Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-08-22
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AUGUST %, 1866.
FROM OBERLiIN.
exhibition .sf the Senior Preparatory
Class.
Special CorresTondsnce Of the Cleveland LEADER.
OBERLIN, August IA. .
Among the many exhibitions and an
niversaries, which are presented to the
public, at this time, that of the Senior
Preparatory Glass, is not the least inter
estingto its hearers. The Senior Preps-
as most of your readers are probably
aware-are those who have Just COM
| pleted their preparatory course, and are
just entering upon the collegiate studies.
This is perhaps strictly scientific defni-
tion, but it is not satisfactory to one who
has had an opportunity of examining the
habits and character of the subject. More
/ esthetically considered Senior Prep. is
a mortal favored of the gods and to be
envied of men. His air, his walk, his
bearing on the street, all Indicate his su-
periority. His faith in mankind in gen.
eral, in success in lie, in the faith and
good fellowship of s.l, is most refreshing.
And more especially is the glory of the
Senior Prep. to te seen in his profound
belief in the superiority of mis- class over
any ofits predec' sso,s, and his undisturbsd
faith in the geI1us of each of his class
mates. Tn L is not distinctive feature of
the presF mt class. We believe that the
oontr Nry is more nasrly true of them
an of most classes.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Thu Mines of Science,
The Ideal and the Real,
Tie Best Form Of Government,
L. Van Fosseu, orOy;lle, Cal
MUSIC.
J. Je1srs. Lyndon. Ill. |
Q. G. Charehill, oberlin.
A.w. Burr, Ravenna.
| MUSIC.
Limits and chaun=l of Education,
w Taylor, FindIay.
Hope for tine Reformsr,
MUSIC.
| BENEDICTToN.
Mr. Strong treated his @ell-conceived
subject in his usual clear and sensible
manner. His exercise derserves praise
for IFS sound and common sense thoughts.
The relations and differences existing
between the ideal and the real, were
pleasantly shown, by Mr. Stickel. Mr..
Stickera appearance was good, but would
ave been improved by little force, both
in thought and delivery.
Mr.. Fossen showed the advantages of a
republican form of Government over all
others. His delivery was forcible in the
highest degree.
Mr.. Jeffers, in giving expression to his
ideal, suggested by his subject, showed
much thought, and fully sustained his
reputation as a scholar and thinker.
The Yaudois is a theme affording
the widest scope for thought and ora
tory. 1t is a high compliment but none
too high when we say that Mr.. Church
i'll did hissubiect full justice. |
Mr. Burr's Grafton was one of the mos
successful attempts of the day. Well
thoughtof, well written and we'll delivered,
it fully derserved the applause it received.
The considerations which affect our
opinions on Education, were dis
cussod by Mr.. Taylor who exhibit
ed clear perception and vigorous
thought. Unfortunately, on account of
the wearied condition of the audience
this exercise did not receive the attention
it deserved.
Mr.. Ryder's oration was, we think, de- |
servedly the most successful of the entire |
list. And this is the more to Mr.. Ryder's |
credit when we turn into account the fact |
that the audience had been sitting nearly |
two hours, and were in that state which |
refused to applaud anything not Of the
highest order.
i lnhEh rs n huOle, lAo OAGANAoS9 hNAO
quite satisfactory. The ability and litera-
ry culture of the Society were shown in
quite favorable light, and received the
attention of the audience.
The Baccalaureate Sermon on Sunday
afternoon was preached by Professor
Morgan. In the forenoon the weather
had been very unpleasant, but about an
hour before the time appointed the clouds |
broke away, and the sun commenced
pouring down his light and warmth al |
most as though it were especially for the |
occasion. The church was crowded, and |
after the graduating class had been ush
| cred to their seats, the sermon commenced. |
| The text was Isaiah 55th 4th-" Behold l
| have given him for a witness unto the
people, leader and commander to the
people.n We need not attempt TO describe
| this sermon. 1t was one of those power
ful efforts which cannot be analysed, but |
| which the hearer absorbs into his heart. |
The effect of the closing sentences TO the
departing class was very impressive
Anniversary Of the Phi Delta Society. |
(spesial Correspondence Cleveland LEADEz-l
OBERLIN, August 20.
''The glorious" as its members lovingly
call aPki Delta optime'sns," held its twen-
tv-seventh anniversary to-day. Despite a
threatening sky and drizzling rain up to
within an hour of the exercises, the house
filed, at first well, and then so full
that it overhowed into the vestibule and
doors, whence the busy hum announced
other than literary occupations on the
tapis-
On account of the illness of Mr.. NJ. NJ.
Lincoln, the President of the Society, the
Vice President, Mr.. Tyler, presided.
The order of exercises was as follows
ORDER OF EXERCISES.