Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-04

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denburg. The essay was received
with marked favor and evinced much
practic thought as we'll as fine SEN
timent. Experience, not years, made
us old. To her and her associates
standing AT the end of their college
life, this was such time and it was
hoped the culture they had received
would enable them to answer life s
questions wisely and we'll To attain
high ideal of perfection should be
the great object of life, in whatever
sphere it was passed.
Her task on behalf of her classmates
of saying kind farewels "to those
who must be left behind in SEVERN z
the ties which bind TO Alma Mater"
was beautifully carried out and the
parting words, earnest and heartfelt,
seemed TO spring from the heart
alone, while her voice and manner
indicated an inward sorrow at this
the termination of her college days.
At the conclusion of her remarks the
degree Of Phi. b. was awarded to each
by Vice President Sterling, after
which the benediction was pronouuc-
ed and the exercises OF the afternoon
were closed.
The Commencement exescises on
Monday in which the gentlmen par
ticipated passed off creditably and
did honor TO the institution which
the speakers so ably represented
A procession of the Regents, Facul-
ty, and students formed at the Uni
versity grounds at 8 o'clock A. NJ,
and, under tho leadership of Major
Nicodemus, was conducted TO the
Capitol, where all were ushered into
the Assembly Chamber--a large
number of citizens having already
gathered there to witness the pro
ceedings. The Regents and Facul-
ty were seated conveniently near
the rostrum, while the graduating
members, thirty-six in all-of whom
twenty belonged TO the Law epart-
ment-occupied seats in front. On
the stand were Gov. Fairchild, Pres
Sterling, and the Rev IL. G. Tilton,
OF Fon du Lac. Following prayer
and appropriate music, Mr.. g. N.
Gregory delivered short salutatory
in Latin. The words were distinct.
ly enunciated and rendered in a clear,
loud tone. The remainder of the
class then followed in the order
selected, and the hearty applause
that followed their efforts proved
them of most III dot bted meri -
orations-philosophical, law class
and valedictory-may convey their
general tenor lack of space forbids
the giving even an outline of the 9TH
ers. which were studiously wrought
end ably delivered.
Philosophical Oration-"The Abuse
of Legislation" V. Underhil Inn
proper legislation is growing evil
1t is mistake 10 attempt to legs-
late morality. Would-be reformers
labor under the mistaken notion that
the government is the great reform
atory agency. These abuses can on
ly be corrected by attending to the
character OF orr legislators.
Philosophical Oration-"Thc Au-
thority of Government" j. Stewart.
Divine in its origin and authority
government was necessary for man
who did not always know what
would conduce to his happiness, and
would not always do what he knew
to be right. Common interest and
sentiment were necessary to success
full government The best men in
the country should take an active
part in politics, and rise above the
claims of party and seIt-interest.
Law Glass Oration-"Lawyers as
Conservatives, B. w Jones. The
lawyer was accustomed to DO gov
erncd by au thority, to regard prece-
dents sacred, to venerate the master
builders of common law, therefore
he was conservative, though not an
enemy to progress or change when
needed, for some of the most radical
changes have been made by the
courts. The value of lawyers in re-
sisting false reforms and the attempts
at crude and mischievous legislation
clearly shown; as also how the courts
entrusted to lawyers, in times of pop
ular excitement proved safeguard
to rights.
Valedictory Oration-"Spectres,"
Il. w. Colby. 1t had been said that
common sense was the genius of hu
manily, but as a criterion by which
to determine the motives of human
action it was not reliable. Unseen
forces, more subtle than light, sweep
10 shadows over the voyage of life
and all feel their mysterious impul-
ses. There are shadows that sweep
over communities and continents.
leaving their traces along the path
of civilization. There were shadows
of heroism. clarifying nations, ofbeau-
tn, when the public domain becomes
studio of genius and the history of
the period treatise on national art
and it's masterpieces of mvStery. the
genius of humanity which breathes
the living soul into manhood. and
rounds into perfect nobility the beau
ty and heroism of human life, through
communion with Divinity.
Nothing but full report would do
justice to the farewell addresses
which were feelingly given and com.
pletely freed from all cold formalitv.
Upon retiring from the stand the
speaker received a number of hand
some boquets as, also, were the rest
awarded with fair share at the con-
clusion of their efforts. At the close
of the orations the Degree of Bacle-
Tor of Arts was conferred upon six
members; Bachelor of Philosophy
upon fourteen; Civil Engineer, two:
Bachelor of Law, twenty Master Of
Arts, two.
The exercises were concluded with
the benediction by Rev. G. III. Rich
ards. In the evening a public re-
cep;ion was he'd in the Gymnasium
Hall and with this terminated the
exercises of the term. A vacation