The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-06-30

Annual Commencement of Washington
and Lee University.

LEXINGTON, Va, june 2l.-Thc commence
ment exercises of Washington and Lee Univer-
sity began Sunday, the 18th. The baccalaure-
ate sermon was preached by Bishop Pnckney,
of Maryland. His sermon was listened TO by a
large and apprcciatye audience, and was ac-
knowedged by all to have been Il most appro-
pirate and mastery effort. During his short
stay with us he has won the love and admiration
fall. lie came to us a comparative stranger
but he leaves behind him host OF friends, and
bears with him hearty God speed and the wish
for quick return.
On Monday afternoon, the 19Ih, the annual
regatta of the Harry Leca Albert Sydney boat
clubs took place, the race being won by the lat
ter. This is the only university or college south
of the Potomac having thoroughly organized
boating clubs. The two clubs have boats valri-
cd at two thousand dollars, and a beautiful
stretch OF water of two and a.half miles on the
Nuth river for the racing ground. In the even.
ing at eight O'Clock the final celebration of the
two literary societies was held in the university
chapel. The medals of The two societies were
presented TO the following gentlemen Graham
Lee dcbntcr's medal, Benz. Betiis, South Caro-.
lima; Washington debatcI's medal, NJ. w. Pax.
ton, Virginia; dccaimCr's medal, G.. f. Cham.
bcrain, Mississippi; lIcnton Gordon, Missouri.
The Santini prize medal, given 10 The writer
of the best essay published III the So"thc,W COTE.
Gi0p during the session, was awarded 10 Harold
Walsh, of Maryland, Fish6p PmcbncY present.
ing il. The Gazette medal, given for the second
best essay, was presented 10 james Hay, ufVir-
GINA. handsome silver cup awarded 10 the
best oarsman Of the winning boats crew was
presented TO W. 4. l. Englc, of Florida, 10y Hon.
j. Il. Tucker.
On Tuesday morning, the @OlI, the Athletic
association gave an exhibition upon the campus,
consisting of performances upon the horizontal
aud parallel bars, Indian clubs, fencing and 9th
or athletic exercises. The university has a maw.
niccnt gymnasium which has proved of GREAT
benefit 10 the students, particularly during the
winter months, when il is almost impossible to
take outdoor exercise. The authorities give all
proper encouragement 10 athletic exercises of
every description. At night the houses of the
professors were thrown open, and the strangers
and students made welcome.
To day "wednesday was commencement day
proper, the exercises being held in the chanel OF
the university. The total number of graduates
was twenty. three the degrees being as follows (:
Civil Engincer-M. ). ludgins, Virginia; j. M.
Robinson, Louisiana. Bachelor of Law-B. W.
Bettis, South Carolina; j. l.. Campbell, Virginin;
9inin; NJ. ). Bradley, Kentucky; &. T.. Cham
bcrlain, Misssspp; W. w. Harris, Virginia :.
Harold Walsh, Maryland. Bachelor Of Science
M. ). llndgins, Virginia. Bachelor Of Arts
Virginia; W. c. Lee, Virginia; f. Montgomery,
New York; II. i: Sellers, Texas; G. +. Cham.
berlain, Mississippi W. r. Leavell, West Viz
GINA; f.. l. Montgomery, Virginia; ii. II. Rus
sell, Louisiana; j: w. Stokes, South Carolina.
Master of Arts-W X. Bowie, Virginia. j. II
billiard, Virginia; S. T. MoorcIand, Tennessee,
The delivery of the diplomas having been con-
cluded the honorary appointments were dcclar.
ed, and the prize medals delivered. Schol-
arshps-by the President, j, Glenn. MARYLAND d.
in the schools of Latin and Greek, II. w. smith
Texas; in the schools of Latin, Greek and matb.
cmatics, w. s. Currell South Carolina in Tho
schools of modern languages, moral philosophy
and belcs-let and history, A. Sydcnstrickci,
West Virginia; in the schools of applied matho,
MATES, natural philosophy and chemistry r. s.
Tutwiler, Virginia; Taylor prize scholarships,
}. T. Akcrs, Virginia. and d. G. Humphreys,
Missouri; young prize scholarship, +. |. Mont.
gomery, Virginia: Cincinnati Grafton, 1877, j.
ii. billiard, NJ. A., Virginia. Robinson prize
medals-ln the schools of modern languages,
moral philosophy and bclles-lcttres and history
j. ii. billiard, NJ. A., Virginia; in the schools
of applied mathematics, natural philosophy and
chemistry, Nj. s. lludgins, e. E., Virginia
The valedctory address was delivered by j
w. Stokes, A. b., OF South Carolina The ad-
dress before the literary societies was made by
Major 7. j. Kirkpatrick, of Virginia. His adj
dress was sound, practical, and rcplcte with
good advice. At the conclusion of the address
the benediclion was pronounced by Bishop
Pnckney and the audience dismissed The
final ball began at 10 o'clock, and the merry
dancers went TO their homes with the rising of
the morning sun. Thus closed one of the most
successful commandments this institution has
ever known. Before closing this letter | wish
to mention the great addition made to the uni
versity n few months ago. Through the kind.
hess anu llDeTailtY ol an unknown gentleman OF
the state of New York, recognizing, i doubt not,
the claims which this venerable scat of learning,
the representative university of the South
has upon those who desire that higher and more
liberal education should he fostered and encour.
aged, the university has now attached TO it the
finest museum south Of Washington. 1t was a
gift rendered all the more acceptable because il
came from section of the country from which
the university least expected such q magnificent
token of appreciation and regard. The liberal
ank generous gentleman, though unknown, is
ever spoken of by the friends Of the institution
university never were better. A nourshing law
school is having its effect upon the whole insti-
tuition, and as far us human judgment can dis
Germ, a brilliant future awaits the institution
which bears the names of Washington and Lee
Prince Oscar of Sweden, is among tic
recent arrivals at New York.