Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-17
Exercises Close With
Banquet and Reception.
Water System and Electric
Lights for the School.
Athletic Association Closes Year With 4
Surplus in Treasury.

kent's Hill, Me-. June 16.-(SpeciaD.
brought the close of the Commence
ment exercises here. Immediately af-
ter the conclusion of the graduation ex-
ercises at o'clock. yesterday after
noon. the entire student body, alumni
and visiting friends repaired to Samp-
son hall where a splendid banquet had
been prepared for the annual dinner.
The occasion was the largest attended
and one of the most enjoyable of the
many happy events of the sort that has
taken place at each yearly anniversary.
Between 200 and 300 covers were laid.
The after-dinner speaking lasted I'M
til ) o'clock and was most happy &C.
casiOn. Capt. H. H. Shaw of Portland,
president of the board of trustees, act
ed as POSTMASTER. and it is not too
much to say that he surpassed his rep
utation in this capacity. The speakers
of the afternoon spoke in both HUI
morous and a serious vein and all were
heartily applauded. The speakers were
President Wilbur F. Berry, Rev. D. B.
Fhelan of Danforth, Prof. H. E. Ire
rethen, Mrs. H. f. Trefethen, Hon. E.
Il. French Of the board of trustees,
Hon. George A Russell of Readfield.
of the same board. Mrs. G. r. Palmer
of South Portland. Prof. o. A. Newton,
Prof. A. c. Russell and Robert A. COny,
Bowdoin, '07.
The presidents reception in the even
ing took place in Deering chapel. The
receiving committee consisted of Pres
ident Wilbur F. Berry. Miss Frances A.
Davis, preceptress of the school, and
Prof. and Mrs. H. e. Trefethen. The
reception was enlivened by music by
the Seminary orchestra which was sta
toned on the platform and furnished
delightful music during the evening.
Refreshments were served in the lat
ter part of the evening. The occasion
was most delightful one in every re-
the weeks pleasure.
At the business meeting of the board
of trustees. which was held in the af-
ternoon, considerable business of i'm
portancc was transacted, among other
things being that of filling the vacancy
in the R. p. Dunn chair of English. At
ter the meeting it was announced that
William Hoyt of North Arson. Il senior
in Colby College, had been elected to
fill the position and that he will assume
the duties at the beginning of the next
school year.
Another business transacted was the
election of Hon. George A. Russell of
Eeadneld. as a member of the board of
trustees, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. Fernald. Nj. Russell
is a graduate Of Kents Hill and has
had considerable experience in school
work, having been connected with Will
braham Academy at Wilbraham, Mass,
in n similar capacity for number OF
years. The election of Mr.. Russell is a
most pleasing one to the friends of the
school.
Another pleasing announcement made
was that work would be begun immedi-
ately toward instituting a complete wa
ter works system for the institution.
The water will be taken from North
Wayne pond and be piped to the height
of land to the east of the institution
where it will be reservOired for use. BY
this arrangement the entire piping VIII
he done on land belonging to the insti-
tuition and all delays caused by passing
over private properties Will he avoid
ed. This great improvement will not on
" no y great convenience to all depart
ments of the school. but will also be a
great safeguard against possible fire.
The matter of electric lighting the
plant is also being seriously contemp-
lated by the board Of trustees, although
no definite action has been taken as
vet. It is thought that this work may
h. done in connection with the power
that will be used for pumping the wa
fer from the lake, and for this reason
it seems something more than prop
ability that an electric lighting system
will be instituted.
No definite action was taken IN re-
gard to the reelection of the teachers
for the ensuing year, and this forinai-
ity will probably take place at some
meeting held during the summer
months. 1t is believed that no changes
are contemplated by the trustees. IL
u.s decided to reduce the prudential
oomm;ttee from rive to three members
os n is thought that the smaller num-
Der can perform the duties more con-
veniently. ,,.;,
Manager Quincy of the athietic
teams. reported that the season mas
heen completed with a considerable
surp,us in the bank. The athietics Vi
80 school are in most gratifying con-
a;t;on in every way. This is the nrs'
t;n,o for wears that the athletic season
noe been completed with surplus on