St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-06-20

white was hung over the stage. The
faculty and trustees were seated on the
stage, also Rev. J. M. Frost, who Of
tered prayer at the opening exercises.
Robert W. Simonds presented the diplo-
mas to the graduating class of the
Commercial department, telling them
1T was not their aim to see how many
dollars they could earn, but to serve the
world In the best and nobIest way.
Every business man wants capable help.
The question is, "Are you doing your
work to the best of your ability ?"
Youngs orchestra furnished music during
the interm1ssioa and Mrs. Edward A.
kingsley sang a solo in charming man.
ner winch was much enjoyed by all. At
the close OF the exercises the diplomas
were presented by Principal D. Y. Com
stock, who in his instructive address.
SAID that there was great responsibility
depending on the class. The law OF COM
mencement IS tie law of opening POSSIBLE
tiles and Whatsoever thy hand fndetb
to do, do 1T with all thy might" Among
other quotations was the one on Duty
Il slept and dreamed that lite was
Beauty; woke and found that life was
Duty" At the dose Mr. Comstock said
he should always have for the class, the
warmest interes, and deepest, tenderest
feeling and thal they must remember
that this is not the ending of work but
the beginning ofife.
Following thi Rev. Edward T. Fair
banks made tbs remarks. Nothing
need be added p parts so admirably |
rendered to- us today. But a word |
has been asked Tor as from the audi
ence to our retiring principal, who has
To-Day, Tor the last time occupied this |
honored chair, Without any flaw or
appointment to +, except the impulse
OF the occasion. lam invading the repu.
lar order to exteid to Mr.. Comstock,
rom This audielce, our very hearty
salute and our v by best good wishes.
our nope Is that alter relaxation from 10
years exactlng duties, he may again take
up tasks that will match his conspicious
abilities, and openFhe way for increasing
usefulness, and hae in this field OF educa-
tlon' TO winch he hs given himself with
unsparing devotio, and in which he
mas surely won good degree, an I'm.
written tenth var diploma. With
1earty good Will re, the audience, say
3od speed, Mr.. Copstock, for this day.
larry with you hppy recollections OF
IS as we always pave of you. Come {
PACK mere now andthen to see how we t
10 ana TO ind ydirself again among c
Genes tnat we know Twill be dear to you c
IS long as you live. To these remarks +
DIR. Comstock responded in a few well a
hosen words thankfg the audience for q
heir kind thoughts aE saying he should
ways have the heatiest, deepest and
enderest rtcollectionsof the ST. Johns
ury friends.
Alumni Rdnion.
lhe festivities OF theweek closed Fri.
ay night with the alumni reunion in The
eademy Hall. This wslargely attend. I
! by the alumni ari was a notable
ocial success. The gusts were received
y Prot. and Mrs. Henri Fairbanks. Mr.. '
nd Mrs. Robert MaKiunon. M and u
lrs. Arthur F. Stone nd Miss Haskell l.
nd there wete several hundred in atten.
ance. Excellent mu,c was furnished
trough the evening byhe Girls Chorus =.
no the Boys Glee CluL At the business u
eetlng OF the alumni ssocia ton. Rev r
dward T. FairbankI presided and v
'seph Fairbanks was lected nres;den+ T
r the ensuing year. 5,
At given signal til audience were S.
'Aeu TO give attentionIand Charles H. N
olton stepped TO thefront and in an
ceedingly clever address presented
llnc'pa, Iomstock with gold. headed
ne ana dress SUIT cRe, on behalf OF
: elllzens OF st. john5ury. Mr.. Hor ~ ~
n spoke of the value Mr., Comstock T.
ID been to the town as well as the z.
hool and said he wanted him to realize or
a. MS services mad ben appreciated. III
T. Somstoek replied IN the same good or
moI ana thanked the people heartily OF
their gilt and the spirit which prompt. sa