The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-15
RECEPTION GIVEN
THE HOLLfSTERS
Barre People Pay Respects to Those
Who Are to Go to Portland,
: Me.--Mr. Hollister to
Head Westbrook
Seminary.

An informal farewell reception given
in the parlors of the Universalist
church last evening had as its guests,
Principal 0. K. Hollister, wife, Mrs.
Hollister, and daughter, Miss Rachel,
while surrounding these were many of
their friends. Mr. Hollister, some days
ago. presented to the board of directors
at Goddard seminary his resignation
as principal on the advice of his ply
slcian
Last evening this highly. esteemed
family enjoyed the company of a group
of their intimate friends and for sew
eral hours enjoyed their company and
socisbility. Mrs. Hollister, soon after
reaching the parlors, was presented a
large bouquet of pink roses by the la
dies union. All formalities were omit
ted and, as one large family, the ac-
quaintances and friends Of the family
passed the evening, ladies OF the com
mittee serving, meanwhile, refresh
ments of ice cream and cake.
About August first Mr.. Hollister
leaves Barre for Portland, Me, to ac-
cept the presidency of Westbrook semi
nary, a educational school founded
by the Universalist denomination 90
years ago. The topography about this
institution conforms with the ideals
presented by Mr.. HOLSTERS physician,
level surroundings and sea air being
the chief factors. Westbrook Is a we'll
established institution with fine build
ings and equipment, which last year
accommodated about 100 students. The
Hollister residence will be in the build
ings of Westbrook.
The loss to Barre of such people as
MIR Hollister and his family is inesti-
nlable and needless to say, the news OF
their intended departure was received
with regret by friends in this city and
surrounding towns.
Looking into the mirror of history of
Goddard, one sees decided change in
the institution since the days of 1897,
when Professor Hollister ascended to
the chair he now relnquishes. Looking
still longer one may see his first days
at the seminary, 80 years ago, when,
after graduating from Tufts college
with the bachelor of arts degree, and
later with the master OF arts degree in
physics and chemistry. he became an
Instructor at the school, then attended
by nearly 100 pupils. Aside from teach
ing mathematics and chemistry he
coached the athletic teams, playing
quarter back with the seminary team
during the first season, That athletic
spirit has never in the least subSided,
and. whenever the school team is out
on the campus for practice or game,
the keenly interested 20. h. AZ all
alumni and students remember him,
is seldom absent.
Then to return to the progress of
the school one recalls that in ~ but
Is students comprised the graduating
class of that year whereas 1920 sent
out class Of a3, the largest in the
history of the institution on its 5lst
anniversary The attendance increased
from 100 TO $50, the number enrolled
at Goddard during the past school year,
With the evolution of time Principal
Hollister has kept the buildings
equipped with modern conveniences,
the alumni building or dining hall
apartment being the latest addition.
The endowment fund during those %
wears has increased 100000, leaving
today a fund of Sl6l 900.
For she past 10 years Mr.. Hollister
has been president of the Universalist
association of Vermont and the prov
vince Of Quebec and has been trus-
tee of the seminary as well. Both he
and his family have taken active part
in the affairs of the Universalist
church. being widely known in that
affiliation
Miss Agnes Stafford, preceptress at
the seminary during the past few
wears. was present last evening at the
reception and likewise, is To become
associated with Westbrook seminary.
At the opening Of the tall term, Miss
Stafford accepts similar position as
that held at Goddard, leaving the
Barre institution chiefly because West
brook is located in the same city as her
home. Portland, Me. 1t was from this
institution she graduated six years
ago. coming 10 Barre to join the faeul-
tv board Of Goddard.
The reception last evening was in
charge OF committee composed Of
Mrs. Frank Jackson, Miss Carrie
Wheelock. Mrs Hattie Whitcomb, Mrs.
Annie R,1rr and Mrs Z r Mower