The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-20
32 COMMERCIAL
GRADUATES GET
G. S. DIPLOMAS
Arranged Exercises Were Held at
Seminary Hall Last Evening State
Auditor Gates Chief Speaker.

diplomas.
The stage was prettily trimmed in th,
class colors, green and white and plant
and huge pots of apple blossoms lent I
wholesome freshness to the scene. Abov,
the platform was suspended the clasi
motto in white letters on green back
ground. Glass officers for the year wer,
Oscar Hichard Boyea, Barre, president
Vivian Margaret Baker, Barre, vice-pr
ident; Frances Hungerford Soule, Fair
field, secretary; and Marion Grace Mar
tin, Marshheld, treasurer.
Shortly after s o'clock, the graduates
marshaled by Wallace Guernsey, entered
the hall 10 a march played by Miss
Lease of the faculty, and took seats neal
the stage. The girls were simply but
prettily dressed, and among the nine
boys to graduate, blue serge was pre-.
dominant. One among them, however
will soon shift civilian clothes for the
khaki of the Vermont National Guard
He is Neal Dow Blanchard of Barre, who
passed the necessary examinations for
admission to the infantry some weeks
ago, but deferred signing his papers un-
til after he should have graduated.
Principal 0. X. Hollister, Rev. j. B.
Reardon, and Benjamin Gates, state au-
dtor of accounts, occupied chairs on the
stage. Principal Hollister announced the
several numbers on the program, the
first being a piano quartet, "War March
of the Priests" by Mendelssohn, Mar
ion Tilden, Marjorie Kent, Helen Shaw
and Phyllis Vigneault rendered this in
fine harmony. Rev. j. B. Reardon next
gave short prayer. Then, in clear
cut phrases, Emma Corti, third honor,
gave the salutatory address. Briefly she
outlined the needs of commerce in the
present world crisis and proceeded TO
show in what manner the commercial
student could best serve the nation.
Christina Pirie, second honor, was
entrusted with the class history and
the thoroughness with which she
recounted the deeds of the class
of 1917 from the day Of its en-
trance TO the school on the hill up to
the night of graduation testified to her
loyalty 70 the class. She told Of the
work of the class in raising funds for
divers good causes, especially the Red
Cross, and did not neglect to mention
the activities of the individual members,
securing applause at nearly every state
ment. She was followed by quartet
of Natalie Jameson, Helen
James McNab and Everett
Wallis, who sang In good accord two
short songs, "Pussy's In the Wellt" by
Nevin, and Might LAX Rose also by
Neyin The quartet was accompanied on
he piano by Miss Lillian Morse,
Oscar Boyea delivered an oration upon
, subject pertinent to commercial stu
Business Men Advance"
Assuming that business advance depend
ID more upon the innate ability of a
nan than upon pure selection, Mr.. Boyea
vent on TO outline the manner in which
many of the big men of this country
lad worked their way to the top of the
business ladder of success from the
beginning In conclusion, he
rave the formulas of success of these
men. Daniel Richardson next gave his
prophecies for the members of the class
md at almost every name he evoked
,rsts of laughter. Another music num-
,er, piano duet by Marion Carroll and
Hiss Lease of the faculty, followed, their
Lble rendition OF "Bolero," by Moszkow- |
XII, receiving hearty applause.
Benjamin Gates, the speaker of the |
vening, then took the platform, and |
or twenty minutes proceeded to give
O the graduates welcome and whole |
ONE advice as to their future conduct |
s members of the community. He spoke |
f the time when, as children Just able /
o trundle about, they had had visions.
me wanted to be brakeman, another a
rasherwoman. etc. Upon their entrance
o the schoolroom these visions began
o develop and soon, to change. He spoke
{ his own visions as a youth and told
ow they had been weeded out, almost
90 late in his case, he said. Mr.. Gates
hen compared the successful in life to
he failures. drawing particular atten-
ion to the latter That so many failed
D succeed he credited to the formstio
{ harmful habits. Indulgence in intoxi-
ants, idleness. carelessness, and indif-
srence. he blamed for the vast number
/ failures. A few failures, he said. were
OF of this sort and could not be ex-
lained, unless as the work of the hand
destiny,
Perseverance, keep everlastingly
twins success. This cannot win with
ut the assistance OF judgment and COM
ION sense, however. MIR. Gates then IT,
Istrated this point by referring to Han
ibal crossing the Alps before his de-
.ent upon Rome The important fea-
ire of the feat was that Hannibal took
lt one day at a time. Personality and ,
laracter, especially character, are also
scessary for the winning of the great
It success. Mr.. Gates concluded by ex-
-essing his opinion of the future for
merica. This, he said, is an especial
me in the history of the world. when
can. ambitious young men and young i
omen are needed. America, in my opin.
n. has the greatest future before it
anv nation now in existence Your
rvices are needed by your country in J
epsring for this great future. Go out (
to the world and help like true men {
ID women and be afraid OF but one i
c
Natalie Jameson, already heard in the 2
Iartct, sang in splendid manner two n
los, 90. Were My Love Yon Lilac a
Iir.- bv Beach and ~Chrysanthemum," e
Salter. She was accompanied by Miss
Ilian Morse Of the faculty. Esther
snchi. first honor, then gave the val +
ictory address.
The presentation Of the diplomas was a
,de hv Principal o. X Hollister after
few remarks a. TO what the diplomas :
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