The New York Herald Newspaper, June 26, 1874, Page 3

HE COLLEGES. nteresting Commencement Exercises at the Academy of Music. Medals Distributed and Degrees Conferred on the City College Graduates. THE DAY AT YALE. Laying the Corner Stone of the New Chapel. Dartmouth, Wesleyan, Trinity, Harvard | and Dickinson, COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW) YORK. ‘The Oollege of the City of New York, though youngest in the list of our city colleges, has, in the ahert period of its, existence, acqutred a solidity of strength and character and that promise of perse- verance and usefulness in the future, of which all Interested in high, liberal culture and soqnd learn- ‘ng, aiming at the most beneficial, practi- tical results, may justly be proud. That popular characterization, “The People’s Col- Jege.” while speaking the highest words of Praise, 18 @ most emphatic revelation of the firm hold this young institution has already acquired in the pubiic estimation, with its halls Of learning open free to all; with @ curricutum as extended as any college in the country; with a Saculty of most able and efMicient instructors; with the maintenance of firm and unyielding discipline, and above all with the special great object in view of sending forth its graduates fully panoplied for the stern duties of life, and opening to our poor but talented and aspiring youth the way to hignest @istinction in the professions or in tne arts or broader and more stirring field of political strife. More than twenty-fve years ago this instl- tution was founded in this city. Those who inititiated the movement and finally succeeded 4n bringing their plan into operation, had two dis- tinct objects in view. The first was to bring the advantages of the best education within the Teach of all the children of the city; the second ‘Was, “‘to create an additional interest in, and more completely popularize the common schools.” Ite Sounders believed that it would “stimulate thou- sands who might never enter the academy to ad- ditional industr; the commion schools.” the other clear-he aded and large-hearted men to ‘whom the ell ge of the City of New York owes its inception and development, had a just concep- tion of the wants 0/ the public school system, and their foresight has been justified by the results. That the college has proved @ stmulns 4s shown by the 600 applicants at the last examina- tion for admission; that it nas given the advan- tages of education will be testified to by the hun- reds ot its graduates and former students, who are Low Bonoring it by their faithfulness in places where ability and trustworthiness are essentials 0! success. ‘The grand ovation at the Acadamy of Music last evening, op ‘the occasion of the Twenty-second Commencement, the mingling of millionaires and | Mechanics, the gathering of old Dore witness to the strong hold the College has on the popular heart. The applause so freely given pn reppile on their appearance, and as times in- erruptin tributes that rewarded the youthful orators as they made their farewell bow, all served to give in- creased zeal to the entertainment of the eve- ming. To say that the Academy was filled does Not tell the story. it was packed from parquej to dome, and a more {intelligent and certainly “de- lighted assembiage has rarely been gathered within its spacious walls. On the piatiorm were, in addi- fe and youth, tion to the faculty, alarge number of our promi- | next Citizens, not only specially concerned in the interests of the college, but identified with the cause of education generally. Opening the exercises succeeding some intro. Guctory music and a prayer by Kev. Dr. Potter, ‘was the Salutatory address and second honorary oration by Samson Lachman. His subject was, “Through Nature, Rule Nature.” He treated the topic with rare skill, of analysis and deduction be expected in a commencement oration, The fourth honorary oration, by Warren R. Dix, on the «sinews of War,’ had some of the true ring and fire of the Governor Dix idea of shooting down men on the spot who attempt undue famiiarities With the American flag. It was in striking con- trast witb the succeeding oration, or rather ‘‘sec- ond dissertation,” asit 1s called on the programme, on ‘Zeal and Charity,” by Joseph Kasiman. He showed the advantages of a judicious comoination of these qualities wiih great clearness and force. Mr. Richard L. Sweezy, who de- livered the third honorary oration, was the next orator, and discoursed of ‘Conser- vatism.”” Trite ag the theme was he gave to it a fpice of originality that was reireshing. ‘Soli- darity of Man,” a subject that certainly cannot be ealled, like the last one, trite, was the one chosen by Ferdinand Schack. It was well conceived, finely written and most commendably delivered. Charles | ‘W. Rush next gave his views upon ‘Education of American Girls”—views which he may possibly change slightly as he grows older. ‘The Learning of the Age,” by William J. Underwood, was the next oratorical topic, and in which the youthiul speaker showed nis own learning to pretiy good advantage. William T. Rodenbach next briefly discoursed of “Light,” a subject which he dia not treat lightly, however, but threw on it all the light he could. Bugene E. J. Gutgsell, whose sub- ject was ‘‘The Finances of To-Day.” was excused @n account of delicate health. Distributions of medals, testimonials and prizes | followed next in order, and consumed some time, ‘The awards were as follows :— The Pei! medal, for the most proficient student im the college during the past year—Goid medal, first » to Sameon Lachman, of the Senior class; silver medal, second prize, to Richard Pardy Williams, Jr., of the Senior class, The Burr medal, or the best mathematician of ‘the Senior ciass—Gold medal, first prize, to William Alexander Mu: Silver medal, second prize, to Samson Lachman. The Cromwell medal, for the best student in the | college in history and Belles Lettres—Gold medal, Qrst prize. to Edward Cairns Henderson, of the Sophomore class; silver medal, second prize, to arthur Pond Baldwin, of the Sophomore Class. The Ward medals (pronze) for proficiency in several subjects were awarded as follows:- Ohemistry—Samson Lachman, Senior class; nat- ural history—Edwara Clarence Manners, Intro- @actory class; natural philosophy—Hanford Craw- ford, Janior Class; moral philosophy—John Ward Hopper, Sento? c! jaw—Warreo Rogers Dix, Senior class; Engi Hanford Crawford, Junior class; Greek—Abraham Goldsmith, Junior class; Latin—Joseph Ulima: Junior class; French— Edward Oairns Hende:son, Sophomore ciass; Spapish—Samuel Hanaway, Junior class; German— Asrael Salbinger, Junior class; oratory—Charies Wesley Kush, Senter class ; composition—Ferdinand Senack, Sentor class; logic—Hanford Crawford, Junior cit astropomy—Samson Lacuman, senior class; history—Edward Cairns Heo- derson, Sophomore class; drawing—Cnaries Simonton Cooke, Sophmore ciass; aigebra and geometry—Alan 8 Kenyon, In- troductory class; descriptive