The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-07-16
Correspondence efthe Telegraph
Commencement Exercises at Beloit
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The anniversary exercises began on Sabbath
p. NJ, July 5th. We have before spoken of
the Baccalaureate sermon and the address be-
fore the Missionary Society. On Tuesday az
ternoon the annual prize declarations were
listened to by a large audience IN the spacious
First Congregational Church. -Four mem
bers were chosen from each of the Sophomore
and Freshmen classes, to contend for the
prizes. The declarations were all very cred
itably delivered. The Freshman prize was
awarded to A. j. Smith. The Sophomores did
so well that it was difficult to decide as to SUI
perior merit, especially between Mr. Earle,
of Lake Co., ILL.,, and Mr.. Salmon, OF Beloib.
Mr.. Earle has a magnificent voice for speak
ing, and his rending of some passages of
"Spartacus to the Gladators," sent a thrill
through the entire audience. His command
ing appearance, graceful gestures, and earnest
manner all combined to heighten the effect of
his delivery, and to hold the assembled throng
almost spell-bound. Mr. Salmon was per-
haps more fortunate in his selection, choosing
a defamation full of stirring patriotic senti-
ment. He is very pleasing in his address,
and on this occasion eXcelled all previous eff
forts. He has the elements of the real orator
within him, and rose at times to lofty elo-
quence, carrying the audience with him com
pletely. The prize was finally awarded to
him by the Committee.
The address to the Literary Societies, by
Hon. a. VanWyck, followed this exercise.
his SuDJGCt WIS u6 ElcIlcuIS Vi National
and Individual Prosperity" The address
was mastery production, replete with fine
and instructive thoughts and fOrcible truths.
Although the audience was somewhat weaIi-
ed by sitting two hours, yet the reputation Of
the speaker, his pleasant delivery and deeply
interesting discourse, held the undived atten-
ton of very large proportion for something
more than an hour longer. Mr.. VanWyck is
deseryedly popular with the young men and
friends of the Institution, on account of his
efforts in its behalf, in the Legislature. All
were highly pleased with the address.
Tuesday evening was devoted to the Alum
nj exercises. Rev. j. II. Edwards, of New
Hampshire, gave the address to "a crowded
audience. His theme, ''The Old in the New
was treated in very scholarly manner, show
ing much original thought and maturity of
mind, although the speaker is young man.
The Alumni poem was given by E. b. Dyke,
of Chicago subject, Voices of the Night
On Wednesday A. NJ, at 10 O'clock, a pro-
cession, composed of the students, faculty,
trustees, alumni and friends of the institu-
ton was formed on the college grounds, and
marched-thence to the First Congregational
Church, to stirring music from the Forest
City Band. The church was crowded with
spectators to listen to the exercises OF the
graduating class.
All the orations evinced the most thorough
culture, and their delivery reflected much
credit on the instructor in elocution. Space
Will not permit an EXTENDED notice OF these
Suffice it to say they were all
excellent, and listened to with great. interest
by all. Several distinguished visitors were
present, among whom were Governor Fair
child, Hon. A. j. Craig, and Hon. j. Pickard
In response to an invitation from the Presi-
dent, Gov. Fairchild made brief speech,
which was received with enthusiastic APP
plause. The Alumni dinner followed, when
a general good time was INDUCED jim by
large number. In the evening a concert was
given under the auspices of the graduating
class, which was largely attended. Thus
closed the Anniversary exercises Of Beloit
College, The Institution was never in a more
thriving condition, and each year arrange
ments are made for its increased usefulness.
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