Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 24, 1874, Page 2

EDUCATIONAL. Aflalrs of the Northwestern Univer- sity at Evanstons Meoting of the Board of Truse tees Yesterday, - Miss Willard’s Resignation Presented and Accepted, A Committeo Will Investigate the Dis- cipline of the Female College. The Financial Condition of the University Good. E $600,000 Added to Its Caopital Last Year, Competiiion for the Blanchard Prizo, Oloss-Day Bervices---Colloge of Tech. nology. The Park Institute---Ferry Hall, Ete. CITY SCHOOLS, THE PARK INSTITUTE. The first annual oxorelsos of the young ladies of the Park Institute, Ashland avenue, near Madison stroot, took place in the Third Presby- torian Church last evening. Tho school was establishod just ono yoar ago, and now has 110 pupils, Binca tho courda of atudy cmbraces four yours, thore were no diplomns of graduation dis- tributed. The attendanco of paronts aud frionds of the children aud young lndioswaa large, many of iho best families of the West Sido being ropresented, Tha cntertalnment oponed with a duet on the piano by Missos Alice Crano and Mnygie Walker, 1t was marred by only a fow discords, at- tributablo to timidity, but on tho whole, was woll roudorod. 183 FANNY XEIR read “The Grandmothor” of Tennyson fn n manner which ehowed that sho understood the poom and wished its moral to be lmpressed upon pvory mind. e RY, 158 EME A composltion ou * Littlo Things,” by Miss Emery, was woll writton, Tho spirit of the ApOr \Was, that we must make much of onr inutes, if wo would make much of our days and yors, 183 GLENN then sang “ Walse Roudo.” Hor voice, mode- rately rich, though uot very strong, gave evis fonco of coneiderable cultivation. Bne desorved 0 scomiums which greoted Lor parting cour- Siosy. An qutline of tho lifo of Rtaphael, propared by Miss Farr, was read by ber. 1t was au excollont youdensntion of the mam features of the carcer ©of tho grent pailnter, and was applauded. xlisaidliu ‘aughanssug * I'he Bong-Bird” in Sood voice, and with spirit and feoling, A GERMAK TECITATION, “Jonn of Arc's Farewell to Her Native Hills,” fal- awed., It was by Miss Jenny MeCualloch, who showed great profleiency in pronunciation and gotting eaully and gracefully over words which would purzle all people who hiave not & poculias lorynx, n’l’iuu @lonn and Mr, Britton sanga duct in an admirablp munnex, snd brought down the liouse, or church. MIRS SEORIST gave hor iden of ‘‘Slow Growth," eaying that this truth was illustzated in all natire sud in map's nchicvementy. Life was a school, and we slould luy broad foundations and realizo that patiouco was needed Lo accomplish resalts, The composition was tho bost of the pveaing, and roved that tho outhor posscsses considorabla -i)aton.ry tatent, 188 MARY DANKE, o diminutive but exceedingly lgrlgl‘z,t littlo Indy, Focitod tho * Mauk of the Aionibe," disploying 3 knowledge of clocution, modulativg hor voice at the right places, and raisjug it when required. Tho rocitation was vory croditublo, Noxt come tle trial sceno from Shylock, Mies Minnlo Evous porsonating the Jew, Aliss’ Anpn Durtalotto, .Porlia, Miss Anna Bocirwd, Antonio, ond Misg Kittie Farr, Bassanio. -Mixe Evans sud Mirs Bartalotto socmod to appreaisto tiio characters thoy assumed, and recited saif in earnest; tho othors, however, rend as il the thought of beng in the prosence of the avari- cious monoy-leuder frightoned them, All wore asunbly *up in the ruies of accont, moduls- rlon, ote., m.3 bad beon through a brief elocu- tionary course, They will do much bettor whan they graduate. A)A:L}::r another song by Mies Vaughan, Miss Mmry McCormick recited o piecs of Freuch poe- try, with perfect nosal twang, and very correck ronumeintion. £ This was uup{‘)lnmwutud by a trio, * Mermaid's Evening Song,” rendered vy Misses Brooks, So- crist, and Coseitt, It was only fairly done, bash- fulucss controlling ono of the young ladies, and eausing bor to almost bresk down once ar twica, Kbe chorus was commendabla. The ** Songs of Beven,” by Jean Ingelow, were recited by Misses Compbell, Brooks, Bull, Se- Srist, ars, Tmory, sud Darisiotto, AN did vory well, 188 BOYNTON followed with a composition upon ** Anniversas ries,” displaying o familinrity with tho rules of rhetoric. "T'his onded tho exercises by individual pupils. Thoy refiectod credil upon the teachors of the institutions, and wore undoubtedly sutisfuctory lo tho pareuts of tho youug ladies. AR, W. M, WELLS was then introduced, and spoke se follows : 1t I8 now nbont & hundred years slne Dr, Franklln wrola i letter to Sir Juseph Banks, m which bo ex- rozsed & regrot that ho bud Leen born 80 soon, since Eocuuklual lLave the sdvenluges of kno\\‘h.\fi ‘what would Lo kuown o hundred yeurs lator, 1f Dr, I'rank- fin were living in 1874 instead of 1774, I think ho iould inva 20 occaslon to Tegret tat ko Lad not beau orn later, But futelloctus] growth was acquired in the elght- senth century just e it fs fu the ninetoontl, and jusy xs it will bo i ihe twentiath century, by the 'labor of the_brafn, Wo oronot to look for udy new discovery or fuvention that will save the necessily for meutal 10il; wo are not ta desire,it, If wo hud bitt to suppli~ cule some kind genlux, and he would endow us with all tho knowledge in the universe, the gift would bo of Jittlo #ervica to ué, Wo must bave tho discipling of scquirlug knowledge, siuce without this discip! luteliectual gtores would bo valueloss, 1ty comgon to speak of youny ladies’ bonrding. schiools on devoting attention mninly to showy sul fanhionable accomplishmonts, sud too many of them sre undoubtedly of this description, lut the most rowminont ladies' seminaries of the country for the et 1Ly years liavo fully rocoguized the' clafin of tho mind and the heast, whilo they huve dovoted 110 Jess sur und ottention to tho Mghest order of refinomont und rocial culture, “Io tho honor of woman be it eaid, that these semi- orles havo beon largely_ conducted by Indles Willard, of Troy ; Miss Grant, of Ipswich : celine, of New York; Miss Lyon, of South Hadley ; Mrs. Gowles, of Tpawichs Biies Lyiun, of Vassar Cal Tegu’; Mliss 8, omzauumu; und others of their cluss, will urer staud among tha mout konored nanica iu the suals of Amerleun edueation, Que year ago the question was naked, whetber an- ofhier Tadiow’ fuminay of the churacter 1 hava dasoribe «d wad ueeded fu Chicago, Many of the most Intelli. gent fumilicn of tho West Division bolleved thero was a cull for such a school, and thoso who kuow Mra, Dates aml Ler Listory an un edycator thought ler poculiure Iy fittod o eatablish such an fnstitution, The oxpert- Zeut wan triod, ire, Bates called to ‘hor ald Allus Ayres, o lady who bad au eslablivhod roputstion as a st Succesaful teacher in Now Eoglaud s Biss Braco who Juus o perfoct putory of botl tho thoory and arl of clocution, snd other campotent oeslstunts, A thorough and comprebensivo course of atudy waun ndaptad, ombraolng Lotl » colloglato and an elo- mentuty dopartment ; aud the standard of fustruction buw bev stich a8 would compure favorably with that of uny similar fustitution in the country, Tho yeur ban now cloeed, sud the best wishes of tho frisuds of tha Iustituts Luve beeu fully yoalized, Tho ozorclses to which We luve Lud tihu plessure of Nstening hore huvo bad tholr conu- terpart fn tho iitersry aud other oxerclacs tual have Deon witniessed du th claus-rooma, - If We go {0 the commencoment-ozareises af old Harvared or Yale, T veutuce to say that weshall not find botier elooution, or better uvidence of tho higliest ordor of vocal oulture, thun we have wituessed hioro to-night, But, youug