The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-02
PROGRAMME.
Prayer by Rev. Josiah SWEET, d. d.


Prayer by Rev. Josiah SWEET, d. d.
Music.
1. Grafton, Courage" Il. G. Nell
waine. Essex, N. Y.
2. Grafton, 'Love of Country G.. II.
ID. Thomas. Northfeld.
8. Grafton, ambition Frank Clark
Hatch, Woodstock.
4. Grafton, "Self knowledge" WIN. Nj.
Rumbaugh, Mount Pleasant, Penn.
Music
Capt. Charles A. Curtis, acting president
than conferred the honorary degree of
"Bachelor of science" on the following
gentlemen:
Waldo Park Clement, Rutland.
Henry A. Burt, jr.. Swanton.
Charles H. Cook, Mortified.
b. T. Roberts, U. s. army.
George l.. Huntoon, U. 8. army.
Rev. Andrew Hull, d. D., rector of
Christ church, Montpelier, delivered well
conceived and unique poem picturing hu-
morous phases of the progress of science,
making witty hits at Darwinism and at the
so.called scientific theories. This closed
the exercises of commencement proper.
The alumni anniversary then took place,
Colonel Henry o. Kent presiding. On
taking The chair the president made brief
address, reviewing the history of previous
reunions, welcoming the past cadets in the
name of the university. Touching allu-
sions we're made to Captain Alden Pat
ridge, the founder of the institution; Gen
eral Truman Ransom, tho second presi-
dent Rev. Edward Bournes, D.. d., Rev.
Malcolm Douglass, DID,, and General
Alonzo Jackman. The speaker then pro-
ceeded TO speak of the Cancellation of SEN
timent of this centennial period between
the soldiers who wore the blue and the
gray The tendency of all this is to re-
store and unite common country. Nor
wich had contributed its full share to the
maintenance of the government, and had a
record second to none save the academy at
West Point. 1t has no rivalry with any
| other similar institution. Its alumni
should do what they may TO enlarge its
borders. The president closed with an
earnest appeal to the friends of the institu-
| ton to rally to its support.
The Grafton was delivered by James A.
L. Whittier of Boston on "The duties of
educated men to their country" Mr.. Whit
tier, in opening, alluded to the prevalent
spirit of Cancellation and the tendency of
the people to believe in the brotherhood of
man and the desire for the unity of the re-
public. Among the duties of educated
men were to endeavor to secure sound
financial policy, and the Americans have a
right to know what it is to be. 1t should
be made as stable as that of France. Rigid
economy in the management of govern
mental affairs was advocated with much
earnestness and force. He charged agains,
the educated men the general avoidance OF
the duties they owe to the country. In
conclusion ho also earnestly exhorted
loyalty to the university and an effort tc
place it upon sound basis.
The Grafton was excellent in spirit, chastt
in diction and handsomely delivered.
The. exercises were concluded with thu
benediction by Rev. DIR. Sweet.
At three o'clock military exercises tool
place on the parade ground, consisting o
competitive infantry drill between the pres
ent cadets and alumni, general signal ser
vice, inspection and review, dress parade
artillery drill and firing salute.
The annual meeting of the alumni tool
place at the Mortified house in the even
ing, after which a supper was enjoyed, con
Guiding with sentiments and speeches.
At a meeting of the trustees, Capt
Charles A. Curtis was elected president O
, the university, and Rev. William G. Hop
kins of Aurora, Illinois, son of the lat
Bishop Hopkins, was elected professor O
moral and intellectual philosophy.