geometry—Cnaries Comn Protheroe, Frestimi class; hygiene— Charles Howard Wilson, Freshman class. The Riggs medals to the authors of the best Eng- lish prose compositions in the senior and junior classes Lad poked Femme class, gold medal, Samson Lachman ; Juntor ciass, gold medal, Wilbur Larremore. The Kelly medais, for excellence in debating, the contestanis being selected trom <be two literary socie es. The Claflin medals, for the best competitive ex- aminations tn Greek and Latin:—Senior class, goid meda!, Greek, Samson Lachman; Junior class, gold medal, Latin, Neison Stanley Spencer; Freshman class, silver medal, Greek, Wiinam J, Wilkie; Latin, Charlies Howard Wilson. Certificates of equal merit were awarded to the sJollowing:—In law, to Samson Laciman, Senior class; Jn German, to Isaac Weil, Junior class; in composition, to Samson Lachman, Wm. Alexander Murray, Joseph Eastman, Richard Pardy Wiiliama, dr., William Tompkins Rodenbach, Richard Leland Sweezy, Daniel Van Peit, William James Under- ‘wood, Jr., Eugene Francis Joseph Gutgsell, Charles ‘Wesley Bush, ali of the senior ciass; in logic, to ‘Howard Ricbard Burk, Junior class. cial Cledin Prizes to the Sophomore Class for Prose Composition.—A copy of “Paine's English Literature” to William ti. Kenyou for remeraney it Greek; a copy o! Bryant’s “Homer's fi iy ssey”’ to George B. Smyt! of the President of the Trustees for the best.declamation of prose, to Charles Wesley Rush; @ sopy of ‘Taine’s Journey Through the Pyrenees,” illustrated by Gustave Doré. for the best deci: tion of poetry to James M. Smith; @ copy of “English Bailaa ef we fer the best translation from French into ‘phgliatr to Bameon Lachman, ‘The conferring of degrees followed. The degree of Bacnelor of Arts Was conferred upon the follow- ing candidates -—Ueorge , jaker, Thomas Willan Busche, Wayland Carlin, Waiter Demarest, Warren Rogers Dix, Isaac Fromme, Samson Lach. man, Wallace Foster Lyons, Henry Hubbell Man, Charles Adama McOreery, Frederick Geppart | and greater advances while in | Townsend Harris, Robert | Kelly, Joseph S$. Bosworth, Luther Bradish and | the progress of the speeches, the floral | showing a power feraiy to | NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JUNK 26, 1874—TRIPLE SHEET. Reighiey, Ferdinand Shack, William Stoddai Merton Gay Swar pionerd Deland Sw , Dan Van feit, Thomas Willtam Weeks, Franklin Sc! merhorn Wilson. The degree of Bachelor of Science was conferred following candidates:—John Sherman upon the Battell, A. B., Maurice Hirech Baumgarten, Adolph Coneny he Eastman, Joseph Goldbach er, Eugene Francis Joseph Guvgeell, Axel Olaf lniseng, Samuel Kahn, Henry Meyer, Charles Richard, Witham Tompkins Kodenbach, Charles Wesley Rush, Ferdinand Shack, Ivin sickels, William James Underwood, Jr., Daniel Van Pelt, Richard P. Wiiltams, Jr. The degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon Rev. John Teas, A. B., J. J. Frank, A. B., B. &., and Rev. Martyn Summerbell, A. B. ‘The valedictory address and first honorary ora- tion by Richard P, Williams, Jr., closed the even- ing’s literary exerciaes, His subject was ‘Intellect and Feeling.” It rather went beyond the standard | Of usual coll valedictortes and was received | with marked approbation, Taken altogether, the commencement was @ great success. Ail the Speakers acquitted themselves admirably and the Vast audience remainéd to the close. MOUNT ST. VINCENT ACADEMY. Commencement Day, the happtest and at the same time the saddest day im ali their young lives, came to the girls o/ Mount St. Vincent vesterday, clothed in summer softness—the initial of life in | the world, the finale of happy retirement, where, surrounded by the Hudson's noblest scenery, they have spent the morning of their lives, foreign to care or trouble, The joy of emancipation from books and ‘the happy end of surveillance can- not make tne mind forgetful of the delightful spots here and there through the grounds, hallowed by the ‘Interchange of confidence | and the troths of never dying friendship. The world, with all ite pleasure and promise, gives not aD amnesty to their iondly clustering memortes, | The uncertainty of parting with old and tried friends to take the hands of new ones causes a sadness among school girls, as it does with all others, and although the ‘‘goodbys’’ of yesterday were pronounced in joyous tones there was that im face and feature which told of the inner | struggle, Tnough commencement is a sad day it has its | pleasures, none of which are greater than tne | exhibition of results achieved during academic | life. The poem, the essay and the solo do much to hide the sadness of the event, and, mayhap, on | account of the brilliancy of all of these at the academy yesterday, the proceedings were not as | lunereal as might have been. | ‘the large study hall in which the commence- | | Ment exercises were held was filed by the clergy | and the friends of the graduating class. In the | | Middle of the hall there was a broad platform sup- | | peae 81x pianos, over which Professor Gustavus chinitz presided. At the back of the hall, on the | raised platform, sat the Senior. graduates, dressed | in white and crowned with latreils. To the left of the stage, midway in the hall, sat His Grace the | Most Kev. Archbishop McCloskey, surrounded by | his clergy. On the right, upon a step platform, the | students had ranged themselves, while the back | nd body of the hall were uccupied by the invited | guests. THE EXERCISES. The exercises opened with a fantatsie for six | | pianos, the lowing. ladies periorming :—Misses orrisoni, O'Keefe, McGuire, Hammersley, Crean, | H. Davis, A. Noyes, F. Davison, Caulfield, Klotz, O’Callaghan and J. Hennessy. After the coronation @ chorus (Scbmitz) was rendered in fine style by the school. @ salutatory was delivered by Miss K. Hope to Hts Grace the Archbishop, as the repre- sentative of the audience. From the 0] ening Aen- tence, “There are days which sparkle forth amid Illes happy ones Iike golden patersina ponaty, of pearis, and such a one is this,” the was | Que of welcome, clothed in many a de! igure. | The “Ave Maria” of De Colobrano was next sung | by Miss E. O'Keefe, assisted by the students, alter | Which academic honors were conferred upon the following young ladies in the order mentioned :— THE GRADUATES. Miss Maggie O’Rorke. New York; Matilda Red- mond, New York; M. Regina Lynch, Fordham, N. Y.; Fannie Reilly, Jersey Vity; May Noyes, Pier- mont, N. Y.; Maggie Keenan, Gienns Falls, N. Y., | and Tessie Corrigan, Jersey City. When the ladies | | | | With sheepskins had taken their seats Misses M. | Keenan and R, Lynch treated the audience toa medley o! Irish airs, the former on the harp and the | | latter on the piano. Their execution, as well as the | character of the melodies, elicited loud and fre- | quent applause. ‘Coriolanus,” an original poem, by Miss May Noyes, who is only seventeen years of age, Was delivered by Miss M. Costello. It 18 due to | Miss Noves to say that the poem