The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-27

opened ON Sunday mofping, June l4th, with
the Baccalanreate Sermon by President Ward,
at the Methodist Protestant Church ia this
city, Ia the evening the sermon before the
Literary Societies was delivered hy Rev. Au.
gustus Webster, D. ID. Both sermons were
preached before large and attentive congre-
cations.
On Monday evening, June 10Th, the young
ladies Of the Browning Literary Society held
their anniversary in the college chapel, IN the
presence Of many friends, who proved their
appreciation of the successful Efforts Of the
young ladies by numerous beautiful floral otter
ings, and cards OF congratulation. The en-.
tertainment consisted OF choruses; vocal and
instrumental solos readings and rchearsals
Of choice selections, and original essays. |
have neither time nor space sufficient TO do
credit to each one individually, but as Soci-
ETY., the Browning has just cause to be proud
Of her members, whose united and individual
efforts gave such general satisfaction on the
occasion Of her anniversary celebration.
On Tuesday morning the regular Glass Day
exercises took place in the college grove, and
consisted OIL, The Procession. 2 History
ofthe Glass, $. Rogers Harris. 8, The Proph.
ecy, Miss May Brockett. 4, Presentation OF
the Annals to the Glass of 'T5. 5, Parting
Ode, read and composed by James II. Diilen.
baugh, and o, Planting Of the Tree by the
Glass Of "a. The History contained many
jokes and incidents connected with the mem.
bers of the class, and were highly enjoyed by
all, but were particularly appreciated by the
Students and Professors, while the Prophecy
brought blush to many face, as the fair
Phrophetess linked the futures Of her class
mates together with rosy chain, woven from
the threads of her imaginative mind. The Part
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gems from his poetic mind, and was gracefully
written, and read in u distinct tone,
The 0ratorical Contest on Tuesday evening,
in the college chapel, between the Irving and
Webster Literary Societies, needs but the
names Of the young orators to declare the
success of this interesting and entertaining
feature of commencement week. Where all
did SO well it is not necessary to particularze,
and indeed, it would be hard to decide to
which of the two Societies the palm Of victory
is due on this occasion. Let It suffice then,
that the various subjects selected by the
speakers were handled in mastery manner,
and delivered in an easy, natural style, which
did credit to the two Societies which they
represented.
ORATORS OF IRVING LIBRARY SOCIETY:
W. ", Burdett 20, -rermanenee Of Literary Fame"
8 beviIs s y THE The f faeuIay Of Climbing
O. ". Devnbiss, %, Reflect and Profit"
ORATORS or WEBSTER LITERARY SOCIETY:
l. I. Billingslea %, The Effects Of Time"
C. b. Middleton, 70, The Hours"
A. W. Wright, 20, The Sting Of Glory"
I. II. Lewis, rs, Socrates
On Wednesday morning the Certificates Of
Distinction were distributed to the students
in the college chapel, by President Ward.
The Annual Grafton before the Literary
Societies was delivered by Rev. James W.
Reese, A. NJ, Phi. d. in the Odd Fellows
Hall. The crowded house, aud the strict at
tention during the Grafton speaks for itself,
aud it needs not the aid Of my feeble pen to
inform the absent ones that they missed
treat by absenting themselves on this ocea.
sion. AT the close of the Grafton, one of the
young ladies of the Browning presented
the orator with floral cross, in behalf Of the
Society.