Iudles, I bud plmost forgotten that thists our gyening and 1ot mine, 1 wish I had timo for & Titlo tulk with you on matters somowhat porsonal to lika to speak of Liis chabiges whick 0 our yoursclves, I wo 2 lngls yeur s capuble of uitecting, Thore i a sub- the Tldllul chauge mnd growth of mind und 1 forming porlod of Life, soen 4 thoughtloss glrl of 12 OF 18 yosru pliy< + Doy i the streots, dn suson’and oul'of Uity n’ bt hnbitn, 0nd hind fraquent coneuliations with liot mother in rogard to tham, “I have secn that sama careloss girl gradually soyateih labita of roNnemont and uppice elon, till, at tho oud of a four-yeara’ cotirne of stiily, gho wan a0 hotorto hor vz, A iymn whieh the wrote. tort 0 school commenced o Anuiversuey xorelscs of I vz 3 Echoes from the year that's fading Faoil upon tho burdenod afrs Our united apirits Iading, Tith the {ncenns of prayer,V ButImust notdotaln you longer, May tho bright hopes and promines of {o-day be mora tiau reatizod Inaollr future lyes, whon you shall look back with rido and joy to the' daya you are now sponding in n your alina-mstor, [Apiausc], The entertalnmont olased with tho ohorus *' Good Night," sung by the onttre sohaol. ——— MISOELLANEOUS. IIQIT 80100, EXAMINATIONS, The oxaminations at ‘the Iigh BSchool wera continuod anad coneluded yostorday. Tho classos acquitied thomsolvos aa upon thoe proceding day, with groat orodlt, Tho oxaminntions oxtended over tho higher branches of studymoluding geomotry,trigonomes try tho ancient and medorn languagos, English litoraturn and political soonomy, history, phils osophy, geology, oology, and p’h)‘!lcnl ‘googras= phy. ['lie oxaminars for tho anciont lauguagos wero Mossrs, Washington Hesiug, and Frauklin MacVeagh, who complimonted the classes for tho decided proficiency displayed by thom in tholr Latin and Creok. .There wns a larger attondauce than upon {he formor day, and tha ncbolars id ot fall to approciate tho incoross shown, by giving answers to questions and probloms, with more spirit and aconracy. Tho atimulus of disclosing tho knowledge which they have aoqujred by hard uh\d{ to thoso wha feel & pride in their efforts sbould not in any mstance ba danied to scholars, Paronts are apt to nnp{lnut thoir duty in this respoct, and to sipposo that thoy have fulfilled all the require. monts if thoy ara prosent at the commoncomont- day exorciaes. Thin {s cotirely a miatake, for, theugh the lattor day is full of enjoymont for encly, tho real reaults of the pupil'a application to study is much botter soon in the examination, ‘The paintings, and orayon and penctl draws ings, which adorn the walla of the Iigh-School arg well worthy of attontion and notico. Perhaps’ there is too much time devoted to mere fsuoy skotching, and, it criticlsm were 1 place it would bo Just {0 any thint thero 18 o fiold of prao- tical art in this diraotion, which it would bo bet- ter to oultivato than to wasto abilities on that which mu{ bo termod an_accomplishmont rathor than a utility. Judgod by tho usual standards of minor picturas, thoscholars, however, haveshown excellont rosults, Thore can bo no complaint of their merit, but only of the direction in which their powers are trained, Tho examinations closod at 3 p. m. Thursday afternoon commence- :nnul oxoreises will ba hold at MoVicker's Thoa- 10, - ANNOUNGEMENTS. Yeaterday morning tho yearly oxerelsos of the Coolt Couuty Normal Boliool Tere begun, and continued through tho day. This ovening the Hon. Willard “Woodard " will nddress ~ tho graduating-class, and the following morning tho contest for tho Drooks prizes in roading, and the Briggs prizes in oratory, will take place. Friday afternoon the gradusting oxorcises will o finished, and In tho urcnlnfi thoro will be a gociablo, Tralus will leave the Itock Island dopot at 8:40 A, m. and 12:20 p. m., aud return at 1 and 4 p, m. Tho fourth annual exhibition of B, Ignatius® College takea placo this evoning, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, The annual meating of the Doard of Trustoos of the Northwestern University wwas commenced In the Univorsity Ohapol, Evanston, at 9 o’clook yesterdey morning, James O. Hamilton, of Chieago, Vico-President of tho Board, presided, and William H, Lunt, of Evanston, ofliciated in bis copnoily as Becrotsry. Tho meoting was oponod with prayer by the Rev. Zadok Hall, of tho Central Illinois Conferenco, TUE NOLL-CALL v showed the following Trustecs present: William I, Lunt, Evanston; tho' Rov, Philo Judson, Evanston ; John V, Farwell, Chicago ; the Hon, Jomos B, Bradwell, Chloago; Charfos Busby, Chicago; George O, Cook, CME“"L + the Hon, Grant Goodriols, Chicago ; J. R. Lemon, Froe- Qort; Mrs, Koto E. Quoal, Evanston; Samuel McCarty, Aurora ; 6 Rov. Dr. drthur Ldwords, Ohiv.‘n%o the Rov, Richard Hanoy, Monmouth ; T, W. Iarvey, Chicago; Thomay 0. Hoag, Evanston ; tho Rov. William F, Btow- art, Chicngo ; Mrs. Jennio E. Willing, Blooming. tou's Albro . Dishop, Chivago ;' Jamos G. Hamliton, Chleago 3 Orrington Lunt, Chicago ; Willinm. \qlsenler, Chicago ; Jabez K. Bowsford, Chicago ;_Itobert F. Quoal, Chicago ; Clharles 1L Towlor, D.D.: Mrs, Mary B, \illard, Evanse ton ; Mrs, Emily H. Miller, Evanston ; tho Rev. L. Martin, Chicago; the Rov. Zadok Hill, the Rev. W, W. Washburn, the Rev. D. I\ Barnes, tho Rov, William M, Hunter membera of tho Faculty, and a number of ladies and other vigitors, weie also present. Lho Ion, John Evans, of Donver, Col, the Prosidont of tho Board, did not pus in an appear- ance. The Rov. Willlam F. Btewart was elocted Asuistant-Sacrotary, “I'ho winutes of "tho moulinfn bold by the Ex- ecutive _Commitieo during the year wore road Mr. D, . Riobl, of the Becrotary's oflice, 'I'he reading ocoupled nearly two hours, and its intliction was nccepted with becoming rosignas tion by tho membors of the Board. JUDGE GOODNICI suggested that tho Trustees elacted by the Con- forencos present their oredentinls, wheraupon somo discussion ensuod as to who were und weore not ‘A'rustecs. During the debate, Mr, Judson mentioned thel the ‘North Indiana Con- forence hiad formally decidod to discontinue their connection with the University, aud not to elect ‘I'rustees, bocauso of the calls mado upon them Dy their local institutions. On motion of Judge Goodrich, thoss Trustees nowly elooted by the Conferences, wha could prova thoir election, wore invited o take part in ihe deliberations of the Yoard. g That portion of tho minutes rolating to the donation of o lot to the Villago of Lvanston was roterred to Judga Goodrich, The romnining portion, with the oxcoption of & few verbul cor- rectious pointed out, was approved. THE FINANCIAL AGEN William H, Lunt, Financial Agent of the Uni- vorsity, read lus annusl report, and preseutod tho following oxhibit of "the fiunucinl operations of the University for the past yoar; end elso au estimateof the income and expendi- tures for the yoar 1874-'6, with a statement of the presont assots of the institution : LOTH AND LANDS IN EVANSION, Bold.,.. Lensed in Lvausto 1ucreag lu value fn ton,... Total,. INCOME FOB YEAI Recolvad from tuition— Coliege depurtment. ., Tropuratory dopuriit Birs, Croaby's dopartment Totalieers s Reonts collected 5 Interest collocted and acerued, Ttent of rooms in Dompstor Hi Hubscriptlous to Collego of Yechuol Musio dopartment, Woman's Colley Deficlt for years 1873-"%, 100 ceveanre Tota) TocoIPB, sooaurasenss .- EXPENDITURES YO YEAR, Departmout of iustruction, Gaieral oxpense accaunt Cataloguo , Interest o Rliscellaneous, .