The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-07-13
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MAINE.
BOWDOlN COLLEGE.
Commencement Day, Business of the
Board, Thel New Departure.
Especial Dispatch to Daily Press.l
TO THE DAILY PRESss~

BRUNSWICK, July 18th, 1871.
The usual exercises of the graduating class
took place at the Congregational church yes.
terJay. The salutatory grafton in Latin was
delivered by KiDgsbury Bachelor of East
Dixmont Edgar j. Davis of East Machias,
delivered disquistion on Universal Equali-
ty,' and Sylvanus o. Hussey of Newburgh,
an grafton on the necessity of compulsory edu-
cation to the safety of our institutions in view
of the dangers which threaten them from
Catholic and Pagan immigration. This was
theoretically delivered and was a noticeable
feature. Edwlrd P. Mitcht II Of Bath, had liter
airy disquisition on ''Tral by Ordeal" the tests
of time, contact, ridicule and common sense
being particularly referred to. Mtchell's style
is vigorous and he applied the tests of ridicule
and common sense in manner which we'll il
Illustrated his subject Edmond G. Cole of
Bethel, had dissertation on the claws OF
Progression" Newton F. Curtis of Hampton,
a philosophical disquistion on the Mutual In
terests of China and the United States, and w.
r. White of Winthrop, a disquisition on Mind
and Matter. .5.
One of the best parts was by W. S. bennett,
Jr., of Bangor, philosophical disquisition on
The Ethics of Development" He did not
support the Darwinian theory, but urged that
it was entitled to respectful consideration.
This theory is the compliment, he maintained,
of the nebula hypothesis of the universe. The
speakers style was peculiar and his IDEAS at
tracted much attention.
w. s. Pattee of Monroe, had literary dis.
QUESTION on "Ideals." and William p Melcher
of Portland, dissertation on eloquence giving
hrst the old and then the new definitions and
then his own. E. S. Stackpole of Durham.
gave an Grafton on ''the Development Hypoth-
esis," in opposition thereto.
Orville D. Baker of Augusta. and John A.
Hinckley Of Gorham, delivered the orations for
the masters degree, the latter the vaedictory.
BUSINESS OF THE BOARDS.
The Board of Trustees and Oyerseers had
propracted sessions, at which a large amount
of business was transacted
Charles G. lockwood and Geo. L, Goodale
were elected permanent professors; Henry L.
chapman was elected assistant professor of
Latin, at salary of $1,000; DR.. Thomas 7. Sa-
bine was elected Professor of ANATOMY.
Joshua l.. Chamberlain was unanimously
elected President of the College, to fill the va.
cancy occasioned by the resignation of Rev.
DIR. Harris.
The designations of Messrs. Booty and
Chamberlain of the Board of Trustees were
accepted and Rev. DR.. E. B. Webb of Boston
and Hon. Peleg w. Chandler of Boston chosen
to fill the vacancies. Four Overseers were
chosen to fill vacancies-Messrs. James r. Os.
good of Boston, Joseph W. Symonds of Port
land, F. Loring Talbot of East Machias and
William s. Perry of Brunswick
Two new scholarships have been established,
Hon. Ether Shepley of Portland and Mrs. VIM
b. Sewall OF Kennebunk having given $1,000
each for chat purpose.
The following degrees were conferred:
Doctors Of Laws-Rev. DIR. Samuel Harris. Hon
Wm =; Crosby oil Belfast; Charles Deane, Esq OF
Doctors OF Divinity-Rev. e. F. Cutler OF Rock
land; Rev. John 0. Means, of Boston,
Doctor OF Philosophy-Prof E. S. Morse.
" Masters OF Arts. honorary-H. B. Perkins, New
Boston; 9. ii. Fernald, Houiton; Jos. #. Noy 1u,
By Msafsi Mass as John IN f. ay
man. Geo W. Foster Geo. L. Chandler G. NJ.
Bodge, f.. +. Packard, G. +. Chamberlain, I. j.
Emery, John A. Hinkley, o. D. Baker, G. j. Hol-
Masters OF Arts, out OF course-Thomas H. Talbot.
class OF 1916; I. D Bradford, class OF 1851
:, Bachelors OF Arts-Kingsbury Bachelor. James
=. CLANCY, Charles E: Clark, E. c. Cole, N F. Cur
tbs, Edgar +. Davis. VIM. S. bennett jr., s. q. Hes
sey VIM. p Mecher. Edward r. Mitchell, A. j.
W. X. White.
Bachelors, out OF course-Horace Williams class
Of "A; S. p Dinsmore, class of "A; j. Whitney class
Of '64. - -" "''"'S 'o'"Ss
The Boards adjourned till Aug ust 29th.
THE NEW DEPARTURE.
The most important action was the adoption
Of the following vote:
Voted, That the interests of tho ealleoe re-
luire the establishment of a Scientific DEPART
ment or school in connection with the college,
with course OF study ally equivalent to that
now required in the college,; and that in addi-
ION we ought to provide as sOOd as practical
bic for a two years course of past graduate
study; and to establish, in connection with the
college, professional schools and Il school of in
tustry and the arts SO far as there may be
demand for such schools; and that measures
be immediately taken under the direction of
the President to carry into effect this plan for
lege; and that the President. with the advice
aud consent of the Finance Committee, be aur-
thOrzed to expend so much of the funds of the
college as may be absolutely necessary to COM
mence the execution of this plan not exceed
ing ten thousand dollars.
Fire i'm st. George.
RosKLAND, July PA story and half house
at st. George, owned by Capt Jacob Barbour
and occupied by him as store and dwelling,
was burned last night with all its contents.
insured for $4,000.