The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-18
Arson Academy Alumni Reunion

iIdAo III ANRA Il aAAARBAAH a '1I
occasion of the annual reunion of An
son Academy. This old school has q
wonderful history and performs a
great service not only 10 the com
munity but to communities far and
near. One of the reasons why the
school is held in such high esteem and
is able to perform such wondertuI
work is because of the loyalty OF
friends. students and alumni. Arson
Academy is more than a name, II
| stands for an ideal and whenever the
name is spoken or is seen it instant
ly yisualizes in the mind not as &
name or a group of letters. but as an
institution, an institution Of accom-
plishments that has and is doing d
great work. The reunion this year
while not on such a p~retentious scale
as last year, the occasion OF observ-
ing the centennial, yet it was a sue
cess and all those in attendance
were glad for the opportunity of re-
turning and enjoying the festivities
and meeting old friends. The re-
union opened Wednesday evening
when friends, students and alumni
met in the Academy building and reg
lSItitut idlti boil6 w Nh'o'ShhJ 1900
for the big banquet. There were
about 125 persons served but there
should have beer at least 200. II
was a wonderful banquet both in the
food served and the serving. Great
credit is due to the committee who
had the matter in charge. Mrs.
Laura Clark Boswell, 1902, was chair
man of the committee. Music for the
banquet was furnished by the Stevens
trio of Oakland and was of a high ord
err. Following the banquet an en-
tertainment was given that was a
treat. Academy Hall should have
been packed. this entertainment alone
was well worth the price of 81, the
admittance for both banquet and en-
tertainment. The iustifiable pride is
that it was wholly local talent that
gave the entertainment. Solos, duets
trios. quartets. etc, Mr.. Barnaby, Mr..
Murray, Mr.. Hamilton, Mr.. Holwayr
Mrs. Barnaby. Mrs. Murray, Mrs.
Thorne; all home people. 1t is a
credit to the community to have such
talent as was displayed in our midst.
North Arson is a community OF cul-
ture and refinement. it breathes an
atmosphere that lifts people TO high
endeavor. This has been brought
about largely by the willingness OF
it's citizens to use their ability and
talent for the benefit Of the eommuni-
ty as a whole.
During the entertainment there
were addresses by some of the alumni
and guests. Mark Pullcn, in his
usual easy way acted as toastmaster.
The first speaker was Dir. VIM. b.
Cults of Providence, r.. L., a graduate
of the Academy, class of 1897. DR..
Cults voiced his pleasure of being
present and meeting old friends. lie
also touched upon the service the
Academy had rendered and the pos
sibilities for the future, especially in
getting the right view points before
the young people of the day. DR..
Cults is somewhat alarmed at pres
ent conditions especially in the large
cities and the only lei Of correct
ing these evils in his mind is by the
proper training of our youths. The
next speaker was Miss Mabel Stew
ard of Pennsylvania. the class of 1891,
her talk was splendid, a delight to
listen to; wonderful use of English,
perfect en|unciation, an easy manner
that put all at their ease, The re-
mark was made by a young person
that he would be delighted to have
her for an English teacher. Miss
Steward spoke of the value of the
Academy to the community and com
pared the results obtained by the
school with that of others she had
come in contact with and not to the
disparagement of the Academy. She
also touched upon the social and com
munity life of people in foreign lands,
people she had come in contact with
in her travels. The last speaker
was DR.. r. H%ertzberg of Stamford,
Conn, a guest of the association, and
by the way, it was Or. Hertzberg that
gave the first large check to the en-
doWment fund. He spoke of his
pleasure in being present and meet
ing the friends of Arson Academy.
He pictured the results that would be
accomplished by the school following
the raising of the hundred thousand
dollar fund. His faith was strong
that the goal would he reached. but
said that it was a big task and called
for united action by all. That every
one should give to the limit and also
interest every person possible and
get them to, give 10 this great under
taking. 1t is indeed a pleasure to
know that such men as DR.. Hertzberg
are so vitality interested in this Acad-
envy, a mar who never had any CON
nection with the school and almost
a total stranger to the community.
Thursday morning was devoted to
business. At $50 O'Clock the annual
meeting of the trustees was held in
the Academy building. Reports .
were given by officers and committees.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year. President. Hon.
Fred w. Bunker; vice president, Mark
Pullen: secretary w. G.. Simmons:
treasurer, Fred S. Parsons; auditor,
l.. e. Bailey. Committee on finance,
G. A. Porter. Wallace Emery. Fred
S. Parsons, committee on instruction,
George e. Paine. Hon. f. II. Holley,
Lowell f. Bailey, committee on in
vestments, DR.. II. f, Marston, II. B.
Merry, Mark Pullen. Lowell f. Bailey,
The annual meeting of the alumni
association was held in the same
building at 10 o'clock and reports
were given by the different commit
tees. the most important of which was
that hv the endowment committee.