Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-06-19


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Instrumental music, Miss Alice Mayo
ciass history.... ..............S Irene Billings
American Heroes of the Nineteenth Century.
Guy II Hinckey
Music, ........Lotus quartette
Class prophecy. William II Harden
Nlolln solo,. Miss Pearson
valedictory-w What's in a Name9
Eva Snowman
Bass solo-The Deep Blue sea....w Atwood
Address to class and presentation Of
diplomas, ........................Re Rev e Bean
Benediction.... .............Rev c g HARDWOOD
In brief resume Of the various parts,
much of the point and pith OF the sub
jects as presented must necessarily be
omitted. Miss Stover's cordial and pleas
ant welcome was SO courteously and
gracefully extended to the audience that
her greeting seemed like hostess at ease
then following that welcome by an enter
tanning description OF the trials and en-
durance of those foremothers of ours
who seldom shine in history or song save
by the reflected glory of the forefathers
Mr.. Treworgy very ably and clearly set
forth the elements which constitute true
success, proving that many times what is
because of the motives and methods
which characterized the efforts.
The class history by Miss Billings should
have been heard to be fully appreciated.
Sparkling with wit, tender in memories,
good humored in railery, the audience
followed the record of the four years.
course OF the class of 1901 with sympa-
smiles and tears.
In the grand subject of "American
Heroes of the 10Th Century" Guy HiDck-
ley did justice both to the theme and his
own ability to present it with force and
eloquence. The immortal Lincoln, brave
Dewey and other heroes OF note each
received the tribute OF praise.
1t seemed very apt that in the arrange
ment of the programme Miss Grindle's
essay on ga Scholars Service" should fol-
low American Heroes'. In a clear, sweet
voice and with convincing argument she
, pictured the labors of the scholar and
reminded her listeners of their indebted
ness to those who had toiled unrewarded
in this life that learning and science
might be advanced, and drew striking
contrast between the heroes who rise to
heig hts OF fame almost at single bound,
and the scholar whose literary work is
not recognized at its correct value, until,
sometimes, centuries after its production.
1t was especially pleasing to his class
mates, teachers and many friends that
Mr.. Harden could be present and particle
pate in the graduation exercises, and it is
much his credit that in the new business
cares to which he engaged himself some
months ago in another town he has, by
communication with the teachers of the
academy, continued his studies and COM
| pleted the course. In his class prophecy,
which was much enjoyed, he wandered to
a cave where he met hermit who had
busted himself in engraving on tablets of
stone, seven in number, the record of
| seven lives. AS the inscriptions were in
| Greek and Mr.. Harden not Greek scholar,
the Interpretation was the future of his
classmates, who were placed in the usual
and unusual positions in which prophets
of that kind like to place their class
mates.
| The answer to the query "What's in d
| Nance? wss, from the first line
"a rose by any other name, would smell as
sweet
| to its neat conclusion, an epitome OF
sincere worth and faithful work, aud the
earnest manner OF Miss Snowman pressed
| home the necessity OF making the most
of our lives and of our opportunities.
Her farewell words to teachers and
classmates, her appealing words to the
undergraduates for the maintaining of a
| good Standard i'll the school, her appre-
| ciative words TO the trustees for their care
| for the institution and interest in its
pupils, were all very appropriate for the
OCCASION
The address to the class by Rev. e. Bean
| was filled with wise and helpful counsel,
and given with the spirit of sympathy
and an understanding OF the hopes and
am billions of those just beginning their
| life work.
The faithful labors OF Prof. True and
his able assistants, Miss Proctor and Miss
Beal, during the past year deserve
| especial mention. Their thoroughness in
work and their unfaiiing efforts will have
| their reward.
| GRADUATION CONCERT.
The concert in the evening was most
enjoyable, nearly every number receiving
an encore. The Lotus quartette would be
gladly welcomed again by Bluehill
audience, as would also the reader, Miss
Cove, who rendered all her selections
| with charming effect. The assistance OF
| Miss Holt and Miss Pearson was much
appreciated by all. Following is the
evenings programmes:
Harkl The Trumpet-yocal March,. Buck
| Lotus Quartette
Reading-Balcony Scene from Romeo
| and Juliet. .....................Sh Shakespeare
| Minnie l. Cove
| Duet-Qui Vive.......... .........., ..... GAM
| Miss Holt and Mr. Chairman