St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-06-17

taught patriotism. The best time to in
still patriotism is in childhood. He
praised the methods adopted in Oregon
for helping the voter to act with intelli-
gence and to use selective judgment.
Miss Mary ]. Simpson of Craftsbury
gave an essay on "The significance of
the arts and crafts movement in Ameri-
ca. She traced the history of the
movement from its inception in 1858
under William Morris, with the motto,
ut is right and necessary that all men
should have some work to do which
shall be worth doing and pleasant to do;
and which shall be done under such con-
ditions as shall make it neither weari-
some nor over-anxious." The move
ment in America started with Gustav
Stickley, Pennsylvania cabinet maker,
and has grown until it has a great
influence upon the artistic standards of
the nation.
Earl w. Richardson spoke on "The
Industrial education of the Negro"
method which has succeeded thus far
when other attempts have failed. Mis-
sonary and normal schools were too
advanced for the understanding of the
negro. Through industrial training the
negro becomes great factor in the de-
velopment of the south and benefits
himself financially, mentally and NOR
ally. He makes practical application of
what he has learned and has great in
huence on the community by his own
mental and moral enlightenment.
Miss Madeline /. Randall. the valedic-
torian. gave an essay on the subject,
"Over the Alps lies Italy" Ever since
the days of Hannibal, men have been
crossing Alps as difficult as those which
threatened him. This they have done by
the steady pursuance Of one single pur-
pose in life. Physical defects are often
most difficult obstacles to overcome, yet
by how many men have these been con-
quered. So too with the negro. Men like
Booker Washington are fast succeeding
in the great task of uplifting a despised
race. So to the graduating class comes
the message of having purpose in life.
The speaker then bade farewell to alumni,
trustees. underclassmen, faculty and
classmates.
The class numbering 81 then marched
to positions nearer the front of the stage
and stood while Principal c. P. How
land addressed few words to them and
presented them with diplomas. The
exercises closed with the benedction by
Rev. Z. 7. Fairbanks. D. d.
THEIR FUTURE PLANS.
OF the graduating class the following
expect to attend college next year:
Misses Dora Wilson and Edna Wells,
Middlebury College; Misses Clara Whit
aker and Mary Simpson, Mt Holoyke;
Miss Madeline Randall expects to study
expression in one of the schools Of ex-
preston in Boston, and Miss Pauline
Randallexpects to attend kindergarten
school in Boston; James Anderson, Wal
lace Farman, Eleazer Dole and William
Walker, University of Vermont Harold
Barnett, Dartmouth College; Earl
Richardson, Worcester Institute of Tech
nology; John Woods, Brown University;
Eugene Lachance, the medical depart
ment of Boston University; John Wilson
expects to have a position as supervisor
of boys in the American School for the
Deaf at Hartford, Conn; and William
Gibson and Miss Anna Gibson will take
a post graduate course in the Academy
here.
THE ALUMNI REUNION.
Not since the semi-centennial in 1892
has there been such an enthusiastic gath
ering of alumni of ST. Johnsbury Acad-
emy as that of Friday evening. The
town turned out large representation
of every class since the first graduated in
1873 and there were many who had at
tended school there in the earlier days
between 40 and '73. At the door all
were welcomed by Principal and Mrs.
Rowland, Joseph Fairbanks, president
of the Alumni Association and his mother,
Mrs. Rebecca P. Fairbanks.
The hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with ferns and palms, and
screens and furniture had been been
brought in to give it home-like
appearance. Around the room were
meeting places for the different classes,
each placarded plainly. Those who
could pause long enough from their
animated conversation with old friends,
were entertained with old photographs
that brought back many memories OF
student days.
Joseph Fairbanks, president of the
Alumni Association, made short speech
of welcome. with a special word for the
class of 1908, to which the class presi-
dent. Iohn H. Wilson responded.
Richard c. Baker, for the nominating
committee, presented the following list
of officers, and they were elected:
Academy Alumni Association: Presi-
dent, Charles w. Steele; vice presidents
Matt B. Jones, Walter W. Husband,
Harry L. Heald; secretary, Mrs. Mabel
Brock French; treasurer, Arthur =.
Sprague; registrar, Miss Josephine M.
Woods; auditor, Clarence A. Forrest;
executive committee, Mrs. Nellie F.
Bundy, Mrs. Henry ]. Goodrich, Miss
Caroline S. Woodruff. Edmund p. Ham,
ilton. Herbert A. Stanley, Mrs. Gertrude
H. Cramton, Jonas H. Brooks; member
alumni cooperating committee for three
years, Elwin A. Silsby; fund committee,
Perley F. Hazen, Walter j. Aldrich, Mrs.
Rebecca P. Fairbanks, Merton D. Wells,
Mrs. Fletcher D. Proctor, Charles A.
Woolson, David Y. Comstock, Frederick
G. Fleetwood Mrs. Frederick r. Ross,
George w. Kyburg, Charles F. Mathew
son nominating committee, Mrs. Charles
H. Stevens, Miss Helen A. Boynton,
Raymond Hall.
st. Johnsbury Alumni Association:
President Welcome B. Eastman; vice
president, Willis H. Sargent; secretary
and treasurer, Miss Lena M. Pike.
A short program consisting of bass
solo by Raymond Shepard, an original
poem by Mrs. Lucy Nd. Brooks. which