Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-03

HOMEOPATHIC COLLEGE CoMMENcEAENT-A
large congregation gathered last night at the
Plymouth Church on Prospect street, on the occa.
sion of the Ninth Annual Commencement Exer
cises of the Western Homeopathic College. The
exercises were commenced with prayer by Rev. J.
c. WHITE.
Prof GUILBERT then addressed the audience
upon the "Hero as q Physician" taking as his
model Of the Medical Hero, Samuel Hahnemann,
| the Father OF Homeopathy. In an interesting and
eulogistc manner, he narrated the principal events
in the life of this immortal man, who, born and
reared in the most abject poverty, nevertheless had
such an unconquerable desire to study that he
neither staggered nor altered at the sight of diff
culties and obstacles which would appan all but
the stoutest heart, and who, throughout his long
and well spent life labored increasingly for the sup
port of what he considered fundamental and bene.
fetal truths.
The lecture was sttentively listened to and well
received. At its close diplomas were presented to
the following, who composed the graduating class.
President Wheeler prefaced the presentation with
q few well timed remarks.
D. H. Gregory O.; Edward P. Scales, N H.;
Sarah N Ellis, Mich; Arphax Farnsworth, N Y. !;
Thomas CrCmlish, Pa; LllewelIyn Oliver, Ca; Ja-
net C. MacLean, Ca; Benjamin G. Keyes, N Y;
John NJ. Bucker, H.; Eady Stevenson, Ca; Fran
ces Burritt, La. orrin FOwle, Mich; Andrew B.
Spinney, N. Y; Virginia C. Wallace, Pa; Freder-
ick A. Lathrop, Wis., Chester Smith, Mich; Geo.
Pyburn, Ca; Douglas S. Low, Tenn; Maria NJ
Gross, O.; Jerome B. FRASER, n. Y; Anna NJ
Gatchell, O.; Jonathan R. Hamilton, Me-; John Da.
vies, Wis; Alexander H. Burritt, La, honorary.
The benediction having been pronounced, the
audience was requested to tarry a few minutes,
when L. LlIeweIlyn Oliver, member of the class.
with some complimentary remarks, presented to
DR.. BEcKwITH, as the surgical Professor OF the
College, fine case of post mortem instruments
as a testimonial of regard and affection from his
class.
Prot. BEcKwITH responded to the unexpected
gift with short address of thanks which was iull
of good advice, hearty Acknowledgements and earn
est hopes for the future success and high standing
of those who had so honored him. After this
pleasant episode, the members of the graduating
class met their friends at social and bountiful sup
per at the WeddeII House, at which not only was
the physical man refreshed and filled, but toasts,
speeches and conversation rendered the occasion
happy one.
The following regular toasts were read and re-
sponded to at the table;
The Memory Of Hahneman-Drank in silence
l. The Western HON. College-May she long
continue to send out many such noble representa-
tives of the healing art as to-day by her diplomas
she recommends TO the world
2. The early pioneers of Homeopathy in the
West-May their lives and works long be remem-
bered for the great good they have done.
No. 3. The Graduates of Is5s-59-We part
this day with a noble band. They have clear
heads, warm hearts, and steady heads. May their
tribe increase.
No. A. The Homeopathic JOurnGls-The Press
has long been of the mightiest agencies for dis
seminating truth, and no men are better qualified
to WELD it with success than the accomplished
leaders Of Homeopathic literature.
No. 5. Our Sister Collegcs-May mutual SYM
pathy and regard keep them warmly united with
us in our cause.