Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-08-22
oBERLrs, August 10, 1858.

OBERLIE, August l9, 1858.
The Theological Literary Society held its
anniversary this afternoon. FROM an assOci-
tiOn of this kind, comprising the most mature,
cultivated and refined intellect of our Uni
versity, We might naturally expect
to hear the finest efforts. Without attempt.
ing criticism on the general style of these
anniversaries, we viii simply say that in the
present case it has fully realized our natural
expectation. This following is their pro-
gramme:
MUSIC. PRAYER. MUSIC
Fearfuly Made'.....- ~; :; ~;
Politics, Mosaic and Modern,
VIM. E. Lincoln, London, Eng.
| MUSIC,
A. A. saford, Oberlin.
Christian Greatness, ......;.
| G. W. Phinney, Russell.
! MUSIC
The Coming in of the Gentles,.
J. II. Lard, Monmouth, III.
The Aseeticism Of Quakerism,
H. s. Bennett, Brownsville, Penn.
| OLD HUNDRED. BENEDIcTIoS.
Mr. Riee's oration was most graphic and
eloquent picturing Of the physical, mental
and moral capacities and liabilities Of man.
His POrtraiture of the possibilities of suffer-
ing in humanity was most painfully vivid.
Delivered with the speakers usual grace and
force, it made decided impression upon the
audience.
Mr.. LineOln's OraliOn was, though discur-
sive and lengthy, marked with originality
and force of thought The speaker said
some very true things about England-things
which lost no force because said in sorrow by
one of her sons.
Mr.. Stafford was, as he always is, sound,
sturdy aud sensible. His earnest manner
will always invite attention and demand as
sent, while his thought is always fresh and
new.
Mr.. Phinney, in his OratiOn, caught and
dWslt upon the noble idea that greatness is
not in the head but in the heart-that great
ness is goodness glorious idea and worthi-
Iy expressed and champiOned Mr. Phinney
carried the audience as thoroughly and en-
tirely with him as any speaker of the occa-
sion.
Mr.. Laird's speech was, in a higher degree
than any other, classical and scholarly. Mr..
Laid never fails to offer, in his essays, the
best Of matter to those who listen, thought
we'll sifted and winnoWed.
The concluding effort of the day was Mr..
Benefits able and powerful attack upon the
Quaksrs and their Peculiarities of govern
ment and life. 1t was, for its kind, model
In fact ones eye and ear and mind are all
grati6ed in listening to this speaker. Grace
ful.. in bearing and delivery, and strong in
argumentative power, he has every quali6-
cation for success in speaking.
Mr. JudsOn Smith presided at the ami
vsrsary with his usual ease and grace. The
music of the occasion, furnished by our Ober-
lin amateurs, was most appropriate and
pleasing.
Let me chat now of one or two other mat
ters in our quiet town. And, appropO Of
music, we are looking forward with more
than usual interest and expectation to the
Annual Commencement Concerts. The Mus.
ical Union are now preparing for them with
great care, under the efficient supervision Oi
: Prof. E. NJ. FOOte, the best-knOwn and mos
popular musical conductor that has ever pre-
sided at any of our concerts. Beside oul
own native talent, the Union have secured
the services of several distinguished singers
from abroad, ,'amOng them Mr.. 7. H. Pease
whom we, Of 0berlin, once claimed, and arr
still proud to wel,Ome back. The rehearsal
J for the concerts are full of interest, ant
promise rich treat to all lovers Of Root
, music. Tell your friends SO, ME. LEADER
and add for their benefit thst the concerts
, occur on Monday evening, August 24th, AM
t on Commencement evening, Wednesday
' August 26th.
I Oberlin doesn't seem to have been vital!
= or materially injured by the war. Nearl.
as large q number Of students as ever or
registered on the books and thrOng the halls
; though the increased proportion of ladies
suggestive of war. The beautiful and sym
metricsl, as well as large and commOdious
:, New Ladies' Hall, in process Of erection
which shows the spirit of progress and lif
! in those who supervise affairs. And thong
. Oberlin has not stinted its best blood or il
best brains to the cOuntry's service, as tn
= record Of every battlefield viii tell, thes
very exercises Of which we have been talk
ing prove that her students still possess q
. the energy, patience, cultivation and abilit
Of yore. LAEcELOT.
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