Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-06-18
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'oyenon academy Graduation.
The Congl church was filed Friday
evening for the graduating exercises Of
hoyaiton academy, the one hundredth
year OF its existence. Back of the Mat
form was an evergreen covered arch with
the class motto, "Plus ultra,' lettered in
white, also "Royalton Academy and
the dates, "1S07-190s," carried out in the
class colors, green and white. Cut flow
ers and evergreens formed effective decor
atoms throughout the church.
Prayer was offered by Rev. j. F. Whit
ney.
OF the graduating class, three in num-
Der, every friend of the school n,ust have
felt proud. Frank George spauldinp
TOOK for the subject of his Grafton, ssOp-
portunities for Young Men, In this
weil-written and well-delivered Grafton.
he proved the truth of his statement that
the young man of today has ten oppor-
tunities when formerly there was only
one, and made an earnest plea for young
people to avail themselves of the extra
ordinary advantages offered by this twen-
tieth century.
Mary Eta Whitney in poem entitled,
sour Colors and Our Motto" in which
more experienced author might have
taken pride, pictured the green valley en-
veloped in white mist before the first set
tier had come. She then traced its his
tory from the beginning of settlement
through hardship and tragedy, and
showed how the brave men and women
we're ever strong for ssmore beyond,
Referring to the academy and its work,
she told how graduation, which at first
seemed an end, is only an incident in the
striving for "more beyond" Our green
hills point to higher Helper, while
White river, "Ever broadening, ever Civ
ing, as our lives should always be-" adds
its lesson.
Katherine Elizabeth Dewey told in
most delightful manner of ssOne Hundred
Years." sketching the wonderful progress
made along all lines in this wonderful
century of the worlds history and max
ing happy choice of illustrations from
field so broad. With loyalty and affec-
ton. she spoke of the old academy and
its honorable part in this century of prog
ress, concluding with a touching and
graceful valedctory.
Could Garner Rix. the Indian captive of
170S, have come back for this occasion,
perhaps no achievement of these one hum
dred years would have so interested him
as this fair great-great granddaughter.
Two selections were given by a male
quartet composed of John Waterman,
George Waterman. Charles Folsom and
Elmer Hapgood.
The address of the evening was given
by Rev. DeForrest Stafford of Peter boro,
n. H., who chose for his subject, "Not
Dreaming, but Doing" Mr.. Stafford is a
native of Royalton and his earnest words
were listened to with special interest.
Judge William Henry Bliss of Middle
H. -
original poem on "The First Academy"
Judge Bliss said that after listening to
the creditabie efforts of the young gradu-
ates he felt that any words from the old
err ones were entirely out of place. At
the conclusion of his beautiful poem, his
audience could not agree with him.
A chorus of former students sang sew
eral old songs under the direction of ID.
c. Woodward of Randolph, who rendered
ssCousin Jedediah" In an inimitabIe man
ner.
Diplomas were presented by William
Skinner in behalf of the trustees, who in
a few well-chosen words paid tribute to
the work of the academy.
The principal, Mrs. E. NJ. Lovejoy, in a
graceful little speech, invited former and
present students to a reunion in the aca-
denny building, where cid acquaintance
were renewed and new ones formed,
while fruit punch ana cake were being
served. After this, Mrs. Lovejoy called
upon few to respond to toasts.
N. L. Boyden, Esq, of Randolph Cen
ter, a former student and teacher, spoke
for the lawyers who went out from the
academy, mentioning especially Hon. ID.
C. Denison and ]. d. Denison.
NJ. s. Adams of South Royalton spoke
for the business men of the academy.
Among others, he referred to Frederick
Billings, Henry Marcy and George Deni-
son.
DIR. c. j. RumriIl of Randolph was ex-
pected to respond to ssIhe Doctors" but
was not present.
Mrs. d. G. Stearns of West Concord, N.
H.. in an exceedingly bright and witty
speech of five minutes, spoke for "Former
Principals" proving conclusively that
they are not like potatoes, "the best part
under ground"
D. C. Woodward of Randolph, speak
ing for former students, emphasized the
great importance of perseverance as fac
tor in success.
Among those from out of town who
were here for the occasion were Rev. De-
Forrest Stafford of Peterboro, N. H.,
Judge and Mrs. W. H. Bliss of Middle
bury, Mrs. Josephine French, Mrs. Jack
son Grab am and Mrs. Putnam of Bethel,
Mr.. and .drs. d. c. Stearns of West Con-
cord, N. H., Miss Fannie Eastman of
Bradford, Miss Leda Smith of Gaysville,
d, c. Woodward and Mrs. L. H. Rumrill
of Randolph, Miss Grant of Tunbridge,
Mrs. George Hall and son of Brookfeld,
Mr. and Mrs. L. s. Hayes of Bellows
Falls. Mrs. A. T. Danforth was honored
as the oldest student present.
Too much cannot be said in apprecia-
ton of the efficient work of the principal,
Mrs. Lovejoy, and it is an occasion OF
sincere regret that her connection with
the school is now severed, although she
will continue to work for Royalton in
writing its history. She has found
faithful and able helpers in the other
teachers, Misses Elizabeth Moore and Zoe
Abbott.
Ladies' hair work. Mrs. 81. 81. Bean,
Maynard, Mass.
NORTH ROYAlTON