
Third V. P, Rev. G. w. Patterson.
Secretary, Charles W. Ruiter.
Registrar, Miss Mary Ide.
Treasurer, J. H. Brooks.
Executive committee, Mrs. P. F. Hazen,
Mrs. w. T. King. Miss Isabel M. Pad
dock, Harry H. Carr, Edward T. Fair
banks.
Fund committee, w. S. Boynton, Mrs.
Walter P. Smith, Mrs. H. w. Blodgett,
all of St. Johnsbury Irenus K. Hamilton
and Edward D. Redngton of Chicago (;
Charles F. Mathewson of New York; H.
o. Cushman of Boston.
John l.. Bacon of White River Junction
was elected member of the alumni CO.
operative board for three years to sue
coed D. ]. Foster of Burlington, whose
term has expired.
Prof. Comstock made a vigorous
speech, briefly outlining the needs of the
institution and suggesting that an at
tempt be made at this meeting to raise
$4,000 as an alumni fund, the income of
which was to be used by the trustees as
they saw fit.
Stirring addresses were made bv Con-
gresham Grout, H. w. Keyes OF Keene,
N. H., Fred w. Plaisted of Augusta, Me-,
George Leonard of New York and Judge
Henry c. Ide. Mr.. Leonard's announce
ment that the class OF 'S3 had raised $500
for the Academy was received with great
applause. The association adopted for
the Academy motto the Latin words,
"Semper Discens," always learning
and resolution was adopted thanking
the loyal alumni Of st. Johnsbury for
their interest in the institution as shown
by the presentation of "Hagar and
Ishmael."
The meeting closed by calling the roll
by classes.
Fourteen attended the 'S4 reunion and
joined with the class of 'S3 in the social
festivities. Mrs. Walker is a member OF
the class Of S3 and the host and hostess
did all in their power to give every one
an evenings enjoyment that will long be
remembered. The house was prettily
decorated for the occasion and an
orchestra furnished music.
The class Of 81 held their first reunion
at the Avenue House on Friday evening
Forty members of the class were present
and Landlord Doyle served fine supper
late in the evening. Music for the sup
per and for dancing was furnished by
the St. Johnsbury Orchestra.
The Academy Catalogue.
The annual catalogue has just beer
issued and presents very attractive ap
pearance. The subject matter is practic
ally the same as last year, the facts con
nected with the school being presented il
a very concise manner. Two courses ar,
outlined, the classical course and tn,
liberal course, each of which takes foul
years to complete. The summary of tn,
students shows that there have been l81
students in school the past year: posi-
graduates 4, senior class Al, middle elias.
43, junior middle class 80, junior elias.
81. The last two pages of the catalogue
are devoted to the Alumni associations
giving the names of the officers of bott
associations. The principal, D. Y. Com
stock, will be glad to send a catalogu,
to any alumnus upon request.