The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-06-20
A Successful Graduation.

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MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1907 JOIN
THE ALUMNI OF B. H. S.
An unusually pretty and successful grad
uation was the unanimous verdict of the
large audience gathered In the Belfast Opera
House Friday evening, June 18th, to witness
the exercises of the b. II. S. class of 1907.
AS usual, the three lower classes occupied
places of honor in the hall, the Juniors hav-
ing the front seats draped in their class
| colors. The Sophomores occupied the space
at the right of the stage under the gallery,
| which was draped in yellow outlined with
green. A green and yellow double triangle
Illuminated by an electric light at each point
bore the letters "B. II. S. '09'' and carried
out the class color scheme. The Freshmen,
at the left of the stage, had arranged al
equally attractive corner, draped in light
blue, over which yellow flowers were seat
tered. A gold 1870 Shone out from the
blue background. The stage was especially
attractive with its white background over
which Fir tips were scattered Two crossed
banners, red with the white class numerals,
and large red 07 over them, with the class
motto, "Let the deed show" in red letters on
the drop, gave touches of the class color,
while at the side of the stage groups of
brilliant flowers emphasized it again.
The exercises began with selection by the
ever popular school chorus, which for sew
erai years has proved one of the most at
tractve features of graduation. Rev. A. A.
Smith made ;,n appropriate prayer, and the
first number on the program by class men,
! berS was the piano duet, "The Dance OF the
Wooden Shoes" by Nicolai Won Wilm, play
ed with much skill by Misses Florence
Downs Chaples and Ethel Ruth Hutchins.
1t won the warm applause their work SO
well deserved.
Miss Olive Clara Wadlin, who had the
second honor part, then gave the salutatory,
gracefully welcoming the audience, whose
presence was an evidence of their interest
in the class and school. She expressed the
gratitude of the class for the generous re-
sponse of the public on other occasions and
the manifestations of their good will and
interest in the activities of the class-wheth-
er athletic, social, charitable or histrionic.
In greeting the superintendent and school
committee she also remembered the past
superintendents and their wisdom and kind
ness and thanked them one and all for the
efficient service rendered. For the teachers
the class had special welcome and a special
word of thanks for the patience shown and
the pains taken. Wherever they were, their
schOolmates were welcome, said Miss Wad-
lin, and she hoped that all past differences
of opinion would be forgotten and only
pleasant memories retained of the class Of
1907. In closing she said, "Again l greet
you, one and all, for in the words of the
good old bard of Avon, The feast is sold
that is not often vouched, while It's max
ing, tits given with welcome
l. William Vaughan, Jr., then gave the class
history, bringing out with much frankness
their deficiencies as Freshmen, when the
class numbered A. Their first class party
was in their Sophomore year at the Pitcher
cottage at the Battery, where they had such
an enjoyable time that class ride to Swan
Lake was voted upon, and their only regret
ior that occasion is that there was but one
cream pie with thirty odd mouths watering
for it! The Junior year was uneventful,
but strength was being stored up for Senior
gayeties, which began with star-gaZing ex-
petitions, clam bakes and corn roasts, and
blossomed out in blaze of glory with
party given to them by the SophomOres,
which was returned by highly successful
masquerade for which 'O7 played host. Dur
ing the year they also enjoyed several other
dances, class play, and, to quote from the
| history: son Arbor day we plawted our
little twee, and year by year we hope OF
watch it gwo." Rides to Swan Lake and
| Stockton, class parties at the homes of Miss
Hazeltine and Miss Richards, had an i'm
portant part in the festivities. The last
week had been busy one, beginning with
| memorable sermon to the class by the Rev.
AdOlph Rossbach, continuing Monday with
| a class party in the evening at Miss Pitch
er's home, and Wednesday with a ride to
Freedom to witness the Academy Com
| mencement. In concluding, Mr.. Vaughan
mentioned the fact that the class had lost
about 20 members, four of the girls having
been married During their course, also,
three teachers and two superintendents had
left their posts.
Miss Gladys Pitchers essay on "Esper-
antO' showed much careful preparation.
She spoke Of the great need of language
that could be understood by all nations. All
attempts to construct such a language failed
until Lewis Lazarus Zamenhof, Russian,
set himself to make language that would
be at once simple and International After