The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-06-21

Montpelier; Fred A. OsgOod, Cabot; Ecu
nest Ide, Calais; Blanche ID. Bemis, Plain
field.
Shorthand Course Iona M. Church,
West Topsham; Ina 3. Cummings Mont |
pelier; Bertha Nj Dexter, NUrthheld; Eva |
NJ Nay, Underhill; Bessie ID. S lay Mont |
peier; Gladys f. Sanders, Montpeh.r
The honors for the school year are award. |
ed as follows; First hoEors, Herber VII
liam Coburu, Ralph Martin Hoyt, Gladys |
FlOria Sanders; second honors, William
Marsh Anderson, Otto Asbury Bushnell, |
Karl Monroe Currer, WILDER Fisk Hill |
Jesse Albern Martin, L1la Angelina Cham |
berlin, Charles g, Palmer.
In their theses the gradud es showed
thoughtful study ami an intelligent under
standing Of the themes treated, that was
creditable alike to them and to their in
structors.
The faculty and trustees were seated on
the stage when the exercises opened at half
past nine with an organ voluntary by Prof
l., J Hathaway. Prayer was offered by
Rev. j. 0. Sherburne, presiding elder OF
ST., Johnsbury district, after which Mr..
Guptil OF Waterbury and chorus sang
"No Shadows Yonder."
William M. Anderson OF Mortified was
the first speaker, his subject THE menace
OF immigration TO our country" The an
archistic uprisings in this country were
cited as danger signals, that cannot be ig-
nored. This young man took, perhaps,
more pessimistic view OF the immigration
question than the facts would warrant, but
from the standpoint he took, his Grafton
was we'll written and was delivered in
forcble manner.
Wilbur f. Hill OF Moretown, next spoke
on thine, the Criterion" Time levels all
things. 1t has witnessed the rise and fall
of nations, the rule and decay Of kings.
Illustrations were given of the works OF
literary men and statesmen of early days,
that were not appreciated in the Il ne in
,.al 81 haa oil
resonant voice, and his gestures were easy
and effective.
vermont in the nish-American War"
was the theme of an excellent Grafton de-
livered by Otis e. Hefflon OF franklin The
speaker first referred to the record of Yer.
monters at Ticonderoga and during the war
of the Rebellion, and eulogized the First
Vermont Regiment for their good conduct
while in camp at Chickamauga, and for
their anxiety to participate in active war
fare. Mr.. Heffl )n's Grafton commanded
perfect attention and was heartily APP
plauded at its close when Captain Charles
| e. Clark and Admiral Dewey were elo-
| quently lauded.
After a piano solo, "Valse Brilliante," by
Miss Mabel ID. Goodwin, came the Grafton
of Ralph M. Hoyt Of Cabot on advance of
| American Civilization" In an apt and en-
pertaining manner the speaker compared
the civiliz alton Of century ago in this
| country, with what it is today, developed
as it has been by electrical astronomical
and mechanical science, aud by the facil-
| tiles offered by schools and colleges, the
church and the press.
One of the best and most enjoyable es-
says of the morning was that of Miss G adys
| f. Sanders on "a Harp of Many Strings"
1t was filled with bright and origi al
thoughts, pleasantly expressed. The hu
man voice was the harp" that gave this
young lady her subject and the capabilities
Of that voice were effectively portrayed.
Karl M Currier of Hardwick then spoke
| OF "The Cost of Empire" The expense Of
maintaining monarchicsl form of govern
ment was compared with thai OF republi-
can government, and the balance was
shown to be largely on the side Of the re-
| public.
Jesse A. Martin OF Williamstown next
| delivered an Grafton on "Olr Pacific Para
disc. 1t was a very bright word picture of
the Hawaiian Islands as they are today,
and of the possibilities of those islands for
| the future.
"The Watchword OF the Twentieth Cen.
fury" was the subject Of a strong grafton,
delivered by Otto A. Bushnell Of Waits
field. This watchword, peace on Earth,
Good Will Toward Men," first sung by the
| angels at Bethlehem has since been the
guide Of men in the century now closing,
and the prediction was made that the day
| of universal peace shall come before the
twentieth century shall close.
The next speaker was Herbert w. Co
| burn OF Newport Center, his theme was
False Ambition" The contrast between
false and true ambition was effectively set
forth, illustrated with examples OF each,
from which several forcible and effective
lessons were drawn.
"The Progress of Our Nation" one OF the
best orations of the morning, was delivered
by Earl How ,rd Sherburne of St. Johns.
bury. Tracing rapidly the history OF Amer.
| lea from the landing OF the pilgrims to the
the present time the speaker dwelt, in well
rounded rhetorical periods, on the develop
ment along many lines.
Charles Q. Palmer OF Waterbury discuss
ed True Greatness OF a Nation" The
vast possessions of a nation do not neces
sarily determine it's greatness. True worth
Christianity and enlightenment, hand in
hand, will develop the best that is in any
nation, ensuring its steady progress.
An overture for two pianos and organ was
given by Misses Goodwin, Joslyn, Nay
Poor and Professor Hathaway, after which
Fred Daniels Of Montpelier spoke on "The
Problem OF Personality" Mr.. Daniels dis.
crssed in an ingenious manner the relation
| betwe an mind and matter, and the mystic
rious phases OF life.
Earl N. Gerrish of Wentworth, N. H..
considered the duties an privileges OF
1.-THE Young Man in Politics." and the las,
essay on the programme entitled believe
| Act, Triumph" was read by Miss Lulu A
end Of long programme Miss Chamberlin
had an essay that was packed with bright
ideas, and the audience lost not word as
it was delivered.
The class was then called to the platform
and each received from Principal Newton a
diploma. Mr. Newton prefsc I'd this act
with few earnest words Of advice and con
graduation, at the same time urging upon
them that success or failure in the future
will depend not upon parchments but upon
earnest worth Before the classes left the
stage the class song was sung.
The awarding OF prizes was the last feat
ure OF the occasion The first prize, S25,
in the Ivers- Batchelder prize debate went to
Fred Daniels, the second prize, So, to Jesse
A. Martin. The first prize for ladies in the
prize speaking was awarded to Miss E. A.
Poor the second to Miss Lula A. Chamber.
lin. The first prize for gentlemen went to
Harlie W. Heath, the second to W. M.
Gamble. The benedicton by Prof. Newton
brought the exercises to a close.