The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-07
Marked Opening Event of
Spaulding High Schools
Commencement
MISS GRACE BIXBY
WASFIRST FOR GIRLS
Deane C. Davis, First, Boys
Marguerite Currier and
Richard Cruickshank, I'd

Prize speaking of high order at tn
opera house last evening ushered i
Spaulding high schools annual com
meneement week. Alterations artfu
aid need not be enlisted of necessity, bu
il is worth while to note that the exer
cises, the first of a week crowded wit
lgraduation events, were perfectly planne
for a pleasureable evening. Music by tn
girls' glee club interspersed the elocu
heartily applauded.
| That the prizes should have been as
signed in the order mentioned below
seemed eminently fitting and the verdict
brought in by the judges was warmly re
ceived. The first prize for girls went tt
Miss Grace Irene Bixby, who spoke "Ths
Little Gentleman" (Tarkington); the
second prize for girls to Miss Marguerite
Currier, whose selection was Captain
lJanuary's Star" (Richards). Deans
Chandler Davis, who delivered Stafford's
Russia and the Jews received the first
prize for boys, and the second honor went
to Richard Cruickshank. who spoke by
Courier" Porter. The awards were an
nounced by Miss Agnes NJ. Stafford of
Montpelier seminary and the other judges
were Principal Edward S. Abbott and
Frederic Edwards Of Montpelier high
school Miss Stafford stated that the
judges decisions were unanimous.
Only one circumstance neeessitated a
change in the program. The illness of
Miss Madeline Nicholson Macdonald pre-
vented her from delivering "The Bear
Story" Riley, asd classmates of the
young woman as well as many other
friends expressed sincere regret over her
unavoidable absence. Under the direc-
tion of Miss Josephine Z. Hovey, director
of music in the city schools chorus of
2l girl students contributed greatly to
the enjoyment of the evening. Miss
Blanche Russell acted acceptably as ac-
and the work OF the glee club
reflected good deal OF credit on the di-
rector and her assistant.
In Mendelssohn's Spring Song" the
girls made their first appearance and
afterward they sang Groom, Groom"
charming lullaby by Rich. While the
Judges were preparing their verdict, the
chorus rendered Onward, Bonny Boat"
{ (Kueckenl, which was loudly applauded
Charles Ralph oliver in "The Parsons
Conversion" Murray was the first
speaker and his contribution put the
audience in excellent humor. One of
delightful boyhood pen pic
tures was admirably treated by Miss
Bixby in "The Little Gentleman" and
rom the outset it seemed that she would
De strong contender for an award. |
Forcefulness of delivery marked Alexan- |
Ter A. Mortimer's handling of "A CAN to |
Individual Responsibility fWade) and |
he speaker did ample justice to piece
nsnifestIy difficult OF Interpretation |
Hiss Marion Winifred Anker was very
'leasing in "The Recompense" (Donneln /. |
She was at her best when the theme
eeded strong dramatic emphasis. Eldon
Wesley Ball followed Miss Anker in "The
Ian in the Shadow" and acquitted him
elf most creditably.
Miss Curriers' version Of an interesting
hapter in Laura Z. Richards well re-
character, Captain January"
'as very entertaining and much was
xacted from the selection. At this juno
ure the glee club sang and then Mr..
delivered "By Courier" a
iece in which the speaker was successful
| a difficult character study. Miss
eorgina Macaulay displayed marked
istrionic powers in "The Heart of Old /,
ickory," by Dromgoole. Mr.. Davis ex-
ibited the earmarks of a skilled orator
his presentation of Stafford's plea for q
lstice for the Jews in Russia and the
sws" and as he proceeded with that well
nown defamation, he made the most of 9
'ery opportunity 10 bring out its elocu- !
onary possibilities. In the absence of !
iss Macdonald il remained for him TO I
ing the speaking program to an end
Participants in the contest were coached
Z John T. Hubbard and Miss Eva Smith a
the high school faculty. the former hav-
g charge of the boys while the girls were
aimed by Miss Smith. They failed no
here and in some instances success
owned their efforts to a marked degree. 4
other Events of Week.
The remaining events of commence
snt are as follows;
Alumni concert and ball. Spaulding as el
mbly hall. tonight. 9
Class day exercises. opera house, Thurs Il
Y afternoon. a.
Alumni banquet. Hotel Barre, Thurs "a
Y evening. Ct
Graduating exercises, opera house. Fri m
Y evening. b
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