Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-06-28
iiebron's 1osth Commencement.
CLASS OF THIRTY-sEvEN GRADUATE
From THIS OLD INSTITUTION.


The special feature OF the commence
ment at Hebron Academy last week, out
side the ordinary routine, was the
formal transfer of Atwood Hall, the new
boys dormitory, from the building COM
mittee to the trustees of the academy.
This took place on the campus Tuesday
afternoon, following the class day exer-
cises, the programme Of which has al
ready been given.
In bis remarks formally transferring
the building, Hon. George D. Bisbee of
Rumford, chairman of the building
committee, reviewed briefly the history
of the academy, and It's rapid growth in
recent years, through the muniflcence of
Its good friends. he spoke particularly
Of the late William Fl. Atwood Of Buck.
field, former trustee and active friend
ofthe academy, and said 1t was through
the gift OF a son of his, Kimball c. At
wood of New York, that Atwood Hall
was built. Mr.. Atwood was the donor
of $4,000 on condition that $50, 900 more
be raised to go with it. This condition
was met, and the result Is the new dor
mitory.
The response to Mr.. Bisbee for the
trustees was made by Hon. John D.
Long, one of the steadfsst friends OF
the academy. Governor Long INDUCED
in some "reminiscences of his early days
at the academy, to which he looks back
with great satisfaction. In regard to
the building, be noted that $4,000 had
come from the Bray estate, and that the
other $40, 900 had been made up in small.
or amounts, and he put always foremost
those whose contributions have been
smallest, beca use they are like the wild
owls mite, and like the mustard seed,
develop the largest growth. Governor
Long was heard with great interest by
the people assembled on the campus.
Principal Sargent supplemented Gov
ernor Long remarks with the statement
that it was through Governor Longs
solicitation that the large contribution
had come from the Bray estate, and also
related his interview with Kimball G.
Atwood when his contribution was
made.
Kimball C. Atwood was not present at
the affair, but Mrs. Atwood was there.
The new dormitory, Atwood Hall, is a
handsome building of brick, containing
treasurer's office and other public rooms,
and accommodations for sixty-three
boys. 1t is we'll equipped, and furnished
with all modern conveniences and COM
forts.
Tuesday evening the annual prize de-
bate was held in the church, with pro-
gramme as follows:
Piano duet, Anna j. Kicker, Roscoe Dunn.
Prayer.
Debate, Question-Resolved, That Hebron
Academy should install by dro. electric plant at
the foot OF Matthews Pond to furnish current for
light and for whatever other service could be
performed.
Preston n. Hall. Taunton, Mass.
Fred NJ. Romkey, Tenants Harbor.
Arthur J. Minister, Gardiner.
NEGATIVE.
Ralph L. Blanchard, Cumberland Centre.
Maynard NJ. Wheeler, Tenants Harbor.
Cedric e. Thurston, Andover.
JUDGES.
Percy NJ. Richardson. G. E., Portland.
Ralph T. Parker, Rumford Falls.
Jesse NJ. Libby, Mechanic Falls.
The prize was awarded to the mega
tive, with the individual prize to Mr..
Thurston.
On Wednesday the graduating exer-
cises were held in the church, and
class of thirty-seven received diplomas.
The list of members of the class, and
the programme OF exercises, have al
ready been published.
The address to the graduating class
was given by Hon. Payson Smith, State
Superintendent of Schools.
At the conclusion of the commence
ment exercises on Wednesday, the fol-
lowing winners of prizes for the year
were announced:
English, Ralph L. Blanchard, Cumberland
Center, $40.
Latin, Lucy league, Hebron, 80.
Mathematics, Viola e. Conant, Winterport'
German, Walter NJ. Payson. South Hope. $40.
French, Ralph l.. Blanchard. Cumberland Gen.
ter, $40. ,
South Hope, and Arthur j. Minister, Gardiner,
Sciences, Hebron Adams, Spruce Head, $40
General scholarship, Ralph l.. Blanchard, $40.
Special prize for scholarship, given by Profess.
or Joy OF the science department, John Mason
Milliken, Old Orchard, go.
The alumni dinner was held in Sturte-
want Home, with interesting speeches,
and the reception in the evening closed
the weeks programme. At the re-
ception Alfred Watts Newcombe pre-
sented the class gift to the academy,
sum of money to be used In decorating
Atwood Hall.