Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-09
LOCAL NEWS
College or lhe Holy Cross.


Rev. A. F. ciampi, President and Prefec. of
Studies.
Rev. James A. McGTeigour, Vice President and
Treasurer.
Rev n. K. steinbaOher, Chaplain and Prof of
German.
Rev. Placido De MaestOix, Prof of Mental
Philosophy.
Rev Peter Falchi, Prof Of Chemistry, Natural
Philosophy, and French.
Rev. S. A, Mullady, Prof, of Rhetoric, Poetry,
and Mathematics. l
Rev. P Creighton, Prof. of Greek, Latin, and
Mathematics
H DIsoIPLINARIANs.
Rev. F. I. Healy Prof. Of English.
Rev NJ. Morris, Prof Of Greek, Latin, French,
and Mathematics aos Ella
j. Rev. Bernard Tool, Prof Of Greek, Latin
French. and Mathematics.
! Rev. William Tehan, Prof. Of Latin Rudiments
The annual commencement of this institution
occurred yesterday. The exercises took place in
the presence of large audience, and were Of a
highly interesting character.
They were opened by the execution Of the
"Troubadour March, I" by the College Band, led
by S. R. Leland, Teacher of Music IN the institu-
ton, during which the students marched into the
hall. The Young gentlemen whose ofatorcal dis
plays on this, their proud day, should delight
their assembled friends we're seated in semi
circle on the stage, Bishop Fitzpatrick and the
president Of the institution, together with the
other membera of the faculty, and gueste, Occur
pied seats in 'front.'
The first exercise was "Eulogy on George
Washington" by William ]. J. Denvir, which
showed that. the author had just conception of
the character and labors of the "Fa1ber of oar
Country" as the young orator designated him.
The essay evidently written with much care,
and was well delivered
The next exercise was dissertation in Latin,
the subject of which was "Belles Lettres," by
John B. Gardner of Maryland, which was as in
teresting to the audience as such efforts general
ly are. s.
This was followed by dissertation on Phoso-
ply, by Joseph D. Fallon, commendable eff.
fort. The next piece, entitled "Satan's Despair"
a French translation from Millions Paradise
Lost, was delivered with energy by Edward ].
Dewitt.
Music-College Scottish, by S. R, Leland.
John Conlin next delivered an Grafton, entitled
1.-THE Efficacy of Human Testimony" which
was studied and thoughtful production on
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it was not well appreciated by the audience.
"The Journey of Life poem by Benjamin
R shekell, Of the District Of Columbia, was 1
fine production, rejecting credit on the author.
The next exercise was an Grafton entitled Jim.
mortality OF the Soul" and consisted of proofs
from nature and reason in support Of the propo-
sition that the soul is immortal. 0
Music, Sultan Polka. efs
Following this, was an account in Latin hex
ameters. Of 1.-THE Pursuit Of the Isfaelites. by
King PharOah,' by Thomas Cahill. a,1d
The next performance was an argument, under
the title, "a Glance Over Creation Confutes Athe-
ism, . by Geo. w. Dillon
This was followed by dialogue in German,
subject William Tell carried on between three
stndents-Chas. S. Denther, Paul Kelley. and
John Seiberlich
Music--Medley, arranged by S. R. LELAND.
William ]. J. Deyoir, Of the graduating class,
delivered the Valedictory address, which was ex-
ceedingiy appropriate, and in the course Of which
he paid beautiful tribute to the memory of one
of the students who died last spring
After music, the graduating exercises, and the
distribution of prizes, took place. The diplomas
and prizes were bestowed upon the fortunate re-
cipients by Bishop Fitzpatrick. 5&l
AT the conclusion, the President, in behalf of
the faculty and students, thanked the audience
for their presence, attention, and encourage.
ment.