Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-06-12

OId, prayer, new .. IL. vincent, baluld-
tory, Rollo ID. Vincent; grafton, ''The
Rise and Fall of Spain," Henry A. Suitor;
grafton, ''The Sources of a Nations
Wealth." Roy A. Bean; Grafton, sour New
Possessions" Howard M. Baker; march,
''Metronome," orchestra; grafton, "The
Possibilities of Liquid Air." Nathaniel M.
Hubbard; essay, "Our Flag" Florence
Drew; class prophecy, Annie l.. Wright;
waltz, "Espana," orchestral essay, ''The
Ideal and the Real" Edith l.. Pattee;
Grafton, ''The Nicaragua Canal" Verne +.
Miles; essay, 'The Value of the Study of
| Classics" Grace M. Elliott; medley selec-
ton, popular Pebbles" orchestral ora
ton, "Ha bits" Wright KendalI essay,
decision of Character" Sadie E. Smith;
valedictory, Olin w. Webster; march,
tennessee Jubilee" orchestra; presenta-
ton of diplomats music. Howard M.
Baker and Wright Kendall were each
| down for an grafton, but were excused at
| the'~ request. The exercises occupied
about two hours and half and the occa-
sion will long be remembered as one of the
best efforts ever given by a graduating
class of the Barton Academy. The thirteen
who graduated from our school comprise
the largest number ever sent out from the
academy on commencement day. After
the diplomas had been awarded there was
an informal reception given to the gradu-
ates and time was spent in the enjoy
ment of the occasion before departing for
home. AT the banquet held Friday evening
at Hotel Barton nearly one hundred covers
were laid, many of The alumni and their
friends being present. Speaking was be-
gun about $3.50 and until II 80 thorough
ly enjoyable time was had. Everyone on
the program did their part in an excel
lent manner and the humorous remarks of
some of the speakers were freely applaud
ed. Following is the program as carried
out: Greeting to 1916, Cora Marsh, '97;
Response, Edith Pattee, go; Relations of
'Barton Academy" and "Graded School,"
Jennie M. Locke. Our Schoolmates,
Emma Allchurch, '97; Our Alma Mater,
Clarence E. Austin, '96; Our Possibilities,
Rev. w. E. Douglass; The Three Blessings
of this Life, II. G. Pierce; History of Glass
of '99, Olin W. Webster, '99; The Surgeons
Toast, Robert Wells, go; The Three BIS,
Will S. Hibba-d. $50; Our Principal,
Sadie Smith, '99; Response, Prof. III. j.
Stannard; The Musicians Toast, Maude
Mossman. '95; Opportunities, f. w. Bald
win. The music for the banquet was fur
nished by Messrs. Potter and Vance and
Misses Eva Baxter and Maude Mossman,
which added much to the pleasure of the
evening.
Barton Landing.
Mr.. F. H. Skinner is making general re-
pairs to his buildings.
Quite number went to Willoughby to
spend the day yesterday.
G. E. Austin is working for J. G. Turn
bull in the Office for a short time.
A special meeting of George q. Meade
Post is called for Saturday, June IL, at the
regular hour.
The schools closed for the summer vaca-
tion last Friday. Excellent work has been
done in all departments of the school.
Mrs. Chase and two children of Jay are
visiting at w. j. Joslyns.-Mrs. Bean,
with her son and daughter, of Newport,
and Mr.. Max Powell, are visiting at DIR.
Rowell's.
There was no preaching at the Congl
church yesterday, Children's Day exer-
will devote next Sunday to Children's
Day services.
Our base ball team went over to Lowell
Saturday to play the nine there. Score, p
to 10 in favor of our boys. This team plays
the Barton boys at Barton on Friday at
o'clock p. m.
About th'-ty of the relatives and friends
of Joseph Bartlett met at his home last
Saturday afternoon to remind him that he
was so years old. Remarks were made by
Rev. Mr.. Dixon, a bountifuI supper was
served, and pleasant time enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Bartlett is in very good health for a |
man of eighty.
The Orleans County Veterans Associa- |
ton will meet at Barton Landing Satur- |
day, July LIST. The address of welcome will |
be made by Rev. j. A. Dixon, and the re-
spouse by NJ. Dearborn of Newport. The /
address will be given by Rev. j. M. Dutton
of Newport. Other eminent speakers have
promised to attend. Reading and recita-
tions will also be given. The Barton
Landing Brass Band will be in attendance.
The full program will be given next week.
Albany.
1t is understood that parties from the
city are negotiating with view to pur-
chasing sites for cottages near Lake Os-
more.
w. A. Sargent is enclosing the grounds
in front of his residence and will make
them into a beautiful park that will be
the pride of the village.
S. q. Chamberlain, who sold his sugar
when it first began to advance in price,
says he would have realized SEQ. more for
the lot if he had kept it until now.
Clark Keith is hauling lumber to the