New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-08-04
COMMENCEMENT SEASON.
Bow dom College.

menoenent week, word or two as to the history of
Names venerable college. Bowdon College was named
in honor Of Gov James Bowdon Of Massachusetts, de-
scrbed as man of literary tastes and great popularity
and grandson of Pierre Baudouin, French exile who
first sought refuge Portland then known as Falmouth
Neck at that time Maine, be il remembered part
of Massachusetts,. Gov. Bowdoins James lib
eral benefacto the College giving 900 Of land
& 100 in cash. valuable collection Of minerals md
paintings aud lot Of philosophical apparatus Previous
TO the establishment of the College, attempt made
10 by Legislative enactment college in the county
of Lincoln TO be called Winthrop College,, honor of
John Winthrop, OF Gov Winthrop who az the pro-
posed act of incorporation read with much Justice
quired the title of Father of the Colony both at home
aud abroad" He was a Professor Of Mathematics and
Natural Philosophy, it appears in Cambridge University
But the attempt to obtain the act of incorporation for the
socallcd Winthrop College failed, and the result
that BowdOin College sprang into existence. The College
was incorporated June "a 74 and toward s support
given five townships OF land. But itdd not go into Ope
ration, however, until 1892 when the Rev. DR.. Joseph
McKeen was chosen President aud the first class entered
Dr. Mckeen was graduate of Dartmouth College in the
class OF Iva. He ripe scholar and settled IN
the ministry at Beverly Mass when called upon TO take
charge Of his new duties His sudden death in 1897 was
severe blow to the institution AT the time Of his decease
he % years of age He succeeded by the Rev. Dr.
Jesse Appleton also graduate of Dartmouth, who pre-
sided over college affairs with great dignity, ability and
until his death in 1872 when he succeeded by
the Rev. Dr. William Allen, former President of Dart
mouth, who held the position until 1889 when h. resigned
and succee led by the Rev. DIR. Leonard Woods the
present incumbent whose ettor of snaton is in
the hands of the ris Trustees and OvcIscers and
which they have acted upon far vote 10 dispose of
the matter the second Friday of November next. In
the meanwhile Prof A. S. Packard senior Professor will
discharge the duties Of the Presidency until
10 Dr. Woods Is chosen. President Woods will carry win
HIN into his retirement tie rsOnal regard Of the Alumni
Ho viii hereafter devote bis attention to literary pursuits
The college never Ia lOaTiahIag condition.
II numbers five large brick buildings excepting the chapel
watch is Of granite built in tho ;Omanesque STYLE The
chanel has lust received new accession Of painting in
oof, ~ pf Ma -l,rh Xh sn
does that artist cOnsi loTabe credit IL copy Of Ra
phads ." S.. Michael aud the Dhlron" "a goacrc repre-
sen;aiOn of the contest between Good and Evil. The
first panepictures now cOmpleed. and Aose, seven in
numb which to come, will, II the original plan Is
carried ont present chronological series Of eEisc
topics OF the Old and New Dsp'nshtgns drawn IOl mo
best masters such viii hardly be found 10 exist any,
where else the land. Already the Ant Gallery Of the
COLLEGE is noted p1r excellence. The work of erecting
Memorial Hall is proposcd-an ornament and an ,nor 20
College, and designed tI1utc TO the loyalty of Bow
dou's in honor of oar c1untys danger Last yc'r
the alumni voted 70 erect this Memorial Hail. and Of.
Smyih was appointed Chairman OF TIE Commit re- 60 o. SO
the necessary funds II is to b. splendid calte cdhtc
costing about $1,000, one-haif Of watch amount has
already been secured IL hoped that the WOA Of crcc-
ton would begin shortly after the present Commencement,
but ii Is necessarily delayed for while. When I'm shed
the Memorial Ill will contain tablets and portraits OF
Bowdon' 8 heroes contributions Of relies, DC.