$38,146,70 B74, +$ 4,473,650 o TN ) $19,771,61 14,076,70 01,55 6, Totlessossaserensessrarsrnssioanaansee $50,006,80 Ar. Lunt also reported the financial condition of the University on June 10, 1874, as follows ASBETH, Tteol entate contracts in Evunston bearing, 10 per cent intorost. toceenriod 36,203,42 Reol eatata contracts it Tivinston Leuring rom 0 £0 8 Por ceut I0lorestsyesvurrenss T0,400.08 Total.... Toots lensed in T Lasolle atreot lote Gov, Evape’ donal Club-house and lok lHIll: rocelvablo,... Tents, aveses Interest ycheduilo, Cash on bund,... $60,287,41 400,000,00 7,000, B710,63 o TR1G 214 Grand total, Tonns on store bulldlag. . Gulvomity bonit. i e’ College notos Dliseollaneous, srervesnre, 008,97 Totilyessraravansenrrsssnsssennnees® 1436507 Subtracting $1¢2,045,97 from $723,180,15, lllier toachr bocuie solloilous nbout er ! ! licen th total )mn{m'llvu property o 580,643,18 Unproductivo proporty— - nlg‘-a.'mmo Jn-l:lf\nflfium.m . 523,127,00 uildings, grounds, lbrary, ‘Colley ground e e §100,000,00 Collego building, 110,000,00 Wouin's College grotiiiis,.,, 40,000,00 Woman's Collego bullding. .., T4000.00 Trepuraor: (H;lun‘w Ml Miscolluncons, e arand fotalis . suesnseessessvasayer $AT0,170,18 THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE; WEDNESDAY. JUNE 24, 1874. The inaronso for 1 'Gia ostimatod by tho 51, agont &t §45,050, aud tho oxpendituros at 800, loaviug a probablo dofleit'of $1,350, TREASUREN'S REODT, The Becrotary thon read the reportof the Troasuror, T, O. Hong, which wau ag follpwa: Qan on hiand, 5 $ 43481 Ttecelved fro and loans, 112,259.60 "Total recelpts, o 112,604,40 Ty cashi i Wy oFior of Ao . 111,610,01 Cash 00 Listdiassansaasssane L177.70 Totaliierrainronsnansne, seasanenss B112,004,40 Mr. Orrington Lunt noxt road the report of tha Auditing Committao,” who stated thatthoy bud found the books of the'I'ressurer, Agont, sud Becrotary in & porfectly eatisfactory condition, DR, FOWLER, Prosidont of the Univorsity, was then oalled on far the raports of the afficers of inmtruction. The Dootor rond a longthly raport, giving & do= tnilod acconnt of tho workings of ench doparts mont, and showing & wondorful growth {n ench, This, nu well as the roports of tho Heorstary, aud Teongurer, wora roferrad to tha Approptiate Committeo. Tho Prosldent was instructed to appoint tho usual Commlstoss, to which now. businosa could boroforred,and tho Doard adjourned to 2 o'cloek, "T'ho Board reaseombloa at *2:30 o'clook. * Vise- Presidont Hamilton announced . THE FOLLOWING GOMMITTEES ! ll)lnml’ruxliltil‘l’lqfln:flrl-lh. Edwards, P, Judson, and Mre, I, T, Queal, ¢ On Nominations—G, O, Coolr, Mrs, Willing, the Rov, 1, L, Martin, 1o ’P\l"«lvlvlnau‘n College—Grant, Goodrich, B, ¥, Queal, s, Miller, On _Keandinavian Interests—~Dr, Hudson, tho Rev, Mr, Barnes, and Mre, Willard, Oy Jeal Lalate—P. Judsou, T, O, Tosg, and O, t n(;‘n Collegs Law=J, B, Dradwell, O, I, Fowler, and T, W, Hnrvoy. ¥#'On’Seoretary and Agent's Report—R. Hanoy, O, Ty, Ar B, Disiop, the Rov. 2, Hall, snd B Mow A Cart) 3R, GREENLEAT. Judgo Goodrich offored sthe following rosolu~ tlon, which was adopted by an usanimous rising votor Resolved, That wo deoply regrot the serious snd con- tiitued fintan whleh ban Hloted out eateomed aasocks slo Trustee, L, L. Greenleat, which has doprived tis of that valued'coungol and pelive zeal which Lavo chore scterized hin connection with this Board of Trustecs, and which have been oxhibited in most gonerous son+ tributions tn ald of this inatitution, Resolved, Thut wa tender to him our sincero sympa~ thy in his Afiiction, anil our most caruest prayers for 1i8 apoedy restoration io health, Tho Becrotaty waa inetruoted fo forward a copy of tho rosolutions to Ar. Greonleaf at ones, THE FIRST ORUNOH OF EVANSTON. The Socretary read a communigation from the Financial Committco of the Tiirst Mothodist Church of Evanston, stating that its now build- ing bhad boen made much Inrger aud more expon- eivo than it otherwise would have been, in order to nccommodato the students, Tho Board .wag theralore ssked to add a nmall amount to the in- cldentsl oxpensos of tho studonts to be pald_to whichever church thoy choose to attend. Re- forred. i TILE NORWEGIANS. Tho Beorotary also read a communication from & committee appolnted by the Norwegisn minis- tora of the Wisconsin District, xegreuunnng the Ohwrches of that nationality in the Northwest, asking that thoir chosen teacher bo appointed a Professor of the Unlversity, and that they bo aided in paying lua salary, in ordor to provide for the instruction of ministers to labor among the thousands of Norwoginus within their jurisdic- tion, and of students dosiring tv pursuo othor courscs, Tho Committeo askod the establish- meut of a regular Norwegian Department, The momorinl was roferred to the Committos on Heandinavian Interests. 153 WILLATD'S RESIGNATION, The following communication wea -also road and roferred {0 the Comumitice on the Womnn's Collego: EvANsTON, June 13,1874, Gentlemen and Ladiat of the Zlourd of Trusiecs of the Northiestern tnicereity : It haw slowly but surely become evident that I ean nover carry into oxecutlon my deepest couvictions concerning tho intorests of the Woman's Collego, Une der the oxisling policy of governmiont, I thorefora resign tho oflicea of Dear of tho Woman'a College, and Professor of Ealhetica in tho Univeraity, o whith you electod mo ona yearago, Thoro nrg other reasons for this action, which justice to myself ‘would require me to name ia tho hearing of the Trus. tees, \Autr& refraln from dolug {his out of resard to the intereats wisiol must take procadence of any per- sonal consideration, liespectfully submitied, . FraNoes E, WiLrano, On motlon, the Beoretary was inatructed to draw orders upun the Treasurer for tha expensos of the Conferouce Trustoca. The Board then, at $ o'clock, took a recess of an hour, to eunble tha committecs to organizo aud digpono of the buniucss reforred to them. Soou atier 4 o'clock the meoting wes again callud to order, + On mation of Ar. Hoag, & committeo of throa was appolnted on the Pro) )amtmy Behool. 'Lho cbair pamed Mrs, It X, Quen), T. C. Hong, aud 0. 1L, Fowler. PRESIDENT'S REPORT, Dr. Edwards presented tho report of the Com- mitteo on the Prosident's Roport. Tho Commit~ tea congratulatod the Trusteos upon the good ordor that has prevailed in nll departments during tho yoor, and upon the wondoriul ingrease in the attondance, which foots up 866 during last yoar, The Committeo recommanded the appropriation of 9600 or $800 for tha purchaen af oliewicals in the Collogo of Tochnology. The report was s verbalono, as tho Dogtor bad oceasion to ex- plain soveral times, THLE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS prosented the names of the following to {ake tho place of tha T'rustecs whose terms oxpire this yoar: Dr. Edmund Audrows, Profossor in tho Hodical_Dopartmont; Wirt Dexter, Chicago; George T, Vostor, Chicago; James Frako, Clile engo; W. IL. Lunt, Evauston; Samuel McCarty, Aurora; the Ttov. Philo Judson, Evanston ; an Lucion A, Higgins, Elmburst, Tho now names ara those of Audrews, Frako, and Higging, Dr. Edwards also nominated Henry 8, 'lowle. . Mr. Frako graduated from the University in 1806, and was oleoted in responss to & dosire on thoe part of the Alumni to bo ropresented in the Board, Ho is the first Alumnus who has hold thoe ofillca, A ballot was talon, and the_following wero doclarod_elected: Androws, Dexter, Foster, Prake, Lunt, McCarty, Judson, and Toyler, Those gontlomen sorve tor four yoars, TIE OFFICERS OF THE JOAND. The Committee renominated the present in- oumbents, viz.: Prosidout, John Lvaus ; Vico- President, James G. Hamilton ; ‘reasurer, I % l{ong, aud 8ecratary aud Fiuaaclal Agout, W. 12 . Lunt, 3r, LUamilton thauked tho Board for. tho honor canforred upon him for soveral yours, but deelined a renomination. The Committoo also recommonded tho olection of a suituble potson to act as sgent in tho man- agomaut, renting, and salo of tho reul-ostate of thie University, auder the dircotion of tho Execu- tive Committce. On motion4it was decided to appoint such un agent, und tho Rov, L’hilo Jud- sun was nominated for the oflice. 