The semi-centennial celebration of Black River academy, Ludlow, Vermont, August 25 and 26, 1885 . s been doing its work. Those who are living, and who are presentto-day, are silvered by age, and can speak of their life-work as nearly many I have lost ti-ace, and know not whether they are living or shall speak only of those who I know have passed the dark river. There was Marcellus A. Herrick, of whom my bright hopes were realized , whose soul-moving valedictory at our final separation, will be remem-bered by all present. He lived to be a man- and, as an honored D. D. ha&gone
The semi-centennial celebration of Black River academy, Ludlow, Vermont, August 25 and 26, 1885 . s been doing its work. Those who are living, and who are presentto-day, are silvered by age, and can speak of their life-work as nearly many I have lost ti-ace, and know not whether they are living or shall speak only of those who I know have passed the dark river. There was Marcellus A. Herrick, of whom my bright hopes were realized , whose soul-moving valedictory at our final separation, will be remem-bered by all present. He lived to be a man- and, as an honored D. D. ha&gone to his rest, leaving a fragrant memory behind him. Again, memoryrecalls two noble sisters from Mt. Holly, by the name of Messer. Ambi-tious, not for fame, but usefulness, they engaged in the arduous strugglefor a solid education. The one, all intellect and soul, was prepared forher life-work as an academic teacher, and the other was following in hertrack, when death called them both away. All who were with me will re-call the small, plain girl, whose commanding talent and lofty soul made. FRANKLIN EVERETT. SEMI-CENTENNIAL. 51 lier a central figure; and before whom each felt he was doing honor tohimself by showing her deference. No one who in 1839 and 40 was atthe Black River Academy, has forgotten Thirza Messer. Another who lately has passed away comes up to my mind as she satbefore me, a girl of fourteen. I looked on her then as a paradigm of youth-ful nobility; with a mind and judgment matured and exalted beyond heryears, and possessed of every endearing virtue^ the embryo of a mostnoble woman. As such then I considered Miranda Warner. The higheulogium on her life which I recently saw showed that my judgment wasnot at fault; that the woman was what the girl promised to be-lt is to be hoped that some who were ray scholars are present If the warm greeting of a friend, and please, send me a line. Accom-panying, is what will show some of times doings. I am now an infir
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