Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-12
HINSDALE.
High School Commencement.

HINSDALE.
High School Commencement
The commencement exercises of the
class of 1903 of the High school began
Sunday afternoon with the baccalaure-
ate sermon by Rev. G. A. Reed at the
town hall. He took for his text John
iy:4, ~ must work the works OF MN
that sent me, while 1T is day; the
night cometh when no man can work.
From this text the speaker drew many
helpful lessons for the whole audience,
as we'll as for the class.
The Junior speaking was held at the
town hall Monday evening. The speak
ers showed the marks of careful prepa-
ration and training and without eXcep-
ton rendered their parts well. MISS
Maud Webb of Chesterfield, one OF the
members of the class, was taken III
with measles Monday, so was unable
to speak. Following is the program
Overture-Sweet Brier. ............,,...'..,.. ..,
Kate E. Bailey. iasca
Daniel j. Lachance E0chsies
Lille L. Beleville. .Merchaht OF ntnlce
Music-The Kings Fool. ........ March
Ella H Streeter, Tba Wr ln ln of The Arctic
Lillian E. Britton ~, -.
................. Desolation in a Cyclones Track
Musie-Isle of Dreams. Ma.en
Jennie j. Duggan. 100 Itteriy Ittel
William Fl. Mead thai ~. I San
Della +. Bellevile .........D Death of Little Nell
Music-Ive Got My Eyes on fou.. i M eaiek
Hannah V. Higginson. ......''..for tieI oahe
Music-The Sporty Maid ,..:. .....' March
Ethel NJ. Streeter. Trouble IN the Amen ooIn h
John A. Fisher. The Fight with Aufochs
Madlyn p. Stearns. ..........A Tampa Romance
Music-The Billboard. ............. ''..March
The music was furnished by the I'm
perial orchestra.
Tuesday afternoon the class day ex-
ercises were held in the town hall.
The class parts were we'll taken and,
as usual, this part of the commence
ment was much enjoyed. The hits
were many and amusing, but were all
taken in good natured way. Inc
gifts presented by Miss Roberts in the
Will were very appropriate and caused
a great deal of merriment. The pro-
gram;
Singing .......'....''''.''.'''''' -
Opening address -.
........... Pres. of the day, Forrest H. Bolton
Glass History, ...,...'...'''N ihhie e. ih"eh
Singing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. '.'.''.
CLASS Grafton .................Susie i. Conway
Class POEM rum ~ n ~, ara
Proghecv Observation-Disclosures NJ Kelley
Glass wifi. Hazel Roberts
Presentation Speech. ........Lula A. MOORE
Cheering by classes. '.'..'..''''''''''''
Singing.
Miss Moore in behalf of the gradual
ing class, presented the school with a
statue of the god Mercury.
The graduating exercises took place
Wednesday evening and, in spite of
the shower there was large audience.
The concert was given by the Schubert
Male Quartette of Boston, assisted by
Miss Elvie Burnett, reader. The pro-
gram was good one and every num-
Der was encored.
Miss Sarah l. Stearns, salutator,
ian, recited a very pleasing, well
written and interesting essay, taking
for her subject the class motto, "Step |
by STEP" The valedictory was given |
by Miss Ina Doolittle in very pleas
ing way. The subject was THE Ad-
vantages of college course for wo-
men," Principal D. L. Fisher, in be- |
half of the school board, presented the
diplomas.
The annual reception by the Junior
class to the graduates was held Ihurs-
day evening. The class received from |
8 to 8 O'Clock and dancing followed:
During the evening refreshments OF
ice cream were served in the dining
room by Caterer Oaks.
Cook-Streeter.
Mrs. Bessie Taylor Streeter and Ed
ward Cook were united in marriage
Wednesday morning at the Congrega-
tional parsonage, Rev. W. F. White |
performing the ceremony. They left
on the 924 train for a short wedding |
tour and will make their home in Bel
lows Falls where they will be at home !
TO their friends after July l. The bride |
was a graduate of the High school in
1900 and is very popular among large
circle of friends and acquaintance.
Mr.. Cook is employed on the railroad.
The Junior branch of the Y. P. S. c. I
E. held a picnic in Langille's woods |
Friday afternoon.
Benjamin F. Adams was graduated
from Columbia university at Washing
ton at the annual commencement, re-
,eiving the degrees of Bachelor of
Laws.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will
hold memorial services in the Unlver-
salist church Sunday morning. June ii,
md IL O'Clock. The address will be by
;he pastor, Rev. H. Gertrude Roscoe.
All the schools nave closed for the
summer vacation except the first gram
mar which closes next week. The COM
exercises will be held in
he town hall Thursday evening of next
week.
Proctor Roberts of Boston is in town
o attend the commencement exercises
If the High school, Mr.. and Mrs f.
Y. Tilden are entertaining guests
rom Lowell, Mass. Miss Mamie
Crowley returned to her home in Hart
ord Saturday after weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donovan. Will
3ellville came from the state college
It Durham last week to spend the sum-
ner vacation at home. Miss Gladys