1n responso to this, Mr, Judson stated that ho 1ind not wought the oftics, but was willing to ae- copt it, I-‘ora-anm he bhad done no business; bub Lis health had lately improved, und he folt able to work, 1f hie took the olllos, lio wanted it un- dorstood that ho did not aceops it for the sako of the poy, TIHE OFFIOERE, Aftor some debato on various questions In ro- Intion to tho ollicos to bo fillod u billot way taken, uud tho following were elected : Dresulent—Jolin Evana, Vice-Lrexident—J. G, Hamilton, A reasurer—1, O, Hoagg, Becretury~W. 1L, Lunt, Land Agent—P, Judwon, Lizeculive Cammittee—d. K. Botsford, O, Lunt, P, Tidson, B, 1%, Queal, G, Ui, Gook, C, 11, Fowler, W, I, Lunt, and Mes, 1, , Mitler, During the veting, Dr. Edwards amused him- 80l by soliolting snbsoriptions for the Norihe weslern Christian Adcocale, THE LAW BOHODL, Mr, T, W. Harvey proseutoed tho report of the Comynittee on Law-School, recommending the approprintion of 3,000 for tho collego, In no- cordanco with tho conbractdvith the University of Chicago, and tho appolutmeunt of the Ilou, Judgo 1, Booth, LL. D, the iou. Lyman Teumbull, LL, D, tho Hon. Judge J, R, Doo- littlo, Van_Iuren Donslow, Iaq., aud Philip Myers, A, M,, oy Professors. 'Lhie roport was acoopted, 'I'he Committeo on tho Agont's Roport prosont. od » roport, rovommending the sule of wotue of ho Inud north of tho Univeislty, ‘Chis olicited & gonoral debate on tho fluaucial polioy of the University, whioli was participated fn by Judge Goodrich, Mr, Judson, snd othors, UEAL KHTATE, Mr, Hoag read the following as tho report of the Committeo on Roal Lstato ¢ Thio vontralling polioy under whish our real estate B bitherta beon Lol sud hundlod {s too well knowa and too firmly eatsblishied ta- require any elucidation b thiv o, The Agent hus sought ¢he direction of tho Exzcoulivo Commiltiey on nll “maiters relutlng to {hu fmportuut intereat, and the records of that Gome militee, which hinva lcon wdded und spproved ut thia weuting, will sufliclontly indicate tho fooliug of that Comuitiee,, Mr. Hong explalned the defloit shown by the finanoinl exhibit, l»z tho fnot that notwithatand- fug it at loast €30,000° had beon addod to the enprtal during tho'yoar, os has boen tho cass during ouch of tho lswt flve years, which is guro- Iy a tine showing. 2 Ilho ropork ol the Gommlitea on the Ageai's Roport, with an smondment, showing that tho improvemoent and sala of the property mon- tloned wore for the fleit, was adoptad. i THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE, " Mr. Quoal read tho following roport from tho Committes on the Womnn's Collogo: Your Committoo, to whom has beon referrod the conslderation of the Inlarests of the \ Woman’s Oollege, and in connoction therowith Lo reafgnall d to the Loard of Trustosa by Miss France f of her ponition aa Donn of #atd Coilego and Profensor of Esthatica in the Northwastern University, wauld renpectfully report that, while thioy profoundly regrot £t any reasonn phould'be supponed to exiat suMolent to induce such resignation,they would recommend tho sccoptance of the satie by fuix Doara of Trustocs. Thioy furiher roport that, in view of the intimations coutained in tho lelter of reajguation of Misa Willard, thot tho exiating syslom of governmont in tho Womnn'a Golloga 1# in hier conviction dofoctive,~tho Gominiline ank Jsave for furftior ime to inquire fnto the grounds upon which the objections are founded, aud to ma- e nnd indicate the iropar romedy fof any auch do- focls ua tley may bo found to exint, Gnant Goovniom, EMtLy HUNTINOTON Ropent F, QUEAL, Tl\;! droxmrt was scoepted, aud subsoquently optad. : Orl’l motion of tho Rev. Mr. Hanay, the furthor raport oxpoated was made tha ordor of thd day for 11 o'clock Wednesdny morniug, On mation, tho Hoard then adjourned till 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. s BLANOHARD PRIZE CONTEST. Tho anuual oontest for tho Blanchsrd prizo ocourred at the Tirst Mothodist Olurch, Evan- ston, on Monday evouing, on whish occa- slon a brilinot sudienco was gathorod in tho capaclous audience-room, despite the almost lutolorablo heat. To quoto from tha University oatalogne1 * A prize of $100 will be givon by Rollin P, Blanchard, of Chicago,to that mombor of tho Sonlor class who shall writo aud prouounce the boat Euglish oration.” THE CONTESTANTS are the successful compotitors for the Day prizos, which are awarded to flve membors of tho olags who writo the bost casays upon’ givon sub-, Jects, Tho Rov. Dr. David H. Whoeler, Vico-Prest- dont of the Univoraily, prosidod, aud opened the exorcises with a brief prayer, Music was pro- vided by a uh'lng-bllu{: and judiciously intes sporsed throughout the spoaking. This contest is perhaps the most interestiog ot tho colloge year, partly beeause of the value of the prizo, and the consequent careful proparas tion mado by tho speakers, and becauso of the intorostfelt in tho award of ihe prize by the student community, The position of tho spoak- ors was docided by lot. 36, 8. RAUFMAN drow the first placo. 1lis subjact was * Charles Bumner." While Mr, Kaufman did not deliver a3 oxtenslye and thorough aa eulogy hpon tho decensed statesman as thoso rocontly hoard from Oarl Bohurz and George William Curtis, yot his production was a thoughtful, origiunl, and consclontious tributa to the memory of & man whom he considored justly eutitled to be called & scholar, atatesman, ~patriat, aud I;hnauthropls:. Bumnor's blography was but riefly touohed ov, while his efforts to repeal tho infamous Fugitive Slave law worc well portrayed. Br, K. wos rowarded with bovquets and enthusi- astio applause, LER, | W. L. S'GANY explalned "The Dangor of Demacracy.! One dangor was tho fact that a Democrativ Govorn- mout suffored from inoapacity on the part of tho rullug power, consequont upon the ruting of the pooplo, History was drawn upon to prove from tts pagos that Domooratio governments wore nt- tended with many dangers, which could not pre- vail undor mora monarchieal forms, in which the responsibility was more concontrated. He was &lsa loudly applauded. RIOHARD . TTOnBY was the third speaker, aud dilated upon *Tha Horoio in Human Naturo.” The natural lova of human uatura for horolo deods and acts was first comumonted on, thon tho worslup paid to ‘;mn anen and horoes was reforred to, and utton- ton called to the fact that many truly great passod through life almost unnoticed, and their horoism was first discovered when somo sudden ogportumt made publio thelr true nature and ability, and perbaps those wore not appraciated il tho humblo worker has departed. This speech was followed by generous applauso. BL1 JOLEISH |¥pegmd to apeak of “Tne Jow.” The history of this paople was too moritorlons to he forgot- ton, 'The terrible acencs of tho tragedy enncted by the Jews during the continuous porsccutions o which they wero aubjected wore bricfly al- luded to, to give tho audienco a falut conception of what they aufforod from Olristian Europo, In all parte ‘of tho world were the Jowa over. ridden, trampled upon, despl od, and Enuenntud in every imnginable: tianner; yot this nation placed upon the pagos‘of history & record