Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-06-13


Commsaooment veek n DetAsl III
been Of uaasal iutsfsst. Sunday after
moon tho baccalaureats sermon beforu
he class Of 30, Could Academy, VA
preached By Rev. Arthsr Marley. Ths
church waS very prettily decorated with
| buntinR, ported plants and cut flowers.
dark green and white, the class c0l0rs,
predominAting. Fine nusic was fur
nishcd BY doubh Quarteete Of ladies.
| TIE words spoken 70 The class were In
pressive, emphasi1ing the great reepon-
abilities that are TO meet those who Arc
70 erapple with The problems OF to-day.
Every day makes history In this age Of
rapid progression, and whether Ne Will
or not We enter into that history for
good or bad influence.
Monday and Tuesday were examine
ton days. Thursday afternoon the grad.
uation exercises took place In Odeon
Han, which was filled BY friends Of the
school. The stage WAS tastefully dec
Grated with potted plants, dark green
and white, forming pretty back
ground, with 80 In large white letters
upon the green. On either side Of the
hall, and over the entrance were the
banners Of the nhroe classes now In
school. Chipman's orchestra with Mas
May Wight furnished music. Program :
Muaic.
Invocation.
Music.
salu,asory- BeyOad the Aips lie: I Italy. w.,..,
Tv4os~ Ethel Nay More.
chsrscser ID NOT Reputation. Cora n. Iarvell.
Ghss EeItS vivian keliiher.
Pyramids Nos All Egypesn. y,,r,,
The Arrow and the Song. -. 49,.
VIII r. Paw, sarah Bundy Chapman.
C,sss Hissory. Beatrice Earle kelahcr.
Music.
Class orarcn-Labore Il Honoge,
Claas Prophecy, Florence Emma Carter
Pesentadon ofCAss Gifss. RUBY Msrcas S Ss.t
valedictory. haoci NN'an sna"'
Comforting OF Diplomas.
singing Class Ode.
Benedicston.
The parts were all well written, re-
fiecting credit upon teachers and pupils,
and showing that the class motto
Lahore ct Houore" vas the ideal OF the
students. Much merriment Was occa.
stoned by the history and prophecy and
giving OF class gifts, and the exercise,
place the class OF 80 high upon the roll
OF honor among the graduates OF Gould
Academy.
The concert 10 the evening by the
Boston Ideal Ladies' Qusrtette, com
posed OF the following artists:
Miss Martha y. b HAves-vocal,ss.
Mas Ella n. Chambcriain--Whi ssilnS soo'ss
Mis-. Caroline u. Niehols-Readcr.
Miss Eican Mac9regor. Pianist and Accom-
PIANIST.
IL was the success that had been pre-
dIcted. The hall Was filled with An au-
dience who showed their appreciation OF
the talent by frequent applause. which
Was kindly responded to by encores
The concert Was quite unique Ia It's way,
and the seniors were very fortunate In
their selection OF talent.
Friday evening the seniors held re
ception In Odeon Hall, and Issued invi'
tAtions to the friends and alumni OF the
academy. Mrs. A. +. Herrick, Mrs. C.
f. Aisbee, Mrs. J. NJ. Philbrook assisted
Principal Hanscome and the senior class
| 10 receiving. Dainty CONNECTIONS vert
served, and after the reception from s &C
Q 80 those who enjoyed the mazcs OF the
dance Joined In the dance until III. Ths
hall was made very homelikc In appear
snce by the decorations. A most cordia
reception vas given By teachers ant
pupils, and the class OF 30 goes forth
with the best wishes OF q host who Ar
interested In them personally, and Al
who hold the interests OF Gould Acsd
envy In their hearts, with pride at IL
present success, and hope for Its futur'
prosperity.
The tenth annual convention OF tn,
Lewiston District Epworth League vii
he hsld at the NJ. 4. church In Bcthe
June IL aud Is. A very interesting pro
gram has been prepared.
A good delegation from the Universal
lat church attended the convention IL
Portland.