was of a | high order, and far above the generality of | early female efforts. There was a strength and | dignity in the tone of the poem which were not | lost in Miss Costello’s rendition. The musical gem of the exercises was a divertissement, “Luela di | Lammermoor,” arranged by Cerinele and rendered on the piano by Misses Loughran, Redmond, Rich- mond, Noyes, Keenan, Chandler, Corrigan and Colgan. A grand vocal chorus, ‘Le Carnaval de Venise,” preceded “La Mort de Jeanne d’Arc,” & | recitation in French by Miss F, Davison, a littie girl of fourteen. Her wonderfully tamiliar pro- Dunciation attracted great attention and elicited mach approbation, Alter hiss Hope’s solo (Rectt et cavatine)the “Tri- umpn of Faith,” an origina: melo drama, with | | muste by Gus. Schmitz, was proauced with the Jol- lowing ‘cast:—Soul, Misa O’Rorke; Faith, Miss Noyes; Charity, Miss Lynch; Hope, Miss Oorrigan ; Humility, Miss Nevins; Purity, Keenan; Zeal, Miss Redmond; Pomp. Miss H. Davis; Vain Glory, | Miss E. Reilly; Pleasure, Miss MoUall; Angel of | Death, Miss C. Porthwait. The play was the story of a new-fledged soul about to enter the world. Before the journey 1s | begun Faith, Hope, Charity, Homility, Purity and | Zeal give warning of the dan that are to be | encountered. Tne Soul goes forth and resists the | temptations of Pomp and Giory, only to fall a vic- | um to the seductive wiles of Pleasure, a character for the interpretation of which Miss McCall de- serves much praise. Faith recalls the erringsoal, | | which im a vision sees in awful contrast the ter- mini of the roads which Faith and Pleasure point. Ae 18 banished and the path of Faith re- sumed, The play over premiums were distributed to the | ' school at large, and among the youthiul recipients | mentioned as very talented for her years was a | lovely child whom a good Sister said was known | throughout the Convent as ‘sweet little Lulu.’ Miss O’Rorke delivered the valedictory in verse. | After an overture ("Stradella’’) gold medals were | Presented to the following young ladies :—For the | Best original poem (“Coriolanus”’) Miss May Noyes. For mathematics Miss Kedmond received the | Curran medal, and the Clowry medal was won by ‘Miss Killen Murray, of Kingsbridge. For the best essay on domestic economy Miss O’Rorke received Ronorable mention. The exercises over His Grace the Archbisho| addressed the graduates. He spoke in compli- mentary terms of the efforts of the young upon whom the degrees had been conterrea. He noticed that in the valedictory everybody had been bidden | goodby to except the clergy, and he wished to | | note the appositeness of the omission. The young | | ladies were to icave the school, and the sisters to | meet the world and the clergy. In fact, only from | the time they left school did they become properly | the wards of the priesthood, whose duty it was to direct their steps through life until the day of vic- tory, @ fitting symbol of woich the present occa- sion presented. OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Reception in Grammar School No. 39. The annual reception given yesterday by the Grammar Department of Public School, No. 39, in “126th street, of which Misa Kate N. Falvey is principal, was of an unusually interesting charac- ter, Avery large number of visitors, comprising | the parents and friends of the pupils, was present, | who were highly pleasea by the extended and | varied My Peer consisting of songs, recitations, | and calisthonte exercisi i acquitted them- selves with great credit. Mr. Lawson N. Fuller, | one of the trustees, presented semi-annual cer- | tificates to some ninety of the pupils, This school | sent this year eighteen young ladies to the normal college, being the whole number presenting them- selves for examination. Examination of Grammar School No. 48, The graduating exercises of the sentor class of this school, which is situated in Twenty-eighth | street, near Sixth avenue, occurred yesterday in | presence of a very large audience, composed of the parents and friends of the scholars. On the plat- form were the Trustees and Inspectors, to whose | gealous efforts the success of this school is, ina reat measure, due. The exercises were interest- ing, and Miss Belle Reed's recitation of the | “Diver,’? by Schiller, and the trio ‘Connecticut | Pediar,” executed by Misses Amy Hanner, Maggie | Bradley and Nellie Re ) Were especially wo | of praise, radu numbering twent; | were addressed by Dr. William Taylor, who dwelt, | in homely fashion, on the sterling ‘qualities of | true womanhood, which he held up as their ideal. | He warned them not to attach too much import- ance to superficial accomplishments, but to seek id culture, Tnis school is among the best in the ty. Examination of Grammar School No. 56. ‘The graduating exercises of the Senior class of Grammar School No. 56, 1emaie department, in West Kighteentn street, between Eighth and Ninth | avenues, took place yesterday morning. The room was prettily decorated, and the pupils were dressed in their best, The graduates, who num- bered twenty-five, were addressed by Thomas | Hanter, President of the Normal College, who | @ave them sound advice and cheery encourage- uyent. The “Bill Gold Medal” was presented to Miss Jennie Ullmann for great proficiency, Wil- Nam H, Neilson, President of the Board of Educa- cation, addressed the school, who listened to his instructive remarks with manifest pleasure and imterest. In) the exercises the girle acquitted themaelves exceedingly well, and the Superinten- dent and Commissigners of Education, who were | Draised New Jersey EA Scemrr amet: LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL GRADUATES. The aunual commencement exercises of the Long Island College Hospital were held last even- ing 1n the chapel of the Packer Institute, in Rem- sen Street, Brooklyn. Long before the nour ap pointed for the exercises the hall was well thronged by a very select audtence, composed for the greater part of iadies, The heat was ex- cessive, and fans were kept in constant agitation to keep up a circulation of air sufficient for com- fortable existence, Professor Couterno's orches- tra enlivened the imteriades with fine music. Abont eight o’clock Rev. Dr. Scudder, D.D., offered & prayer for the success of the young physicians. he order of exercises was a3 follows :— Gintinnee of egente, Couuell, Facility aad Gvaduatens ntrance o re jraduates, Maren, “Souvenir. ‘Zikow Fantasie, “Nabucco”... Verdi Conterring ot Degree: “By T. L. Mason, M. D. resident of Collegiate Depariment.) Galop, “Jolly Circle” Address to Gradua Pe ly Rev, .. M.D. Solo, ‘Do They Think of Me a: Home” Glover Valedictory...... sees Soho, Harrigan, M.D, Waltz, “Weiner Bit Rev. Dr. .Scudder, D, D., M.D., in deliverin; the address stated that three of his brothers hat ‘Strauss graduated there and he had @ son tn the present clase; therefore, he felt he had some might toad. dress them. The Hindoos, he said, had a natural aversion to anatomy, and, therefore, beld a humor- ous theory upon the construction of the human body... They say there are 448,000 bones in the human body, and, therefore, they are Itable to just that many diseases. Of physiol they ave little or no knowledge either, neuen they inveterate dispensers o1 droge. ‘The reverend gentleman created considerable merriment in the several anecdotes with which he enlivened his description of the methods of treatment in yogue amo! Brahmins. The speaker passed years in t! tice of the medical profession in Indta. “It to among the Hindoos,” said the Dootar, “that he wno has killed off ten patients 1s a perfect doctor ; and, I fear, there are some perfect doctors in this country.’’ He conciuded by fete the gradua' to contrast their enlightenment with the docto: of India, and to profit thereby. Their stud: through life mast be man—the nobiest of God's creations, Faith was oiten better than doses in the treatment of patients, and it would, therefore, be found necessary for the doctor to be a good, pure aad honest man. Science and the Bible have ever been co-workers, and must ever continue in ereatey The officers of the college report that tre paat year has been one of unprecedented success, the Dumber of graduates being fifty-seven, the largest Class of any year since the establishment of the Long Island College. NEW JERSEY REFORM SCHOOL. pose uee The nineteenth annual commencement of the | New Jersey State Normal School was held yester- day at Taylor Opera House, Trenton. A large and brilliant assemblage of spectators were present, among whom were Governor Parker, Mr. B. G, Northrop, of Connecticut, and the members of the Board of School Trustees. The exercises opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Lucas, at the conclusion of which Mr. Oscar F. Adams read an essay on ‘‘Monopoly.” It contained a few caustic hits at Messrs. Drew, Tom Scott and Vanderbilt, who, the essayist said, ait in one council together and, in a great meggure,. control the railroad in- terests of the country, He aiso alluded to the noble stand the New Jersey Legislature had taken against monopoly and also to the Grangers’ movement and the rigid legislation of the Wisconsin Legislature against railroad monopoly. The essay was tolcrably well read, and received applause. Miss Lawrence re- cited ‘‘rhe Curfew Shall Not Ring To-night” in a graceful manner, and Miss Terriberry read an es- say on “Every Man the Architect of Own For- tune.” Miss Thomas’ recitation on “Ho Ho, of the Golden Belt,” produced much mirth. Miss Burge- ; lin sung “Ye Merry Birds” in a sweet, well trained voice and was encored. Mr. Northrop delivered an address, in which he returned thanks to Congress tor not having passed the Civil Rights bill, which, ‘he said, lf passed would be tne death of the com- Mon school system in Virginia. He spoke at length on politica, agrioutsare and education, and for the eMiciency o! its school system. Miss Williams fave the valedictory es say, entitled “Moving Days,” in a very feeling manner. After the awarding of diplomas and cer- tificates and the singing of a class song the exer- cises closed. YALE COMMENCEMENT. New HAvEN, June 25, 1874, Commencement Day of 2874 has been an auspi- cious day for Yale College. No longer ts the cry going up from graduates of every section of the country that Oid Yale is too conservative. Her progress, her gradual development in all the de- partments and the increasing interest in her wel- Jare—all indicate that Yale College is keeping up with the times. The unusually interesting exer- cises to-day prove it. According to a custom which bas prevatled from the very foundation of the college a line of march was formed soon after nine o’clock this morning on the campus beneath the elms, composed of President Porter, ex-President Woolsey, Governor C. R. Inger- sol, members of the corporation, pro- fessoras from every department of the university and representatives of every class from 1814 to 1874. Preceded by a band of musie, the line Of march advanced through the college grounds tothe Green, across the Green to Centre church, which was completely filled with ladies and friends and alumni of the college. Tickets of admission were required to the galleries, which, in good Quaker style, were reserved for ladies. The Presi- dent, corporation and professors of the college were seated on the platform; in the centre were the alumni and on the left were the graduating class. EXERCISES IN THE CHAPBL. When the bells had stopped ringing and the or- chestra finished playing 8 prayer was offered, fol- lowed by the salutatory address tn Latin by Wil- Mam Parkin, of New York city. ‘This young man entered his class at the beginning of the sophomore rear and by hard work wtood = at ane oo ei Be an ier two years and part of se: ~ It was nol known until &@ week ago whether’he would Be vate edictarian or salutatorian. Oration was read, si had insufficient time to commit it to mem- orge Levi Fox, of New Haven, then gave a cis- sertation on the “Popular Standard of Honor.” He showed in @ clear and forcible manner that the present standard of honor in this country was be- Death what it should be. oaane to be equal to the honor of an individual, Giatms Of party, He Grged that the standard of claims J. ed that the standar be elevated. « honor might J After music by the orchestra followed an essay by Charles William Benton, of Mount Lebanon, Syria, on “The War in 1860 between the Druzes and laropites of Mount Leoanon,’’ Mr. Benton was born in Syria, and 18 the son of @ missionary. A graphic account was given by him of the battle which he bimself saw in 1860 at Mount Lebanon, Henry Walcott Farman, of New daven, then de- livered an oration on “The Scepticiam of Mon- ne.” Mon’ e, he said, decried dogmatism and advocated modesty and moderation, The Philosophic writings of the Lattmn and Greek authors Produced on his mind a contempt for authority Gnd the past, including Christian ctvilization. ‘The influence of the writings of Montaigne, whether for good or bad, depends on the character aud surroundings of the reader. The next speaker was Wayland Spaulding, of New Haven, who delivered an oration on ‘Her- mann.” His oration was # well worded descrip- tion of the battle between the Romans and the barbarian Hermann, with bis German alles. The life and character of Hermann and his influence on German civilization, and, therefore, on the civilization which stamped sterling qualities on the founders of our country, were all earnestly and well toid. Beethoven's “L’Eclair and Scherzando” was then rendered by the orchestra, and Georg land Doughty, of Cincinnati, Ohio, gave a tation on “John Stuart Mil.) After describing the untortunate circumstances attend: Mr. Mill's early education, and the opinions which he formed @t that time, Mr. Doughty dwelt on the noble Qualities in John Stuart Mili’s cl humanity, his love of law and ord tense destre to elevate the masses in every par- jar, Joho Leal, of East Meredith, N. Y. ke of “The Philosophy of Lord Boltt ke.)