Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-08-22

as deistical. #.#.N..
The influence OF psychological inyes-
tigation upon the sentiment and tone OF
character was asserted as among its best
characteristics. Subjective studies ele-
vate the character, and the times in
which we live were sadly 10 need of
this class, for the genius and culture of
this age Is for the almighty dollar, and
all its energies were bent toward its
accumulation, to the neglect Of all that
has tendency to elevate character.
MANY Of the theories Of education reject
ed everything that tend to elevate the
mind. A cut a cross-lot education had
been adopted, and everything was tend
ing TO a superficial method of instruc-
ton that would work injury TO US as a
people in the rapid march OF progress
our country was making, The American
public demand that the country be fur
nished with young men of wide views
animated with long sighted patriotism.
The conclusion of the address was
devoted to his individual connection
with the College, and of the department
upon which he was about to enter,
pledging his best endeavors to enter
into the spirit of the course OF study
pursued In the institution, and although
an Alumnus ofanother College, his views
of Education and Philosophy were not
at variance with those long taught in
Middlebury College.
No abstract could be given of this
learned and elaborate address without
marring its beautiful proportions. None
who listened to its teaching could fail to
be impressed with the Importance of this
branch in course of liberal study, and all
felt refreshed mentally and morally by
the views of Philosophy inculcated.
The Alumni and Corporation then pro-
ceeded to the Addison House and par
took of the annual corporation dinner,
which was done up in the best style o.
"mine host" Ryder.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
At two o'clock, p, M, the Commence
ment' exercises began. The house, was
literally packed long before the hour ap
pointed. The following is the order o
exercises
Prayer by President Kitchel.
CRATIC Salutatoria, Henry Martyr Per
kins, Oroomiah, Persia.
Oration-"Material Progress" DaviC
Nicholas Burke, Middlebury, Vt.
Oration-"The Saxon in the Englisl
Race" Lemuel Vernon Ferris, Law
renceville, N. Y.
Oration-"The Punishment of Pohtl
cal Offenders" George Edwin Lawrence
Weybridge, Vt.
Oration-"The Paris Exposition on GU
Industrial Pursuits" Nathan David Yale
Valedictory Oration-"Worth of Pro
fession," James Madison Slade, Jr, Mid
dlebury, Vt.
Masters Oration-Ezra Brainerd, S
Adams.
The addresses of the young gentleme
of the graduating class were all well wri
ten and bore evidences of discipline
minds. The evolutionary training the
have received under the guidance of Pr
lessor Kellogg, was apparent in their dt
livery. Another noticeable feature VIZ
that there was no hesitation in the d.
livery, the oratons having been perfect
committed to memory. No prompto
were located in various positions to braC
up the young gentlemen should any pc
ton be forgotten. Some of the speaker
at college commandments are sadly d
tcient in this regard.
The grafton of Mr.. Burke was fine
written production, evincing talent of
high order. The Grafton of Messrs. Fe
ris and Yale were good compositions al
forcibly delivered. The valedictory orr
ton by Mr.. Slade was perhaps in its ger
eral arrangement, spirit and thought, tt
ablest production. Its valedictory al
dress was appropriate and expressive, al
reached the hearts of all his hearers. III
| Masters Grafton by Ezra Bralnerd
} St. Adams, student at Andover The
logical Seminary, was a we'll prepare
metaphysical Grafton, indicating a mil
of high cultivation.
1.-THE conclusion of the Masters CRATIC
the degrees were, conferred as given
yesterdays HERALD. The many frien
and all who know Rev. Aldace Walk
will fully concede that the degree of Do
tor of Divinity was worthily bestow
, upon christian scholar, whose servic
entitled him to the honor.
a At meeting of the Associated Alum
f the following officers were elected for t
d ensuing year:
t President-John T. Owen, ID, Ne
e York.
+ Vice Presidents-Hon. John
, Stewart, Middlebury; George N. Boar