Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-06-28
MENCEMENT DAYS,
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excessive ins. He strongly urged that
the watchword of the new century be
moderation in all things. His remarks
were interspersed with wealth of Illus
trative anecdote calculated to impress
upon his hearers the points he desired to
bring out. The REGISTER hopes to give
his address in full in future issue. The
choir rendered an anthem, "God Watch
ing Over U.s."
Monday was Glass Day. Shortly after
10 80 a. m. the worthy seniors clad In
cap and gown proceeded from the chapel
building to the Starr Library, with F. A.
Wilcox, '02, acting as marshal. At the
northeast corner of the library the ivy
was planted by the class. The class then
proceeded to the lawn in front of Painter
Hall, where platform had been erected.
B. l.. Stafford, president of the class,
presided. After a short welcome, he
spoke of the former prosperous years of
the college and hoped that in the future
the class would contribute to its welfare.
l.. X. Brown followed with the ivy ora
alton. He explained how the class, like
the ivy, could rise higher. Cecile NJ. Child
then offered in fitting manner the last
will and testament. She presented each
class with appropriate presents and some
good advice to the sub-freshmen. The
college quartet followed with selection
entitled, ''We're on the Winning Side"
by Tenny. f. c. Lawrence gave the
class grafton, with seniors talk on sue
cess. Miss Florence Walker then read
the class history, full of the wonderful
exploits of the class. The class poem
was given by w. NJ. Barnard. Miss L.
Berniece Thomas as prophet foretold
the usual brilliant futures of her class
mates. Clay pipes were then produced
and several members of the class en-
ioyed the pipe of peace.
Tuesday was Alumni Day. The pre-
liminary business meeting of the Asso-
ciated Alumni took place In the college
chapel az 10 o'clock in the morning. The
usual committees on election, ETC., were
appointed to report n the regular meet
ing Wednesday morning, after which the
alumni and friends present repaired to
the Congregational church, to listen to
the public exercises. Rev. f. J. Rams
low, &c, of Swanton delivered the annual
address, selecting as his subject 1.-The
Positive and Moral Theories, flEducatiOn
Contrasted." The speaker treated the
subject in a very scholarly manner. He
favored the moral theory, showing how
the Christian view gave opportunity to
make the most of ones life.
Henry II. Dorr, so, of Rutland read
the poem of the day, The Spirit of the
Flag" which is printed in full elsewhere.
He takes very optimistic view of the
conditions which are to "follow the
flag" in these latter days.
The Phi Beta Kappa meeting which
followed admitted to membership these
graduates of the present year: Lemuel
Brown, Potsdam. n. Y; Reid l.. Carr,
Middlebury; Rena Z. Avery, Middle
bury Gertrude E. Cornish, Worcester,
Mass; Grace +. James, Weybridge
Laura f. Jarvis, Worcester, Mass.
Charlotte NJ. johnson, West Brattleboro.
Henry L. Bailey, Sc, was also initiated.
Professor Eaton was chosen to represent
the chapter at the national convention.
The innovation of Phi Beta Kappa
thorough success. The speaker was
Walter :. Logan, ex-president of the
New York State Bar ASSOCIATION, and q
leading lawyer of New York city. The
subject was "A More Socialistic State,
and was out of the ordinary in the view;
taken. The REGISTER hopes to give il
space in future issue, as resume here
could not no it Justice.
After Mr.. Logan's address, the annua
faculty tea" was held on the campus a
the college. Two long tables were pre-
sided over by two young ladies each
while young men of the college served
the guests. Mrs. Ezra Branerd anC
Mrs. II. NJ. Seeley received the guests.
The Parker and Merrill prize speaking
was held at the Congregational church
Tuesday evening. Prof. W. W. McGil
ton presided and the following program
was carried out:
PARKER CONTEST.
The Minute Man Of the Revolution, Curt
Edmund I Dunield.
Hand Car 49, HearC
George Il. Wilson.
The Black Horse and His Rider, Lippar,
Allen NJ. Barrett.
The Swan Song, Anon
Leslie L. Sunderland.
Music.
MERRILL CONTEST.
\ Picture of War, Ingersol
Ebert S. Brigham,
A Vision of the Future, Pos
Burton B. Dimmock.
The influence of Athens, Macaulay
Henry +. Harvey.
The Grave of Napoleon, Ingcrsol
Learned X. Noble.
Music
Address at the Burns Monument, Curt
Duane l.. Robinson.
The Vengeance of the Flag, Esterbrook'
Ralph W. Thompson.
Manifest Destiny, Clemen
Garfield NJ. Weld.
Toussaiut L'Ouverture. Phillip
Charles Whitney.
Music.
Awarding of Prizes.
The Music was by Relies Orchestri
of Rutland. Harry Engels of RutlanC