The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-07-01
Wabash College.
CRAwFORDsvILLE. IND,
June, 10Th. 1867.

Wabash College.
CRAwFORDsvILLE. IND,
June, 26th, 1867.
Editors Journal: p
The world has had its epochs-its
land marks, separating different ages,
and dividing its history into periods.
So, Wabash College, little world of
herself-has her commencements,
which separate college life into Pc
riods or college years, and are the
epochs, from which are measured the
actual life and labors of men who have
qualified themselves for the trials and
conflicts of life, by long and labor
ious course of study. j.
The annual festivities began this
year on Friday evening, and from
that time to the commencement day
there has not been a moment which
has not been pleasant to every one
who has the capacity for enjoyment.
The past term has been one of close
application to books and successful
study, and now, when the labors of
another college year are over, and
the thoughts of the calling back to
earth the departed authors of Greece
and Rome, or taking trip tn Jupiter
or Saturn, in company with the Pro-
fessor, no longer trouble the mind of
the student, he gives himself. up to
happiness, marred only by the thought
that few hours must be taken from
the pursuit of pleasure, and given
to sleep. Nor are the students the
only happy ones. The Professors,
thankful for the prospect of few
weeks rest, rejoice with their pupils
amid our festivities. And last, but
notleast, are the ladies, who must be-
come satiated (if such thing be pos
sible) with the attentions of the young
hteroti of the college.
But to retrace the step from the
sublime to the ridiculous" Sunday.
we had three religious exercises
the sermon in the morning by Rev.
G. HI. Marshall, of Indianapolis, the
Presidents Baccalaureate, in the af-
ternoon, by Rev. j. f. Tuttle, DID,,
and, in the evening, the address be-
fore the Society of Inquiry. by Rev.
O. A. Hills, of Cincinnati. All were
superior productions, and evinced
much labor in the preparation.
On Monday morning the Examin-
ing Committee made their report,
which was very gratifying and en-
couraging. To speak of all the exer-
cises would weary your readers pa
thence, but the reunions of the So
cieties are deserving of notice. Many
of the alumni members were back, land
it was pleasant and delightful to lis
ten to those men who have been away
eight, ten, fifteen years, and some for
hn hap
py hours they have passed in those
halls The address before the Socie-
ties on Tuesday evening, by DR..
Humphrey, of Chicago, is also de-
serving of mention. 1t was prepared
in refined and polished manner, and
delivered with ease and grace. i
Commencement Day was bright and
fair At an early hour the audience
began to assemble, while the hearts
of the Seniors beat little more rap
idly than was their wont. Every one
anticipated pleasant time and
good exhibition, and no one was dis
appointed. The speakers all did we'll,
and were rewarded with many beauti-
full bouquets from their lady friends.
The following is the programme:
Is the World Degenerating?-. FL. NJ. Blayney
MUD ana WaIer .0eOrSe 6 Dunn
Don bt H H. McLain
Commerce and Civilization....J H. Meter
Emulation Jacob Moon
Whittier Tending ?...........Doug. F. Putnam
Personal Integrity ID. @. Roderick
Selfishness of Wealth. III. Farrand futile
Science and Religion Matthew WhitefOrd
The Heaven-Born.,.. ............Seth Woodruff
Address to Glass.
TO attempt to criticise the speeches
would be as foolish as inappropriate.
All deserve great praise. After the
orations, the degrees were conferred,
one of which was the title j. l.. D.,
which was conferred on Gov. Baker.
All passed off pleasantly, and next
year if those of your place who love
literature wish for a week of literary
enjoyment, they can do no bettor than
to attend the Commencement of the
next class at Wabash College.