The exercises of commencement proper
took place in the college chapel on Thursday
morning. II was intended to hold these ex-
ercises in the grove, and large tent or avn
ing had been erected for the purpose but the
high wind which prevailed prevented the car
rying out of this intention, and Notwithstanding
the intense heat, and the vast number Of per
sons who were notable to secure even standing
room, the exercises were held in the college
chapel. The graduating class numbered six
teen in all, four of whom were citizens Of our
own little city Of Westminster. Want of time
and space prevents my giving full account
of the many beautiful essays and mastery
orations delivered on this occasion. Pride in
our native county, and justice TO her, compel
me, however, TO mention particularly the bril-
liant success of her children, who have left
the walls Of their Alma Mater, leaving behind
them a record Of which they may well be
proud. In the Salutatory, mot to Seem,
but to Be- by Vim. II. 0gg, and the First
Grafton, "A Guiltless Life, by J $. II. Dit.
fenbaugh, Of Westminster, the evidences of
close application to study during the past
years, and the promise of brilliant and honor
able futures, presented themselves TO the
minds of their many friends, who wish them
God speed in the new life upon which they
are now entering. The First Essay, sour
Illusions" by Miss May Brockett, and the
Fourth Essay, "Woman's Intellectual Sphere"
by Miss Julia Leas, received their Just reward
by the many beautiful floral tributes which
were sent to them by friends in the audience,
proving that Westminster appreciates the
honor which she receives from her represent
atiyes of the class of "A. The First Saluta.
tory, Via Trita, Via Tuta, by Miss Molle
+. Jones, of New London, Maryland, and the
Valedictory, knowledge, by Miss Sarah
L. Whiteside, Of Cassville, Penna. were dc.
serving of far more praise than can possibly
give them in the space allowed me, both es-
says being rich in beautiful and original
thoughts. The Second Essay, 1.-THE Vanity
Of Greatness by Miss Lou ID. Hooper, Of
Seaford, Del. the Third Essay, Echoes from
the Past by Miss Jane NJ. Bratt, of Oxford,
Md. aud the Sixth Essay, Retrospect OF
School Life, by Miss Annie n. Birckhead.
Of Salisbury, Nd. were equally well written,
many fine ideas, beautifully OK.
pressed, and clearly and distinctly read,
while the Fifth Essay, 1.-THE Good Old Times
by Miss NJ. Emma Jones, of Kennedyville,
Nd. carried us back to the legends and stories
of our ancestors to which gray haired matrons
refer with so much pride. Were to attempt
TO do justice to the eloquent oraiions, 1.-The
Pleasures of Contrast by Charles S. Arnett,
OF baltimore, Nd. Great Tihes," by Phil
emon 2. Hopper, of Centreville, Nd and
8 The Objects Of Life by Philip I. Hall, Of
Baltimore, Nd, | should fail. These gen.
tlemen deserve far more than ! am able to
give, their orations being mastery produc-
tons, and their delivery free from all afsecta.
ton; let that speak for itself The bouquets
OF natural flowers, wax crosses, and vases Of
wax flowers which greeted the Second Grafton,
Atnlc AcotAulo NHub tllle AouclTuCtSt DN
Geo. b. Harris, Of Oxford, N. c. and the
Fourth Grafton, Decline and Fall Of the
Roman Empire by W. w. White, of Ply
mouth, N. G. proved the presence Of many
friends who appreciated the merits of these
orations, while the feeling and beautiful Val.
edictory BY the talented Samuel r. Harris,
of Oxford, N. c. brought tears TO many eyes.
The platform was crowded with the Profess
sors and Trustees of the college, the gradual
ing class and distinguished visitors The Class
Of IA has proved itself an honor and credit
TO the Western Maryland College, and were
the recipients Of very many tokens Of remem-
berance and handsome floral offerings. On
Thursday evening the students and their
friends spent delightful evening together in
the college building. And thus ended the
Seventh Commencement Of Western Mary.
land College. S.
0RrHASs' CoURT.--Adam Shower, ESQ.
Chief Judge; Isaac c. Bale, and l.. r. Sling.
luil, Esqrs,, Associate Judges; DR.. Henry 4.
Beltz, Register Of Wills; George NJ. Parke.
Deputy Register.
Monday, June 2s.--Wm. r. Curry. trustee
Of Thomas J, Bond, settled his l2th account.
VIM. Reese was appointed and bonded az
guardian 10 Harvey s., Rosa L., Mary b.,