, 1860-02-13
The SenlI-Annunt ExaSnlnattou at the
UAiFerBlty Of ST. Mnrys& Of The Lake.
fFfon the MssteEn Haants.}

tFfon the Western Haantsl
During the course Of the last week the exam
inatiou Of the University of st. MarF's of the
Lake was IN object Of the greatest interest
noon with distribution Of premiums in the
form of medals, awarded to those who excetied
in the several branches Of study. At O'Clock,
the largest hall in the University WIS crowded
to excess with the parents and relatives Of the
students, and several others who casne on inri~
nremiusns, uud the yerv Reys. Sorrin and
Dunno, Drs- Butler md Ncslullcn, Rey Mr. Hur-
ley, aud nearly all the clergy in the c ~ were
in attendance. There We're several present in
the body Of the hail, both Of the clergy and lai.
II, who had formerly been students Of the Uni
versty. TO whom suca 4 scene must have been
one Of The most touching interest, bringing With
it many happy memories Of collegiate life.
All those sentiments Of attachment that wed
the soul to. the scenes Of happy, we'll spent
youth, and fills it with u sense Of the deepest
gratitude to those who impaired to it the treas.
ure Of an eafly education, sprung up ID tue
breast Of many an alumni Of st. Mary's, who.
once flushed WITH hope and eager expectation,
like the youth assembled before him, asraited ia
the s7sae ball 3oring acknowledgement Of bis
c1ccllehcy. Ma6y OF the students Of st. M1-
ry's are scattered through the rarious States OF
the Union, and not few Of them have attained
high degree Of eEuinence in various profess
the assurance that their +i1ua 4fdt<r is hasten
ing OF in brilliant career Of prosperity under
the care and guidance Of &he Res +. Dillon,
one Of her own able aud learned children.
0ser one hundred young men competed for
the premiums during the past week, great
portion Of Whom purpose following through
complete coilegiu:e course IN The institution.
As the examinations were public, aud embraced
the whole range Of studies from the beginning
Of the scholastic year, many proofs Of the most
striking applications were evincct. and not
few Indications Of brilliant and yaried talents.
which, under the direction at the present facul.
ts, are destined to become conspicuous in our
hociety.
The examinations in the mathematical depart
ulent, conducted with the well known ability Of
Professor Downing, LII. D., attracted particular
attention. The trst lonora were borne away
By Messrs. Schwelstlsal, Gerritv and Clancy.
The commercial department, of which the
President has charge, is as complete as any III
the city, embracing the study Of Commercial
Law.
Mr Skerritt, for his mastery execution, which
is certainly the finest we ever witnessed, re-
ccived medal. Mr. Schwcistha1 excciled in
accurate knowledge Of principles, and Mr..
Clancy took the first honors IN Commercial Law.
Addresses, complimentary 10 the Bishop,
were delivered in Latin and Greek by Messrs.
CONWAY and Downing, respectively, whose
facility in the use Of those languages, and man.
ner of pronunciation, clearly ind cated the
Trinity College education Of Ur. Downing, the
advantages Of which his pupils now erjoy.
Mr. Hotsoran delivered q similar address in
| German, sud Mr. Menatd in Frcnch, aud cou-
sidering that they 'aade their first acquaintance
| with these Languages at the University, they
more than lnerited the hearty applause that
greeted their efforts.
Mr.. McGpire then proceeded to deliver an nd
dress Of the same import, in English, that drew
| forth from the audience thanks OF the highest
| admiration. His elegance OF diction aud grace
! fnl delivery united With prepossessing manner
and appearance, told plainly the happy Influence
He likewise executed piece on the piuno. nc,
coupanicd by bis professor, Max. Gira, LII b.,
that called forth general appreciation, but tonud
IN able rival in tie talented and precoeious Mr,
Downing, who succeeded him.
Samples of defamation were glren by Messrs
Russell and Young, which Won for them much
| admiration and app}ause. Theywe succeeded
by Messrs. Clifford, Byzne and CarliD, and otlefz
worthy Of mention.
In conclusion, tho Right Rev. Bishop atdrez.
sed the students in terms expressive Of his Ell
| tire satisfaction, after which The audience dis
persed.
The attendance, though now comparatively
large, will, it Is highly probable, considering
how the ability OF the present faculty ia apprecf
atcd, be more than doubled before next vaca,
+ion. Provision il being made for the accom-
mediation Of between two Or three hundred stu.
dents, who, at pleasure, mny board in the iusti
tuition or only attend It's schools; and thus st
3lary's Of the Lake, that in order Of time rYa.
the first University established in Chicago O,
| The entire State, bids fair to be the first like
wisc ia general patronage aud the adTautace.
Of superior education.
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