? described him as & man of the lofties! iffion > and a men who lol desired to establish the re! io of nature while forming a false conception of Ged. Alter the periormance of the beautiful piece of “Weber's Invitation,” Oharles ward Englewood, N, J., delivered a john Ruskin.” Tn reading Ras- music, Humphrey, of dissertation on | kin’s works he said three features are noticeabie— his views on tue relation of art to nature, his theory of the beautifal, and the historical impor- tance of architecture. Mr. Humphrey's remarks on John Ruskin's position in modern his entha- je and intense love of art were received with applause, ie next speaker was Arthur Dexter Whitte- more, of New York cy whose oration on ‘Taxa- tton of Ecclosiastical Property’ showed considera- ble thought, and though his subject is somewhat hackneyed it appeared fresh and was well de- Iivered. He first answered the reasons advanced a thoge who advocated an exemption from taxa. jo Of ecclesiagtical property and then showed The honor of the nation | e1 [s+ the direct influence for good which would result from an abolishment of such exemption. er turther music Henry B. B. , of Wil- , Del., deltvered @ dissertation on “The Ep; Revolution of 1688.” He reviewed in an earnest manner the causes and effects of this revolution which brought political liberty to Eog- land and encouraged the material and mental progress of the country, An, oration followed on “Phe Justness of Ed- mund Spenser's Literary Repuration. by Edward Lewis Ourts, of Rockford, He praised, in well chosen language, Mr, Spenser’s literary repute- tion, and closed by comparing Spenser with Byron, Byron's genius was extraordinary, but it was not ennobled by Christianity. A few choice selections from Wagner's wonderful opera of ‘“Lohen- grin” were listened to with the deepest attention and received with applause, alter foliowed another oration Sellers, of Philadelphia, Pa., on “The Induence of William Penn Upon American Republicanism.” The spirit of independence and the atmosphere of freedom, he said, first appeared in Pennsyivania. In 1700 William Penn drew up a document which contained many of the thoughts alterwards in- serted in the Declaration of Indepenaence. Penn was therefore the noble forerunner of the free government of our American continent, Mr, James M. Townsend, of Eust Haven, Conn., who was the fortunate recipient of the De Forest god medal a week ago, chose for hts subject—"Whit- ter’s Faith, as Revealed in His Poems.” Bi ed in a truly eloquent manner the power of faith as op) to reason, Whittier’s faith was more beautilul and often more effective than the philoso- pher’s arguments, The valedicsory address was the closi was delivered by Edward D, D8, e' eld, Conn, He chose for his subject “Goethe’s Philosophy of Evil,” which, though he ped bus é Freen’e reperaiion, showed careful u thor aon, the nuley and oat Woe baltah the ee The class ei oe eo oustomed go God speed, and then, w the orehon a us pray Beethoven's eam OBS, ” marched dut in front of chareh, formed in line and in a few moments came up the centre aisle to receive their degrees. BACHBLOR OY ART—AENIOR CLASS UNDERGRADU- ATES, perors of Bachelor of Arts were conferred upon the following named gentlemen:— isi Thomas Means Adams Ha Rock, Ohio; Owen Franklin, Aldly Wi tony Bk. Wihiawn ‘Lacares Louis, Mo; Henry Baldwin, south Canterbury; Pearde Barnes, Voviigton, Ky. ; George Lincotn Beaver’ Ban. Francisco. Onl; George Willis Benedict, south Norwalk; Thomas Armstrong Bent, Parkesbure, ta. ; Charles "William “Benton, “Mount Lebanon, byriai William Burger Bininger, New York city; Samuel Fair- Dank Blodgett, New Haven; Bdward Alexander Bouchet, Mew ‘Haven; Williain Cutler Bowers, Now Haven; Edward Thomas Bradstreet, Thomaston; Jobn G. Brady. bers Ind.; Heory ween Bristol, leo New rege Selah row, Forest- ville; Joseph — Una Brown, at Pa; Geo Vanderburgh jushnel N. ¥.; Samuel Clarke Bushnell, ; rt Spier dh qi ave! Bussing, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Harry Hyde Gados St Louis, Mo, FWwertington Campbell, Milburn N. J.; Borace Hatch Chittenden, New York city; Frederick ‘Addison Cline, xt, Louis, Mo.; William Anderson Coftin, pittebarg, te: Edward Lewis Curtis, Rocktord, LiL; ‘Thomas DeWitt Cuyler, Philadetvhia, Pa. ; George Lewis Dickerman, New Haten; George Edward Dimock. Elizabeth, ON. J.; Arthas jurray Dodge, New York city; George Fingiand Doughty, Cincinnati, Onio; Jacob Abranwse Robertson Dunning, New -York eity: Thomas Grier vans, Kingston, N. Y.; Henry Walcott Farnam, Now Haven: Walter Penrose Fell, ia deiphia, Pa. ; Frank Wade Foster, Madison, Foster, Honolulu, Hawatlan Islands; Herbert Green Fowlet, Stoneham, Mass; George Levi Fox, New Haven: Hollis Burke Frisell, Bloomfield, N. J.; Thomas Williams Grover, Chicago, ii,; George Miles Guun, Mil- Ga. ; William ford; William Stewart Hi ; Irvington, N. ¥.; Charles Joseph Harris, Kass Putnam; Wallace | Kasson Harrison, Bethlehem; Charigs , Sidney. | Bartwell, West Town, N. Y.: Henry Prescott Hatch, Brook: lyn, ON. Yi; Wilitam Hi Bi N.'Y.; William Olin Henderson, Joun ‘Brown Herron, Pittsburg, Pt ley, Cedar Rapids, lowa; troft, Mich. ; Daniel Robl: rd Humphrey, ‘soll, New Ha’ Boonton, N, 3 bert Witham Kelly, New nson Howe, Hartford; ngle wood, N. my Charles Iv ‘Baltimore, Md. West Patterson, Greenville, Danbury; Buthertord Ohio; ter AD Hager Mond cccne Kon WSS eg fei by ich} Bathe a Dehmore’ Robb id ward rstield “ Roi ; «Whipple Owen ain “Sayre, Urbana, N. ; James Oad- Fairfield ; land = Spaulding New | ‘Henry Bidiéman "Bascom Stapler, Wiming: Haven 7, Bidleman ton, Bel.; Chauncey Clark Starkweather, Chicago, IL} George Milton Stearns, West Hartford; R B.D. Terre Haute, Ind, Stokeg “New York city! 0, Mass. 5 Orge a Edward Emerson Swal Lasse an, Charles ile Sw: 5 a Tenuey, Stillwater, N. .; Alfred Beaumont Thacher, New Havon ; James Mul- ford Townsend, Bast Haven; Burt Van Horn, Lockport, Fed Wake Deemer ee Bat oaliae Goneh eaters, r, Concord,” N.H.: . Boston, Mase; William Nelson Washburn. Greenfield, Mass.; | Cameron Davenport ‘aterman, a ec et jeForest Wee : NewYork citys Jonm Bowen Whiting,’ Oratty ‘ork city; Dexter ry were conjerred as follow: py 38; Doctor of Philosoph: 3 ohelor of Laws, 20; tor of Medicine, 9; Bachelor of Divinity, 22. Doctor of Divinity—Rev. Ratus Ellis, of First church of Boston; Kev. Ed. 8. Dwight, ’38, of Hadley, Mass, man, '¢3, of New York. Doctor of Laws—Hon. C. R, Ingersoll, Governor of Connecticat; Hon. Ben- jamin D. Silliman, rea, New York, and Henry ‘Hitchcock, ’ 48, of St Louis, Master of Arte— Jairus H. darpenter, Madison, Wis.; Richard W. Hubbard, of New York; Charies ives, of New Haven; John MeNie, of Newbury, N.Y.; John Spaulding, Boston; Thompson, New York, and Morris Wood! . THE “HONOR” MBN—ORATIONS. The following named gentlemen are the honor men of the class, RATIONS. co) Denmore as tee Valedictory Oration, William Fae lutatory Oration, New Ww " -Kenned ew Haven; ‘Altrea® Beaumont ‘Alexander Bouchet, New w Haven; ter Why : Danbury; Wayland spauidi cox, New Haven; Thomas {ity Vaward Patmelee Morris, ward. Bmerson” Swallow, Great ‘Ammon James,” Baltimore, "Md. iphia, ba Joh’ Leak ast Meredith, ie 8.5 Jol fe a fora Townsend, Kast Haven. 