The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-07-15
Commencement Week at Amherst College
OUR AMHERST CORRESPONDENCE.
AMHERsr. Mas, July TO- lse0

Comnsnsenent Week ~ Amherst College.
OUR AMHERST CORRESPONDENCE.
AMHERST. Mass, July TO- 1896
GATHERING or ALUMNI
Certainly nature has done her part In giving us
pleasant Commencement It has been neither too hos
too cool; but bright, Joyous day. Its cheering
effects plainly upon every one. Old classmates
returning TO their college home welcoming each
other with passing illusions to the good old times The
attendance Of alumni seems very large whe many
more expected Six classes to have
their reunion this yearthose Of 1884, 1885, ls4i ls4s
1860 and 1861
THE INCOMING CLASS
The examination OF candidates for the next CLASH
CURED this morning. Thrtyseven have been already
accepted and judging from past years. there is promise
Of very large class. The coming Freshmen giving
their attention for tho present the subject Of Freshman
societies In the consideration OF this question an an
peal Is made TO their reasoning faculties.
PHI BETA KAPPA GRAFTON AND POEM.
The Phi Beta Kappa ociety addressed this after
duction said at the present time literature science
shine with but feeble light compared with politics He
referred 10 the struggles OF ancient Greece MEDIEVAL
Italy, and conrased with those strong light our own
great struggles He could he said nger the pa,ha
the subject heart viz "a Political duties of
educated men, II would be impossible TO give any ade
quate conception OF the address in the space
made no political harangue, but treated the subject
general terms aording satisfaction TO the audience
After the Grafton DR.. J. g. Holland of Springfield dc.
livered his popular poem Jonathan SCHOOL, ]
pass comments upon as the subject handled in
style worthy Of the man, eiciting hearty rounds Of
applause
EXERCISES AT THE GYMNASIUM
At the close OF the exercises church took
my way with many Others 10 the gymnasium TO wit.
ness the exercise of the Freshman in Compel
in for the prize o, $40 10 be awarded 10 ihat
cIass which snail exhibit tho most eomn,ete ma
formity of action and perfection of discipline.
The gymnasium Is OF stone, two slorfes high, ami
fsaf In afltfh hp in i'm
yore resort for all visitors in this vicinity, and under
the supcrntcndencc Of Prof Edward Hitchcosk, NJ D.,
is popular resort i1r the students. Marching TO the
muse the class presented them Gives for hours hard
exercise Had they Worn their entire eymnas suit
they would have appeared To in earnest
trial; but when the word gwen every at his
task and noDly did TIC perform - Iney won for them
THE ADDRrss BEFORE TIM SOCIETY oy NorrEy
was delivered by Rev. James Mcosb, ID. D., Professor
In Queens College, Ireland In his Introduction nc
stated the great need there Is Of higher scholarship
They have numerous scholarships for which coinpeti
ton takes place among the students He urgently
commented the system OF universities In this country,
as by them the several colleges would vie with
ono another In seeking the advancement of
should have tins competition. He announced az
his theme The tendency of religious thought" Ho
occupied hour ard half is delivery but so inter
esting was tho production that l forgot myself in
listening 10 him. The day has been very fully occupied
with exercises interesting throughout
AMHERST Mass, July II, 1866.
rnr ALrNsI MEETING
This morning ! privileged to attend that most
interesting OF gatherings the alumni meeting. The
President Judge Kellogg, being absent, Dir. Whiting
Grswold took the chair Az usual great interest was
manifested in the exercises OF the meong-t being the
great day Of the week. Old nienperhaps they dislike
being called od-bere throw OF age and become young
again. The narration Of their college reminscen
furnished hlarlty enough Cor the Tho hall
well filled very many being obliged to stand during
tha entr -nupr Nv Rov
Prof Hoon OF Bosou-the records OF The last meeting
were read nv the Secretary, Prof J. II. Seeye While
the Committee on Permanent Organization DOT, Mr..
Whiting Giis~old addressed he Alumni In words or wei
come.
At the conclusion or his address The Committee on Or
ganization reported Henry DE Forest OF New York,
elected President and Prof J. H. scclye Secretary.
Mr. DE Forrest made an eloaaem speech on taking the
chair. Pro- Clark from the Committed on the Memorial
Fund reported progress No definite plan for the memo
rial has yet been decided Mr. = Porter Dyer II tho
class OF 1891 followed IN 4 short speech Prof Aiccosh
Of Dublin, spoke by invitation. Mr. Van Cot. Of Now
York; Rev Ar. Graves, Of Providence r. J. Prot. L.
Smell, Rev. Mr. Stors, OF Cincinnati; A. d. Fly, OF
Boston: Rev Mr.. Neil. class Of 1881; Rev. DIR. King
the venerable Missionary each entertained the
bled alumni by welcome speech.
INK ORATOR B1FokE TIE SOCIAL UNION
was BY Rev. DR. storrs, OF Brooklyn, N. \. Subject
The characteristics of the American people during tho
scholar During the war mary charactoristics have
been inwrought ana made ndshle. There has been de-
veoped rich pervading moral lie. The atmosphere Of
society has vast influence on The scholar. Again, the
people attached 70 their institutions, and most OF all
10 those that best Our nation has greater regard
than formerly refined iny idua type Of character
Is opposed 10 great stature, physical strength aud
prOwess Lastly, the American people noted for
the trust IN God. In tho knowledge OF God Is under
standing This is the greatest 'des with which havo
to do. Christ is te srandcst miracle the world has
GYMNASIUM
10 divided between the Junior and freshman classes
His ENceilcncy Governor Bullock ami STAFF wlfe a; AL
the afternoon exercises.
The concert By tb. Menieissohn Quintet Club,
sisted by ten other pieces passed % IN the usual manner