The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-27
CABOT
Commencement Week of Junior High
School Was Much Enjoyed.

School was Much Enjoyed.
Sunday, June II, union services wer
held in the Nj. +. church, which wa
filled nearly to overlooking in honor 0
the graduating class of 1917 of the JUNO
high school The church was hastily dec
grated for the occasion with apple bios
SONS and narcssi. The ushers were fou
young ladies from the junior class, Mis-
Pauline Burbank, Olive Smith, Clara Car
penter, and Florence Harvey. The min
graduates were conducted to their seat
by Edwin Smith, who carried the cas
colors. Rev. M. w. Hale read scripture
and offered prayer. Rev. j. S. Crosslant
preached the baccalaureate sermon, tax
ing for his subject scripture found II
Jer. 0:23. "a, and delivered it in his
usual earnest and efficient manner. II
was filed with good counsel to the stu
dents and held the close attention of al
present. Very appropriate selections
were given by full choir.
Wednesday evening town hall was
filled with eager listeners to the exer'
cises of the senior class OF the junior
high school. The address of welcome
was given by Miss Gladys Mccormick;
class history, Miss Vera Rogers; class
statistics, Abbie Smith and Mabel Smith /;
class prophecy, by the juniors; class will,
Beatrice Lance and Bessie Beaton. The
senior class presented the school pic
ture of "The Angelus." The Walbridge
orchestra furnished music. AT the close,
the juniors gave reception, serving ice
cream and waters. Everyone pronounced
it very enjoyable occasion.
The graduating exercises of Cabot jun
ior high school took place Thursday even
ing at the town hall, which was crowded
even DO the landing at the top of the
stairs. The nine graduates marched onto
the stage led by Edwin Smith, carrying
the class colors. The decorations were vel
low and white but the national colors
were not forgotten. Back of the stage
hung the class motto, Eve have crossed
the bay, but the ocean lies before us"
Rev. F. E. Currier offered prayer, fol-
lowed by essays by the graduates. Mu-
sic was rendered by the Walbridge or
chestra, followed by presentation of di-
plomas by Principal Ralph Mayo, and
the exercises closed by the graduates
singing their class ode.
Friday the high school enjoyed a pic
mic at Joe's pond. A cordial invitation
was extended to everybody. A goodly
number were present, and fishing was
the chief amusement.
Mrs. Gertrude Wells and daughter,
Marjorie, are spending few days in
and at Fort Ethan Allen.
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guests of Forrest st. John and family
in Bradford recently.
The pupils of the primary room at Cab |
1t upper village school have brought in
los specimens of wild flowers this term.
Those bringing the most were: Philip |
0sgood, Leigh Myers, Beatrice Heath, |
curtis Wheeler, and Jennie Smith. The |
pupils in this department having per
feet attendance for the spring term
we're: Frances Burnham, Helen Hatch |
Ralph Jackson, Leigh Myers, Sidney Os-
rood Philip 0sgood missed one half day, |
7thelyn Jackson and Lester Witham one
lay. Leigh Myers was the only one
having perfect attendance for the whole
iear.
Last Saturday Afternoon, Rev. +. f.
1urrier invited the scholars whom he had
.arried to the upper village school to
meet at his home and proceed to ledge
It a little distance from there for a
picnic. A bonfire was built and soup
made. Ice cream and cake were served,
ames were played, and fine time was
nioyed by all. The scholars presented
Ir. Currier birthday book, which he
ighly appreciated.
H. B. Whittier of Rutland was in town
yer Sunday on business.
Mrs. Abbie Crane fell at the home OF
er son, George, in Middlesex last week
nd broke her wrist.
Joey Lance of Mortified visited his
rother, Clyde, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phineas Ladd and two
hildren of Barre spent several days at
harles Cranes recently.
Miss Louise Norris is at home for a
acation from Middlebury college. She
as accompanied by friend, Miss John ,
on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Shute and Aaron {
fitham were guests of relatives in Al {
any on Sunday. {
Mr.. and Mrs. Selden Smith and son of :
edlands, Calf, are visiting relatives
ere and in Barnet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Chadwick and {
lildren of Bethel were in town Friday, :
illing on old acquaintance.
Mrs. Conant and daughter of Montpel- !,
r are spending few weeks with her /;
lrents, Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Butterfield
Master Stanley Atkins of Danville is =
pending a few days at the home of his i
mt, Miss Flora Atkins.
The Masonic members gave ca baret u
upper in their banquet rooms Tuesday II
'ening, June TO- The proceeds go to o
he Judith Lyford Woman's club to I
veil the library fund. The proceeds C
mounted to about SlS. il
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rogers have
owed to their new home at the McPhilo- "
Y place. 8
Miss Ruth Laird, who has been work Il
G at Newbury has returned home.
Pliny Smith accompanied Arthur Rog-
5 to Wells River Sunday night. =
Roy Abbott, who has been working u
r L. A. harrington, has gone to Calais
d is i'll with measles. b
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Freeman of Lis n
n, n. H., were recent guests at J. T.
-ew's and other relatives. OF
Mrs. f. McPhilomy and Mr.. and Mrs. 81
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