Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-25
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iDf the graduates and former students IN the
eUniveTsity we're present in military dress,
ashowing that prtriotism is part of her lnstTue-
Ftion. She has fair representation Of c0HHnts-
9ioned soldiers in the Union army, hut honor be
SIT to her she has MANY private 0fIes. This be-
bing the case, the graduating classes were not 80
large usual. Committees present expressed
tyreat satisfaction ut the tone and character of
ihe examinations, which closed Monday July
12lst. These were more rigid than usual, being
yconfned to the studies Of the term and year.
The ArHESEuM SocIEry Of the College held
its first exhibition on Thursday evening July
31Tth. Great praise was bestowed on the young
ladies by all present. Tie society is not yet
two years old, but if il always aGheres to its
lmotto 'SNase Siortitess, Sal, ur perfectly as il
Adid on this occasion, the future for it is bright.
The CLIoNIAN entertainment, on Saturday
sevening. was in every way up to the high Tepu-
atation that Society las already attained HUI
amor characterized the proceedings The dren-
sching rain and intense darkness, made the
return home very unpleasant At the close of
ythe society. and while the audience was detain-
A ed by the rain Gov. ToD favored them with
shart but telling speech. The Governor is a
good friend Of Colleges and Literary Societies.
President MERRIcK's 5 farewell address to the
graduating class, on Sabbath morning, was
, worthysthe man and the occasion. Christ a
todd. WAS the burden of his discourse. Not
soon will the vast audience. aud especially the
retiring Class, forget MS glowing description Of
the life of Christ. and the strong appeals to
copy it. The concluding prayer by DR.. SrocK-
TON was morally sublime.
At three O'Clock the church was crowded to
hear the address Of Dr. w. L. HARRIS before the
Missionary Lyceun. He ret forth the chaFac-
ter and wants of the heather, referred to those
who have given themselves to this work and
ale earnest appeals to those of tire society to
go and do likewise The speech was able but
too long.
The Annual Samon was preached i the
evening from these words: "'The Lord reigueth;
let the earth rejoice" The speaker Rev. Mr..
CARPENTER, is at present Pastor of the PTesby
teIian Church in Kingston. The sacrament OF
the Lord Supper WAS administered after the
sermon.
BY Monday night the town WAS we'll fllei
with friends of literature from all plTtS of the
State The announcement that the comincnce-
Incut proper would be held in the grove where
each could have room and air enough, doubt
less encouraged many to come who otherwise
Vsonld not have done SO.
Those present at the meeting Of tho nistori
cal Society, on Monday evening. complained
ut 1he length nd taueneSs Of the exercises
Among the masses the mcetingof this society
il not popular, and DR.. WRIGHT had a hard
place to ill. Torelate attractively the pioneer
history of an organization like our church,
requires n peculiar and rare talent Few
should undertake. it.
The leading attraction of the week was the
sddress Of DIR. SrocKroN, ON Tuesday afternoon.
An immense crowd was present before the
ringing Of the first bell. The Dr. remained
seated, as is his custom while speaking Tho
feeble in voice yet lie succeeded ~ being heard
10y tile vast aud profoundly attentive audience
No justice could be done such a discourst. l,y
the srief note could here give. The clo-
cuence of the Dr. Is of the highest order. his
reasoning So close and careful, that to follow
him requires the utmost effort on the part OF
an ordinary nina Our space will not permit
us to give 7ven n synopsis Of bis speech Ma
teriaiisHI, Sprituaism and Mortality in their
influence on the history of the world; is about
as near his subject we can give it. Strange
that With such a minister to set forth duty to
God, Country and Nan, our COnsreSSneR should
no fur come short .DOes light hide iight?''
The first minds Of the church and the age have
spoken within the walls of the old VIM St
Church. but we must be permitted to say that
DR.. SToCToN surpasses all.
Throagh some misunderstanding with re-
gard TO time the Rev. Mr.. Spencer did not ar
rive in time to fill his appointment before the
Alumni OF tile University On Tuesday eve His
address therefore was appointed for Thursday
in the afternoon. The rest Of the evening was
welcomed by all.
Wednesday was the great day of the Female
College. Long before the time to commence
the house was dense'Y packed Tie undue pro-
portion ofladies present gave to the audience
that rtre and beautiful appearance common to
Seminary commencemcnts. Ten of the ladies
read i'll the morning and eight in The afternoon
All did we'll some exceedingly 50. READING was
Iruch better than usual, one could hear quite
we'll in the gallery, something unhsard OF at
most similar entertainments. Prof SCaIRSER
.nlivcned the day with good music. The fol
lowing is their programme:
Monuments.-MARY E. SHoEuAKER,
Tarlton.
A Voice is spoaking,-MARYANsA
MoUsER. Marion.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GRUBB, Mansfield
Unfoldings-ZERUAH You've, Galena.
What of 1t ?-MARY E. STEELEY, Cir
cleville.
The Golden Gate.-FAxs1r PH1lLIrs
Tiffn.
Missiug-MEDIA vIcroRrA FRIEHp
Carroll.
Far of Visions. HATTIE N. LAr1
snR, Delaware.
Eiiah's MantIe.-M Eva PARKER
Delaware
Columbia. thy Memory fadeth never.
--CARRIE A. BARKDULL, Berea.
The. greatness of our Country.-EonI.
A. CARPENTER, Galena.
HESRIETTA LISDsEY, Wa
verly.
Tidings.-MArrn NJ. MonnIs, Wash
ington
Listening-MAnr w. EvAss. Noun
Vernon.
The Life Choice.-olvr N. WELLS
Delaware
Hesperia-ErrA JOY, Delaware.
Right.-CLEMEST1SE G. Berry, Noun
Gilead.
The Lords Of Lifeline WARxEE
London
In the evening Dr. DosEI SOY delivered hi
Baccalaureate. IN this lie was mofe than nsr
ally successful It was short and pointed. !
its close the annual reunion came off at h
house. It was q la1e hour before the friends an
patrons found it possible TO separate thcmselvt
from SO pleasant an entertainment,
The University grounds never looked S
beautiful as on Thursday morning, covered 6
they were with thousands of happy faces Th
experiment Of holding commencement in th
College grove was decidedly popular. There a
have common room. and free air, A platforl
and canvass extending from the west side
the Mansion Building" furnished a comm'
di6us and shady rostrum. HENSIEBsBAcH
Band, from Columbus, was present to MI Il
air with sweet music We append the pr
gramlne and names in their order;
NEARER THE GoAL--C- w. Breytogl'
Columbus, O.
M1ED, An ARcHTEcT-Lucien Clarl
Fosters Crossings.
The PowER OF MIND-Sherlden Co1
New Bedford. !,
The TauE ESD OF LuE-H. Q. CERit