Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-06-09


boys. The old soldiers greatly appro we'd
the teaching of patriotism and the love of
the flag in our common schools. At the
approach of the dinner hour a procession
was formed, headed by the drum corps,
and the comrades marched to the G. A. R.
hall, where they did justice to the excellent
repast provided by the members of the w.
r. G. Eighty six veterans were present at
dinner and lunch was served to large
number later in the day. At 80 o. m.
procession was formed and proceeded to
Seaver's hall, where the exercises of the
day were held. The address of welcome
was delivered by E. g. Collision, in his
own pleasing way in behalf of the G.. A.
R., and F. w. Bald win welcom ed the Wis
tors in behalf of the citizens. Mrs. A. G.
| Sleeper of Newport responded in behalf of
| the association. These addresses were all
very worthy, but space will not permit US
to speak particularly of each The speaker
of the day was Mr.. j. w. Currier of North
Troy, who delivered a most valua BILE and
interesting historical address. He re-
hearsed the brave and heroic acts of the
Orleans county soldiers of the different
regiments during the war of the Rebellion,
showing in every case that their record
was noble. They were an honor to the
Green Mountain state and Orleans county.
1t was voted that this address be printed.
VIM. Williams addressed the association
on the work of the navy. He was in the
navy during the war, and he gave very
graphic account of the capture of New
Orleans by Commodore Farragut's feet
He advocated the building up of a strong
navy by the nation as the best method of
being prepared for war and also of pre-
serving peace. His address seemed to
reflect the sentiment of the members of
the association, and also the large audience
present. Captain j. G.. Peene was invited
to make some remaks, and he responded
to the invitation, making some most
felicitous hits, which convulsed the
audience with laughter, and convinced his
hearers that he was an orator who will be
! welcomed to the rostrum on occasions
which may follow. The Barton band fur
nished music in the afternoon and the
Peerless orchestra rendered several selec-
lions in the hall during the exercises.
Barton is always glad to entertain the
veterans, but one fact was very evident,
namely, the association is rapidly beirg
depleted in numbers, as may be seen by
the fact that of the $50 who assembled
here in 1888, only 100 veterans responded
to the roll-caIl Friday. The next annual
meeting of the association will be held at
Newport next year.
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commencement Exercises.
The events of commencement week were
full of interest and pleasure for all who
attended the various gatherings. Class
day exercises were held in the M. E..
church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
These exercises are usually held on the
campus, but owing to the untavorable
weather it was necessary to have them in
doors. The following program was rem
dered: s> ia
1. Music.
2. Presidents Address, Willie A. Tower.
| 8. Junior Essay, Beyond the Alps Lies italy,
Miss Eola D. Johnson, 'O3.
4. Glass Prophecy, Miss Bessie Ready.
5. Grafton, The Indian; His Past, Present..
and Future, James J. Randall
6. Glass Will, Charles l.. Hall.
4. Glass History, sa Willie A. Tower
8. Glass Poem, 5es tao G. Leland Greene
; 10. Music.
All of the essays and orations were good
, and showed careful preparation. The class
: prophecy was in rhyme. The prophecy
and the will created considerable merri-
! ment because OF the am using conditions
. portrayed.
The graduating exercises of the gram
1 mar school were held on Tuesday evening in
opera hall. The class colors, red and white
were used in the decorations which showed
artistic handling. The motto, "Deeds MOI
Words" pied conspicuous place and
was the subject of an essay by Mary l.
= Williamson. The salutatory address wa
given by j. Raymond Winslow, the elias
, history by Ada B. Ready, the class pro phi
I ecy by Adds l.. knight, the class will b,
9 Hazel w. Prime, the valedictory by Alfred
V. Cloutier. Orations were given by AL
bert B. Caron, Carl G. Ham blet, Frederick
s M. Allchurch, and Rotations by Inez M
/. Brooks, Charles G. Brooks and Laura E
O Suitor. Essays were read by Clara E
G Pearson and Media B. Harding. Severa
4 musical selections were much enjoyed b.
IS those present. A social time was enjoye
% after the exercises. The class did credit t.
} the work of Miss Laurin as teacher an
, they showed appreciation of her efforts il
I their behalf.
g On Thursday evening Sewers hall wa
y crowded with an enthusiastic audience
% gathered to witness the graduating exer
j. cises Of the class of 1902, Barton Academy
7 The decorations were in green and whit
:, and the effect was exceedingly pleasing
;. The class motto, ''Not for School, but fo
ID Life" surmounted the arch above til
r. stage, which was banked in front wit
re- blooming plants. The graduating elias
,r numbered eighteen; one of the member
o. Burleigh Sherburne, was ill and unable
or be present at the exercises.