Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-12
NASHVILLE UNIVERSITY
me Commencemenf Exercises at the
CaPitoI-A Literary Entertainment
of JJuusuaI Excellence

CapitoI-A Literary Entertainment
OF Unusual Excellence.
A large audience assembled last evening
in the Representatives Hall at the Capitol
to witness the commencement exercises of
the University Of Nashville. The hall, in
Guiding the galleries, was well filed, and
great interest was manifested. The Post
Band was present and ihterspersed the
exercised with entertaining music.
Prayer was offered by Rev. 7. r. Lawson,
after which the literary Entertainment
opened with Specifies by representatives of
tbe Erosophian Society.
Mr.. G.. F. Fulliloye, best declaimer,
delivered in a very graceful and effective
manner "The Mississippi Contested Elec-
tioa." A shower OF bouquets testified the
appreciation of the audience.
Mr.. j. q. Underwood, best orator, pro-
nounced an excellent original Grafton on
the Culture of the Mississippi Valley"
He spoke of the past as indicating the
grandeur to be attained In the future, con-
Trusting the native condition Of this part of
America two scores Of years ago with its
present state of development, and dwelling
upon the resources yet to be developed.
The speech was practical, full Of thought
and delivered in a most creditable manner.
Warm congratulations were extended to
the young orator when he had concluded.
Mr.. G.. l.. Mason delivered the valedic-
tory address to the Erosophian Society. He
spoke of the condition and progress of the
Society since '63, paid a graceful compli-
ment to the beauties of Nashville who had
graced the Societys entertainments with
their presence and smiles, and dwelt upon
the destiny of the Society and its members.
The address was received with hearty APP
plause.
The Society medals and diplomas were
next delivered by Judge n. Baxter, with
felicitous remarks concerning the honors
won.
Mr.. c. F. Fullilove was awarded the
medal for the best deoiaimer, Mr.. j. G. I'm
derwood the medal for the best orator, and
Mr.. G.. i. Mason the medal for the best
debater,
Society diplomas for uniform good stand
ing, etc, were conferred upon the follow
ing-named members of the Erosophian So
ciety: w. U. Order, j. G. Underwood, T.
B. Moore. NJ. NJ. Woods, G.. L. Mason and
B. A. p. Calhoun.
Next followed addresses Of graduates.
John c. Calhoun, b. s., handled the sub
ject of Progress Of Science" in a very able
manner, evincing an intimate knowledge
of the history of that branch of human
knowledge.
The speech of the evening was that of
G. 7. Curd, 4. B.. of the class of 'T3, who
took for his subject "Light and Darkness"
Assuming it true that man is a social ami
NAL, the speaker illustrated the two
social r,I,cae IF
the evil side and the good, drawing freely
upon the stores of history to elucidate the
subject. The speech was eloquent and
breathed the etidtus of almost poetry itself.
1t was received with prolonged demOnstra-
tions of approval and appreciation.
Diplomas were conferred by Gen. E.
Kirby Smith, Chancellor of the University,
upon the following named graduates: e.
). Briggs, Tenn, A. NJ; G. s. Pearce, Ky,
b. S; w. NJ. ShultZ, Ills, B. s.; j. c.
Calhoun, Fla, B. 5. and c. E.; G. l.. Ma
son, Ga, c. E; ID. A. POyner, Tenn, G. Z.
The following named students received
certificates of graduation in the schools
specified: B. d. Cockrill, Natural History;
). Y. Upper, French; A. j. Potter, Phys
les, Chemistry and Political Economy; x.
Cheatham, Mathematics and Chemistry;
W. IL. Acklln, French; u. NJ. Scales, Latin
Language and Literature; K. ID. Robert
son, Greek Lafguage and Literature; J. G.
Underwood, English Literature and Phys
les; r. T. Isbester, Natural History; John
ID. Sprowl, o. I. Crockett and ]. c.
Sprowl, Bookkeeping.
The honorary degree of Master of Arts
was conferred on Prof Il. ID. Smith, of
Columbia.
The address before the Alumni Society
was delivered by DIR. VIM. Shelton. His
subject was education and educational in
stitutions, aud his discussion was highly
entertaining and instructive.
1t was so late when the exercises were
concluded that the meeting of the Alumni
Society was postponed, to be held this
morning at 10 o'clock in the office of Mr..
4. V. 5. Lindsey on College street. 1t is
hoped that there will lie a full attendance.