The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-16

English Grafton; Lorenzo de Aedict-sydpey san
ders West Windsor, W. -. and padieal,sm-E lam
T. Dissertation; Life soarces-"H"~A
s Dissertation; The Destiny Of ouf '"f -osorge
n;sscrtsiion; The Atheism and aacism ufPolitics-
Hmer Hewitt Cspen, slooghIoh, ,
10 Philosophical Grafton; Science the Ally Of Religion
James Eastwood, West Haven. W.
IL vaedctory GRAFTON; Nat'o Literature-Lorrin
low Dame, Lowell
Benediction by Rev. Dr. pallou.
The efforts Of the your men evnced high degree Of
merit being charae'e, zed BY broad and comprehensive
SCOPE thought pure dction and Ane delivery show
ing that The dup Of the faculty were performed with d.
deity and honesty Of purpose. wi'hon. des,r.
orstions Of Messrs. Hinckiey, Lowell, Kinds,
Capen and Dame, which were mcrtorous
ter es s ssns n. and
(. ON fault Mr.. Capen handled his subject with ability
and success while his delivery was spirited and effective
Massachusetts House Of Representatives last wner and
has promising future before him.
Altogether, the exercises very crcditaoe 70 the
young gentlemen and TO the institution Al the close the
degree Of Bachelor of Arts conferred upon the follow
ing gentlemen Elmer Hewitt Cspen, lorrin Low Dame
James Eastwood Orviile Hinckey, Benjamin Hammond
Kinds, William Adams johnson, oliver Hawkes. Lowell
E&n Porter sas Buudy Rawson, Sydney Sanders George
Curtis Waldo Henry Bacon Brown, to the class OF 1867
The honorary degree Of Master Of Arts the only honorary
degree conferred, given TO John Chapman Porter,
morning, PROCESSION was formed beaded BY the hand
which marched 10 the dining hau, where dinner was
eaten sentiments read, and speeches made HIS kxoeI
ency Gov. N p Banks, in response 70 sentiment IL
honor Of the state of Massachusetts,, made some capita
post prandia remarks in which he cempmented the IN
sttution very highly for its high literary standing, ant
spoke enceuraRngly Of its prospects, assuring the faculty
that the college would realize the aid OF $50 600
voted out Of the back lands the proceeds OF whci
nearly ready be paid into the State treasury IA
assured them that the STATE would always advance TIN
educational interests within her borders, by giving sub
stantai testimonials Of its high regard. And after few
general remarks regard TO the institutions Of learning
within the country the benefits derived from then
the basis prosperity Of the State he closed will
the expression Of his high satisfaction OF the position
| the college.
| Eloquent remarks were also made by Rev. 7. Thayer
Charles j. White, Of Chelsea and Others the band play
ing selections from favorite operas at intervals Al hall
past three procession formed and marched TO tn
chapel where literary exercises took place, consisting
an Grafton and poem. The address Of Rev. VIM r. Ager
Of Boston, such character TO defy attempt
to condense be read whole 10 be apprecat
ed II Of the prooundcst and most eloquent effort
Of the gentleman, whose reputation is not bounded o.
New England alone
At ak o'clock the closed and the audience re
tired TO their respective homes. This closed da
which but fail 10 have influence for the bes
upon the Tufts College.
forgot mention that very large number OF dstin
gushed cergymen and citizens present. and SCENE
| TO be highly pleased with the exercises.