The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-27


triotic and scholarly. The Trustees have re-
quested its publications and it need only be said
here that, not counting those who died before
the Rebellion, q per cent of the Lafayette stu
dents bore arms in the late war for the Union.
Ninety-fve students, coming from fifteen States,
were represented in the Roll OF Honor, contain
ing the names of six generals, twenty-five colo.
nels lieutenantcolonels and majors; thirty sur
geons, thirteen chaplains, forty.fo1r captains
and lieutenants, six naval officers and number
of fnon.commissoned officers and privates, who
did not aspire to any great military fame. On
this list occur the names of General A. Porter,
the first b1igadier commissioned in 1861, from
among the officers of the regular army; also
Surgeon Nassau, afterwards Medical Director,
who originated and commanded the first hospital
steamboat, an experiment that resulted in such
great aeviation OF suffering in the great battles
OF the West.
REV. DIR. PLUMMER's GRAFTON
before the Literary Societies was delivered at
Brainerd Church in the evening. 1t was
learned and mastery argument in favor of the
study of the ancient languages. The reverend
orator rejoiced in the published declaration of
the Trustees, that 'in making the new curricu-
lum of scientific studies, we have not overlooked
suffered it to become the least impaired; but
that it will be continued as heretofore, not only
as the regular introduction to the special study
of theology, medicine, and law, but also as a
thoroughly tried and approved means of secur-
ing the culture and elevation of mind, and Of
impartlng the useful and liberal learning which
becomes the Christian scholar"
This address, also, will doubtless be printed
and it deserves an extensive circulation.
THE EXERCISES OF WEDNESDAY.
This has been ''the great day of the feast,n
and the capacous church was again crowded.
To the usual programme OF Bachelors and
Masters orations was added this year the Intro.
ductoly Address of the Pardee Scientific Course,
by Professor H. Osborn, LII D., who was elected
in March last TO the chair of Mining and Metal
lurgy. No justice could be done, within the
limits of this letter, to his learned and polished
argument that Christianity is the sum of all
philosophy and science. The pubic will doubt
less soon see it in print.
After DR.. 0sborn's address, the young orators
spoke ln the following order:-
Latin salutatory-By John c. Clyde, Belle
Centre, Ohio.
PrOmetheus Unbouud-By Leighton Wilson
Eckard, Easton.
The Graduate in society-By William McKen-
zie, Spring Mill.
The Majesty of the Law-By James P. Elliott,
Plain Grove.
The Glories of the Merchant-By James Whit
field Wood, Allentown.
The English Language-By George R. Kaer-
cher, Pottsville.
Inconeruities of Human Nature-By Robert
Morris Bertoet Obey.
The Mission of the Saxon-By Adolph Frede-
rick Beckc olt, Easton.
"The Lion of the North"-By Elijah B. Wells,
Shohola.
The Pilgrims Progres SPY Charles NJ. Sit
greaves, Phillipsburg, N. j.
Masters Oration-By NJ. A. Depue.
Valedlctory-By George L. Keller.
The Fowler Prize, for proficiency in the philo-
logical study of the English language, was
allotted to George R. Kaercher, of Pottsville.
1t was pleasant coincidence that the masters
degree was taken by Rev. d. s. Banks (class of
1860, pastor OF the Second Presbyterian Church
(Brainerd) of Easton, and Rev. NJ A. Depue
(class of 1863, associate pastor of the First
Church.
The degree OF NJ. A. (causa hOnOriS) was then
conferred upon Daniel Holmes, NJ. D., Amos
Bonsall, Fisher Hazard, A. II. Fetterholf The
degree OF LII. D. upon Rev. ]. Edwards, D. D.,
President OF Washington and Jefferson College;
j. Stilwell Schenck, M. D., Professor of Che
mistry in Princeton College; and Rev. J. Grier
Ralston, A. NJ, of Morristown, Pa.
The degree of D. D. upon Rev. Ellis ]. Fewlin,
Hazleton, Pa; Rev. John L. Janeway, Herring
ton, N. j.; and Rev. NJ. B. Grier, Philadel-
phia Pa.
Few persons in that immense audience will
ever forget the scene when DR.. Junkin arose to
pronounce the benediction. First, he compli-
mented the speakers on their orations, and the
audience on having kept such respectful silence
that every speech was heard distinctly through
out the church; and then, pointing through the
open window to the summit of College Hill,
crowned with new buildings exclaimed with
voice trembling with emotion All that this full
heart OF mine ever fondly hoped for La
fayette College is now being fast realized, and
Simeon's prayer Is on my lips, Lord now let
! test thou thy servant depart in peace" There
were old men in that audience, unused to the
| melting mood" who wept as the Doctor bowed
his head in prayer.
THE COMMENCEMENT DINNER,
| at the Masonic Hall, deserves more than the
brief mention that we can give. The ladies OF
| Easton had again taken the matter IN charge,
| and even exceeded their former efforts Nearly
400 persons partook of the bountiful repast,
| while Coates celebrated band dscoursed most
| excellent music Then the old Psalm tl22d) was
sung, and the speaking followed, Governor Pol
| lock presiding in his most felictous manner.
| After speeches from DR.. Junkin and President
| Cattell, he proposed the health Of Mr. Pardee
| The whole audience rose to their feet, and cheer
| after cheer shook the old Hall. 1t was long