Fryeburg Academy - Academy Bell Yearbook (Fryeburg, ME)

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l2 THE ACADEMY BELL visited Fryeburg Academy. They were going through Fryeburg with dog teams from the races at Poland Springs, and Mr. Seppala very kindly consented to talk to the stu- dents. Mr. Seppala said that he had attended school six weeks during his life, and that he was not a public speaker. If a public speaker can be judged by the attention of his audience, Mr. Seppala is a master at that, for one could hear a pin drop any time for nearly two hours, when they were not applauding or laughing. His talk was replete with description, narrative, humor, and philosophy. EXHIBITION or GYMNASIUM CLASSES On Thursday evening, March 24, the gymnasium class- es gave a public demonstration of their work. The pro- gram was as follows: Girls' Marching, Girls' Drill, Indian Clubs. Boys' Mat Work, Girls' Folk Dancing, Relay Race, Girls' Apparatus Work, Boys' Apparatus Work, Boys Game, Volley Ball Game between our Faculty and West- brook Community Club. 7 CARE or OUR TEETH At an assembly of the school on April 7, Miss Bryant, from the State Department of Health gave an interesting talk on the Care of Our Teeth. It was very instructive and much effect should have been produced. MINSTREL SHOW On April 28, Fryeburg Academy will present a Min- strel Show. It is the first thing of this kind attempted for some time and we all hope it will be a success. PRINCIPAL 1888-92 John E. Dinsmore, principal of Fryeburg Academy, 1888-92, who is noted as a botanist, is now tea.ching in the British Government Schools at Jerusalem. In connection with his work there he is revising the botany of the Holy Land. Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore have long been members of the American Colony, and their daughter, Rachel, has married a young American connected with the colony. THE SENIOR DRAMA On the evening of March 23rd, the Senior Class pre- sented its annual drama at the K. of P. Hall, which was fol-

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THE ACADEMY BELL ll two feet above the gymuasium floor and extends to the floor. Fryeburg Academy entered the Bates Interscholastic League again this year and the question for debate was: Resolved: That within five years the United States should grant independence to the Philippines. ACADEMY FAIR The Fryeburg Academy Fair was held on December 16, inside the gymnasium. In the afternoon there was a grand midway, Freshman Circus, stunts, athletics, and other attractions, which were enjoyed by all. The evening con- sisted of a vaudeville, which was followed by dancing. On Sunday, January 30, the Academy chorus and or- chestra presented the cantata by Houlton The King of Christmas. The program was as follows: Orchestra Christmas Fantasie ................., Mullen-Hurd Chorales Golles Sohn ist kommen . . . .. . Bach Wie schom lenchett ...... Bach Prayer Scripture Lesson Cantata- The King of Christmas ............ Houlton Prepare ye the way .................... Chorus Cl O'er the Silent Eastern Hills Soprano and Alto Duet Follow the Guiding Star . .Soprano a.nd Alto Chorus And There Were Shepherds Soprano and Alto Chorus The Song is Ringing Still ............ Tenor Solo J oy to the World ........................ Chorus Cradle Hymn ........... Soprano Solo and Chorus 66 if ll Praise Ye the Lord ...................... Chorus There is Room in my Heart . .Soprano and Alto Duet Come and Worship ..................... Chorus Benediction A large crowd attended and a large silver offering was taken up. Much credit goes to our director, Mr. H. A. D. Hurd. The chorus consisted of 60 voices accompanied by The Academy String Orchestra of six violins, violin-cello, and double bass. The soloists were Caroline Gannon, Soprano, and Gordon Heard, Tenor. On February 2, Leonhard Seppala of Nome, Alaska, and Theodore Kingeak fan Eskimoj of Unalaklat, Alaska,

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THE ACADEMY BELL 13 lowed by a dance. The play this year was a three-act com- edy, Come Out of the Kitchen, written by A. E. Thomas, and through the very eflicient coaching of Miss Farris, was presented in a creditable manner. Olivia Dangeriield, alias Jane Ellen, was played by Ruth Ela. Her brogue was music that would tickle the ear of any Irishman. Stanley Quinn a.s Burton Crane, may well be complimented on his ability to act the part of a young man in love. Solon Tuck- er, Crane's attorney and guest, was impersonated by Gordon Heard. His part was comical and very well acted. Leura Hill as Mrs. Falkener, was a prim old lady, and a sister of Tucker's. Cora Falkener, her daughter, was played by Anne Tilly. Nellie Littlefield acted the part of Elizabeth Dangeriield, who was Jane Ellen's sister. Grace Bryan as Amanda, was 'Olivia's black mammy. Charles Hill, as Paul Dangerfield, alias Smithfield, made a fine butler, and Donald McKeen, who played the role of Charles Danger- field, alias Brindlebury, acted his part to the nth degree. Philip Webb, who for the evening assumed the title of Ran- dolph Weeks, agent of the Dangerfieldis, showed his skill at handling difficult situations and answering catchy ques- tions. Music for the drama and dance was furnished by Schubert's Orchestra from Portland. During the evening, Miss Farris was presented with a bouquet of carnations by the drama caste as a token of their appreciation of her ser- vices. Everyone who saw the drama agreed that it was a complete success. FRYEBURG VARSITY CLUB Fryeburg Academy formed its Hrst Varsity Club this year. John F. Weston was elected President, Dudley Per- kins, Vice President, and Theodore Anketell, Secretary and Treasurer. The qualification for this club is that a member must have received a letter in some major sport. Pins were given at the enrollment of each member. It has proved an incentive to bring forth more men to enter into sports. This club is looked up to highly by all athletic boys. It also makes the feeling of the men in school stronger than ever for they are brought together as a unit. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club was organized by Miss Coburn the first of February. There are forty members, each tak- ing one or more subjects of her. The meetings are held every two weeks and are well attended. At the first meet-