The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21


ConnExoExKSr At wEsrEaS Nm. CoIAroE
The sixth annual commencement Of Wes
tern Nd. College took place to-day, Thurs
day, 10th instant. in the college chapel. The
occasion was one Of great interest, bringing
together, besides citizens Of Westminster and
the surrounding county, persons from Balh
more, Washington city. Philadelphia, The
Eastern Shore Of Nd and many others from
the several counties of the State. Among
those present, noticed Dr. Galloway, of Bal
timore county, the father Of one OF the grad
yates. j. b. Ward, Esq. Of Washington, the
father ofanother graduate. Jne> Smith, Esq.
the President OF the Board OF Trustees, who
had the pleasure Of witnessing son and Q
daughter too receive the Baecalanreate De.
gree. =. I. Williams, Esq. Of Salisbury, Nd.
whose daughter was also a graduate. Mr..
Fenby, of this county, whose daughter deliv-
cred the Salutatory address, and Messrs.
ShriveP and Grouse. citizens OF Westminster,
the fathers Of the other two young gentlemen
of the class Of '73. Besides those named
were many distinguished ministers OF the
Gospel, members Of the Board Of Trustees,
and others from distant places, attracted by
the occasion. We noticed also, James w.
Thompson, Esq. Superintendent Of Eduea-
ton for Queen AIMS county, Prof New,
son, County Examiner for Carroll county and
others. Il is generally conceded that more
strangers were present to witness the exer-
cises to-day, than ON any previous occasion.
The interest in the college is increasing and
becoming more general, and, at no distant
period, the Commencement Day at the coll
lege will be an occasion for filling up our city
with interested visitors. Friends Of educa-
ton are looking upon the working of this col
Lac Nth Ii.
of the co-education here Of the sexes. In
conversation with one Of the officers of the
college, as we walked through the grove to.
wards the chapel, learned that the whole
number of students enrolled this year was
1888 males and So females. The male
students are required to take four years
course Of study, and the female students a
three years. He pronounced the system as
working well and satisfactory. No one now
who has become acquainted with its routine,
offers objections to the system, and many who
formerly expressed misgivings, now cordially
unite in its praise. When we reached the
chapel, we found il filed TO overlooking,
every seat was taken! no standing room even
to be had, windows and doors were crowded,
but every face was radiant with smiles. The
graduates had just taken their seats-the la
dies TO the left, near the Faculty, and the
young men to the right, near the Trustees and
distinguished guests. After the Amphions
had played "Fausts March" which was rem.
dered very spiritedly, prayer was offered by
Rev. John ]. Murray, ID. d. of Pittsburg, Pa.
and the company were again entertained by
the Amphions, who played, very sweetly,
''DEPARrED DAYS.
The President, Rev. DIR. Ward, now intro
duced Miss Alice L. Fenby, who gracefully
welcomed the audience in Salntatory ad.
dress. Miss Fenby, whose theme was
"CHRIsTiASIrY AND SCIENCE gave rapid
sketch of the progress Of science, showing
how it had been means of advancing chris
tianity in the world.
The gentlemen's Salutatory was delivered
by Benz. +. Grouse, who very greatly interest
ed his audience in creditable development
Of his subject. ''0BJEcTs OF LUE," eliciting
frequent applause. After music by the Am
phions, Miss Clara Smith read her Essay,
DAY DREAMS" This production gave evi.
dence of much care in its composition, and
abounded in pen-pictures wildly brought out.
Her apostrophe to Music was especially beau
tifnl.
The first Grafton was delivered by Jos B.
Galloway, of Baltimore county. issubject,
"TRuE BENEFAcToRs,n was handled in mas
terly manner. Hisfnll, Ciceronean sentences,
and genuine, noble sentiments gave unbound
ed pleasure to his audience. As he cited
some Of the worlds Benefaetors and brought
out into full relief their noble deeds, thrill
ran through every heart
The second Essay, ''PLEAsuREs DERIVED
FROM THE MENTAL FAcuLIIEs,n was read BY
Miss Williams, of Salisbury, Nd. in charm
ing manner, and showed her to be one Of the
best essay writers of her class
The second Grafton was by Trueman Smith
Subject, TINE AND ETERNITY Mr..
Smiths style is strong and vigorous. Hi:
| clear, practical mind presents the subject as
seen from his stand point, and he does not
fail to impress you with the value Of his senti
ments.
Frank W. Shriver delivered the third Ora.
tion-Subject, "USREouIrED GENUS" H,
called to the minds of his hearers the names
of some Of the distinguished dead, WILDLY
sketched their great achievements, dwelled
with much pathos on the want Of their ap
probation, by the world, in the times in whicl
they lived.
After music by the Amphions, the Degree
of A. B. was conferred by the President in
the usual form. The priced parchment wa,
received with willing hands by each member
OF the class Of. 10, who stood during the nd
dress. 1t was also announced by the Presi
dent of the college, that the Board of Trustees
had, at their meeting held the evening before
conferred the Degree Of Doctor of Philosoph,
upon Rev. Jas. W. Reese, A. NJ. Professor
Ancient Languages and Literature in Western
Md. College. Prof Reese, who left West
minister, on Thursday, for trip to Europe
received this intelligence on the eve Of hi
departure. The most interesting part of tn,
AL. Al liz
Of the valedictory addresses. The first b,
Miss Nichols was touchingly beautiful. Tn
style Of the address, the pathos pervading II
the appropriateness Of the sentiment and tn
grace Of manner in its delivery won ever
heart and brought tear to every eye. Nam
pronounce it thu most beautiful and appro
pirate yaledictory they ever heard.
The valedictory on the part Of the youn
men was delivered by Thos. b. Ward Of Wash
ington city. This young gentleman gave eyi
dence, in themanner Of presenting his subject
"DEPARTED GREATNESS" Of sound and correc
scholarship. His classical illusions were wei
selected and appropriate, and the elegance o
some of his periods caused frequent bursts O
applause from the audience. The graduate
were the recipients of bouquets in profusion
and some of them Of costly presents. Mr.
Wards, basket of rare flowers, from hi
friends in Washington, attracted special at
tention. mustnot forget to notice bouque
of clover blossoms and onions, sent by fun
loving Sophomore, to his friend Galloway
The address, in large letters, $40 my dea
Josie, as he appears, created much merri
ment. Music from the Amphions and tn
Benediction from Rev. DIR. Switzerland o
baltimore, closed these interesting exercises
The immense audience gradually passed on
at the several doors, the band playing DepaY
pour Ia Palestine The Graduates gathering
up their numerous floral offerings, were re
ceiying the congratulations of their friends
and the cheerful voices of the retiring com
pany convinced me that THE Sixth Anniversar
was one of the most pleasant they had eve
enjoyed. PExcII
PRocEEDISGs or THE CncUIT CouRT.-Th
Court adjourned sine die ON Monday last. Tn
following cases were closed since our last re
port
FRIDAY. June 1911. Nh "a ANNALS ia