The Press., 1910-06-29


 used solely for teachers salaries, and an organized movement for the es. 1 ltablishment of such q fund should be Immediately started. In closing wish to say . few remarks to the graduating class of 1910, to inform them that appreciate the courtesy that I have received from them. and to inform them that they are and will continue to be Q part of the school, trusting that their inuflenee will al- ways be for it's betterment
 At the close of Mir. DewingS re. marks Treasurer Thaddeus Cushman announced the bequest of the late George l. Newton of Woroest to the academy of $5OOO to be used for needy students Miss Esther Ht lmes called the attention of the alumni to the beautiful set of dishes that had been given by one of the scho Il s ttrnnPes st supporters, and vote of than ks was given Thaddeus Cushman for the same. Dr. Frank Hanley was called upon to speak for the class of 1890. Dr. Hanley spoke at some length on conditions as they existed in the school 20 years ago, rem hiking the lack at that time of the fine buildings that are now at the disposal of the students. The doctor had much to say of she excellence Of the faculty at that time, and to much length praised the fine qualities of Mir. Dustin, the principal during his years at the academy.
 Miss Myra Brown of StoninRton. Ct., answered for the class of 1900. She said much of the success that tie members of her class had attained and their disposition had bsen aud would be ever for the bene6t of Mon- son academy. The next speak r. W. L.. Ricketts of Morson, answered for the class of 1885. MT. Rickatts spoke to much length relative to the conditions as they existed at the school 25 years ago. He further stated that his class was the last to graduate from the old academy build. ing, and the last class to hold their graduating exercises in Central hall.
 The next speaker was Yung Wing of Hartford. Mr. Wing. who is 82 years old. was one of the first Chinese boys to bs brought to the United States to be educated. MT. Wing spoke to much length relative to the Monson academy in 1847.185O, stating that the knowledge gained under the worthy pr. Hammond had shaped his career in life, and it was to him and the faculty at that time whatever good deeds and good works he had performed during his life he owed. His one aim in life had been for the raising of his people to Q better con. dition, and the fact that Shere are now 500 students from China securing education in this country is proof positive that China of the future will be far different from the China of ] the past.
 Clair Blair cf Warren answered for the class of 1895. and went to much length relative to the athletic sports at the school 5 years ago. Remarks were made by Mrs J. J Donahue for the class of 1905 and Harold Shaw, president of the senior class.
 The last speaker of the day was Thaddeus Graves, a graduate from the academy in 1852 Mr. Graves, who is hale and hearty, does not look to be more than 50 years old, although he graduated from the academy 58 years ago. MT. Graves said in part that from close observation during the many years that have passed since his graduation that the school had from the time of the old building, with Rev. Charles Hammond and a small corps of teachers, continued to prosper and grow, that the alumni as we'll as the officials, instructors, scholars and townspeople should be proud of the school and school buildings.
 The nomination committee reported the following names for officers of the alumni association: President, Rev pr. Oharles A Dinsmore; vice.presi dent, Karl M. Blair; secretary and treasurer, Thaddeus Cushman. The names reported were elected. The following committee was elected to have charge of the alumni dinner in 1911: Eugene Foskit, 's6, Charles Ricketts, '91. Mabel Watson MoultoD, '96, Esther Beckwith BDffngton, '91, :, and Albert B Norcross. 1906. It was unanimously voted by the asso ication to send greetings to the two oldest living members, Mrs Mary Tufts and Mary Topley. The meet. ing closed, followed by a unanimous vote of thanks to the Woman's Relief Corps for the fnely-served and ex- oellently arranged dinner.
 Miss Edith Cassidy, 1911. received $1O in gold for the best average dur ing the year in advanced physics. The prize is from the 1884 class fund, this being the fiist year that the prize has been given.
 The senior promenade was held in the Holmes gymnasium Tuesday night at 8 80 o'clock. and was a social suc- cess. The hall was very prettily dec orated, and the music was all that could be wished for. The patronesses of the evening were Miss Esther R Holmes, Mrs Fl. E. Dewing, Mrs A.. E. Shaw, Miss Hattie Oushman. Mrs A. D. Norcross and Mrs F. W. Ellis.
 The trustees held a meeting in the school building Monday afternoon at ? o'clock. The reports of the oom- mittees were read and accepted. The reports showed the corporation to be in very healthy condition The fol. lowing officers were elected: Presi-