that would gain frosh lustre from n comparison with that of nny other, Thoir elvilization was never wiped out, but inspired that of many othior na- tions. Thoy wore the chiof promoters of Christianity,” scionce, lNteraturo, and gon- ornl developmont. One noticeable feature in thia downtrodden people was that throughout yoars of persecution thoy had kept their skirts dlear of thioerying ains of the ages,~ignorance, intemperance, and” licontiousness, From thesg the spealier prophesied that the Jews would, it any did, become tho ¢osmopolitan nation of tho future. * Alftor & medley by the bana, * WILLIAM Af, XNOX closed tho contest with a tributa to the nation's {avorito, ¢ Abrabam Lincoln.” The opportunity that mode kitn grent, and the ability displayed in his worke and succoss, wore sct forth, whilo his defocts and faults were -not unmon- tloned. Thon the speakor advorted to the pubho carcor of “Uncle Abe," which was o clogely futorwoven with that of his country. His donth oauscd alnost universal sorrow, yet it was moutom)m‘lunn for_his own renown.” He had closed his work, and us day of service was over. Itoveraman had rison to a pointof honor whero ho could afford to die, Mr. Lincoln had roachod that point when Lls life was so suddenly onded, Mr. Xnox called forth hearty applause and bouqueta. TS PRIZE 18 AWARDED intho following mauner: 'Tho spoechen are first rend by the Faculty of the Univorsity, who oro the judges, the authdra bolng un- known, Lach membor marks each plece on its composition, - and an averago is obtnined, In a siwilar manner anoth. er avarage i obtainod from the warka given for dollvery, snd the prizo goos to the man who stands bighest when the avoragos are combined, T'he award will be announced to-morrow. TIE BOTANY PRIZE, During the oxerclaos, Prof. Maroy announced tho mirurd of the Committee appointed to dis- poso of tho ailvor cup given to'that membor of ho botany clnss who prosouts for examination the fiuest herbarlum, From among tho large vumbor examined, the Cominittoo salootod those of tho follawing porsons ax the most meritorious: Willinm 13, Gatlup, of dlendota; J. W, Dickson, Kankakee; Ars. Mary B. -Luollon, Mon- dota; and Miss Alce O, DBrown, Rook- ford! Tho cup was swarded to Mr Gnic l\ly, In addition, Mr. Maroy mnid the following wore worthy of spocial montion: W. G. Evans, Donver, Col.; A. H, Burr, Prairie Gity, Tll,¢ I, 11 Butlor, Oregon, 1l J. I, Loying, Potersburg, 1L} 0. W, Hudson, Walos, N. Y,;'H. C. Groy, Evauston C. M. Elltawood, Rocholle, aud James E, Boll, i‘n\vlalun, Pa, - Theo clnea-day exorclses of tho clasa of 1874, of the 'Northwestorn University, took placo ut Jone nings Iall ypeterday morning. Tho attendance was large, notwitbstanding the oxcessivoly war: weather. E A TnoCEssION was formod in the Univorsity campus, marohing from there to the hall, headed by the band, whgchkoulerud the balt af & fow minutes aftor 10 o'cluck, Thisg is the lnr%nn! Bonlor olaes that the Uni- versity has ever hud, aud is composed of * TUE FOLLOWING MEMBERS} TFrank Macartnoy Deatty, Willlam Luflior McGarry, Hunry Shierman Boutell, Willum Lesle Murtin, Alvzunder Dean Bratvurd, Willlum Omelveus, David W, Cnuseduy, Jolm Wealoy Richirds, Chater Tuttle Druke, Duntol Charles Richl, William Onrvorso Estes, Willism Braids Robiiwon, Oxeur Lymnn Gibtis, Bnrali Nebaces Roland, Jomoph Matthew Hawks, Androw Jackson Heotl, Richard Gear Hobbs, Johu Willism Beott, Dokorest Mills Lydo, Glibert Maurloe Blmmous, Mautthias Baflor Kuufmas, George Houry Swmith, ‘Williar B1, Xuox, James Trowartha, Gharics Leuch, Guear Wollgton *Willits, Martiu Oliphalit Lowl®, Molville Cox Wire, Ell MeOlinh, Thomos Zlegler, Thoexercises were opanad by the playing of the “University Marok ” by the Land, "M. O. Lewls, Presidont of the class, noted a8 Chalrman, Ow- Ingto tho unavoidable absonce of Prosident Chiarles H, Fowler, a departure was made from the programme, tho presentation of the olays being made by TIOF, OLIYER MAROY, and the vosponso by Prof, David II, Wheoler. A rew briof, woll-reveivod, and pomtad remarks, mado by Prof, Marcy, in which tho capabilitfes ‘l’l’ tho olnss wam‘ M‘ixml, [ tar:hl introduced ho young mon to the roprosentatlvo of their sook to be Alma Mator, P ! PROF, O, U, WHEELER, ;i Thelatior gentleran weloomod them warmly, . purposo of mooting the do.. ‘congratulatiog them on h the firat woman who waa outitlod to & Univarsity degreo; warn- od thom of the dnnger lurking {n the unseon futuro, aud closod by saving that ho lm;lml the day would soon comoe when' the Board of Trus- taos wonld mainly bo composod of the .alumni of the Univarsity. ANDDEW J, BCOTT then dallverod the oration-of the dav, whioh waa & mautarly effort, his production being far nbovs tho avorago, THE JBTORIAN, Mr. W. L, Martin, the histortan of tho class, rend a vory intoresting akotch of thelr oxploite and horolc deeds, from which ars qlmmud the following facts: = Tho ayerage ngois 23 yoars and 5 months ; average holght, 6 foot BL¢ Inches ; avarago wolght, 146 tha; hoaviest welght, 176 o8y ?lghten woight, 131 iba, The oldest in 29 yonrs 8 months, and the Ioumzeat 18 yoars 2} months, Tha tallest 1s 6 foot 1 Inch ; the shortest G teot 53¢ inchom, .- The largost sized boot is No. 93, "the smalleat No, 4. 5 FOR FUTORE TROFEASIONS, - sixtoen have oboscn the minlstryy 8 Iawy 2 mercautilo pursuits ; 1medicine: I journallsm 1 srchitecture; 1 olvil ouginoering, an 6 undecided, Eightoon are wholly t:rpunnfl to co-eduoation ¢ 8 to the method of conduating 1t horo, and Din favor; 27 are opposed to wom- an ault'rnga, and 3 iu faver; 14-are mombors of the Mothodist Church, 1 Evangelical, 1 Preshy~ terian, 1 GOllr‘lmfil“cnfl] 4 Froo Thinkora; 4 are Matbodlst in ‘bellof, 1 Prosbyterian, 1 Episcopal, 1 genoral, and 1 Mormonj 8 sre married, 8 en- gagod, anéll Dlnlfv]?. ” booiaed al lenry 8. Doutell, tho poot, read a very credit~ ablo offusion, full of smr’i’t. g 24 . JOBEPIL MATTHEW HAWES, on whom the mantlo of the prophet foll, rond & vaf{humnrouu description of the olass nu thoy wilfl appear in 1064, The prophat Pu“ polat on his bits 'by oxhibiting cartoons showing tho nn!unmn:u of the membera of the oluss, Althongh not exeoutod by Thomas Nast, thoy woro heartily approciated by tho andionce. Tha B%unléul was loudly applauded, and made & fina offort, P An amusing foaturo of tho ocunefon was the MnElr:fi of tho: familiar old hymn, beginning with the words *OId Nosb, he did build'an o] UeET : Pl oA TOL TRANBFER OF TNE LIFE-NOAT wae made by Gilbort M. Simmous, Captaln of tho crow, Tho boat in question'was given to tho University by the United Ktates Govern~ mont, and Las bpon banded down from oue Bonlor class to suothor. Dir. Blmmons graph- icolly portrayed tlie dongors and hardships ot thoe lifo-boat service, and dwolt on its impor- tance, closing by presentiug the craft to the Cap- tain of the crew of the class of 1875, QOn tho programme DEWALDS OF MERIT woro noxt in order. Dr. Kuox, in o neat spoech, prosouted Mr. Brajusrd_with a boor-mug of enormous proportions ; Mr, Bentty presonted Mr, Lowls with an_eloctrioal machiue in view of his acquisitions in that ulunco\’n{r. MoGarry resontod to Mr, A, J. Bcott a baby-cradle for uture use; Mr, Hyda presonted to Alr, Robin- 8on, in view of his Tuture theological studics, a pony; Mr. Gitbs tenderod to Mr. Knox a bottle of champagno to support him duoring his futnre astronomical observations, The reoiplont of this glft broke tho soal aud the clnes quafled the upul'x;l!ng fluid, Mr. Beott, In ‘s witty spesch, presontod to Mr, Drake a duck. - The ~exerciscs wers olosed with tho singing of THE CLABE