New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-22
COLLEGE COMMANDMENTS.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.


marched from the chapel to the tent the Common
where long platform had been erected for tho benefit Of
he class and comfortable settees provided for tie audi
Atet prayer Dy tne rev fresluenl' WIG VA snai
nOuneed as his subject 1.-THE Self3uticiency OF the
cence at National Celebrations, Lyceum Gatherings and
College Anniversaries saying that this was in the man
the result OF two causes-the extent Of country and
equality Of it's inhabitants He described the general ten
dency OF the American mind TO Yaunt itself account
its S eS sy SnS Pos e eadeSey literary
degeneracy and the general rreverence Of the age OF
attentiyey listened to- Then followed poem, 10y
M. o. Fuller, The Time, the Country, and the Man.
Address to tho President, by Charles A. Cook who very
happily alluded to the pleasures and duties so rap
the name Of the class thanked him for all his instruc
tons cOunsels abors and prayers In their behalf and
then presented their farewell. The President ex-
pressed his regards for their welfare. his JOY ia
assuring them OF his heartfelt interest IN theh mem
wherever they might be thrown III their future me-
Inc Centennial poem was tnen ~ Eu M
doubleday one Of the finest productions hat mas graeed
the OF the day OF any similar occasion since
class-day was introduced here
The class then formed in procession aud marched to the
valley In the rear OF the Observatory where the CfOn
clos read by Henry H. Monteth ana the Prophecies
by Sydney A. Phillips After these exercises the class
again reformed, and with the accompaniment OF the
band assembled the HILL 10 gather around the old pines to
sing the farewell ode. enjoy the crclng pipe ana near
the parting address from their mate A. F. Baisde
The to which the ode set seemed particularly
opropoS for the place aud the words were rendered with
singing the ode the class marched to tho front OF the
chapel and there disbanded.
Like the preceding day, the elements here seemed TO
desire TO add to the pleasure Of the assembled multitude
Through the night parties were arriving and almost con
stany through the day the streets have been filed with
TIE number Of class meetings 10 be held to-
orrow is very large every class from 1870 vi the pres
Is represented and quito fully. The Oldest
graduate present is f. c. Reed OF the class of 1912.
Among the distinguished guests present Cen Sher
man and daughter the guests of Senator Patterson;
ChefJustce Chase and daughter, the guests of Prof
SanbOrn A. Rollins, formerly Commissioner OF Inter
nal Revenue; W. A. Field, Assistant AtOrneyGeneral
Judge Daniel Clark ofNew Hampshire Judge Ceurrier OF
st. Louis Judge and Tx Gen Ed r. Noyes OF Cincinnati;
Prof A Aiken Of Princeton College, the Rev Professor
Calvin SOwo the Hon. John Wentworth OF Chicago and
the talented naturalist A. Bickmore OF Newly It
is reported that Gen Sheridan has been ordered to report
TO Gen Sherman at this place II Is not expected that
President Grant will be present. This evening
a concert takes place in the church. by the
Gernana Band Of Boston, and the annual party given
by the President Of the College to the Senior class,
it is anticipated will be brilliant affair Tomorrow s
to be the grand day of the week. the day Of Centennial
exercises.
July 2O-This is not according to the programme,
eventful day in Commencement week With the exception
Of prize speaking public exercises but through
the day the constantly increasing number Of persons
in the street and the heavily laden arriving stages have
beokencd the interest excited in the approaching exer
cises OF the week This afternoon eulOgy was pro-
nOunoed the college chapel on heo and character OF
Ed. F. James, member of the Senior Glass, who was
drowned July 49, 1863 while bathing IN the Connecticut
This evening prize speaking occurred IN tho
College church, aud the large assembly us
tened very ntcntly TO the efforts OF the young men
The first prize In the Junior Class was given 10 j. H.
Hardy: subject, Pericles Athcnans,' ana the
second prize to Francis Brown; subject, THE Naga-
bonds" In the Sophomore Class. hrst pre- Frank T.
the Roman Army" The performances OF all the com
petors very fine. great disappointment 70 most
OF the Alumni arises from the inability OF the Rev Dr.
