News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1904-06-01

edcn OUnef ana talking over the hap
py days of by-gone years, when they
were about to sever their connections
with Peoples Academy. A short
musical program was given consist
ing of a vocal solo by Lillian Fisk
who sang "The World is Mine" in g
most pleasing manner. Miss Watts
rendered a piano solo, which was
much appreciated by those present
Mrs. Philo G. Hill, who is always vel.
come at such gatherings, sang "Sep,
tember" by Pharleton, in her usual
pleasing manner, she received a
hearty encore to which she responded
by singing Don't You Cry My
Honey"
At about ten O'Clock the doors OF
the dinning room were opened and
the company marched in to partake
of one of Mine Host Randall's most
elaborate bunquets. After the dainty
things had been partaken of W. M.
Sargent, President of the Alumni
called the meeting to order and in a
few we'll chosen words introduced the
Toastmaster of the evening, the
Hon. M. S. Stone. Mr.. Stone is al
ways welcome here and the alumni
are to be congratulated upon secur-
ing him for the occasion. The first
speaker on the program was Rev. l.
2. Booth, who gave a most interest
ing talk on ga Quarter of a Century
of Educational Progress" DR.. Booth
has been actively engaged in educa-
tional work for the past quarter of
a century and his remarks were very
much enjoyed by all.
The Graduating Class of 1904 we're
all present with the exception of one,
Miss Belle BarroWs, who was detained
by Illness, and in response to the
toast "The Class" Charles W. Tinker
handling his subject in a
very acceptable manner. NJ. Il. Morse,
Hardwick, was expected to be present
to speak on "The score card of the
race, Our Statute Book" but was
unavoidably detained and Mrs. Ad-
die Edwards Paris took his place and
to the toast Woman"
Her remarks were to the point and
received with applause. |. N. LeBar-
on, one of the Oldest members pre-
sent, spoke in regard to the school in
the years when he was q boy.
Levi Munson gave a very scholarly
address on "The Tool, The Machine,
The Man" The last speaker of the
evening was Hon. G. M. Powers. His
subject was, "The Young Man, his
Qualifications and his Opportunities.
Mr. Powers speach was d gem and
was a fitting close to this part of the
program. After the singing ofAmer-
lea, the gathering adjourned and all
departed for their homes feeling that
the evening had been a most happy
and profitable one.
GRADUATION EXERCISES.
The graduation exercises will be
held in Town Hall this evening at
eight o'clock. At the conclusion of
the program this evening two prizes
will be awarded, of $40 each, for the
best essay and Grafton. These prizes
are given by Harlan +. French OF AL
bany, N. Y, a former resident here.
The program follows -
Overture
Prayer, DR.. l. T. Booth
Salutatory, Rhine Legends" Lou A. Gould
Our Great Ledger Account,
Florence A. Norton
The World, Work Shop, Robert w. Eaton
MARY, The Mother of Washington"
Lena NJ. Farnham
THE Silver Lining" Gladys H. Brooks
The Conquest of Granada, Lewis R Liberty
The Curse of Idleness, Ada NJ. Towle
Solo, Mrs. Philo Hill
Personal Independence, Sara B. Barrows
True Greatness, Charles W. Tinker
The Prisoner OF Chillon,"
Caroline A Bracket
Success, but Seldom Accidental,
Maud E. Phillips
The Rise of Japan, Leo A. Gould
Kings Among Men, Valedictory Addresses,
Rhuamah NJ. Smith
Presentation Of Diplomas
Singing Of Glass ode
Awarding of Commencement Prizes