Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-24
THE BRONZE TABLET.

sion that Delta ri should in some APP
ptoprfate way express its deep sense of
appreciation. love and esteem for one
who has been its friend as ii hody. its
ever faithful teacher and guide as ini-
viduals.
Humanity oft-times feel gratitude for
the good deeds rendered il. in the present.
but fails utterly to remember those kind
nesses after time has elapsed, and it has
been hurdened with worldly cares and du-
ties. 1t is then that an event of this na-
tire is of as much Importance To them;
in bringing back those sweet memories.
as it is to the one to whom the kind
words are directed.
The Delta III Fraternity was organized
February 10Th. 1897. It's main purpose
was debating, the study of pa liamtnt3fy
law and literature TO bring the boys into
closer touch with each other. and took
after the athletic funds al the schoo.. oao
of the teachers of this school wha ii /
more than all others tn assist rs In our
efforts was Miss Aiiee Southwolth f:ey-
nolds Her opinion was oft"a Sought on
different questions. and she WIS III all
times Jealous to advise and aid us. IL is
not for those things alone that We respect
and love her but for that sympathy. care
and kindly considerat ton shown fer cur
welfare. as students. while in this school,
and after our departure from il. No mat
ter how much anxiety we caused her,
she was always ready with that patience
and knowledge of the nature of boys and
girls. if we would only try, to help us
and endeavor to make us understand. She
a.. a nj f1tr irif
of the scholar, and we never forgot 10
90 TO her afterwards and apologize for
the trouble we had made her. To all
these qualities everyone in this scnool
today. bear witness.
For % years she has been a teacher in
this school. To show low faithful she
has been in her chosen profession. II
may be said that she has been absent
only one day during that entire time. and
that on account OF sickness Many have
come and gone but She still remains. a
teacher of the highest rank, with many
years more of usefulness.
Of all those in that time that have gone
forth into life's work. there is not one
praise for her, and look back with happi-
days when they We're in her classroom.
She has been teacher that has Kept
abreast of modern education. feeling that
it was duty that she owed to the
school and to herself Duty with her
always came first, and never in her lfe
has anyone ever known of her Sinking
one in the slightest detail.
1t is on account of these several rea-
sons which | have stated that when we
held meeting a short time ago and the
question of disposins of our furniture
came up for discussion. the boys all said.
What can we do to show our love and
admiration for Miss Reynolds" II was
decided to present the school with Il
bronze tablet in tribute to her. with the
following inscription: Elm Loving tribute
to Miss Alice Southworth Reynolds from
the boys of the Delta ri Fraternity, or
ganized in 1897
1t is my greatest privilege and pleasure.
as a representative of the boys, to pre-
sent this tablet to cony High school, III
honor of our teacher, Miss Alice South
worth Reynolds.
The address accepting the bronze tablet
and the other gifts was delivered by lev
Brian c. Roberts, a member of the Board
of Education. who expressed Their APP
probation of the presentations of the
Delta ri. and who at their close of ais
address paid Miss Reynolds a loving
tribute.