Lord exPresdent OF the College, to participate M the
festivities OF the week, even 10 receive his friends
though he Is reSoyeriRg rapidly To look out from hi,
chamber upon his gathered students and their friends
the Presidential chair for 20 years, most OF the living
alumni received their diplomas at his hands.
during the past Summer through the munheence OF one
o. hs descendants the monument OF the elder President
forming In the main 10 the style Of the original base OF
Concord granite surmounted by plain marble SLAB bear
ing the same inscription "a the other.
During the past years the college grounds wonderfully
beautiful by nature have geen restored moT9 nearly
Parker. OF Cambridge Mass have been act without stint
over tho denuded nights aud through the charming val
ev IN the rear OF the buildings Vines and creeprrs
ergreens and decduous trees, naturally grouped. have
very much Improved the appearance OF the grounds
Through the beraity OF the gentleman the college
enabled to extend It's domain and several acres
10 the east OF buildings extending running
North and South. have been added TO the grounds.
Grading the surface east OF Reed Hall has
been carried 10 q considerable extent aud Is bo car
rjed through 10 the spot 10 be occupied by Cu
yer Haa building intended for the Joint use OF tho de-
parnents but especially for the agricultural de-
partment For this building appropriation OF $4,000
was by the State Legislature AZ is last session
supplement toa request OF $4,000 from the late David
Culver Of Lyme, to be appropriated by the college 20 this
use. This building will supply want, for sometime
clamorous for a Laboratory or Practical Chemistry aud
also for more extensive Museum only It's general fea
lures are present deermiueda brick building, front
ing the south, four stories IN hight There Is every
promise of beautiful day tomorrow, when tho Glass
Day Exercises VIII occur
July 21.-The Centennial of Dartmouth Col
ege has been celebrated here to-day with great spirit and
enthusiasm The has gathered together from
all parts Of the country aud from beyond the sea-
great number OF Alumni and the day has been spent
most delightfully."- in the public exercises In the exchange
Of raernal greetings and the renewal OF old friendships
f6shened and nyOgrated by their return 10 the fOndy
remembered scenes OF youthful struggles and tri-
umphs. The weather, until late m the afternoon,
The night having -, laid the dust. dust while
crowd from the burning rays Of the midsummer sun.
procession Of the Alumni was formed at 10 o'clock and
headed by the Germania band marched 20 large tent
on The Common capable OF holding about 5000 persons
which was soon densely packed by the graduates and
was Occupied by ChiefJnstce Chase the President OF
Alumni Association and on his left aud right sat tho
officers OF the College and the distinguished
mentioned in tho DISPATCHES yester-
the Hen WIN. NJ. Eyarts the Hon, Daniel Clark,
Gov Stearns and ex.GOy. Smythe OF New-dampshlro;
tie Hon g. Eedheld and the Hon. T. s. TObey OF BOs
dress OF welcome the course OF which lac referred 10
some of the eminent present, and among others to
cen sherman, who sat his right hand, OF whom ho
Of bs countys forces who three years ago, his
mastery flank movements, took possession OF our
hearts and who comes now just 10 ihspeot the
General called forth the most rapturous paudits
from the enthusiastic crowd. President Brown OF
Hamilton College then read an exceedingly interesting
and valuable historical address, which was finely delv
cred and held tho rapt attention OF the vast audience
from the first until the last.
The exercises Of the morning were concluded by the
singing OF an original ode, written by Dr. John OrdOnau1
Of tho class of 1850 after which taken until
O'clock In the afternoon the tent was again crowded
to OVERLOOKING when ChofJustce chase addressed the
audience. and gave some words OF advice 10 tue Erauu
atng class. , =, ~. A.,
Judge Chase was followed by the Hon ira PGroy Ihe
Hon Daniel Clark, Richard d. Kimbal, Judge
Jarrett. George Kent, and Senator Patterson. A
senator Patterson closed the proceedings OF the day.
YALE.
COMMENCEMENT wEEK-ALUMNI ELABORATION