New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-26
Union COLLEGE.
CLOSE or COMMENCEMENT wEEK-MlNoR INCIDENTS
THE ATTENDANCE NEXT FALL.


THE ATTENDANCE NEXT FALL.
,ppov . SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIRUSE.l
SCHENECTADY, n Y, jane 24.-The Com
meucement week Just closing has been an eyentul ana
auspcious one Union passing, as 1t WERE from s'ds
of inactivity to one OF life and usefulness In IT. eAccu
tive workings asked aid from its Alumni i'll the good
work The result has been shown Ia the great interest
which they have lately taken in the prosperity OF er
Alma Mater Alumni Associations have been formed
during the pa q few months Troy Rochester syracuse,
Buffalo, aud Amsterdam, in this State and IN Newark
n j. and few in the Western States, at ST. Louis, chi
caco Milwaukee and various otherp places Tie increasing
interest also shown by the large number OF Alumni
present IL the largest meeting held Tor years INC
enthusiasm manifested aud the OF the speeches
made gave that the Alumni had not forgotten
their Fair Mother The most important business trans
acted WAS the election OF trustee and tie adop-
ton OF measures In aid Of the boating interest.
eilas p Browncl OF Ncw-York was reelected
trustee At the banquet nearly were subscribed ana
more was promised. Immediately after the hangic thc
Glass Day exercises OF In the grove city back Oi
the central building The Grafton, ny i'nhah Neen buu
the poem. by George o. Van DE Bogart were me man
fcatlrrs The historian. Stanley r. Jewell read the his
tory Of the class OF 70 Tns usually ~ INC dl part ."
freshness In his STYLE succeeded IN presenting very
pleasing and credable history The prophecy ny louis
Oppenheim. contained many excellent HIS me address
was delivered by Andrew v Y. Raymond Al me ciose
together smoke the pipe OF peace ana c surg cone 20
songs: .,.,a,, -, T., ,,, ,,r,,.o ,hcre
While these were going on IN tlV grove ihVl
was another entertainment In the Gymnasium. lew or
the class in gymnastics had agreed TO give public ex-
hibiti0n ct ; o'clock Under the direction oi = W ki-
bail of York has been engaged during the VIII
Ter in instrurng all who desired, many fcas we're per
formed with much aud grace ON tho parallel bars,
the horizontal bar, rapeze swings and other appiIiu
The proficiency which many have attained was indeed
great and elected rounds OF applause.
1he majority of the College secret societies were
founded al Union 1t ia 10 Year. since the met col
lege secret society instituted and thai Fraternity the
kappa Alpha in celebrating tneir semi centennial De
tcrmned to lay the cornerstone Of building whch the
members propose 10 erect The exercises Old not come
off nj the appointed time but the stone aid ny the
members the Fraternity at midnight on Tuesday Win
i'm wear or two two other college societies VIII h"ld tr
semi centennial cxortsce and probably lay ihc corner
stones for their lodges the Sigma Phi and tho lflth mi
The President held reception for the Graduating lass
last night His grounds Illuminated with olie-e
lanterns and band from Troy furnished music Dancing
followed at the G. nnssum.
This closed the slst Commencement OF Mon tnirge.
The wear IN many respects has been memorable one
Tho PROGRESS of building changes Of import
ancc i'm The curriculum. also in the Infringement of the
executive part OF the Institution, increase OF the Number
of students tho formation or alumni associations
arc the main features The prospects for next year are
most encouraging Thirty or more nave alie'dy ihad,
appcuton for admission into the Freshman CLASS ana
mite "a large number into each OF the upper chsses
There every prospect Of large accession I" me mum
Der of gudeuts The majority of the students have al
ready departed for their homes the dormoIes are
nearly deserted and by Tomorrow all VIII be of Tor their
vacation.