St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-26
At the willie.
Commencement at Lyndon Institute.

Commencement at Lyndon Institute.
The annual commencement at the
Institute passed off successfully. The
Junior lawn party given on the campus
Friday evening, June IA, was an innova-
ton. and very successful one, all enjoy
ing a good time. An interesting pro-
gram was given of music and speaking,
and ice cream and cake were served. On
Sunday the sermon to the graduating
class was delivered by Rev. E. g. French
at the Baptist church, large and
attentive audience being present, who
were inspired and helped by his hopeful
words and address. The Junior exhibit
ton took place in Music Hall Monday
exening and an interesting program was
we'll delivered. The prizes awarded were
as follows: First girls, Alice Campbell,
1.-The Kings pardon; in old Colonial
days.; second, Emile Goss, "Sombre"
first boys, Charles Thicker, Our great
tradition; second, George Ferguson,
"The independence of Cuba. The pro-
gram was followed by an enjoyable
promenade.
Tuesday was devoted to trustees and
alumni meetings. The annual gathering
of the Alumni took place at the chapel in
the evening and was well attended and
much enjoyed. The program included
readings by Marguerite Robinson, sing
ing by the Alumni Quartet, George
Thompson, Roy Gage, Lorenzo Eaton
and Willis Conner, solos by Roy Gage,
and music by Young's orchestra. Light
refreshments were served and very
pleasant evening passed in renewing old
associations.
Wednesday was the day of the
graduating exercises, which took place
in Music Hall at 10 o'clock The pro-
gram given was as follows: Music by
Young's orchestra; prayer; IAN Ameri-
can master" Charles Willard Harris
American women" Leila Julia Barber ;
Zone mans work." Erwin Stillman
Bundy; music; "The development of
selfgovernment in the United States,
Samuel Artie Mitchell; farewell address,
Charles Willard Harris presentation of
diplomas; announcement of honors and
prizes; benediction. The members of the
graduating class were as follows: Latin
scientific course, Erwin Bundy, Charles
Harris. English course, Leila Barber.
Commercial course, William Currier,
William Downer, Sylvia Hovey, Ferne
Lee, Harold McGinnis, Samuel Mitchell,
George Riley, Deane Simpson. Short
hand course, Louis Beauregard, Florence
Chesley, William Currier Earle Davis,
John Ingerson, Florence Wilkinson. The
first prize for Senior scholarship was
awarded to Charles Harris, the second
to Erwin Bundy. First prize for Senior
GRAFTON, Leila Barb r. second to Erwin
Bundy. Honors were distributed as
follows: Freshman class, first to Mil
dred Mower, second to Philip Ferguson.
Sophomore class, first to Paul Cheney,
second to Evelyn Cheney. Junior class,
first to Ruth Butler, also to George
Ferguson, Howard Ford and Emile
Goss. Senior class, first to Charles
Harris, second to Erwin Bundy. Com
mercial class, first to Samuel Mitchell,
| second to Florence Chesley. The highest
honors of the school in any class were
earned by Charles Harris. This closed
the school work of another class one
earnest and efficient in work, and with
every prospect of useful and honorable
careers. Their essays showed careful
and thoughtful work and it is hoped the
promise of their youthful days may be
fulfilled.
The annual Alumni banquet is an event
always anticipated with pleasure, and
this year it was served by the Ladies
Aid of the Congregational church in
their parlors. An elegant banquet was
served and after it had been discussed by
the gathering of about rs who were
present, all were in a fitting mood to
enjoy the post-prandial exercises, which
were shown forth in an attractive book
let, embelished with appropriate quota
tions. George Thompson, served as
toast-master, and bright and witty
speeches were given by the following /:
Greeting to 'O7 Walter Cleary, 'O6;
response, Leila Barber, '07 "Our base
ball team" Albert Riley, '06; impromptu,
given by the pastors, Rev. E. G. French
and Rev. ]. w. Burgin; "For old times
sake" Martin E. Daniels, ga; i'm
promptu, parents of the Institute
pupils" Mrs. Ella c. Finney. This part
of the program was thoroughly enjoyed
and occasioned both laughter and feel
ing akin to tears, as the various mem
cries of old school days were revived.
The last evening was devoted to the
annual concert, the artists being Mrs.
Anna Spencer Frost, reader, Edward
Kingsley, baritone, and Miss Alice B.
Warden, pianist. An excellent program