Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-06-26

DfIQlUIre Coueyc.-- tnuiNcisaiy w NV D~' Il
tn Phi-address by Hon. ISAAC " oo"e'-a
pleasant affair.
Newark, Del june IL, 1873 The annver-
sary of the Delta Phi Society, In connection
with the Delaware College, was held TINS even
ing. The hall was packed with a splendid slui
ence IN their best attire, display ing profusion
of female loneliness but rarely exhibited IN DO |
small compass. A fsw Wilmingtonians were
present to carry home the pleasing Impressions
Of the happy OCCASION The President OF tne
Delta Phi, Mr.. John p. NJ. Moore, III neal
and appropriate speech commenced the exerci-
ses and Introduced the Hon. Isaac ID. Jones, Of
Baltimore late Attorney General OF haryMLo,
os the first speaker. lie took for his subject
.srhe Advantage Of Classical Studies In Dsyei-
oping the Mental Powers" lie expressed ms
sincere qualification with the exercises y. NV
mast two DAYS, and was delighted to witness the
increased interest which the Delawareans them
selves were taking In the welfare OF the institu-
tion, lie had listened to speeches marked ny
deep thought, especially that OF Mr.. thoeous.
The subject that engrossed his atteh'ioh was
rood education; how to get 1t, where to get II, |
and to what does 1t lead. The presumpton
was that IL was in Institutions like the present
where a good education was certain to DO on |
tanned. Here there are all the necessary appii-
i. ance., with a staff CT professors abundantiy
qualified for their important duties, and in every
way equal to the requirement of the times. 1t
, was also the presumption that the parents and
guardians of the students Attending TINS coliege
patronzed this Institution from an lntehgent
| sense Of duty, and in this he admired their Wis
e dom. The superior christian classical educa
ton obtained here was necessary to counteract
1 the insidlolis inlllelity that was being sown
q | broadcast over the world by such men as Tyn'
e dal. Darwin, Huxley and othrrs. The welfare
$ at the count also demanded II, as no free gov
eminent can stand unless based on virtue anu
: intelligence. The country ought TO know the
l. fact that nothing can be substituted for Latin
r. and Greek. that would compensate for their
loss. Their influence in disciplnins the mind,
and developing itsvaried powers, was truly mar.
yellous, but repeat that the entire work Of
=, educating the young should be under the best
| Christian Influences and therefore contend
that all teachers should be godly men. MIR
iO'Byrne said religion had nothing TO lear from
a science but when we know that certain mono
n maniacs, claiming to be stars OF the hIst mag.
mt nitude, in the bright galaxy OF literature and
rs science are doing their utmost to mislead the
H. public mind we feel the necessity OF forifying
IN the rising generation against the insidious
s. poison. and a Christian education, such as was
Sc to be had in this institution, was the only saie
wv guard. But to maintain such an institution So
OF AZ 10 make it worthy of the State the Professor,
ms should be men Of marked ability and should be-
ce well paid. Professors Tyndalrs theory was
mt practical denial Of the existence OF God. was
X this evidence of wisdom? II Iyndai woul'
lie read the Book of Solomon, he would there learI
a that il was the fool who said i'll his heart ther'
d, was no God. Tyndal and those of his schoe
We say that the laws of nature are Interchangeable
ne rrue certain things are interchangeable. Justic
ami truth are interchangeable, but why shoul'
"a" not God change his purposes when NE sees III
III, Has the Almighty Intelligence that governs IN
oil sun, moon and stars no power to changer WI
Use any one of intelligence who has witnessed
thunder storm, OF the falling of the dew sa
re- that the Almighty Director of the elements na
or no power to change? Away with these ioons
ate notions. Have we not the testimony oi ocril
IL
mol drew the sun from the sphere for the space
ny. three hours and on another occasion he coli
mi. IN lnded il to stand still until the enemies
VAN Joshua were subducd? Mr.. Jones conclude
ODD long address by asking the practical question
how can and YOU best contribute To the Int
,ur- irence and christianity OF the community ?
The | Let us address ourselves 10 this matter as
us high Christian duty. lie Congratulated u
NOT students Oh their attainments aud wished u
lkef graduates he lrty in their future caree
TINS The next speaker was Chas. l.. allahdli
at ham. son of the late Clement Vallandighal
OF Ohio Mr.. ", though quite yosnS. seen
ION | perfectly at home the platform. lie Is
mar natural orator, grown, not made; his conpo;
nat ton is chaStr concise and expressive, ne .spea
| 10 distinctly and 18th proper emphasis has NE,
ont BILE and pleasant voice, lis gesIculations grac
)se Jul and not extravaaant. Under such infue
able ce1 AS prevail at Delaware College, Mr.. V. CT
hardly fail being valuable public character.
a. 10 memorable days. Great and important ever
amo were communicated annually on the dates
may | ,bnfr nrrIrr.uc, The BIRTHDAYS of dist
lpnr- onisLaI heroes or Dllblic benefactors, gre
tie changes in both Church and State. In u
ne country We have our Fourth fully, our 1--WE
III of ,,,-.nr,,,I ~ Fnhr,atv and others of yari
treat sj,,iG.,u,a /, II bui RIGHT therefore, u
WI our seninaries OF learning had their days
lrus- which to commemorate their success III raisl
'nge- the standard of civilization by means OF a
was pelior education.
leans Mr. n NJ Cloak n nlpasant Young man.
IL Is apt scholar and good speaker, on behalf oil
npcr- clIIa"n comn,nionS lie said that the scene.
cr- the last three years would be gratefully rene
eTSe- bered with mingled feelings of JOY and sadn'
f"f and now hat the hour had come they W
II 81 sorry to pat from companions they loVto
'h' well they also felt sad at parting from
ha'e young ladies and kind friends in Newark,
often had contributed literally to their enJoyme
er so INF IN ali tLev nus, hid an aiiectionate farew
e me Mr.. Hurd, Of Framington, Massachusetts
5 az Delaware College graduate oftwenty years a
mum congratulated the people of Delaware on
revival Of Delaware College and in a plthy
v2n- erge,it speech appealed to the State prde oil
iuii' people in behalf of his alma Mater. lie 6
~, commended the lberality of the Trust ,es
ugh | H. T, ,marnn nf Wlminrton smoke bril-
NJ Tor to this point, and earnestly Urged the parent
H., ny young ladies, for their sakes, 10 avail them
~ -, YES of the privileges thus placed within u
y sut reach,
win On beh alf cf the Delta Phi. the charm
cseLy Mr. Moore, who discharged the duties OF his
lat no ami digni,v ,hanIeJ the orchestra tho a,
Ipose ence, the citizens of Newark, and especially
~ u ladies', for their kind offices. The Rev.
Porter pronounced the benedcton, and
, sien, pleasant proceedings of the Delta Phi termi
i WI, WIN ted-Ecery Erening.