BowdOins record IN the war was not cXccl.d by the
patriotism of any other literary institution IA the country
To the army and navy she sent 30 OF hcT sons al her
roll OF honor embraces some OF mo WAo acIle'eI he
highest rank and fame IN the fearful snf Tor nationality
MaOT-ifcns Oh Imbcrain and Howard arc among those
OF her VINO have rrpItltion that will ever be
preserved and priced The former gentleman one Of the
College Professors and is the nominee # the Union party
for Governor Of Maine. He is gentlemen of polished
erudtjon Of great moral worth aud thoroughly alive on
the great questions OF the hour believing in impartial
suffrage to al men, and in making Tie National Cons,tu
ton not what it or is, but what II should be.
Sunday afternoon, Prof. William Smyth, DID, or, Old
Ferox, he is better and more famlay known {, tho
students delivered the bdccaaurcatc sermon in the Com
grogationa Church Prof Smyth is the ycho Brahc OF
Bowdoin, and is well verscd in mathematics that he
can almost, as Batter, in bis " Hudibras' has it,
"Resol,e. b. sine aid tan-ents. straight.
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The spacious church wei filed, the front pcws
being occupied BIZ the graduating class.
On Monday evening took place the prize defamation Of
the junior class Tfc young Clce.onians generally nc
TO = NJ. Newman of Wcsi Falmouth ANA 4 4. Plummcr
of Dexter Aier the Close Of the exercises the class pay
took Of the Inequalities Of Prof Chamberai4 mansion
ary Societies delivered By Mons George y hiaid OF
Boston, and the same production winch he had de-
hyered this season before Amherst and Dartmouth col
lcges His theme The Political Duties of Educated
On "Wednesday occurred Commencement proper. The
exercises Of the Graduating Class which numbered -
took place in the church, which elegantly decorated
with bunting Of red white and blue flags aud various en-
blems. President Woods presided, atred IN scholastic
gown and hat The productions Of the young men were
exceedingly mertorous far better than the general aver
age The degrees then conferred the honorary ones
LII d.. the Rev. DR.. Leonard Woods; D. D. the Rev.
John Pike, the Rev Egbert C. Smythi y. M, Warren l.
Webster.
Folno the conferripr of the degrees the annual din
ner occurred in Gymnasium Hall Plates spread for
250 which about the number present After n hour
spent in discussing the viands the intellectual report FOL
lowed, daring which Gen. Chamberlain who, as have
already stated the Union candidate for Governor being
the recipient of complimentary sentiment uttered by
President Woods made handsome reply the conclusion
of which follows Let said he divide the work
Of civilization and humanity leave % the OLD World us
part and let take Let our French friends carry The
cvact and 10
Germans still thread the may labyrinth OF the past ana
plunge into the deep dreams Of the soul But let us begin
where they leave Off sound and solid as they but starting
from the goal where they have stopped BE II ours apply
truth-iO cmbody il in the Institutions OF the country
The application Of TRUTH this take it as the spirit OF tie
look upon our country rs not merely the outgowth Of
the heart; IL "a also linked in with the mture II has
destiny no less than history. Sir we are solving pro
bcms which the past could not solve are lighting tic
battles Of the world and lighting in the front ranks say
then TO these scholars standing ready TO march out INTO
LIES battle to-day trained IN the discipline and aroused
with the power OF the PASTOR the cause Of humanity
forward 20
President Woodss reception in the evening, notwith-
SANDING the nclemoucv Of the weather was well attended.
On Thursday the Phi Beta Kappas bad their annual ora
ton which was delivered by the Rev. Alexander Mchcn-
zie Of Augusta His subject was Mans Love Tor hs
Profession Guide IN it, and 1t was treated win INC ora
tors welknOwn ability. He commended lnal whoever
adopts profession it besses him through all his c II
finds him child, but IL makes him man, developing al
his faculties and makes him to not only benefit himself
but humanity have not time TO write out my notes.
In the afternoon took place class-dGy exercises, Nhch
passed of accepaby. An Grafton was delivered by lIau
m ~ea'1 ,b eA Gb4ore J Sy Frederick H. e the
Popheses BY Sylvester b. Carter and the occurrence Oh
tho other customary ceremonies at the Tree cohcuued INC
festivities Of Commencement Week.
Tomorrow the examination OF Freshmen will CON-
monce About fifty applications have been made iof aa-
mission to the College.
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