4 Frits ren In, Beaver. "an DISSERTATIONS. Edmund Zacher, Hartford; George Haven; Henry Harger Ragat, Turin, N. Scudder, Brooklyn, N, Y. ;Geot ancisco, Cal.) Charles Fred Line ke Hi o Miles Gunn, Milford; Theodore Frelinght Leighton, New Haven; William Kelly, New York ti: Owen in Ald i ., Wai ‘D.C. ; | William rae Raward Bimock, Elsabeth NJ; 01 Ww ; aa wer artore;. 'Bldriage ‘Merle : Rutherford Hayes Hiatt, Oolam- verett Stone, Goshen, Rod. ineinnat, Ohio; Charles Edward Frank Howard Olmste Henderson, ye ght, ke vi Sanderson seiner, JUIES. Harttord; William Olin Stillwater,” N. ¥.; y Minor, stamford: George Milton Stearns, West Hartford; William Cutler Bowers, New Haven, ‘John Brown Herron, Pittsburg, Pa.; Lorenzo Leland, Otawa, | William Lathrop Builey, St, Louls, Mo. ; George Selah Brown, Forestville; Thomas Grier Evans, Kingston, X. ¥.; George Darius Reid, Suffield; Alfred Quinton Wennett, St. Touts, Mos Charles Willlam Renton, Mount Lebanon, Syria, Edgar Mead Reading, Niles, Mich.; George Bdinund Munroe, New York ci After the sentors had received thetr degrees there were mutual congratulations and the sing- ing of college songs under the trees. The exer- cises closed with prayer by the President. (THE NEW CHAPKL—LAYING THE CORNER STONE. e crowd immediately repaired to the new “Chapel, where the corner stone was laid with ap- propriate ceremonies. The position of the chapel between Durtee and Farnham Colleges, on the corner of Elm and College streets, This site was chosen as one of the front corners of the campus, and therefore s conspicuous spot, and because the plan of bduildi) looks ultimately to- ward the formation of a quadrangle, Nothing could have assisted this pian more materially or more tastily than tne building of the chapeion the spot decided upon. The Theologica) buildings are on the opposite corner, and il, bY so near them, connects them pleasantiy with the undergraduate buildings and prevents the scattering which 1s o unpleasant and in cities 80 unavoidable, Alter the singing of the Doxo! Premdent Porter made some remarks, in which he said that ’ eral years ago $30,000 wae given to the colle; bscription for @ new chapel. Several addi- gifts and the interest that acoummulated on the first amounted altogether to $85,000. But the cost of the building wilt be between $110,000 and $115,000 ; bi) the members of the corporation deemed It their duty to begin work now, trusting to other benefactions tn the future. A Christian institution like Yale College needs such a build- ing, and may God Frant thas we service: whien we now perform may fulfil all the expectations which the building symbolizes,’ A copper box containing the Baccalaureate ser- mon ol Presiaeut Porter, the class poem and ora- tion and other documents was then placed be- heath the stone, which wag then laid by President Porter, Alter a prayer and the benediction by ex- io Woolsey the exercises were brought to THR ALUMNI DINNER, The alamni dinner was held in Alumni Hall this afternoon. About 700 graduates were present. Speeches were made oy res ent Porter, ex- President Woolsey, Mr. sdwarda Pierrepont and Others, The senior societies are holding their an- | ‘nual reunions to-n: and the grand closing re- ception of the Prentieas to the gradual ie eines And invited guests is to be given in the Yale Sehoo) Of Fine Arts, which | y James Cadwallader. | and Rev. Ed. W. Gil- | NEW HAVEN LAW SCHOOL. Nsw Haven, Coon., June 25, 1874, James M. Townsend, of this city, has established & fund affording an income of $100 yearly, to be given to that student of the Law School who shall, On graduation. deliver the best English oration, both matter and style to be considered. Mr. Town- gend’s uncle established the Townsend essay prizes in the academical department, One of his sons have just taken one of them and the De For- rest gold medal, and another son took two tmpor- tant prizes at the Law School yesterday. Eight hundred and fifty pore gat down to the alumut dinner to-day in the Alumni Hall. The Sone speakers were Hon. Amasa Walker, Jhiet Justice Waite, Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, of pices <apeemiene Woolsey, Judge Tait, oi Cin- Cinnati; Hon. Truman Smith and President Porter, who presided, HARVARD COLLEGE. Boston, Ma June 25, 1874. Professor ©. C, Everett, W. D., delivered the ora- tion at the annua! meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard College to-day. His subject was “The Gains of History,” and his oration tended to show ip what things we are better off than our fathers, the first portion being oritical and the last part polpting out distinctly the things wherein we have ed, 0. P. Crauch delivered the poem. The meeting was largely attended, Tne officers for the ensuing year were elected, as foliows:— Richard H. or. Wee President—Rev. E. EB. Hal Seoretary—a, P. Anderson. COMMENCEMENT Ai DARTMOUTH. Hanoves, N. H., June 25, 1874. The Commencement exercises at Dartmouth College took place to-day and attracted a large audience, including Governor Weston, Chief Jus- tice Sargent and many other distinguished gentie- men, The literary exercises appeared to give much satisfaction. The following honorary degrees were con- ferred ;— Doctor of Lawa—James T. Fields, of Boston; Henry Wilson, of Natick, Maas.; Jobo & Sand- born, of Sherbrook, Province of gogves. Canada, Doctor of Divini Rey. M. E. Stricby, of New York city; Rev. Daniel L. Furber, of Newton, Mase, ; Rev, Alfred Stevens, of Westminster, Vt. Master of Arte—Howea B, Perkins, of New York Gity ; James H. McMullan, of Biddetord, Me. ; James H. Smart, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Charies H. Burns, of Wiiton, N. H.; Joho W. Sandborn, of Wakefield, WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. MIDDLETOWN, Conn., June 25, 1874, Commencement at Wesleyan University has at- tracted to this beautiful city a large number of ‘Visitors that fil] the hotels and private residences, The class day exercises of Monday were of more than usual interest. The gymnasium exhibition on Tuesday morning proved a grand success, and, together with the boat race on Wednesday morn- Ing, convinces your correspondent that Yale and Harvard will have as'lively a Iittte contest at Sara- woga with the muscle of the ‘Methodist boys” as they did at Spring‘eld last year. It ts generally conceded that Wesleyan has a crew fully equal to last year, when she came in only three-fourths of @ length behind the winner. The Alpha Delta Phi‘ quadrennial on Tuesday night was a grand success for the young Chapter at this col- lege. The exercises were presided over by George C. Round, of the class of 66, who is now a member of the Virginia House of Velegates, The oration, by President ‘David AMison, of Mount