Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27
PUPILS PRESENT GIFTS.
Prof. S. /. Graves Receives Beautiful Tokens
Thursday.

There are times in the lives of all
men, at greater or less intervals, when
through a friendly act of some fellow
being, there comes moment of JOY
that causes one to forget, for the time
being, all the trials of life, and to see
it only in its most roseate hues. And
when such moments are caused by the
expression of love on the part of chill
dren, the joy cannot but be more in
tense.
1t was one of these happy experiences
that fell to the lot of Prof S. l. Graves,
late principal of the VIM. r. Smith
grammar school. Thursday morning.
Prof. Graves has been a sufferer. s.nce
Saturday. from severe attack of grip.
and is yet far from well. but he desired
to bid his pupils farewell before leav-
ing for Springfield, 50 he bundled HIM
self up and went over to the school
building, where he met the scholars III
the hall.
Here complete surprise awaited
him, for the little men and women had
planned a reception for him of which
ne had not anticipated. and made it
the occasion of presenting to him, IS
tokens Of the esteem and love in which
he was held by them. two beautiful
gifts. one a large etching by Julian
Dix and the other a handsome chased
gold ring set With three opals.
The ring was the gift of the class of
| SO. grade X, and was presented on be-
half of the class by its president. Chas.
KinsInan, with few graceful remarks,
as follows: ,et
Mr.. Graves: l am charged, by the
class of 80, with the pleasant duty of
asking you to accept and wear. this
ring; not for its own worth, but as a
sweet reminder of the class to which
you have given such faithful service.
and as a symbol of the bond which we
hope, will exist between yourself and
the members of this class. so long as
we shall live.
The etching was presented by grades
VII, VIII and TX, the honors Of the
event devolving upon Master Myron NJ.
Davis, who delivered his remarks in
very manly way for youngster of u
summers. Following is the text:
Mr.. Graves: am asked in the name
of the eth, Sth and 9th grades of the
VIM. r. Smith grammar school to pre-
sent you this gift.
1t is with pleasure that I say these
few words of our gratitude and thanks
for the help you have rendered us in
the years You have been our teacher
and principal.
We wish you a pleasant home and
school in the place to which you go and
hope you will find obedient scholars in
your new school not the contrary,
troublesome ones we have been.
l now present you with this gift. We
hope it will answer the purpose for
which 1t is given, as remembrance
of our love and esteem towards you.
I now say farewell and many a wish
for your good fortune in your new
home.
Previous to this occasion Prof
| Graves had other pleasant reminders
of the love which his pupils bore him IN
the shape of a large bouquet Of pinks,
and a pretty silver handled pearl
paper knife: the gifts of grades V and
| VI, which were sent to him Tuesday
afternoon.
| 1t is needless to say that he was
deeply moved by these manifestations
| of affection, and that they are thor
| oughly appreciated. They will always
| be cherished. and the associations
| with which they are connected will
| ever be kept fresh in his memory.
Prof. Graves is Still quite i'll. but
was feeling better. Thurs lay after
noon, and hopes to be able to start for
Springfield, Sunday.