The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-06-24

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four founders of the institution,
namely, DR.. Hovey and Rev: Mr..
! THOMPSON; among the alumni were
some of the graduates of the
first class. and several Of the first
classes. The history of the early
/ trials and foundation of the College
was given, not In dry facts. but en-
! livened by anecdotes which were
very interesting and pleasing and IL
space permitted would insert a few.
The alumni, who were the first stu
dents, now decked with silvered hair.
gave their history, hardships and
tricks" All seemed to cast aside
their robes of dignity. aud appear
once more as boys. and as such they
spoke. The house rang with inces-
SAINT laughter, and it seemed as
though every one had saved his wit
for that occasion; it was certainly one
of the most jolly meetings we ever
attended.
At21 PM, was the eonferring di-
piomas upon the graduating members
of the Calliopeau Society. Mr.. Il. r.
Mills having taken the Second Hon.
or, made the salutatory. 1t was a
neat and very appropriate address.
Mr.. Julius A. Coleman. of your city,
having received the First Honor,
then made the Valedictory; subject
1.-The Lesson of our Society Life"
He treated his subject in an able
manner, proving himself worthy of
the First Honor. which he had re-
ceived by the unanimous vote, both
of his class and the Society; older
heads pronouncing it to be the finest
college oration they had ever heard.
1t was finely delivered. and his clos
ing remarks were spoken in such
manner as to produce such an effect
upon the audience, as but few of our
older and experienced orators have
the power to do-many being Ia tears.
At 8 Pm. the prize declamations.
by undergraduates, took place In
Center Church; the evening was
pleasant, and the house was jammed;
three prizes being awarded. the first
to A. l.. Daniels. Marion, Iowa: the
second to j. A. Lynn, Livonia, Ind;
the third to Ira Mcdonnell. Muncie.
| Ind. Mr.. A. I. Wright, of Wheeling,
Ind. taking the first prize for essay
writing; Mr.. S. B. Miller. Of Tuscola,
Ills, The the Second.
| Tuesday, 10 AN. Mr.. A. s. Reid,
of the class of "'52," delivered an
Grafton before the Associated Alumni,
of this we cannot speak as we were
compelled, by other duties, to be
absent.
At 2 o'clock NJ we're the reunions
of the Literary Societies. There being
a large number of the elumni present
this year. every seat in the two halls
was filled, and as they entered the
halls. beholding them in their new
garbs," smiles could be seen on
their pleased visages from ear to
ear" such were the characteristics
throughout both the meetings. and it
can be truly said that these were the
happiest reunions held since the
organization of the Societies.
At Al Pm. Battalion Drill took
place, under the direction of Col.
Carrington, who was appointed by the
Government to fill the position of
Military Science. last January. Suf-
fee it to say, considering the time the
boys have been under this military
discipline, they drilled finely. There
was a large assemblags present to
witness the display. and it is a great
addition to the College. Develop
ment physically as we'll as mentally,
we say.
In the evening Hon Richard
Thompson, of Terre Haute. deliv-
cred the annual address before the
two literary societies. being intro
duced by the President as tho Sill
yer. tongued Orator of the Wabash. f"
Truly did he maintain his introduc-
ton. His address was directed more
particularly to the young men, and
every one left the house well pleased
with bis effort. He places Wabash
in the front of the institutions of the
country. Among the eminent gentle
men sitting on the platform was Gov.
Baker, who being called upon. re-
syonded IN a neat and brief address.
Wednesday was the thlrtZ- second
Commencement. The day very
pleasant. with the exception of being
quite warm. The exercises we're held
in Center Church, and the house was
crowded to such an extent az to leave
hardly standing room.
We have not time to enter into all
the particulars. nor to particularize
each speaker. But, it is universally
admitted that Mr.. Coleman had the
soundest and ablest written oration
of the occasion, and was delivered
with great force. We understand he
has chosen the law. We think he Is
we'll adapted to the profession, and
whatever bar secures him as a mem
Der, will undoubtedly receive a valu-
BILE addition. While In college he
has been one of its most active, hard
working, and ablest students.
Mr.. Gregg received from the Fac
ulty, very valuable work, as re-
ward of merit, for never having failed
= to nerfOrm a single duty nor having
> been absent from a single exercise
throughout his entire course. BIT
few students have ever had such q
record; and We say, honor to whom
/, honor is DUE"
: The speeches were all as general
f thing able efforts, and clearly evinced
q that a class of men were leaving us,
and that Wabash, with the most
thorough course Of any College in the
j West, makes men. In the evening the
J. Presidents levee was held in the So
c;ety halls which closed Commence
: ment; it was a happy affair. And
J, this College year ends, as being the
It most prosperous year Wabash has
!. ever had. and with her increased IA
. cilities, she expects a large influx oil
;, students next year. At a meeting OF
the Board. of Trustees, they decided
s to build the other wing to the center
a building. and make many other i'm
provements. She has a goa head
ative Faculty, aud they are determined
{ to make her the Yale of the West.
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