Alligon Col- 'alls, | lege. Nova Scotia, was an able statement of the in- | Muence of educated men in promoting interna- tional good will. President Allison graduated in 1859, at the head of a large class. Me had becn 1a- troduced by the President as a subject of Victoria. ferred to the changes that had taken place in American history, and particularly when he re- ferred to returping to find the of the Re- public “still high advanced, without a single Stripe erased or a single star obscured,” be attained a rare pitch of eloquence. Rev. W. F, Craits, of 69, gave the Society a poem entitled “Rambles Among Words,” which is universally Var been an exceptionally superior poem, hav- ing this merit especially, that it held the audience breathless from beginning to end. The dificulty between the President and Facal Jactorily settled by the Trustees, and every pros. fs for the iuture of tne University is pleasing. jo college of the land can ever furnish superior | facilities tor a thorough education, ‘The Commencement exercises eommenced morning, and ap unusually large audience was in Attendance. ‘The programme of exercises was quite lengthy. The proceedings in the chapel were Opened with music by the band, after whico prayer ‘was offered. ‘The following were the principal dissertations :— “The Old Catholic Movement,” by Morris Barker Craw- ford, of New York city. “Luther at the Diet ot Worms,” by Daniel Dorchester, Jr,, of Maiden, Mass. “the New Theology,” by Theodore Augustus Duncan, of Wilbranamw, Mass, Be og of Gur Dangerous Classes,” by Levi Gilbert, of “Gremation,” by Thomas Bond Lindsay, of Lynn, Mi mibslence $04 Religion,” by William Wallace Martta, of rookiym, N.Y. weaetrnbars, by Charies Foster Merrill, of Rockport, *Politicn and the Pulpit,” by Archie Emerson Palmer, of, Wintertown, N. ¥. “The Party of the Future,” by Francis Hubert Parker, of East Haddam, Conn. “The Influence of Scientific Stady,” by John Henry Mllsbury, of Limington, Me. “Goethe,” by Emory Harlow Talbot, of ase “Our Relations to. the South,” by Eomara Bevis Towle, of South Reading, Mass. Most of the subjects were treated with consider- able ability and drew forth repeated applause. After the orations came the ution of the degrees, followed by the benediction and music, DRGRESS CONFERRED ON GRADUATES. The degree of B. 8. was conferred on John Ed- wore Engtis, e degree of <A. B, was conferred on Arthar Prince Adams, Pe wt Adams, Albert La Forrest BacBeller, Forr: Edson Barker, Joshua Rogers Buckelew, Joseph Cuestér Burke, Wiliam John Chapman, Morris: Barker Grawiora, albert, Prescot °, aniel Dorchester, Jr. ; en Dorset Theodore Augustus Bika George Busse Emcr. gon, Levi Gilbert, Joseph Brown ond tataas: George Henry Mardy, Thomas Bond le William Wallace Martin, Charies Foster Merriil, Emerson George Wesley Osgood, Archie Palmer, Francis Hubert Parker, George Adelbert Perry, John Nehemiah Pierce, John Henry Pillsbury, Byram Greene Sanford, Amos William Seavey, Joseph Battell Shepherd, Onaries Wealey Smtiey, Edwin Pitman Stevens, ory HarloW Talbot, Albert Marion Tallmadge, Bushrod Shedden Tay- lor, Edward David Towle, John Cornwi Wrelyogas ne degree of A. M. was confe of Dan Stiiman Alford, Byron Alden bi John Har- ry Albert Barnard Crafts, ton Tom D more, ery WW, irns- worth, Rol Wy 3, Watson Eli Knox, John Henry Lowman, Albert Pearne Palmer, Ea- ward Amasa Ransom, Edgar Moncena Smith, Nor- man J. Squires, Cha Storrs Wentworth, William Frederic Whitcher, Joseph Rand Wood, Brasmus D. Leavitt, class of '54; Leroy Sumner Stowe, a graduate of Dickinson College. pe) a pater cy Jonceae noes Dred were con- Tred, among which are the follo = A. M.—Reve Justin 8. Barrows, of Chickopee, Mass.; Abner B. Lasher, of Syracuse, N.Y., and Rev'd, Stig , of Birmingham, England.” .D.—Rev. William X. Ninde, ane the North. western University, inols ; Vv. rus ne, of Maine, and eve Daniel Dorchester, of Malden, M Th. D.—Rey. wae F. Warren, President of the Boston University. ‘The Alumni banquet to-day was largely attended, Beinn writing points, to.s successful gathering at ‘iting poin' 0 McDonough Hall ior the final exercises - McDonough onongD THE FINANCIAL EXHIBIT is tifying. Dui the year Mrs. Samuel D. Hubbard has given the university s lot of land on High street, valued at $20,000. whole prop- fe of the university is valued at aes ‘which $244,000 however, are in the uncert shape Of bilis recetvable. The total income ww $46,000, Among ita most rous friends is Orange Judd, Esq., Who has buill Hall of Nataral Science at a cost of $100,000, an elegant structure end well an ose—in fact, said to be adapted to ite Pd second to none in the land—and aleo endowed the chair of Geology and Natural Ristory »; gift of ry ‘$30,000. ie same gentieman has 10 jared and published, at an expense of about ‘one of the most compiete Alumni Records we have ever seen, and in various forme of labor and ben- evolence shown his affection for his alma mater, Rich Hajl is an elegant atruct well Otted for tta purpose as a library. The new Memoria! 1 is &# gem and refects great credit upon the alamni. TRINITY COLLEGE. nila HaRtrorp, Conn., June 25, 1874, ‘The Class Day exercises at Trinity College, in this city, occurred to-day. The oration was delivered by G. M. Dubois and a poem by B. E, Cotton, The following prizes were awarded :— The Tuttle prize, for the best essay, to Thomas | J. Denman, of Rochester, N. Y. egg The sonior English prize, for the best poem, to T, mn tne soph French priz paac sophomore Frenc e to Ii | of leading Pa, P Heister, e freshman geome’ rize to Jobn HB. K. | Burgwip, of Pittebora, td : ‘ase He responded In eloquent terms; and when he re- | ity has been satis: | war 3 GEORGETOWN OULLEGE. ——___— Guonostown, June 25, 1874, The forty-seventh annual Commencement of the Classical Department of Georgetown College took place this morning, and was in many respects the most brilliant of any ever held within the walls of the venerable Institution, 4 visit to this anciens seat of learning is made by Many ola Washingto- nians as an annual pilgrimage, and it tsa matter of record that every President of the United States, from Washington down to General Grant, hes honored the tnstitution by presenting diplomas and medals to the successful contestayts or academic and collegiate honors. THE YHRONG OF VIBITORS. To-day the beautiiul grounds were thronged With so much of the élite of the District’s society &s have cared to remain at home. Tne Marine Band, in fall force, was engaged, and during the morning entertained the throng of visitors gath- ered on the college hpreen: At two o'clock the undergraduates, having iormed, escorted the gradua class to the main hail, which bas seldom witnessed a more enthusiastic audience gathered within its precincts. The entire faculty Of the College, with a large number of the Cathulia clergy from this city and Baltimore, were presen’ together with ve meny prominent eitizens 0 the District, accompanied by ladies, PROGRAMME, ‘The fol was the