New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-14
MELTON THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE.

sEMI-CEXrENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE SCHOOL,
Anoxrss OF TIE PREsIDENT-THE GRADU ATING
CLASS.
lrpoa A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF rHs TRtBUNEl
BosTOy, June 8.-The Newton Theological
Institute Zone OF the most prominent Of the theological
schools Of the Baptist denomnation) Is to-day celebrating
its scmicentennal in connection with its annual Com
mencemcnt, and there is unusual attendance OF
alumni and friends within the pretty little stone buildings
in that beautiful suburb OF Newton.
This afternoon an historical address was delivered by
the Rev. Dr. Avah Hovcy, President Of the Institution
He considered the reasons for its foundation. how IL had
been ned what had been accomplished and how 1t
could he improved The reason for its foundation was
because Of the belief in a welnsructed ministry and
In such q school this as the best means
for securing such q ministry. The founders were
men whose wisdom and energy were equal to
the task DR.. Hovey gave brief biographical
sketches Of the men whose inserted in the
charter.
Tie origin Of this institution may be dated from
numerous meeting OF ministers and private brethren
from various parts OF England, held in May. 1929
at the vestry OF the First Baptist Church Boston, 1t
was then resolved that the necessities OF our denomna
ton impcrously require the establishment Of theooS
zeal institution in the vicinity OF Boston, The charter
was accepted by the trustees March 49, 1896 and tho
Rev. yah Chase duly elected Professor OF Biblical The
ology. At the meeting committee on finance was
$4,000 were needed meet existing demands that 1t
was not intended then employ than two nstruc
tors and that the second instructor would be appointed
as soon the funds would justify the movement In
Sept ii, 1926 tho Row. Henry j. Ripley was elected
Professor Biblical Literature and Pastoral Duties, tho
Massachusetts Baptist Educational Society having been
requested to aid In his support. In 1927 the
trustees added an English and preparatory de-
partment. Two years later the institution was between
50 900 and $1,000 in debt and in September OF that year
the Massachusetts Baptist Educational Society was re-
auested the support of Prof Ripley 1t was not
unti 1851, when the Rev. J. W. Parker undertook the
task Of raising .0OO aud met with encouraging
cess. that the clouds began disappear. The debt how
used in liquidation In December 500, the Rev. W. H.
Eaton, u. d.. appointed to raise Sl500OO AMI sue
10 81 900. to the work it had DONE more than 700
students had been connected with tho institution
The address received with close attention At Its
close the annual dinner was eaten In tent pitched be-
hind tho church. Snort addresses were made by Pres
dent Robinson Of Brown University, tho Rev. ROln IL
Ncalc of the First Baptist Church, AMI by the Rev Russell
Jennings OF Connecticut. DIR. Ileman Lincoln read the
49, AnOry Gale. 46: David Weston. '62 Perry Lincoln
Cushing, 81; william Francis Nelson. "a; George d.
were announced: President. G ID. BoarlmaD; Vice
President. A. Hovey; Secretary H. Lincoln Orator. j.
attendance at tho church in tho evening. when
s ssn M'i yssa s On Dr. oyy taxing "s
the middle class in theology, Dr. Gould in Greek ana Dr.
rass nnpe Of whom vii probably graduate At this stage
The Junior class. numbering % members examined
by PrOls. Gould and Stcrls IN Greek and Hebrew
The following the OF the students grduatng
j. H. Bauows, Newton; b. +. Bickun, lioston W. C.
Carr Fall ri, A. j. Chandler. Chester, VT H. T. Cifer
Bostop; r. 5. Colwc Providence, X. l.; J. NJ English
Trenton. N j.; +. C. Gleason, westboro. H. A. Greene
Westerly, r. l.: L.. b. Haskell, Guildfort, ME-; g. H.
Hckoci, Fairfax. VI; j. j. uobrook, Verne, ~ H.; j.
Il. Houscr Canton, Ohio; H. b. Mitchell. watervile. Me-
". A. Newcobe. Wolfyir, ~ g.; n. A Astergrew East
Providence. X. l.. }. L. Powell Summit Hill, Penn; w.
l.. stevens, Dayton, OnlO; A. T. Stowel. Wakefield; e.
swanhcart, East Uni"I, Ohio }. r. Thomas, Chicago :
III. ". TiidCn, Lewiston. Me- sumner ives. aud Nathan
Saunders. several Of these have already accepted
calls pastOrats while others have invitations to settle
under consideration.