BONG, From acencs we love we part fo-dayy Our College dnys are o'er ; Our henrts grow sad as we uiust say, Farewell (o T4, R As side by lda In toil and atrife, ‘Wotvo shiared & brothee™s part ¢ 8o each to each for conng lifo, Will lond u brathar's beart, And aft a3 dotm thoyoers we glide, - Our thoughts will lingor Lore, Floating on mem'ry’s golden tide, ‘Back (0 {hls spot mosy dear, Emotion chokes our last forewell, 1t starts unbidden tears, 45 hand grasps bund aud pledges tell, * Of friendehip through the years. Wherc'er tho futnre yesrs mag eall, Whate'er they havein store, W'll to the front aud fighting fall, Loyl to 4, + Through rifted clouds of andnesssoa | Tlopu's sunbeams richly pour . A tlood of glory £ull and. fres, On tho path of 74, Aud now, clsssmates, each pledgo the same, That. should wo mect 1o more, ? We'll all with honor bear tho nuino, Of our loved 75, And whon tho balls ring out thefr knoll, For the lmmortal slore, Tat Uity answer, * All s well ® Witls tho clase of *7d, | ———— MISUELLANEQUS. COLLEGE OF TEOUNOLOGY. Consliderable Intorest is foltin the progress of *the newly-establishod College of Technology, which s shown by tho following report of the Dean: Tll’; {l"l] Charkes H, Fowler, D, D., Prasident of ths Tulee 3 WOV, y: Sin & At tholr Inst simtal mesling, tho Trustecs of tho Untversity autlorized the orgauiZation of o Collega of Technology. Travius {0 that time, courses of study had beon or- ranged [ the same Colloge, purmllel to the claysical coprsc, 5 “Amung thiese courses was o courso in_engineoring, * which hud its ovigiu four years ugo. It was the ouly couree of appliod kclunce, und inuny wore {aking $hio course, uot becausa tliey wished to bocome eugiues but because they tound in this conrse that practical truining which would make them eficiontin othier calle iy 135 the authorization of the College of Technology, 1t was understood tht tho “Irustees wishod (1) to (- crease the amonnt of inatruction' given in applied ecionces, and (3) because tho mothods required ure so dierent, they wislied to wake such instruction us fu- deponlitut gomibl of tho lext ook ad lesture fu- struction which'is given as & phuss of culture to clasei- cal ptudovts, . 3 Actiug n Teforence o theso ideas, ‘s faculty was or- qunized, and thregcories of study wore arranged as otailed in the catalogie. Ona course fa stylad A Courso {n Engincoriug,” snother atyled A Courso in Chemlstey, bud a thitd A Courso in Natural His tory.” 1r the Arsltwo years tho studics iu all tho cotiries are mude the mmo, for ho purs yowe of eocuring that comnon mathematical ond_ltorary knowledge, which is tho basis of all goud cducation, au which is also themeans of a urther scquisitfon of knowledge, and tho snccosaful communication of thought, At the end of two seara tho coursee divorge, to meot the practical ouds for witlch the siudont may desiro ta study, ‘Il great varioly of ends which siudonts may de- Alro 0 nttain 8 propoecd to bo rocured by permitting tho studouts to glvo special sttention to uiy oue of the studiea fuught i1 tho Jaat two yeurs of the conreca. “To excclito completely tho iden of a colicgu of ap- plid selenco, thero must bo (1) isboratories, with up= patatua () dcwwing-rooms; () Jocturors ‘and as- slstunts or dewonstrators ; und (3) books of Teferouce LANORATONIES, Tho cousacs of abudy coutenplite {1) o chemleal Idburatory, Suck o Jaboratory waa fitted up at the bae gliniug of o yaar with scooumiodations for tyren dividuuls worldug at the ssme time, Gan und water wero introduced, and tho whole work wus well and succesefully dond. 'Tie uppnratus scoured ia of cxcels lent quallty, AdJacent to thia laboratory 18 o lectura- roopt, sutficlently Jarge (25x35) to accommodate our entirs alaskes for somo tinio to como. It {8 furnished With gae-N3turcs, and o o locturo tablo, No special provision Iins yet been made for the atudy of metaliurgs, Thero should Lo two small furnnces, ond addition] meuns of, assaying metala {u the * dry way) “Fioro tn much demand for Insteuction fn metaliuee gy—thicre belng no _good motallurgieal npporatus in aity scliool af fustruction in the vicinity, No Phyaieal Laboratory i yot provided, The Profea~ sar's privale roam aud hls lecture-roow are Lecoming inconvenlently full of apparatus, avd stil there'ix no provisiou for cxperimont by tho' student, The courso of fuatrugtion domand that a room be fited up with Lublos, ot Vhdch tho. sludcut, with appropriaty ap- parutis, may venfy tho physical lawa of uaturo, and com traiiied (0 make accurata dotorménntions, und prosocute researclies, - Tl need of such & laboratory 14700 Bresuing to b ot deforred, DRAWING-ROOM, 1 A good drawing-room is fitted np for mochanieal drawing, and good work is belng dous fn it by nll techuologleal students, Instruction in fres hund drawiiig lins Leon gtvoi n tho library. Thia important branch of fnattuction ahould bo bettor accommodated, aud given s bettor character, 3 WORK-ROOA, For co-operation witls ull scctions of Inatructlon, & room should Lo fitted up with & lathe aud tools, In which the student aud Professor may be able to cop. strict much of tho apparatus used in physics and i chemistry ; anil whore tho student in euglneoring und arehitectiro shatl be required to construct from waod and plnater aud gypuurn or soupuione, medels of urchen, trurses, bridges, stalrs, and arcliitocturat ornawents ; aud the meckauical suglucer may cone etruce models of wachinory, We huvo & good room for tlie purpass, but t Ie ut yot furnished for work, - nnTsvoTON, 1t 18 found by experionso that the beat {natruction is givou when a Professor of abllity 1s employed to direct overytliing, and to wcet each oluae, onco a day, with & Jectiire aud a gniz, or with a recifation from' s fuxt ook ; aud #0 aid Jifr, an Assfatant s also omployud, who oy bo an sdvanted pupilor a _recont graduate, and who shuil e In the working Laboratory, at all working bours, to anist fuosperfonced studonin, at cull, and abiall fmmediately suporintond thelr menfpu. Latious, 3 1OOKS OF MEFERENCR, Xt fn & fact not to ho fguored that olr Hbravy {s very moagerly supplied with buoks of reference, or books of authority iu science, Littlo work cau be done tu detorminiug sud labellig specimons L botany, zoolo~ 4y, sud goology without suol And 1 chomnts- i, physion iro 1w Vor. The nx]%udll\lrh of ¢ moderatel, sup)y our wanis, - We hope that inhe futurs vapend. {tures of our amplo Ubrary funds, the wauls of the Qollege of Techuology will ot Lo tguored,. The eatablishment of theso wmeans of {nstruction 0 iavo vnr{ 000 would only banefils not onltmmu Atudents, hut llterery studenty also, Tiia namber of cotirsen of lootires given to stiie gonie inall departments fa grestly incre Jectures take tho form of vorification as research, and Lo modos of rensoning used by investl. golora who creato knowladgo 3 and, by fizing intorest and attentlon, are much mare instrictive than leotures 11 bo made withiout tho matorfal mouna, Tho College hiaa madde a good beginn! Probably #8'much haa boen done during the year as e Trustees expected woulid be dono whon thoy authorized the for- matlon of the College, In our catalogucs we hiave sont our plans, a8 come pleted, to thousands, and wo_ confidontly expect that ory many will, at {ie beginniug of another year, pro- scnt thenieelved, for {nstraction, and we an confidontly hopa th yn.p?