The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-08-08
Maine State College.
EXERCISES OF COMMENCEMENT DAY.
lFrom the Bangor Whig.l

tcron the bangor W mgI
ORoNo, August 6, 1873
The exercises to-day have been been well at
tended as they have since the opening of the
commencement. This forenoon has been occu-
pied by the exercises of the graduating class,
which were held in the Universalist church.
All the people in attendance seem highly graf
fed with the carrying out of the programme,
making up the exercises of the past three days.
The graduating class numbered seven and the
following is the
ORDER ON EXERCISES:
NORTHUMBERLAND.
Russell William Eaton, Norridgewock.
2. Science, and the useful arts.
George Herbert Hamlin, Sidney.
8. Engineering.
Fred William Holt, Hampden.
MUSIC.
4. Education for the times.
John Marshal Oak Garland
g. Tendency of modern science
Charlee Emery Reed, Orono.
MUSIC.
Frank Lamson Scribner, Manchester.
Z. Effect of climate on man.
Harvey Bates Thayer, Garland.
MUSIC.
Confering Degrees-Awarding Prizes.
MUSIC.
The parts gwen by the young men were not
only as whole, but individually, of a charac-
ter such as reflects credit upon themselves and
the College. There was to the critical observer
much to commend in the essays of the class, as
for example, the subjects, which were such as
came within the pale of the course of study
pursued, and in addition they were treated TO
plain but easy STYLE with no attempt at dis
play. Many commendatory mentions of them
were made by those in attendance.
When these exercises were concluded the de-
grees were conferred as follows: Civil Engi-
neer upon Russell w. Eaton, George III. Hamlin,
Fred w. Holt and Charles e. Reed; Bachelor
of Science upon John M. Oak, Franh NJ. Scrib-
ner, Harvey B. Thayer, and upon E. D. Thorn
as of the class of 1872.
The award of prizes to those taking part in
the exercises which occurred Tuesday evening
were announced as follows: The prize for es-
sage was divided between W. A. Allen of Oro-
no and R. d. Hunter of Clinton; the prize for
excellence in defamation was given to Edward
d. Mayo. This closed the exercises for the
forenoon, and the audience were dismissed,
AT the conclusion of the graduating exer
cises the Commencement dinner took place.
After dinner speeches were made by Gov. Per-
ham, Senator Hamlin, Messrs Fred N, Dow,
E. q. Harlow, and r. w. Files of the Execu-
tive Council-Rev. Mr.. Robinson, Hon. S. F.
Perley and Hon. Isaiah Stetson of the Board
of Trustees-Rev. Mr.. Thayer of Garland, and
Rev. Mr.. Quincy of Foxcroft, Profs. M. G..
Fernald and Atwater Of the Faculty-Messrs,
Hilliard and Hamlin of the Alumni, DIR. Chad
bourne of Oldtown and others.
| At three o'clock Gov. Perham delivered an
address in the Universalist church, which was
| crowded. Gov. Perham spoke in practical
| way for an hour, enforcing plain every day
teachings, and was listened to with marked
| attention.
The concert given in the evening by the Ger
mania Band. assisted by Mrs. J. M. Osgood,
was well attended and formed most fitting
| close to the Commencement of 1873. The pro-
gramme embraced many fine selections which
were rendered in the usual fine style, for which
| the Band is so well known. Mrs. Osgood sang
finely and was twice recalled, the audience ex-
pressing by their hearty applause and many
| complimentary remarks among themselves the
pleasure they felt in listening to her sweet
voice.