order of exercises :— Salutatory. e P. Fisher, Jr. “Tois World of Ours”—Waler 8. Perry. “arbitration”— William C. Niblack, “Science and Religion’'—Thomas Ewing Sher i WHE CONPRRRING OF DEGREES by the President, Pather Healy, was next on the Rroemenes the foilor being the juates :— e @egree of Master of Arts Was conferred on Francis A. Cunningham, B. A., Pennsylvania; John T, Hedrick, B. A., District of Colum! ‘The degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on Waiter J, Ball, Indiana; Wiliam M. Brent, May land; Charles 0. B. Cowardin, Virginia; William H. Dennis, District of Colambia ; Eachie! De Elta, Bue- nos Ayres; George P. Fisher, Jr., District of Volum- via; Edward J, Grimths, Maryland ; Charlies C. Lan- caster, id; Wiiltam C. ‘Miblack, Indtana; Walter 8. Pesry, District of Columbia; Thomas’ Ewing Sherman, District of Columba; Thomas 4. Stephens, District of Columbia; toed . Tracy, New York; Claude Van Bibber, land. THE VALEDICTORY, by Charles O. B. Cowardin, followed, and then came the dtstribution of prizes by Father Healy, Which closed the exercises, ROCKHILL COLLEGE, MARYLAND. ROCKHILL COLLEGE, } ELLIcorrs Crry, Md., June 25, 1874 Rockhill College, one of the most prosperous educational institutions of the South, is conducted by the Christian Brothers, The anntal Commence- ment took place to-day. The college stands on @ Jotty eminence. The Exhibition Hall, in which the Commencement exercises were held to-day, was orowded in every part. Very Rev. Joon Dougherty, who succeeded Rev. Dr. Coskery as Vicar General, and on the death of the venerable and illustrious Archbishop Spalding became Administrator, sede vacante. of the Arch- diocese of Baltimore ; large number of the clergy of Baltimore, Washington and other cities; Gov- ernor Groome, the present Executive of Maryland, and other di ‘uished gues ts attended. “afte maton ad been played by the band und cheered to the echo Mr, Joseph Samanni, of Kich- mond, Va., a member of the graduating class, ad- vanced to the fron \d delivered a most, ‘ppropri- cate address on the ject of “Omsarisy..” As evidence of the wide and general good resulta of the agitation of a third term bere was @ young man, @ talented éléve of one of our most fourish- snbject of ing CA lepine hop acd this as the abject of is juating speech. lesars. samann Turner and Watkins ail deliv- ered speeches and Mr. Wrosh pronounce a suita- ble valedictory address. Francis X: Carolan, stu- dent from New York, James M. Mosher and William. P. Ryan detivered poems. The annual address to the graduates was to hav® been pronounced by the Hon. William M. Merrick, | Dut at the last moment @ despatch ‘was revetv | from bim announcing the impossibility of fulfilling his engagement. Father Dougherty addressed the pane in words of encouragement ior the ture. Governor Groome, at the close of Father Dougherty’s address, advanced to the besutifully festooned and garianded platiorm and delivered the diplomas to the graduates, snd the honors and premiums of the various Classes to the successful competitors among the 150 to 200 students. Note student found out how the honors and laurels of the academic and collegiate strife were going, and consequently the vest and aimost painml eagerness of the many ata as the announce- Ment of successfw candidates was made were & eal and interest to the e of Master of arts on F. A. Harkins, of Boston, and the arse on J. H. Watkins. The de- gree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the {ol- lowi stadents:—Joseph Samanni, Richmond, Va.; jatins Turner and Henry A. Wroth, Bal- tr . Other ESE, honors were conferred on Wiltam G. wre W. P. Ryan, W. A. Taafe, 0. D. Welch, T. B. Lee, J. B. Sheckets, Joseph E. T. Gutieres, Sc. The king was excellent. DICKINSON COLLEGE. ee CARLISLE, Pa., June 25, 1874, On Tuesday evening the Rev. Thomas Guam, of | Baltimore, delivered an oration before the two lit- erary societies—tne Belles Lettres and Union Phiio- sophical of this coliege. A large audience gathered to hear the speaker, and for two hours itstened to his eloquent discourse on the “Possibilities of Life.” Mr. John Hayes, of Carlisie, read » poem Defore the societies. On Wednesday morning tho general societies met in their respective halls. Tae Belles Lettres Society elected Mr. M. C. Her: man a8 orator and the Union Philosophical Society mr. James Russell Lowell as poet for the ensuing year. Mr. b. HL Brewster, H. D. Schock, Sr.; Jehn Scots, | of Harrisburg, and Mr. T. B. Malls were elected bonorary members of the Belles Lettres Society. Bret Harte, J, Russell Lowell, the Rev. H. A. Oleaveland and the Rev. 0. A. Holmes were elected honorary members of the Union Philosophical So- ciety. In the afternoon there was @ tub race between the freshman and sophomore classes on the creek about a mile from town. About one mile from cok lege the members of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity bave erected @ bost house capable of storing about six boats, It is the first start towards a boating in- terest and @eserves success. This is a want that Dickinson has long felt. They have ® good two miles course on the creek, and, from the feeling in the college, there is every hope of a crew being established before a great while, DEGRERS. ‘The following gentlemen received the degree of A. B.:—W. Scott Cochrane, Cambridge, Md.; EB. Hart Conklin. Jersey City, N. J.; H. Miller Evans, Carlisle, Pa.; W. Lambert Gooding, Galena, Md.; William ©, Gross, Allentown, Pa; B, Burkman Mitchell, Harrisburg, Pa.; Richard M. Parker, Car- lisie, Pa.; J. B. Parkinson, Reisterstown, Md.; J. H. Sommerville, Ravenna, Onio; C. B. Staples, Stroudsburg, Pa. ; Rovers B. Weaver, Carte i John W. Wetzel, ‘Carlisle, Pa; T. Sewell Wilcox, Baltimore, Md.; Rev. F. Lewis, A. B. in course. ‘The ae oot DB. on H.W. Warren, ofD. D. on f. * Bia ogg changoe hs tcaty ave been lo ve le the trustees :—Professor pencot fills He is omy twenty-eight Years of age, the youngest 1s only twe: 0 ee ho oe ae nee @' ten A. M. to-day to listen to the closing exercises of the graduating class. The following is the pro- eramme which was exeouted :— ie “Poroe of Success” —T. eWiicon Baltimore, “Patlure of Man,” philosophical oration—O. B i Sg ‘haem being equal in rank with “Pike's Peak or Bust’—W, 0, Gross, allentown, <National Aristocracy”— H. Conklin, Jersey pean ‘Yaeai ta Life”, B. Mitchell, Harrisbarg, “Am Element of Decay in Governmen’—G, W. Wetsel, Carlisie, Pa. Le 's Oontesta,”’ classical oration—G. H. Somer: ville, Ravenna, Ohio. “Whence Are We's?”—H. M. Evens, Qpritate, Pa. canna Mal Universal Law—R, Parker, “Master's Oration"—W. B, Woodward, Wash ™Eonterring of D 8. Valedictory —J. E Pattinson, Reisterstown, After the valedictory the audience was missed. BROWN UNIVERSITY. PRevIDENOR, R. 1., Jane 25, 1874, Ata meeting of the Corporation of the Brown University to-day Hon, J, Warren Merrit, of Cam. bridge, was cvosen Vice Chancelior; Hon. B. Thomas, and Rev. A. J. Gordon, of Boston, | elected Trustees. } 9 y i