Bradford Academy - Chimes Yearbook (Haverhill, MA)

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, if 1' .5 , .4 4' I A' . P F 'ls 'wt in 'mei , .,, is in ts . 1 'fa in ' 8 N .5,wm y Tumi li Qi lflx, f 2-5, iff? 3 Q s. ,. HQQ 'five U i ' R 'S' Kim 1 fr' 'fi fl MQ M , if , ,murnml -'llffh -wi! ' 'lj pw .pq fi! U 4 rail 14 .A-H .stdin w,jglF all 1 .T- in-ad ord e24nnat5 fifty classes participating, every available space in the house was used, and even in the grove and under different trees on the campus were seen pen- nants or knots of Class Colors. In the early evening the largest meeting of Alumnae ever held took place in the assembly hall, and there the united body of graduates had the great pleasure of greeting lVIrs. Daniel Kimball, our oldest living graduate, Nlrs. Elizabeth A. Barrows, and lVIrs. lVIary L. Oliver, two members of the Class of 18-123 Miss Abby H. johnson, the former Principal,-and many another noble woman of whom we are justly proud. But I am making many words. The reception that evening given by llfliss Knott and the Trustees, properly finished a day which had been most inspiring. A thousand guests, each with an air of lively interest, every- where bright conversation, the relating of anecdotes and do you remem- bers 3 everywhere enthusiasm and boundless admiration, and everywhere an air of half ownership and a desire to make it all a success. It made an ardent enthusiast of the most phlegmatic to stand down near the street and look at the beautiful scene. From the point of the flagstaff and across the top of the building were suspended electric lights, while red fire burned con- tinuously on the corners of the wings. Across the main front in huge letters of light were BRADFORD and H 1803-1903, visible for many miles, so I am told 5 while all about the campus tiny fairy lights and Japanese lanterns were hidden among the foliage. Well did we appreciate how momentous a thing a century is when, early that evening, our cast-iron rule, H Be sure and turn down your gas when leaving the room, was revoked, and we were told to light every burner, that everyone might see how Brad- ford rejoiced. The Pentucket Orchestra played in its most enticing manner, and many a foot wistfully patted the floor, but there was no room for dancing even had it been courteous to our guests, many of whom had prejudices against that custom. The dining room was presided over by gracious matrons who dispensed delicious dainties with a lavish hand. But Wednesday was fhe day par t'.X'Cl'HE71CL',' long may it live in our memories! To begin with, the daisy chain not being quite completed, a few fupon whose heads may a benediction restj arose bright and early and put the finishing touches to that immense undertaking. And right T491 'i Q J :f J. ' . , ,f :if f

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Q7-gd 0111 gJ'42'lf2'lfC7'L-5 in Brqdford eirls she consented to notice our anxious faces and hehaved her- t C, D self in a seemly manner. Bugily engaged were we all the atternoon tnal-ting arches ol daisies and ferns in the church, putting houquets on the pews and haul-ting masses qgqimt tlqe pulpit, and at fivc 01-lock we sallied forth garhed in our gavest c c - ' ' plumage. It was a trifle t the calm, critical air of approl lisconcerting to hear the street .Xrahs hoot anfl then nation of the .-Xlutnnze and our friends to note as we entered the church trving to seem uneonceious ul the ditheultv of C ' . s lceepinv in step and not treading on our tieiglilioris unwonted train. liut D s I Q . nothinfr serious happened, and when the last benior' stepped into her place b and Nlarie turned around, we hreathed a sigh of relief. slightly tinged with dread of the going out again. 'l'he girls were it-rv attentive tu Ur. fXIoore'f. sermon, but we shall never cease to regret that he did not address the Fenxors, thereby bringing the students into more personal contact with hun. .'Xt:er . , , the benedietion we endured again the :tgonies of nieetzng tliust' litinoretls ot pairs of eves, made more easv. however, hv Xlr. llouns' :uiiin:rte.l rendition J ' ' ' uit' xv1i'.'ii:tcl-Q to the of lX'ICIlklClSSOlll1iS Priest's March 1 tht n ut not J i Academy with the exercises of the one huntireth liqiecgifaiiregitt- Suihizur exist- ing onlv in memory. llflondin' was Senior Univ. :intl their seetne-l to gilisorii its ever . delight heartily. NVith the exception ot a taxoretl few who xx ere invited to share the glories of the reception, the girls stated iltiietlv in their rootns. tliinking of the time when each should he in the llliilst ot things insteati ot mouse- like remaining within hearing, hut quite out of sight. . . . Can anvone who witnessed the reunions on 'liuestlav ever forget them? It was the writer's good fortune to he releggtteti Iii the sale of Class Books in thefront hall. How could one avoid at great xvarining of the heart and thrill of gratitude at heing thrown in contact with the throng ot cul- tured, cultivated, sweet women, all eorne to pai' due hoinage to ,-Xltua Hater? How could one view the delighted recognition of igrav-liaired elassniates and the wholesome, hearty greetings, without heing inade sotnehoxv more hroald and strong one's self? I am deeplv grateful that I, though virtually' an t sider, was permitted to have a share in all the joe and siuceritv of this ho coming of the loyal, who are akin in spirit. Everywhere that day were little signs denoting class hauquets. nearly l-Nl illi- IUC'

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Brad Ord Q4nna1L5 here it is eminently fitting that the gratitude of all who, figuratively speak- ing, held that chain next their hearts, sliottld be expressed to that Xermom maiden of the Freshman Class without whom it would have been practi- cally impossible to have completed our stupendous task. Hain' others should have great praise, but they, being personally interested, do not deserve such great credit as she who was so indefatigable in her cliforts without proba- bility of recognition. Meantittie we Juniors were again decorating the church, czirrving ottt the ideas of the Seniors, whom we cotild never again show our willingness to serve. At eleven the long, imposing procession started, headed bt' thg Trustees, Faculty and Dignitaries, followed bt' the .'hllllllIl1l'I then came the students all in white and bareheaded. XYhen tillf guests ti ere in the pews the school marched in singing, .-Xngels from the Realm ot Cllory: after they were in their places Klr. llowns began the Senior Xl:u'cli, an arrangement Of lVloZart's 1loscs in lfgtptf' which he has plated for eaeli succeeding class for thirty years, and two bi two ue bore in the licloxctl daisy chain with fitting solemnitix lt extended the length ot the church. and was a suitable accompaniment to the slow inztrch ot the Seniors who passed through. At a signal from the l'resident ue carefully lowered our precious burden on the edges of the pews and followed the !'t'sI ot the school upon the platform. Wllat an inspiring address Klr. Klabic gate us. :ind how roused we were by it, and liow we called down l3lL'sslIlgs upon his head tor making Commencement Day come tip to our highest expectation Y .Xnd bow hztpput we felt to think we had sung the :Xlleluia with fest and spirit enough to please Nlr. Downs, who had labored so patiently to get lls workt-d up In the proper pitch of enthusiasm! XVith eagerness we stillglli to tibcy' his every mandate, and make his beautiful lltilt' is citnl thc l.ot'tl at climax to a beautiful service. Dr. Little distributed the diplomas, making first a few remarks. in which he mentioned the satisfaction the girls should feel in being the Centennial Class. Each girl stood and received her diploma :is her name was called. and when he called Blanche liarnes, llr. Little, with kindlt' sincerity. expressed his personal sorrow and that of the 'l'rustees at heriillness. and presented her diploma to the Class President amid our heartt' applause. tsoi