The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-18

tered taking their respective seats either side
OF the platform. In accordance with q ttme.hon-
ored CUSTOM the anniversary or the M M Sigma
Society opened tine exercises Mics Pauline SeeliQ-
man. A. b. OF the class OF '73. occupying the chair
as presiding ofncer. After the singing OF the an
them, "rhe Lord Is My Shepherd" Rev. DR.. samp-
son offered q prayer. DR.. Edwards Hail. Prest-
dent OF the College pro tenn, In q snort sd-
dress. then welcomed the alumn@. He spoke
of the condition and needs OF the college, and
said that he felt morally certain as soon as 1t be-
came generally known to the aiumna that their
alma mater required their assistance, they would
cheerfully respond. He longed to see the time
when Rutgers should be as invaluable to
NEW YORK's DAUGHTERS
as Columbia Is to her sons. The annual address
was delivered by Miss Annie B. Atwood, A. B., Of
1870 her subject "rhe Practical Education OF
Women MISS Atwood's delivery was good, ana
her treatment OF what she termed the "inexhaust-
able subject" broad and comprehensive. Since
graduating her time has been spent for
the Western States. ana sne has been Impressed,
with the Importance OF more practical education,
vast Country. Are women to be helps Of draw
backs to their husbands Is question OF vital
Importance She would by no means be consid-
cred an advocate Of what Is called "woman's
rights and the professional she believes belong
peculiarly and solely TO men; but she would have
the schoolgirls OF America realize that men DO nos
want wives, nor does society want women, who
can only shipper few commonplace remarks
wood spoke at some length and was heartily
applauded at the close. Miss Juliet W arner then
took the chair as presiding oi INC o. me
proper began. The 'Wanderer," BY Fesca was
sung in chorus by the class alter which a
occurred, in the delivery OF an address by Mis-
Eta II. Burns. Her subject was the history Of the
credtabIe eor MISS SSH Burns np Is tan delicate
looking girl. and dressed IN deep mourning.
the picture Of grace aces and dignity since the
task had been assigned to her OF narratlng to
class OF ~, visions OF historians. ancient and
modern she said have haunted her. Before here
minds eye have lifted tied tas grim sPscsres o. Hal,
rans, which to the average school girls are merely
Observation-Disclosures dates, and the question
whether she should be compelled to follow in her
the dry facts Ia the history OF the class has caused
her much uneastness. II 1t Is true "college boys
VIII be college boys" It Is equally true
The thought has decided her to chronicle tho
less prosaic but more interesting features Of
ceeded to detail the progress, the pleasures.
the hopes and the aspirations OF her class
Of 1888, through the trials Of the preparatory
course, the humliatlons OF the intermediate course
and the gales' OF the junior year to me Presens
OF the school girls trials and depth Of tenderness
aud feeling in the references to real sorrow and
afflictions which won Tor her the applause OF her
audience. Miss Ella A. Taman, the acknowledged
genius OF the class, then sung solo. after which
Miss Ada M. Fountain delivered the annual
"prophecy." Her address ELECTED much appro-
baton. The task OF entertaining an audience with
statements OF the future OF set Of young ladies' u
BY no means an easy one hut Miss
whom the quiet illusions were under
stood, In an uproar OF laughter, succeeded
In interesting and pleasing ner audience, as was
testified to by rounds Of applause. Alter the sing
Ing OF q duet BY Misses Althause and Buens the
charge and key presentation mystery occurred.
Miss Taman, on behalf Of the seniors present
ing the key OF the mysterious box to the junior
GLASS; with an admonitton not to unlock the same
Crane replying for the Junior class The exercises
closed with the class song and benedtctt0n. the
Commencement of the college takes place t0.m0r-
row afternoon at the Church OF the Disciples, In
Madison avenue. .gr