The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-16

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the decision of petty jury. The idea Of
the substitution of judges for the jury was
thoroughly argued in all its bearings, and
many evils existing under the present
system were pointed out and condemned
The Grafton of Mr.. Ellis was an able ex-
position Of the importance of science to
modern progress. The researches in chem
istry, astronomy, geology, zoology, botany,
were reviewed and defined and their rela-
ton to modern Improvement was clearly
shown.
The opening chorus from the opera of
ezra Diayolo" was then given by the
Quinletlc, after which the alumni formed
in procession under the Marshal and
marched to the Addison House; where the
annual corporation dinner was had. pre-
pared in splendid style by the proprietor,
at which a large number of trustees and in
yited guests sat down.
AFTERNOON.
The church was again filled at two
o'clock by large audience, to listen to the
remaining exercises oil the graduating
class, opened with the overture "Quecn for
a Day" by Adams, played with admirable
effect by the Quintette.
The first Grafton, by c. c. Cove, on the
"TyrGnizing Idea in America" was scath-
ing argument on the more baneful innu-
cnccs which actuate and sway the people
of America in public life. The universal
fashion for wealth was referred to at length
rs against principle and character. The
Grafton was an excellent one and could not
fail to be considered as one of the best de-
liverej.
The next Grafton, by b. p. Sparrow, was
"a strong argument in favor of an improved
popular sentiment, and its application was
given to the prohhitory law now interest
ing the public nina. The speaker consid
. cred that the popular sentiment was not
ready, even after twenty years OF trial, tc
accept the law. TO bring this about an
improved popular sentiment was neces-
sary
Next came the historical Grafton by A.
L. Miner, Jr The genius. learning and
religion Of the Hebrew and Greek were dis
cusscd with an evident knowledge Of tho
history Of both those nations, and interest
ing comparisons were made. and excellent
/ proverbs were drawn for the enlightenment
Of later ages
/ The quintctte then performed the linC
march and chorus from the opera Of
"Obcron" by Weber.
( The philosophical Grafton by Wright wa,
"a wcll-consdcrcd discussion of the rela
/ ton existing between the fine arts and Tho
/ mechanical. Fine arts We're thought to bt
/ distinctive OF much good which should be
fostered in the minds Of the young, one o
/ which was the love for manual labor
| Those arts which were useful should bt
first attained, while both should be com
bned as far as possible in the educating o
nations.
The men tor the times were we'll con
sidercd by Mr.. Spoor. They should b.
men Of the times, representative men il
every respect. CHARLES Sumner was es
pecially mentioned as one pre-emnenty
man for the time in which he lived. an
others were named.
The valedictory delivered by Ryan wa
one far above the average of such produc
tons The common people were cor
sdercd rs nearer and dearer to us than a
others. From them sprngall that is good
they are the instruments through whic
God worked ont his purposes of improve
ment aud elevation. Fitting words of tart
fwell were spoken TO the faculty and ii
class.
Mr.. O. 5. Eaton was awarded the Wal
prize for the best Grafton
Larmers beautiful waltz was then rel
dered by the Quintette in their own il
mitable manner.
The candidate for masters degree, NJ
L H. Graham, class of H. who was
deliver the masters Grafton, was detainC
from so doing by illness.
DEGREES CONFERRED.
The degree Of Bachelor of Arts was col
ferred upon the class numbering thirteen
The degree of Master OF Arts was col
ferred upon G. Jones, class of 'GS, in cou
CIV. Hill and f. NJ Peck, class of II, wi
were present, and the following who we
absent: $. II. Foster, G.. +. Clark, II.
Robbins, Zebulon Jones, +. III. Graham
G. W. Thompson, L. j. Davenport, j. Y
Wilkie and Lewis Meacham.
Honorary degree Of A. NJ. upon A.
Cochran and Rev. S. i. Pettengll.
; Doctor OF Divinity, upon Albert !
Teelc.
Doctor of Laws, upon Hon. j.
. Churchill, Oswego, n. y.
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