Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-06-25
Wake Forest Commencement.

The last Biblical Recorder contains an ac-
count of the recent Commencement of Wake
Forest College. Our paper was SO nearly
full, on its receipt, that we are unable to copy
IN ~crtensO we however make such extract IS
we have room for. After speaking in COM
plimentary terms Of Mr.. Moore's Address,
and Of Rev. E. L. Winkler's sermon, it pro-
coed as follows:
On Thursday morning, 10 o'clock, the pub
lie exercises OF the Graduating class common
ced, 10y the members of the Literary Societies,
Faculty and Trustees forming a procession in
'front.' of the Presidents house, and proceed
ing with accompanying music to the College
chapel. This spacious Hall. was we'll nigh
filled with the ladies in attendance, while
the %aisles, doors and windows were crowded
with gentlemen who could not be otherwise
accommodated. The President, IN consecu-
tive order, announced the names and themes
OF the young gentlemen, who were graduated,
and who, in speaking, acquitted themselves
in a manner highly creditable to all concer-
ned.
Attic conclusion Of the addresses, the men,
bcrs Of the class assembled around the Youth
full President to receive Diplomas of Gradua-
ton in presenting which, he took occasion
to address them a few parting remarks, which
were most pertinent and eloquent. Indeed
we 10 not remember ever to have listened to
a more appropriate and inspiring Baccalau-
reate address. The Class graduated is com,
posed Of youRG men, for whom high/hCpes
and bright anticipations are entertained. All
OF them except two arr members ofthe chris
tan church. and one-half of the whole pre-
pairing for tie christian ministry.
III hanroa &C A NJ - 49,. ,-az nl,fow-
red on Rev. John Mitchell, and also on j.. ii.
Foote, Esq, of Taylorsvilie, n. G. Thus clo-
: sed the exercises of this interesting literary
anniversary. At night, as usual, a party
was given complimentary of the Graduating
Glass, which was largely attended,
The Rev. W. NJ. Wingate, Professor Of
| Moral Philosophy and Chairman Of the Fac
ulty, was unanimously elected President Of
E the College. A change vas made as to the
time Of opening the Session, so that the next
will open six weeks exactly from Commence
ment day, and IN the winter foar weeks ex-
actly from the day on which the fall session
closed, making ia both vacations ten weeks
: instead of twelve as heretofore. By the ar
rangement, students will have two weeks
more for study than by the former.
Tho travelling Agent, Rev. John Mitchell,
reported an addition to the fund of the Col
e lege since some time in January last, through
his agency in scholarships and donations Of
f about $1,000. Upon his recommendation the
plan Of selling scholarships, which has been
. in operation for some time past, was abolish
!, ed except to churches and Associations hat
may wish to educate INDECENT young men,
+ Bro. Mitchell will continue his Agency in
. procuring real endowment by positive dona-
" tlon. To such a fur the friends of the Col.
$ iege must look for its permanent security
and it is hoped they viii at once literally
subscribe to endow it.
: The Faculty were instructed to discontinue
d as a text book the Elements of Moral Science
e by Wayland as said book contains sentiment:
unsound and at war with one of our domestic
! institutions,