Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-07-17
Editorial Correspondence.
BRUNSWICK, July IL.

BRUNSWICK, July III.
To the American -
A College Commencement Is very ENJOYABLE.
Every literary. philosophic, asthetic and socisl
taste can I've fully gratifed. There is no want
of society ofll the heart. The Commencement
week of Bowdoin College brings here hundreds
of educated men and women. and her libraries,
picture galleries and cabinets OF science are al
WAYS here.
do not write this letter from .Old Bowioin,"
the college is affectonately called bv her
sons. TO give a general account OF the Com
mencement exercises. An that can be found
in the daily papers. ! only allude to some in
cidents that caught NV attention. | wish all
our people could have heard the Grafton by
Prof. ID. X. Goodwin of Philadelphia. before
matter. style and finish. 1t was = convincing
argument in favor of classical studies snd was
in itself the best proof Of the value OF them.
COMMENCEMENT DAY
is the pivot Of the week. 1t is on this day that
the sssemblsge is the largest and most brilliant
To the young fellows who are to graduate. all
the people seem to have come up TO do them
honor. Ii is their brief day OF glory. For this
single day, all revolves around them. from the
Governor of the State down TO the urchin who
shines" their boots.
On this particular day, the church was well
filled. ON the centre OF the stage in front of
the pulpit, His Excellency Governor Perham
was seated according TO ancient custom. on
his lcf> Were seated the BOARD Of Over>cers Of
the College and on hi> right were the Trustees.
Among these latter. were noticeable our excel
lent Chief Justice, Hon. John Appleton, and
our venerable and beloved DIR. Tenney OF Els
worth. felt thrill Of loving pride, as gazed
upon the good man seated among these digni-
tsries. looking ''the nohlest Roman Of them all
DR. Tenuey i a man Of great influence in the
affairs Of the College. While he has ali the
Christian picty and grace Of the most dcyout,
he is also humanity strong. He knows human
iiy as well as theology He is Of weight in
practical affairs and the College feels the bene-
fit OF his shrewd, well balanced mind. MAY he
long be spared to it and to US.
In the South Transept of the church. set
apart for the friends Of the graduating class.
could b. seen Arno Wiswell, Esq. Of Ellsworth.
dignihed and lawyer-like in appearance; Mr..
Wiswel was with him. Their interest was
principally centered in ONE Of the class their
son. Andrew Peters Wsweu. who had 'sCom-
mencemen, Part" 10 deliver They had reason
to he gratiicd with his performance, for it Wa
success. Young Wiswell took for his subject.
= rather dangerous one. ''stonewal Jackson
but he avoided giving offence. He spoke only
Of the man, his talents his genus. his personal
nobleness Of character, and his Christian graces
Amer the graduating exercises the class were
summoned upon the Stage by the President Of
the College, J. l.. Chamberlain, who presided
over the exercises. ACQUIRED with the oxford
silk gown. and mortar board" cap. A. it i ir-
reverently called, and were addressed in La,in
by him. and then received those precious parch-
ments, containing the magic words ''Baecalau-
reus Artium.- This wa, the end. They retir-
ed from the stage "Graduates, and stepped
down members OF the Alumni.
The Commencement Dinner j. banquet Of
the Alumni. and invited guests. To which no la
die are admitted until after the hunger i ap-
peased. II i generally a trife stupid. and the
dinner this year was no exception The Pres
ideni's Leyee in the evening is more interesting.
1t Is made brilliant by the presence OF the many
iSA4'- tA4AA ne
guests come from all parts Of the State and
Country. and are in the main pleasant and
agreeable.
The Greek Letter Secret Societies, really have
the very last Of Commencement day. All
through the week there were visible ON the
breasts Of Undergraduates. variou. badge, OF
enamel and gold. with ribbons Of the Society
color>.
All these societies have their annual reunions
on the evening Of Commencement day, after the
Close of the Presidents Levee
white-haIred AgItnfuus. 7sla+..>@s sp4 liz.
Sophomore were boys together in talk. Joke.
laugh and song. The Old joke were told again,
Clcrgymen were reminded Of the times they
stole the Chapel Bell. Physician, Of the mid
night suppers on stolen turkeys. LAWYERS Of
their often standing in the criminals box in the
Presidents room, undergoing trial for breach
Of College Laws. Merchants Of their often
selling" and being sold and Teachers OF
their ''fzzle.- and "deads" And so Com
mencement Day went out in mrth and rivalry
The day after Commencement dsy, the ven
cradle and awful Phi Beta KApp. Society come.
10 the front. This i, sort Of "Cincinnatus"
OF college graduates, and claims 10 b. exoes-
siVely literary, select, and all that. Only those
students who take First Parts. or Second Parts.
AT Commencement, are eligible TO the Phi Beta
KAPPA, hence, membership for while is
matter Of pride 10 young graduate. lie soon
forgets it, however.
All through Commence mept week there is
an accompaniment of romance and sentiment.
Tho M al nf h. Coll
Campus are radiant with youth and beH ~
Young men seem never so gallant and tender.
and Young women seem never SO beautiful and
sweet. Life is gladstone and noble. Older peo-
PIE feel the rejuyenating influence Of College
Commandments. a they sympathize with the
high hopes and noble ambition of these youths.
Thus, the world is renewed from year 10 year
by this new and sparkling life. Never des-
pair Of the Republic