The Portland daily press., 1873-07-11

into large hall, 38 by As feet, and % feet from
floor to ceiling. The sides of the hall are d.
vided into two stories by light open gallery all
round it, which is reached by two winding stair
ways Around the hall upon the main floor are
fourteen alcoves each lighted by one of the old
windows Just above, opening from the gale
ry, are fourteen more similarly arranged. These
are separated by pilasters in two ranges; the
first resting on the main floor and supporting
the gallery; the second supporting heavy cor
| nice and the arched ceiling above, which is di-
vidcd into panels by bold ribs springing from
the cornice over the capitals of the pilasters
| The walls have been finely frescoed by Schu-
macher.
The story of the building is the record of the
College ITSELF for it is the very cradle of the in
stitution. AS the home of the first President,
DR.. Appleton, it sheltered at once under It's
roof both Faculty and Studtnts. But its chief
| glory is as the scene of the lifelong labors of
Prof. cleveland. Here, beside the old fire.
place where still hang the crane and pot-hooks,
| the Professor carried on the researches by when
| he and his compeers raised science in America
| TO a position worthy of recognition in the old
world. He has left behind him a fitting monu-
ment in the scientific collections for which this
new home has been planned. They are now,
even when compared with larger collections, the
object of much just pride on the part of the
College But if they are judged with due ref
erence to the E-eagre funds at his disposal, and
by the time in which they were gathered to-
gether, they are the noblest illustration of the
power of enthusiastic devotion to a chosen pur-
| suit.
| The work of renovation was undertaken by
the Hon. Peleg w. Chandler of Boston, from
whom the gift comes not only as generous do
nation to his Alma Mater, but also as a grace
full tribute of filial remembrance to Prof
cleveland. Under the direction of Mr.. Chand-
Ter the plan was carried out by Mr.. A. G. Mar
tin of Boston.
| The cabinet was thrown open to those who
held tickets of invitation at 10 a. M, and the
dedicatory exercises opened by the reading of
the committee report by President Chamber
lain. Prof Goodale then gave an interesting
account of the mineral collections, and spoke
of the admirable and scientific manner in which
they had been classified in the new Cabinet.
Prayer by Rev. Eghert G. Smyth followed, after
which DIR. Nehemiah cleveland, sole surviving
member of the class of 1918, delivered the ad-
dress, which consisted of warm and apprecia-
tive eulogy of Prof. Cleaveland, and happy
and interesting account of his social relations
and daily life. He stated that in 1906 the chem
istry Professorship was endowed. In 1907 the
first chemicals were procured. AT this time
two small rooms contained the Professor and
all that belonged to him. In 1916 the mineral
ogy was issued. sse
Dr. M'Keen son of the old College President
M'Keen, gave an amusing account of life and
| its surroundings in the old hall. Ex-President
Woods and Prof Goodwin both dwelt briefly
upon the eminent merit and distinguished SER
vices of the founder of the collections.
CLASS DAY EXERCISES,
At few minutes past one o'clock in the af-
ternoon the graduating class formed in front of
the chapel, and preceded by the Germania Band
took up its march in columns of four for the
church, where full house was assembled to
greet it. After music the exercises were OPEN
ed by prayer from the class Chaplain, L. f.
Berry of Biddeford.
The following is the programme for Glass
Day exercises:
At the Church.
Prayer ......... .....L. F. Berry, Biddeford.
Oration,. "A. F. Moulton, Scarborough
Poem. A. Blake, Bangor.
AT the Tree
Chronicles .................J. F. Elliot, Rumford.
Prophecy. D. A Clarke, Portland
Parting Address. ...,B. T. Deering, Augusta
Smoking the Pine of Peace.
The Farewell.
The grafton, by A. F. Moulton Of Scarbor-
ough, was mastery effort, richly freighted
with thought, and phrased in language of I'M
usual power and finish. His subit ct was the
problems of the future-what they were and
how they ought to be met The present age is
one of expectancy. We look with vague Won
der on the solution of these problems, but they
will be solved, as the slavery question was solv-
ed, almost before we know it. 1t has often
been said that history repeats itself, that it
moves in a circle; but the circles spiral and
overwhelming. After touching upon the prom
inAnt- nrahlems in craftsmanship and political
economy, the question or Woman sunrssgc was
taken up and an advanced position in favor OF
the movement assumed.
The poem, by W. A. Blake of Bangor, was
model of pleasing versfcation 1t was of an
anticipative nature, and dwelt upon the joys of
the life before the class. As mixture of
"grave and gay, lively and severe" it was a
success.
The class and the crowd then adjourned to
the old oak tree, where the exercises were re-.
sumed.
The chronicles, read by j. F. Elliott, of Rum
ford were very witty and amusing and filed
with accounts of Freshman illusions and So
phomoric 'tgrinds.'' To the initiated they were
source of great enjoyment. We append the
CLASS STATISTICS.
Entire length of class, 1879 feet II inches
Entire weight of class, 2 tons 1247 pounds.
Entire age of class, 759 years.
Average height, feet inches
Average weight, 159 pounds
Average ages, % years II months.
Tallest man. 6 feet inch.
Shortest man, feet 6 inches.
Heaviest man, 100 pounds
IighteSt man, 1872 pounds.
Oldest man, 80 years.
Youngest man, 10 years.
Professors of orthodox religion z; episcopal
5; heretics 1. Number known to be engaged 6;
number suspected to be 1. Whole number to
graduate 33; take diploma out OF course,
have gone to other colleges, have left college,
2 graduate in other classes. Greatest number
in class at any one time As. Whole number of
suspensions 5; of dismissal 2; IS use tobacco.
Light drinkers 10; heavy drinkers, the same
ten; they drink light or heavy, according to Cir
cumStanceS.
The prophecy, by N. D. A. Clarke of Port
land, was ably written and well delivered.
Though sharp at times, it was good-natured
throughout. The frequent laughter with which
it was received showed that the hits struck
home.
The parting address, by B. T. Deering of
Augusta, was brief and good. 1t consisted of a
few words of farewell, simply and impressivey
delivered.
After the singing of the class ode, the young
braves smoked the pipe of peace. Then the
handshaking took place, and the class of '73
had run its academic race To-day friday,
it has class breakfast at the Tontine.
CLASS OF 20.
At class breakfast the last day of com
mencement week three wears aon the class of