Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-08-20
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'ss'"hNu VI htltlAhR pleNe ~ hthtfhihtNtal iuu-
sic. The exercises were opened with prayer
by President Fairchid, after which ].
Sprague Upton, Of Richfeld, appeared upon
the stand, and introduced the class to the au
dienoe in Salutatory Grafton on "Cloud Des-
tiny" in which matter of fact, fancy and phi
losophy we're blended in pleasing manner. A
delivery, slightly more forciblc would have inn
proved the Grafton. The speaker, however,
possesses elements which the course he has
marked out will develop
He was followed by Warren F. Walworth, OF
Euclid; subject, "God in Nature;" delivered very
distinctly, with a clear, musical voice The sub
ject was treated in a style that betokencd a
thinker and finely showed the manifestations Of
God in his created works.
Mountain Music" an Essay, by Miss Hattie
Martindalo, of Kirkland, was fine piece o.
word painting The power of harmonious ma.
ture over the passions Of the soul---the storm
in the mountains, on the ocean--the awe Of
childhood, and love of natures wild scenes
were charmingly depicted
"The Teacher, The Ruler" by I'D. P shel
don, Of Cleveland, opened very well. The high
office and influence Of the teacher in the School
house, the Seminary, the College, and the Pull
| pit, were shown to be the power that exerted
in the right direction, would cause
! The star spangled banner in triumph to wave,
Ger the land OF the free and the home Of the brave
in reality Unfortunately the speaker contin-
ued his Grafton beyond this point, and marred
the remainder with profusion Of quotations
from poetry and prose. Evidently he did not
stop when he had got through
VIM NJ. McCurdy, of Canada West, paid bis
respects 10 the government of the United States
which boasts Of Independence, and celebrates
its glory by gala day; while the slave market
finds protection and a place in the nations
capital, in as many stanzas Of poetry as he
could recite by an earnest effort in fifteen min
utes We could not blame the young Cana
dian for his sarcastic taunts, hurled rapidly at
our beloved country; though shame did mantle
our cheek for the acknowledged hypocrisy OF
her position. His delivery was quite monoto
nous, and the production on the whole too
long.
Physical Education, :" by Fred b. Hayden,
| of Syracuse, opened with a biting sarcasm on
the want Of physical education in this age Of
schools and intellectual culture, and he en-
forced his points with SONS examplee at that
/
noticed with pleasure one feature Of the ora
ticn in which the speaker took Pres Finney to
task for some of his peculiar positions concern
ing recreation; for we are rejoiced to see all
men ieaTlessly judged by each individual &C
cording TO the standard the mind has set up
for itself. The passage is too long to quote
The allusiOn to the late Horace Mann in CON
cluson was particularly fine Also the quota.
tion o. that truthful and earnest passage of his;
GAN through the life Of pure minded but fee
bic bodied man, his pathway is lined with men,
ory's grave stones, which mark the spots where
noble enterprises perished for lack Of physical
vigor to embody them in deeds"
"The Fatal Suspense, by Fannie A. Tibbets,
of Oberlin, wac a story of a curl of hair, de
failing in very pleasing manner a romantic
| episode in human life The beauty and grace
ful appearance of the reader made romantic in
cidents seem quite possible in more than one
seat. 1t did not affect our pew at all, oh no.
The American Statesman" by Norris Mo.
rey, Brant, New York, was bold declaration
of manly and truthful statements and princi
pies; which, if they permitted to grow and
develop acCUrding tO the present ideal oil the
author, will fit him for place of honor and
usefulness among those who are soon to be the
pillars on which this Republic is to rest. We
rejoice at the prospects of such additions to the
champions of truth and equal rights May his
aspirations and the hopes of his friends be re-
allied.
W. M. Ampt, of Germantown, on the "Pro.
gress of Man." evidently had made profitable
deductions from his study Ofhstory, and knew
how to apply them to the practical questions of
mans progress and destin. "The evils of to-
day." said he, "give no occasion for despair,
but should nerve every arm and inspire every
heart, since from the analogy of the past an
unerrng finger is pointed to better future"
We thought he somewhat Overacted by intro.
ducing gesticulatOns which added nothing TO
the force of the Grafton His valedIctory re
marks were touching and to the point, and
seemed In every way appropriate and satisfac-
tory.
In criticising these efforts it becomes neces.
sary to remember that these persons are just
ready now to enter on their course of discipline;
and the prospect of thoroughly practical men
and women was the conclusion to be drawn
from the indications the class presented on the
occasion of their first appearance in public
The opening glee, "Iail to our Friends
by an octette of singers, four gentlemen and
four ladies', made every one glad he was there,
if not then paid for coming AT all events we
thought it was meant for us, and If the rest of
the audience did not take it they refused
splendid offer
"Our Sunny Land" by four young ladies,
Misses Pease, Haynes, Hazen, and Childs; and
"Come where my love lies dreaming" a auar4
tette. were performed with splendid effect
Every word was so distinctly spoken as to be
understood, while every touch of voice was del.
icate in the extreme. The String Band, as they
call themselves, acquitted themselves with great
honor; indeed they bid fair TO take the first
place in Oberlin Music. When accompanied by
the organ tn effect of their music is nrand,-
We feel justly proud of such company among
us and hope they may tarry long Their names
and residences are as follows LIST violins, A.
Brown, Sparta, III and J c. Hoffman, Warren.
O.. Piccalo D. B. Chlds, Syracuse, N. Y.
Flutes, f. ID. Allen and Paul Greenwood, Ober.
lin Viola, r. Brown, Sparta, ILL., I'd viohns,
VIM Treadwell, Hudson, Mich, c. Hudson and
A. Baker Oberlini Geo. WINS; Kirkland; VII
olncellos, Geo Allen, Albert Wright, aud Isaac
Wheat Obern; Violono, Chas Rossiter. Ober.
lin Organ, A T. Smith, Austinburg, o.
President Fairchild introduced the class to
the audience with few pleasing remarks, com
mending them to all as worthy Of acquaintance
and favor. The Exercises were closed with his
Benediction. The memory of such occasions
we are pleased to cherish May we see many
more such. Yours, @
Good Sign in southern Ohio.
The GallipOlis Journal, the old Whig organ
Of Gallia County, and heretofore neutral since
the organization Of the Republican party, has
placed the Republican ticket at the head OF lie
columns: The editor says
We do 80 because we are satirfed that the
best interests Of the State will be advanced bv
their election, and that the election of the On
position is the only way the State is likely to be
saved from the curse Of Looofoco misrule.
Mr. Dennison, the candidate for Governor.