The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-07-09
Correspondence Of the Telegraph.
Commencement Exercises at Beloit
College.

The annual Commencement of q college is
season of great interest, not only to its stu
dents, but to those VINO have graduated in
previous years, and its friends in general. 1t
is period or joyous re union between friends
long separated, whom the associations Of col
lege life have closely cemented in the ties of
friendship. But to none is it time of deep
er interest than to those who, standing on the
line between training and acting, are to re-.
ceive their parting words from Alma Mater
and are soon to bid adieu to the delightful ex-
periences OF a course OF study together.
Beloit College was founded in 1917, since
which time II classes have graduated, embra-
cling ia members, many OF whom have occu-
pied, and are still holding positions of honor
and responsibility. The present graduating
class consists of eight persons, smaller num-
Der than usual, rendered SO by the late war
The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered on
last Sabbath 2. M, by Prof. Joseph Emmer-
son, from the text, ITO save the world."-
into four divisions, showing LIST, That the
world needs saving, 2nd, The world is worth
saving. Sd. The world is to be saved 1t was
a mastery production, Astounding in deep and
comprehensive thought and clothed in Ian
guage both beautiful and poetical. His
closing words to the graduating class were
practical and appropriate, and throughout he
was listened to with marked attention.
In the evening Rev. E. ?. Goodwin of Chi
cago addressed the College Missionary Society
upon the subject, The Foretokenings of sin
as seen in creation Ii would be useless to
attempt any outline of his address. 1t showed
its author to be master of his theme, and gave
proof of his great ability as scholar and a
speaker. 1t was delivered to q crowded
house, with ease and grace, and yet with
great energy, and abounded in originalities
Mr.. Goodwin is pastor OF the church formerly
in charge of Rev. Dr. Patton, now editor Of
the AdUdrace. We may here say few words
in regard TO the work of the Missionary Socie-
" during the term, Ii is composed of stu
dents, and eleven Mission Schools are carried
on under its auspices. These schools are
held every sabbath P NJ. in the school dis.
trcts roundabout the city, at distances vary
ing from two to seven miles. About sc of the
Christian Young Men of the College engage
in this work, riding out whenever horses can
be procured, otherwise going on foot. Great
interest has been taken in this work by these
students, and their efforts have been heartily
seconded by the people of the various sec
lions. Several of these schools have raised
money for procuring libraries. 1t is glorious
work, not only accomplishing much good
among the people, but richly rewarding all
who engage in teaching, forming in them
habits OF Christian activity. and attording the
best possible training for those who are look.
ing to the ministry profession, of whom
there is quite a large number. These school:
have an average attendance of about 55 or 60
with a total of over 600.
Hon. a. VANWYCK was expected to ad-
dress the Archaean Union on Monday evening,
but through some mistake on the part OF
those who correspondent with him, he was not
| present at the time expected. However ar.
rangements were Immediately made for the
address to come off on TUESDAY P. NJ, and q
rare treat is anticipated by all. Next week
we will give some account Of his address, the
the exercises of the graduating class.