Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-27
WAKE FOREST COMMENCEMENT.

/ The Annual Commencement of this Institution
occurred during the past week, and although such
occasions usually interesting from variety OF
co lsideratons, the one just closed was we think
unusually so. The weather remarkably fne
and facilities for reaching the College by Railroad
have so increased that the number in attendance
was greater than it has been for several years.
= We have never witnessed more delightful annl-
versary of this Institution. The Exercises were we'll
sustained and interesting throughout and nothing
occurred to mar the enjoyments of the occasion.
At II o'clock A. M, on Tuesday, the Grafton was
delivered before the Literary Societies by Geo. Ste
venson, ESQ.,, of Newbern. The theme of the ora
tors discourse was The Educated Farmer. The
subject was well treated and presented in practical
point of view. Mr.. Stevenson was formerly mem
Der of the College, and alluded to his early connec
ton with it in a warm and appropriate terms. AS
the address will be published, an extended notice of
it here would be out of place. The attendance on
this exercise was unusually large for the first day,
and the number continued to increase till the even
ing of the last day.
at night the Annual Sermon before the Gradua-
ting Class was delivered by Rev. j. r. Graves Oh
Nashville, Tenn.
Ihursdau-The Graduation ceremonies took place
in their usual manner. At 10 o'clock a large pro-
cession formed in front of the Hotel and atten-
ded by the Band of Music proceeded to the Chapel
The following programme gives the order of the ex
ercises and the themes of discussion
ORDER EXERCISES.
1. Latin iSalutatory. John G. Ptchford, Warren,
Ost Distnction)
q.
Of america. Philip W. johnson, Surry, C2nd
Distinction)
8. South Carolina. John c. Pitchford, Warren,
Gst Distinction)
4. Greece. William R. Trawick, Wake.
5. The North american Indian. Robert T. Pitch
ford, Warren, (3rd Distinction
g. Triumph of Political Truth IN the United States
Robert ii. Burn, Cheraw, S. G.
z. Influence Of Moral Truth Popular Govern-
ment. Benz. F. Marable Halifax, Va, Qst Dis
tion.)
8. "KnoaOled1e is Poscer" A. j. Emerson, Chat
ham, Qst Distinetion9
g. Valedictory Addesses. Benz. T. Marable Halifax,
Va, list Distinction.)
In addition to the above who received the degree
of A. B. the degree of A. NJ. in course was confer
red on VIM. D. Pool NJ. d., of Murfreesboro, N c.,
lege.
The honorary degree of LII. D. was also conferred
on Hon. j. B. O'Neal of South Carolina.
All of the young gentlemen acquitted themselves
in the most respectable manner. 1t would perhaps
seem individious to institute comparisons, but some
Of the addresses evidently superior to others.
Indeed we have seldom listened of the kind that
celled some which delivered on this occasion.
The repeated cheering and applause of the audience
testified to the high delight experienced by the per-
formances of the young gentlemen. Nothing occur
red in any way to interrupt the enjoyments of this
mental feast.
OF the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, by request of the
Trustees and Faculty of the College, occupied the
Chapel with exhibitions of the proficiency made by
the Mutes greatly to the satisfaction of the audi
ence. Our necessary absence will account for
giving so short notice of matter in which there
is felt so general a sympathy. AT night the usual
party was given in honor of the Graduating Class
which was partakcn of by a very large number
beautiful and interesting ladies, whose enjoyment
were enhanced by the harmony of sweet sounds,
and perhaps the articulation of sweeter Words
Thus closed this annual festival equal in all respects
and in superior to any of its predecessors. 1t
may be proper also to add that the number of stu
al years previous, and that Prof. w. NJ. Wingate,
President pro tenn. in connection with the other
members of the Faculty has fully met the expectation
of the Trustees in giving general satisfaction.
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