, 1873-06-25

Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune.
LINCOLN, ILL.,, May q, 1873.
This has been an eventful week in our quiet
couegc-town. Early in the week, the friends Of
the University began to arrive in large num-
bera. Visitors were prcacnt from all parts OF
the State, besides many from Kentucky, Indiana,
and Iowa.
The exercises throughout tho week were OF
unusual interest. The e1calleuces Of the week
are too numerous to mention in detail. The
Baccalaureate Sermon, by Prof.. A. J. Nc
Gl1mphy, on Sabbath morning, WAS MASTER
II effort, and elected much commendation from
all. ~
The Society-reunion, on Monday evening WAS
an occasion Of great enjoyment. The toaste and
responses waro very timely, and all went away
feeling that the evening Was well employed
Tuesday evening, William H. Campbell, Of
Havana, addressed the Society Of Alumni
His subject, stExcellence in Vocation" WIS
ekillfully and ably discussed. Mr. c. is prom
ising yonng lawyer, and, in years to come, will,
doubtless, be as well known in his State as he
now ia in his county.
The lecture, Wednesday evening, BY the ReT.
R. IL. Barnes, pastor OF the Methodist Church
at Bloomington, waB full Of happy thoughts.
''The Characteristics and Demands of the
Times" though an old theme, was presented in
a novel get interesting. manner. The study Of
Sociology is becoming one OF great Interest and
importance.
Tho commencement exercises proper took
place on Thursday morning IN the University
Chapel A large audience, mum bering the elite
and literati Of the city, favored the class With
their presence, smiles, flowers, and cheers. Tho
class numbered ten-two ladies and eight gen.
tlemen.
The very high character Of the class perform
ances speaks enthusiastically for the institution
No ono present failed to speak in the highest
terms Of the exercises.
4 social gathering at the residence Of Col. R.
B. Latham, the President OF the Board OF Trus-
tees, closed tho most enjoyable work in the his
tory Of Lincoln University. Col: Latham has
been untiring in h;s cfforts'to build up the Uni
versity, and it WAS in keeping to throw open the
doors Of his elegant mansion and invite the stu
dents, friends and patrous OF the institution to
partake Of tia hospitaldes OF himself and annia~
bio lady.
This institution is in most fourishing condi-
ton. The finances are being rapidly increased
During the past yoar orcr $50, 600 has been
added to the endowment in the :iorm
Of donations aud bequests. The instrnc-
ton is most thorough and comprehen-
siye. The Professors are comparatively young
men. WHO arc thoroughly active. classical, and
practical No institution in the State can boast
Of a more extensive course OF study. The Board
Of Trustees require that no student shall in any
case pass to graduation who has not stood 3
thorough examination in each study ID the. cur
riculum. venture to say that no institution in
the State Of Illinois makes better scholars than
Lincoln University. :.
has Just boon published. which shows liberal
patronage, a growing endowment. md an able
Faculty. The friends Of tho institution are en-
thusiastic IN its support. Several gontlomen Of
wealth are under promise to make the endoT-
mcnt handsome donations soon: Con.