Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-15
VICINITY ITEMS
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IL: Ninety ana Nlne, Louie Mani
dana Fuller; 1.-The One Hundred and
Oneth," Blanche Ethel Griggs king
Robert of Sicily Lillian Hildred
Buzzell music, orch TT a
The Prisoner Of Zenda,'''
Daisy Newton Stevens Te4 r'Ole Mistis,'
Shirley Fac Hall; 1.-THE Lance of Kan
orchestra; judges decision. After
the gentlemen's prize to Ralph ALL
bee, the ladies' first to Miss Daisy
Stevens and the ladies' second to Miss
Blanche Griggs. A large number
stayed to enjoy the alumni promenade
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar Stevens of West
Derby led the grand march.
Thursday, the great day of the
week, was perfect and so enhanced the
natural beauty of Derby and surround
ing country that the words of delight
and admiration from visitors, es-
pecially those from out of the state,
were profuse. At 10 80 a. m. the
graduating exercises were held in
academy hall, which was beautifully
decorated in the school colors, green
and white, while the class motto in
Latin, ''He conQuers who cOnquers
himself" wrought in silver lettering,
was suspended over the stage. The
class colors, blue and white, were used
in the date 1908" To music by the
orchestra, the graduating class, pre-
coded by the ushers, carrying Wands IN
the class colors and accompanied by
students forming the chorus, marched
to seats reserved in front OF the stage,
on which members of the faculty, the
trustees and executive committee sat.
Following is the program: music, or
chestra; invocation, Rev. Geo. |.
Bard music, orchestra; address of
welcome, Andrew Aloysius McCaffrey;
address, Charles L. White, D. D., LII.
D., president Of Colby college; music.
orchestra; farewell address, Guy Carl
ton Bartlett; music, orchestra; con-
ferring of diplomas, Hon. Josiah
Grout, president board of trustees !;
Music, "Old D. A." chorus benedic-
ton. Rev. Geo. I. Bard; music,
orchestra The address by Pres. Chas.
White of Colby was inspiring and the
thoughts he brought out will long live
in the hearts Of his hearers. He en-
phasized the thought, mot success but
service" In his remarks when pre-
senting the diplomas Hon. Josiah circuit
said for the class what it lacked in
kquantity it made up in quality. At
l o'clock the alumni banquet was held
in the town hall when members and
friends to the number of 1870 sat down.
The hall was very prettily decorated,
ceiling and side walls in the school
colors and the tables presented very
pleasing aspect, each one with its bOu
: quet of carnations which were after
ward given to invalids and 'Fshut-ins'
who are interested in D. A. The
menu was served by Mrs. W. NJ. Tay
lor and an efficient corps Of walters.
A. H. Grout, president of the associ
alton, acting as POSTMASTER, called up
on the following Rev. Geo. I. Bard
of Meredith N. H., now about 80 years
old, student here when D. A. was in
its infancy. spoke of the old times and
1.-The Students Messengers. Judge
Robert n. Chamberlain of New Hamp-
shire held the attention Of all in few
brief remarks. Col. Judson Spafford
of Boise City, Idaho, related some of
his early experiences and some especial
ly amusing incidents from western
life In the absence Of Hon. Elisha
May Pres. White responded, bringing
to the minds of all how much D. A. is
worth to the people here. Chas. G..
Taylor, graduate Of five years ago,
next responded and proved that the
product of D. A. s later years is all
right. Hon. Charles Carpenter of
Derby Line, one of the oldest alumni,
was then called upon and made short
interesting remarks. Ned Blanchard
of Newport responded with brief but
pithy remarks. Last to speak was
Aaron Clough, prominent business
man of Ayers Cliff. P. O., who gave
some very interesting facts concerning
his country, Canada" The Schuber1
M ale quartette of Boston, assisted by
Ethel Batting, reader, gave the com
mencement concert Thursday even
ng. The quartette were very generou:
in their response, as was also Miss Bat
ting; this was their third appearance,
here, where they are favorites.
The annual trustee meeting was hel(
Friday morning, at which several i'm.
portant changes were made. The fol
lowing executive committee was ap
pointed for the coming year: II. H
Il Wilder, S. 3. Bates, E. 0. Silver. w
NJ Taylor, c.. l.. Fuller The alumni
won the ball game from D. A. thi.
year, the score being 27-13. The re
ception by the faculty and graduate.
Ul L I4uoJ evening" OO4iNIOtN+iIlS " u
,promenading, was fitting close t,
the weeks festivities. At this tim,
brief period was taken for business
meeting of the alumni, at which the
following officers were elected: Presi
dent, S. 3. Bates vice president, A
A. Silver Jr. secretary and treasurer
Miss Annie Griggs; corresponding sec
rotary, Dr. F. W. Comings; executive
committee, Luther Wiley, Mrs. Fletch
er Niles, Charles Taylor; auditors
w. M. Taylor, w. I. kilborn.
Throughout the week beautiful musl
was furnished by Madam Brooks or
chestra, adding great deal to the
entertainments. Thus has drawn to
close another year of successful labo
at D.A., the influence of which insti
tuition is hardly appreciated in the com
munity and surrounding country.
Report of the Preachers Meeting held a
Barton Landing June $40, 1908.
The spring session of the Methods