Miscellaneous

 

Dedication of Bainbridge Academy

 Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, Jan. 29, 1874

 

The new Academy building was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies on the 19th inst.  The exercises consisted of singing by the Glee Club; prayer by Rev. W.R. Thomas; music by the Band; an address of welcome by D.A. Gilbert, Esq., which was responded to by Rev. E.M. Blanchard; address by Rev. Lyman Wright, D.D., of Binghamton; followed by remarks by Rev. D.N. Grummon, and Prof. E.W. Rogers, Principal of the Academy.  The exercises were adjourned until evening, when they were re-opened by an instrumental piece from the String Band, followed by prayer by Rev. M. Richardson, and the dedicatory address by Rev. J.P. Gulliver, D.D., of Binghamton, Hon. Ira E. Sherman of Sidney Plains, briefly addressed the assemblage; and after remarks from Rev. Mr. Richardson, and music by the Glee Club and String Band, the interesting services were closed.  It was a proud day for the people of Bainbridge.  Our artists, Messrs. Parker & Newton, have presented the Academy with a life-like framed picture of Mr. Brown Dimock, President of the Board of Education of this village.  Up to Thursday night there were 153 scholars in attendance at the Bainbridge Academy.