The skies were not propitious. True, there was not 

 much storm, but chilly winds and foreboding clouds 

 were almost constant, filling the timid with fear, and of- 

 fering little pleasure to the brave. This, without doubt, 

 greatly diminished the numbers of those who go only to 

 see and be seen. 



The closing exercises in the Hall, on the third day, 

 presented no new features The "Lee Cornet Band" 

 gave us very acceptable music. The Rev. D. W. Gates, 

 of the M. E. Church in Pittsfield, discharged the duties 

 of Chaplain very acceptably. The subject of Professor 

 Tenney's address was well chosen and well handled. It 

 will be read a Seconal time with pleasure and profit.— 

 The distribution of the silver plate, if an old rut, always 

 comes with a new interest. May its splendor never de- 

 part, nor its lustre grow dim. 