}un, bo dimappointed. Respectfully, Orven Manoy, Dean of the Faoulty, THE MUSEYM. The report of the musoum showod that no ox ponditurca had been mado during the year, but that thers bave boon many important contribue tionn, Among theso are mentioned the matorial gothored on an expodition to Lake Superior last yoar, consisting of fossils, lithologleal spoole mous, birds, and plants, numbering 100 species, A large numbor of birds havo beon collested by Prol, Allyn, and other specimons donatod, num- borlng soveral thousand in all. ANNOUNCEMENTS, This ovening tho public litorary exarolses of the Atumni Asnociation will ooour ab thoe Metho. dist Church, at 7:45 o'clock, Musio will bs fur- nished by tue Apollo Club, Oommencement ex- orcises will take place ot the samo place to-mot- row morning, at 10 o'clock, The Prosldont's lavos will b held Thursday evening. ———— 3 LAKE FOREST. FERRY HALL COMMENCEMENT. Tho examination of tho' olasses bf young In- dles at Forry Hall, on Monday, condncted by Prof, Woston and his able corps of tonchers pud s committoo of the Trusteos, was oxceedingly comprehonsive and thorough. Not only wore the focts and prinoiplos enunciated in the {0st-DOOKS Lruuglit vul fully,~(uo puplls showing an scourate acquaintance with thom,— but tholr relations fo other salonces, and their prsotioal applications 1o the duties of life, wero carofully canvassoed. THE CLASSES IN MATHEMATICS solvod the dificult probloms given them, with Intelligent oxplanations, showing their thorough understandivg of the privclplos on which thoy wore baued, while their acquainte anco with montal and moral philosophy, nat- ural theolgpy, and the other higher branches of au English education, was manifest in the wide 1ango of tho quostlous ssked and the roady and corroct answors' givon, The classics and the madern langusges aleo raceived much attoution. MUSIC 15 COLTIVATED with great cars and admirable success. The programme which we publishod Monday was followed, and tho pieces were rendored with correct tasto sud offoat, Soldom, i svar, have wa heard & botter performance from nmatours. This admirable oxcoution givos promisp of very suporior attalnments for several of them in the [future, Yeaterday the . COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES propor- took Flna in the Prosbyterian Church, The fricnda of the praduating cliss and the citi~ zons filled it to its ntmost capacity. Prayer was offored by tho Roy. J. M, Gibson, of Chicago, > THE BALUTATODY wan propouuced by Miss Nellis R, Ryan, of Lake Torast, {n ao appropriste _ ond handsomo manner, Sho slso resd an enrny on *Btrongth in Sufforing,” in which slio dincussed with wide and opt illustration somo of the nobleat principles 1n our boly religion, All who heard and will romember the essay will not Le at a loss for & sure refuge when the hour of trial comes, 8 come {t must to all. 5 ' PLUS AND MINUS" s the mb{oeot of an csany by Mizs Lillian Tappan, of Gloucestor, Maug, The performance u{)nrkls whth wit, aud kept the sttoution on the nlert for the good things yhicl fashed out ab almost avery santonoco. An osssy on ¢ “ 8TILY AcmvINg " by Miss Helon L. Ray, of Lako Clty, Minn., polnted out tho path of the student, 8y always Opening into brighter flelds of truth ; the rich rewsrds of duly%errurmsd. noblo aima achioved ; and efforts to bonoflt mankind accomplished. The essay showed thorough study aud caxoful, discriminating thought. Miss Jeonjo L. Homan, of Chicago, was ex- cusod on acconnt of indisposition, “IEANANTS AND RECORDS,” Dy Miss Lucy L. Ward, of Laoke Torest, wasa choico colleation of facts gathorad from a wide fiold of history, arranged and claesitied in sn admirablo mapnor. Tholr — value to maukind, and the influcuce thoy exort for tho instruction and clevation of the race, was appropriately discussed. Miss Ward nlgo’ delivered ithe valodictory with many touch- ing roferonces'to tho past and bright hopes for the future. All tho young ladies showad oxcel~ lent clocution in thoreading of their addressea. Bouquets aud compliments soemod almost ready to overwhelm them; » __gov. nross thon announced officially, in bobalf of the Board of Trustees, that Prof,"Weston, and nearty nll of his ablo assistants, had boon sngagod to con- duct the institution for tho next five years, and, also, that Prof; Snbin, of tho Ohicaco High 8chool, with an experienced’ end able corps of asgiarants, would fully sustain the high char-; actor which the Academy had attalnod. He then announced that the Board of Trusteos had couferrad the dogree of * In Litoris Co- rounta " on the young ladies whose names aro montioned above. * Prof, Weston then hauded them their diplomas, and proceeded in & neat address to crown thom with lnurols—n very ap- propriote aud most beawsiful coremony. THE ADDRESS 5 by tho Rev, Charles L, Thompson, of thia city, was a most able and interesting production, It would have boon roceived with grent spplauge it dolivercd " bofore any collego in the land. It was withal delivored with great beauty and eloquonce, and was greatly admired by all who heard fv. Tho benediction was pro- nounced by the Rov. Mr. Kittredgo, of thia city. On the wholo, yostorday was oue of the most enjoyablo days evor spont in Lake Forest: e ¢ ELSEWHERE, MIOHIGAN UNIVERSITY. OLASS DAY AND OTHEH ORADUATING EXERCISES, Sneoial Dispatoh to The Chicagd Tribune, Axy Anpon, Mich,, June 23.—The graduating oxorcises of tho Univorsily lave beon thus far unususally plorsant. Oun Sunday, Prosident An- goll dolivered his Baccalanreate addross to the Beolor class, Last night a concert was given in University, fTall to o crowdod houso, the pro- caods of the concert going to pny thooxponsos of the graduating class, Co-day has boou observod | a8 clawi dny. Anorationby C.T. Law,anda poom by 0 H, Johaan, in the marniug, the olate history Ly 0. Thomasy, aud tho propliccy by H. It, Pai- tongill, this afternoon, have ronde up tho oxer- clzen, To-morrow is Commencemont Day. — TTusia, Measrs, Tulius Daner & Co,, of this city, hold {ho Inrgeat and moat varied slock of muslcal $netrumonts in tho United States, comprising Pianoa of the celes brated * Knubo,” % Dauer, and othor manufacturcrs, Organs, melodeons, orchestral instrumonts of overy desoription, inoluding brasw, striug, and reod and ail varloties of musical merchandiso, both of home and foreign make, Puroliasers should call and inapoct at thelr contral calablishmout in Pulmer House, corner of State and Monros ateeets, — Emanuel Brunswick & Co. Ons of the principal features of tho day for sight- soors will boa visit to tho beautitul Dillisrd Hall af Fumanuel Brunswick & Oo,, Nps, 124 and 126 Wushing- ton ntreet, aujofuing the Obambor of ommorce, The all will bo decorated, and overything iu fne trim to welcome all who m1y favor the establishment with a cull, Apartmonts for ladlos, whers the Toom aud fa bles can bo een, will be open; and stravgers oila not leave tho ity without & fow moments’ recreation there,, — Bankrupt Sale at Auotione The entira alock of A, B, MeLain & Son, merchant tnilors, cousfating of the best quality cloths, cnssl- mores, and clothing, At the same time a large Mue of boota ud shoes and straw gooda will be sold by W, A, Butters & Co., at thoir salesrooms, 108 Mudizon atroot, Thuraday (to-morrow) morning, : ——— Diamonds, ‘The largeat and most valuable Jot of uneet Alamonds over shiown in Obicago, uow on exulbitlon at tho Jowelry houso of O, B, Bhourds & Go,, 00 Blate, carncr Tandolph atrept—one patrjwolghing 20 carata each, two targeat fn Amories, Diamoud sackers and funclera will do well to sxamine them, ——— Trench Artificlal Eyes. Largeat atook In tho United Btatos, Gale &' Dlockl, druggtals, 83 Bouth Clark stroot ;. branch atores, 4 aud 40 Monros streot, Pulmor Houso, and 67 Weat Itau- dolph ntreot, f S Reed's Tomple of Muslo, cornor Deavborn and Van Buren strcots, Ia & most