Putnam patriot., 1910-06-24
WOODSTOCK


 able. The occasion was the annual picnic for every one interested in Woodstock schools, and was planned and successfully carried out bv Super intendent Pratt and the teachers of the town. The program began by the teachers and pupils of the different dis tSteis, with banners and badges, form ing procession and marching to the music of cornet and alto horn played oy Masters Luke and Francis Morse of West Woodstock. The children then assembled on the boat house piazza and sung together several selections, and memory gems were recited by dif. ierent schools. The attendance roll of honor was then read and fourteen sth grade diplomas were presented with suitable remarks by Superintendent Prait- U. $. Senator Bulkley in making trip through Woodstock stopped at the park and being intro. duced to the company by Henry J. Potter, spoke briefly to the children. Spelling contests in each of the eight grades were then conducted by differ. ent teachers. Contests in map draw ing language, and number work were open 10 all the schools and first men, ton given 10 the best work, by compe- tent judges. During the lunch hour each school with their friends went ta its individual camp. Owing to the thoughtful generosity of Mrs. Grace E. Brunn, ice cream was bountifully served to all the children. The severe thunder storm of the afternoon inter- rupted the ball games and prevented other athletic sports, also the announce ment of winners in Ihe various con- tests. These with list of graduates and pupils with perfect attendance will un- doubtediy be published later. The en- tire occasion was a success, refiecting much credit upon both superintendent and teachers. A tinge of sadness WAS unavoidable when il was remembered that since last years festive day the children of Woodstock have last in the death of Dr. A. k. Brunn, a friend and oenefaetor who was not only genuine in his interest in the town schools, but unurlng in his efforts as member of the school board to secure the best re- suits. The heartiness with which vote of thanks was extended Mrs. Brunn for her kindness to the children was indicative of appreciation of both the doctors work and his wife's con- tinued interest in the schools.
 iilblHiIg uaNlltu IdlT ana bright, and the perfect June day was propitious for the assembling of the friends of Woodstock Academy from the different Woodstocks and adjoining towns, to attend the annual Academy Sunday services on Woodstock Hill The church was most tastefully deco. rated with a wreath of maiden hair ferns which banked the choir loft. The flowers en the pulpit platform were i'll academy colors of blue and gold and a floral academy monogram adorned the pulpit front. The pews occupied by the students were designated by bunch es of ferns with touch of blue and gold. After the church was filled the academy students marched into the church, led by the teachers, the stu. dent body remaining standing while the ushers, William (. Child, w. A. 1899, and Chauncey $. Child, w. A. l902, escorted the senior class of eleven members to the front pews. Singing was by a,quartette consisting of Mrs. Agnes Childe Paine of Thompson, Mrs. B. R. Ritch of Woodstock, Hamilton Holt of the New York Independent and John C. Child of Putnam. A duet, "Love .Divine,n by Mrs. Paine and MT. Child was most acceptably render ed. Mrs. Paine was a graduate of Principal Halls first w. A. graduat- ing class in 1890. She has been in- structor in vocal music in the academy, is the author of the music of Fair Woodstock, and has many times given academy audiences the privilege of lis- tening to her sweet voice. MT. Child was an academy student in the eighties and Walter Dodge, the organist, wns also an academy student. Rev. T. A. Turner of East Woodstock conducted the morning worship and strong and practical sermon was preached by Rev. John K. Moore of Thompson from Luke 22.2s. The sermon was plea for life of service, with a striving for the real things, characterized by cour- age, with the assurance that there is nothing to fear but sin and cowardice. emphasized by quotation from Goethe, Be careful what you pray for in your youth lest you get more than you want of it in your old age"
 Next Sunday will be observed as Children's day.
 Frank Jackson and wife and Edward Sumner and wife of Willimantic at- tended the academy services Sunday.
 Mrs. A. C. Hubbard Miss Sanborn and Mir. and Mrs. Brainard expect to spend the summer vacation in Win chester. MT. Brainard will attend the Harvard summer school.
 Dr. William Palmer has returped to North Woodstock for the summer. He Is most loyal to the town Of his birth, and though in his S2nd year was able recently to return from California alone and attended the academy ser vices on Sunday.
 Misses Sjoberg and Jacobs left for their homes Saturday night. Miss Sjoberg wishes to express 10 her pupils especially, her appreciation of their kindnesses and also her gratitude for gifts received.
 Edward Boyden and wife from Sunday services.
 Harry Child from Montreal was home a few days last week.
 Master A. Thursion Child from Se- warren, New Jersey, is visiting his grandparents al Vaileyside.
 Louis A. Chandler from Boston spent Sunday with his sister.
 Marvin Hyde and wife returned on Saturday from their wedding journey. Both young people have large circle of friends in town who are thoroughly glad that their home is to be here, where there are abundant possibilities for usefulness and enjoyment.
 Mrs. Herbert sharpe has recently spent a few days with her sister at Shadefieid.