Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-04
KENT'S HILL NOTES

The Senior class of kent's Hill Sem
mary is to have one of the most elabo-
rate Commencement weeks in the his
tory of the school this year, partly
through a chain Of circumstances that
have resulted in bringing several
events together at that time that have
ordinarily been set for different dates.
The academy is to close one week earl
Ter than usual this year so that its
members may render service to the
country in various ways.
The first event of the week is a
Kent's Hill Alumni reunion and ban
quet to be held in the spacious dining
room of Sampson hall on Friday eve
Ming when the members of the Central
Maine Alumni Association are to gath
er from all parts of kennebec county
and beyond for their annual spread.
All roads will lead to the Hill on Fri
day the 9th and on these roads may
be observed automobile parties of al
umni impatiently Fastening to hear
jolly DR. Randall. the baby trustee
and his cohorts. The largest of crowds
is expected because of the deciding
game with Hebron on the following
day, a game that will be we'll played
regardless of the winner because VIC
tory brings with it the championship
Of the State.
On Sunday comes the Baccalaureate
sermon by Rev. Arthur T. Craig of
Fairfield, who has this year endeared
himself to the students of the seminary
through his mere excellent way in
presenting the truths of religion from
the students standpoint. The conserv-
atory department is preparing selec-
tons from THE Elijah" as its contri-
button to this service. In the evening
will be given fine stereopticon lecture
at the anniversary Of the boys and
girls Christian associations In the
morning at the usual Sunday school
time Principal Newton will address
the Seniors in an informal way. a SER
vice that is held by many to be the
most impressive of the week for If is
IN effect the farewell message from the
head of the school to those who have
been under his charge during their
schooldays.
At $50 P. NJ. Monday Kent's Hills
crack baseball nine will meet the Lew
lston team on Alumni field At O'Clock
the annual prize speaking contest will
be held in Deering chapel and from
every standpoint this is sure to be a
grand success as many of the selec-
tons will be taken from the literature
of the European War.
On Tuesday at 1890 the last chanel
VIII be held with a prominent speak
or as leader. The Kcnts Hill GIee
Club Will give part of it's seasons
program at this time and is sure to
give good account of itself. Class
day will be observed at 9 in all its
usual variety of histories, gifts, proph-
ecles and the like. At lis the annual
meeting of the trustees will be held in
the Latin Room and at p. NJ. the
honorary branches will meet in their
various halls.
In the evening the Conservatory OF
Music will perform special program
setting forth the History of Music in
America The faculty will perform
the numbers in costume adding a
charm to tho occasion that will eff
foctively bring out the several epochs
of the development of distinctively
American music. At 10 the Literati
and Calliopeans Societies will hold
their reunions and banquets.
Wednesday, the central event of the
week will be given when the class of
1917 meets for the last time and re-
ceives it's hard earned diplomas at 10
A. NJ. Good essays, orations and adj
dresses will be given by the honor
students of the class and excellent
music will be provided. At p. NJ.
will be held the Alumni luncheon. and
at 2.30 the reunion of the classes from
1880 to 1889 inclusive with Miss Fran
ces Davis in charge. At $50 the lit
erary societies will give exceptions in
their halls and the whole series of
events will close with a reception to
the president in Blethen hall at p. NJ.