at. trnetivo plico for thoss {uterestad {u musle, Evory one | Macellnnoous stration of principles, and they aliow the msthods of | TIIE COURTS. Business ‘Transacted Yestordays TR, The United Stales Courls and Clorls’ offices will bo closed entirely to-day. Nons of the Judgen of the Bupetior or Oirouls Courts will hear onscs, though they mny hoar necossary motlons or' grant ‘fujunctions.” Both the Olorks' officas' witl bo opon all day as nsual, - UNITED STATES COURTA. The Consolidated Truit-Jar Company flodabill againat Abram Fronch, Lemuol Onswell, — Wolls, — Coburn, Waldo Fronal, William Fronch, and V. 0. Ohspman, and snother agninst Russoll Abboy, Jamos DBruco, and ldorado Abboy, and a third against H, B, Prown and Goorge Bohnor, to ro- atraln them from infringing on complainant's patont for & frult-jar called “Msson's woll~ known patent.” ‘W, 8, Tnidd, O, B, Tilton, and Stephon Mend commencod an sotlon againet Clarke, Layion & Go. for 4,000, The Mowry Oar and Wheol Works bogan a enit agalnst the Rookford, Rock Island & St, Louts Rallroad Qompany in assumpsit, claiming $100,000. DANKRUPTOY 17IEMSE, D, H. Lomor was adjudicatod bankrupt by dae fault, aud & warrant igsuod for Aug, b In the matter of A.B, Van Cott & Co., the procoedings wore dismissod a8 to J. P. Mo Gregor. In tho mntter of the Joliot Iron & Steol Comy pany tho debtor flled a schodnlo of its creditors, snd twonty days was aliowed tho potitionin, creditor to_ filo gonsent of 114 in number, nug one-third in valuo to tha procacdings, or in dos fault of this the procecdings’ wero to be dise missed. This is undor the amended Bankruph a0ty and id tho drgb urdur Liurs undor it, . BUPEROR COURT IX LIEF, AnthnnfiVogol b:j;m a sult againat the Nort! Chiosgo Nallwsy Company to rogover #10,00 for being run over by oneof the defendant's cars on the 8th of April last, W. H, Duuton bogan o suit for $2,000 agaiuss 0, Jamos Bhirrn and George Bugbo . 0. Morriam brought suit agsinst Goorge R. Olorks, R. P, Layton, O, P, Bilva, and Thomus 8. Dobbins, olsiming $2,000, The First National Bauk also sued the uamme partios for £10,000, C. . Mulliken sued 8. J. Walker for $1,200, The Chicago Portsblo Track and Car Com« K?"f bogan a,suit by attachment againat Johm , Tnmau to recover 30,485.80, E. It T, Armstrong sucd Willlam Adams for * 1,000, knury Abraham bogau a sult in trovor ngainst 1L W. Drown, J. G. Brown, aud H. M. Kinsloy, claimiug 910,000, J. 1. Hicks commenced s suib in assumpsit for §20,000 ageinst lunac 3. Wolft, Robort A. Frazor brought sult for 82,000 against Jobn Bullivan. Tho Chicago & Grost Wostern Railroad Lang Company was made dofondant in. & suib for 85,000, brouglit agaluat it by Carol Gaytos. Leonard O. Btabbius and John Robinson sucd Patriolk Boyle for #1,080. s QINOUIT COURT, 0, T, Waito filed # bill against A, Swanson, 0, 0. Glarlo, 7. . Potornon, sud othicrs intorosfod, 1o foreoloso a trust-deed for $1,700 on & part of Lots 1and 3, in Block §, of Ogden's Addition to Ulneago, JUDONENTS, UNiTED 8TATES DIsTRIOT COURT—JUDOYR BroDe GET—T. K. Murphy, Ausigneevs, Moses Williama ; vore * dict, $165,40, knd motion for new trial,—8amo va, Kimg, $194,10.—8amo v, John P, Eugart, 80,24, ~Samo vay fi?.',,“;},“ Blake, $3¢,91,~Bamn ¥3, Oliver ¥, Orouch, Surznton Counr—Jupom Ganr—Bernard Smity etal. va, E. F. Dore, $45,67,—E. M, P, Ludlan vs, Teuna W. Hondorson, $431.—J, L, 0'Drien v, W. P Davia ond R, Waterman, $12.20, 2 Jupor MoRloneure—John 8, Gould vs, The Wright . & Lawtlier Oll and Lond Manufuctaring Compauyy verdict, §2,412.70, and mottou for noy b1 Pitiabusg, Xory oson, JUDGE BunNs-—Dierce Powsrs Wayno & Clicogo Rallway, Company § verdict, aud motion for now trial, Cinoulr COURY—CONFESsIONs—Edward L, Hunbe ley vu, John Leouard, $235, JUDpaE Booti—Amos Yowers va, Newton Harringe ton and J. O. Pennoyer, $183.75,—Adam Iost ve, Michigan Central Railroad Qompany, $1,000, and satize fied 1o open court,—T, £131.31, and_entisi tecting Company ve, M, L, Frisule, §243.: Merchants vs, Horstlo Underwood and N, ‘wood, $238.75. —_—— ‘WALL STREET. Contimiicd Buoynucy--A Fingncler’s Opluion on the Currency Bill. Special Dispatch lo The Chicago Tribune. New York, June 23,—~The buoysney of Mondny intho stock markot, oaused by the siguing of thie Currency bil), continned to-dsy, Thero was o further advanco of from 3¢ to 23§ per cont, which caused tha fallure of four small oporators on tho bear side—0. L, Davenport, M. Caldwoll, M. A, Pinat, and J, W. Blatchford, Largo quape titles of Lake Shote changed hands, Jobn Thompeon, Prosidontof tho Flrst Nae tioual Bank, thinks THE NEW FINANCEMEASURN isnot the romarksblo effair that some paople suppose, It did not, he eald, revolutionize suy- thing. Tho clause providing for & redeoming centro was vory judiolons, Little of thia oirou- Iation wounld go ack to tho banks of igsue aa fasb ag it was sont out, Somoe would bo roturne ed during the wintor months. He did not sca. that any Inaterial results would follow the new distribution of the bank-circulation, vis: taking from tho Enst to distributo i the Wost, TILE WEST DID NOT HAVE TIE MONEY wherewith to cstablish National Banks, and he would yenture to suy that thoro would not ba §5,000,000 called froin the East in twelve months, CANADA. The Toronto Globe on the Ieciprools ity Lronty—IRicl's Whereaboutse Special Dispatch to The Chicago T'ridun. TonoxTo, June 23,—The daily Globe, organ of | tho Hon. Snator Georgo Brown, ous of the Plenipotontiariea of Her Majoaty Queen Viotorin, the only Canadian journal publishing o full toxi of tho Heciprocity Traaty, in ita editorfal sume mary of the Treaty eays: '‘Tho Treaty, as will bo saon by rofercnce to its text, cannot fail to be benofioinl to both countrios interested : in 1ts operation. It must largely in- cronse tho volumo of traffio, stimulata induntry, and, whilst lnyolving s largo oxpenditure on tha part of Cauada, give in ro- turn au impolus to thie dovelopment of our mine oral resourcos, as woll a8 to our shippiog and - sgricultural intorosts.” . Canadian Historical Societios malko a public demonstration'to-morratw, in councction with the work of reintorring the bones of those yoterans who fell at tho momorable battlo of Beaver Dam, and Intoly,disturbed during tho excavations v tho Welland Cannl, = Moxrniar, Juno 23.—It is Lelieved that Louiy Riel, of Manitoba, will bo present and take part as o dologat in the Bt. Jenn Baptistocelobration to-morrow., 1t is also intimnted that ho will de« liver o publio address, : The Wilness voports him as having boen sgon with a prominent Notary. A S Patrons of kLushandry. Wo give' Loldw tho numberof subordinate Qraages in Lhe differept Btates of tho Union on the 1st day of June, aa shown by tho oftloial reo- ords of ¢hio National Grango r ¥ ur) o1 Mieuthamon AGa(Piviein ot b i % Ml oitmia, 1 Aimesots 2a2{1dulio, 17 Misaioni : ) 1,920 Washington, s E L LTy ] Making in tho nggregate 10,402 subordinata Qrangos on the 1at day of Juno, Grangos ara- Loing organized at the avernge rato of twonty- flve por dny, which, up totho prosont, would swoll tho nutabor to 20,000. Those Grangos, on at avorngo, inmber fiity voters, aud it taquires no figuring to show thaf to-day thero ava in tha Unitod Sinton 1,000,000 voters who ave Pattons of Iusbuudry, S Stop the Halr from Falling ' by using the “*Plalon Invigorutor,® Try the “Phalon Niglt-Dloomiug Coreun " for the handkerohief, Van Helisack, Blovouson & Reld, Wholousle Agonts i A : The Palmoy Hauso, Nostranger shiowld loave tho - elty . withont vialling visflor wade wolcowe even 1if they do uot care to buy, | the Palmer House, tho Auost bote! in tho wosld, '