The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-06-29

Va; j. A. Donahey, laylorstown, Ia;
w. A. Dunshee, McKeesport Pa; J.
C. Jackson, Ennisville, Pa; j. c. John.
son, Erie, Pa; D. B. Rogers, Steuben-
vile, Ohio; James J. MCarrell, Clsys-
vile, Pa; T. B. Anderson, Pulaski, Pa.
The degree of Bachelor Of Science,
was conferred upon the following
named gentlemen, members OF the
graduating class: John A. Kithcart,
Mt Pleasant, Ohio W. F. Ewing,
Rural Valley, Pa; F. W. Grant Erie,
Pa; F. w. Metcalf Erie, Pa; james
F. Ray, West Newton, Pa; John T.
Sweeney, Wheeling, W. Va; w. NJ.
Thompson, Uniontown. Pa; j. V.
Thompson, Uniontown, Penn; II. H.
Wilson, Pittsburgh, Pa; R. c. Wolf,
Washington, Pa; VIM. J. Davis, Bluff
ton, Ind
At , o'clock in the afternoon the
Alumni Dinner was given in the old
College Hall. Near two hundred per-
sons were seated, and yet there was
room. The Hall was neatly and tastlly
arranged with flags, bouquets, etc,
while the tables fairly groaned beneath
their load Of viands. The dinner was
such repast as would have surpassed
the desires of an epicure We thought
we could stay and sup all evening il
those charming young ladies remained
at our side to anticipate our wants. Too
much praise cannot be awarded the
ladies Of Washington who prepared aud
served the refreshments at this dinner.
After all had been abundantly served,
DR.. yJunkins, of Newcastle, Pa, was
called to the chair, and constituted
President Of the Washington Alumni,
and Rev. Henry Woods, Of Washing.
ton, Pa, appointed Secretary.
DR.. Junkins upon taking the chair,
briefly referred to the history OF the
College; forty years ago he had gradu-
ated at Washington and Jefferson Col,
lege, at Canonsburg, but it seemed as
yesterday when he left its walls. He
was glad TO see that the two Colleges
had been united under the name OF
Washington and Jefferson College, and
was rejoiced to know that the prospects
Of the united College were so encour-
aging. The Doctors remarks abound.
ed in wit, puns, and kept the audience
in burst Of laughter.
DR.. Geo. P. Hays, President OF the
College, stated that Dr. Elliot had pre-
pared a full and complete roll Of the
different classes OF the College, and
other matters Of interest, and hoped
arrangements would be made to have
the document printed. Over three hun.
dred and fifty dollars were subscribed
by the different classes, and the docu'
ment ordered TO be printed.
Dr.. F. J. Lamoine, OF Washington,
Pa, graduate OF the class Of 1913,
congratulated the meeting upon his be-
inc able to be with them, and spoke at
length upon the great benefits conferred
and to he conferred upon the nation by
the College.
The committee from the class of lS47
reported that il had been decided TO cele-
brate their quarter centennial in June
next, and that Hon. j. G.. Blaine had
been selected as the orator. Hon. Mr..
Murker. OF Pennsylvania, was selected
as the historian, and committee OF
three was appointed to make all other
arrangements for the celebration.
Thos. Sweeney, ESQ, Of Wheeling.
made n short but happy speech, and
was followed by DR.. James Black, Of
the Pittsburgh Female College, after
which DR.. Hayes closed with few fit
ting and appropriate remarks. | regret
that space and time will not permit my
giving your readers these remarks in
full Suffice it to say that Dr. Geo. p.
Hayes spoke, and spoke well.
A letter was received from Governor
Geary, Of Pennsylvania, regretting his
inability to he present at the Com
mencement
A unanimous vote OF thanks was
rendered the ladies Of Washington, who
had so kindly prepared the dinner.
Yesterday was glad day for Wash
ington; and its memories will ever be re
mem bered and fondly cherished by the
friends Of the College who were present.
The College was never in better con-
dition. Already over one hundred let
ters have been received by the President
from young men wishing to enter the
College next fall.
DR.. Geo. P Hayes will undoubtedly
build up the College. Already the hap
py effects Of his Iabors are perceptible.
lie is a gentleman OF indomitable en-.
ergy and perseverance, knowing no such
word as fail. Success attend his every
effort OLIVER.