The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1867-08-20

the sem-centcnnial celebration of the
college in 1850, felt that Il great heat
was in his possession.
ALUMNI CELEBRATION.
At the conclusion of the commemorate
ton services the annual anniversary of the
Associated Alumni was held. Rev. j.
J. Owen, ID. ID. IL. d., of the New
York College, President, introduced Rev.
Hiram Mead, of South lladley, Mass as
the orator, who proceeded to deliver an
elaborate address upon How far the
Professional Man is influenced by the
World in which he lives"
lie commenced with an analysis Of the
culture of life. A rapid education is 90
ing on in life, coming from the forces of
society and the surroundings Of one en-
gagged in the busy scenes Of every day,
and from these the individual is constants
" and permanently receiving instruction
that is influencing men either for good Or
! i'll. Thus, manhood is being constantly
developed, and character natures fastest
in the storm and contest Of life. There
is no instability in society 1t is an ac-
tive, living element, in which is Concealed
force that acts and reacts upon the pop
ular mind and the individual, with an cd
uciting power that cannot be discarded,
or lost sight of in the progress of mans
development, and makes its impression
| in such "a way as to tell upon his present
and future life, changing even the settled
habits of the people. but in greater de~
gree changing the current of the mental
aad moral habits
The subject was further elaborated by
allusion to influences which flow out from
the current literature Of the day 10 affect
the action of and stagna,e the mind and
blast the character Of the recipient in ac-
cordance with the use made Of the pos
sessions left. The course of the clergy in
feeding the low instincts Of literature by
contributing to the sensational story wri-
ting which marks the present time was
severely criticised.
We have neither the space nor time TO
give fuller abstract. The address was
finely written, forcibly delivered and left
very favorable impression upon the au-
dience.
ALUMNI DINNER.
The Alumni Dinner at the Addison
House succeeded the public literary exer-
cises at the Church, after an intermission
of two hours. About l25 Of the A So
ciate Alumni, with several ladies and in
vitod guests, quickly, occupied the tables,
laden with very substantial eatablcs, and
after the gastronomic exercises were sat,
isfactorily completed, the flow of senti'
mcnt and reason followed. DIR. Owen
presided, and very happily introduced the
different speakers. Among those who
were called out and very iclictouSly re-
sponded. were Rev. Dr. +. G. Wines, o,
New York, President Kitchel, Rev. Ira
Pet,bone, class OF 1923, of Winstcd,
Conn, the oldest living graduate, Danie
G.. Hopkins. of the class of 1901. Henry
NJ Slade, Esq, class of 1850, DIR. Tru'
man NJ Post, of st Louis, Mo, and
Rev. O. f. Daegett, ID. d., orator of the
philadclphan Society.
LEVEE.
In the evening the President gave re-
ccption at his residence, which was an
agreeable AMI pleasant Reunion Of OLE
friends, an opportunity for many of the
citizens to pay their respects TO the Doc
tor and his amiabe lady, and a mos
agreeable entertainment for all who wer,
present.
ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE ASSOCIATED
ALUMNI.
Wednesday morning, at an early hour
a meeting of the Associated Alumni wa
held at the College Chapel, at which thu
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year;
President, Rev. John J, Owen, d. d
Ii d., of the class of 1928.
Vice Presidents, Hon. John w. Stew
art, class of 1916, Rev. George n. Board
man, ID. d., class of 1917, Hon. w. G
Denton, of Rutland, and Rev. j bradshaw
f Crown Point, n. Y.
Secretary, Charles G.. Steele, class O
1860.
Treasurer, Emerson II. Wright, elias
| Of 1888.
Central Committee. l.. ID. Eldredge
f class of 1857, Lyman E. Knapp, class o
1862, o. Wooster, class OF 1914.
The following appointments were mad
, for the next anniversary:
Orator-Rev. Byron Sunderland ID. ID
Washington, ID. c. Substitute, IIor
h John G. Churchill, Oswego, n. Y.
a Poet, Julius Wilcox, Esq, New York
Substitute, Martin Mead, Nj. d., Albany
q NY.
- Rev. II. S. Cushman, of Manchester
g necrologist for the year, reported I'll
names, and so far as practicable, gave
n brief account of the lives of members {
4 the Association who had deceased durir
:, the year. We shall give the substance
. his report next week. Committee on NJ
|. crology appointed for the ensuing year
!. Rev w, w. Winchester Rev. Il.
a. Cushmau and Prof w. ii. Parker.
IN pRnp NyEpRER'S ADnRESs