Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-13
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
IT. THE
Daily Eennebsr 5unrnal.
BOWDOlN COLLEGE.
Commencement Dav-Programm of Ex-
ercises.

erCIses.
BRUNSWICK, July II. The exercises of Com
mencement Day opened after a delay of about an
hour and half, occasioned by the prolonged
meeting Of the boards, by the forming of the pro-
cession OF the alumni, which marched to the First
Parish church, headed by Chambers Band. The
exercises at the church proceeded according to
the following programme
Music.
Prayer.
Music.
Exercises for the Degrees of Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Science.
Sslutatory in Latin,
George T. Little, Auburn.
Plea for Conservatism,
John +. Chapman, Portland.
Beauty,
Curtis A. Perry, Brunswick
Protection Of American Industry,
Edward c. Metcaf. Brunswick.
Music
Political Degeneracy,
William c. Greene, Bolster's Mills.
Genius versus Labor,
Carroll w. Morrill,, West Falmouth
Authority of Public Opinion, = c,,
Music.
The Limits Of Government
oalAOs w = DSWhus OlulOWus
Mythology,
r. F. Peary, Portland.
How Should TIE President of the United States
lbe Elected !?
John A. Roberts, Andover.
Music
Exercises for the Degree of Master Of Arts.
Greek Philosophy at Rome in the Age of Cicero,
Mrs. V. Cole, Brunswick.
Valedictory in Latin,
D. o. s. Lowell, Denmark.
Comforting of Degrees.
Prayer.
Benediction.
Honorary appointments for class of 1877:
Sslutatory-G. I. Little.
English Orstions-John E. Chapman, William
c. Greene, f. c. Metcslf, r. E. Peary, J. A. Rob-
erts, James w. Sewa.
Philosoph cal Discussions-J. X. Greene, F. A.
Mitchell, q. W. Tillson, G. A. Perry, A. NJ. Sher-
man.
Literary Disquisitions-C. E. Cobb, f. NJ.
Cousins, G. A. Holbrook, {. Il. Seabury, 5. ii.
Marquis. C. w. Morrill,, E. A. scribner.
Disquistions-Osc T. Brinkerhoff, F. NJ.
Palmer.
Discussions-W. G. Beale, D. Blinn Fuller, Jr.,
F. II. Hargraves, S. A. Melcher, Albert Somes.
II. W. wiggin.
Dissertations-F. Fl. Croker, c. E. Knight, l..
p. Reed, Frank j. Lynde, c. w. Morse.
The following completes the business transact
ed by the boards:
Leslie A. Lee was chosen instructor in natural
history. Franklin C. Robinson, was chosen in
structor in analytic chemistry and Charles c.
Springer was chosen instructor in modern Ian
guages.
The degree of A. b. ad eunduna, was conferred
on Charles A. Curtis, q graduate of Norw ich Uni
versity.
Prot. John Avery Of Iowa. was chosen professor
of Greek and Latin.
Rev. Egbert C. Smith was elected trustee in
place Of Rev. Daniel Shepley.
Vacancies in the board of overseers we're filed
by the election of the following gentlemen, viz.
Rev. A. H. Currier Of Lynn. Hon. Z. B. Nealley
of Bangor, Alfred Mitchell, NJ. D., of Brunswick
Prof. j. b. sewsll of Brunswick.
Hon. w. L. Putnam Of Portland was elected
vice president of the board, vice E. c. Smythe
chosen trustee.
The degree of A. NJ, out of course, was con.
ferred on A. H. Currier, class of 81, NJ. A. Coch
rape, class of 80, c. NJ. Walker, class of 70.
hS hNuCHiou cociC1 NOtcu u udnsIeT tQeU
library to the college, and appointed committee
to complete the transfer Hon. NJ. p. Deadly was
elected an honorary member.
After the exercises at the church, the process
sion again formed and proceeded to Memorial
Hall to partake OF the commencement dinner
The inner man being satisfied, President Cham
berlaiu opened the post prandial speeches, and
called on Governor Connor.
The Governor said he was not q graduate of
the college, and he felt more like hearing, enjoy
ing and spplauding, but he would congratulate
the college on the very excellent appearance oil
the graduating class. He also congratulated the
State for the efforts of the college, and said tina,
when the influence of the Bowdon alumni il
seen that the State had to feel proud of the
college.
Rev. DR.. Hitchcock responded in very appro-
pirate way to the presidents call, by placing his
name on list as the fftieth who should give ter
dollars per year for the payment of the interest
due from the debt of Memorial Hall, amounting
to five hundred dollars per year Others follow
ed his example in response to his call and goodly
list was procured.
Prof j. b. Sewall Hon. John Goodenow
President Chaplain, formerly of Colby Univer
sty, Rev. DR.. Jewett of India, Presid ent Allen o.
the State College, and others, offered remarks
After the singing of the "Old Hymn, the meet
ing adjourned.
The Presidents reception in the evening closed
the exercises Of most successful commencement nj
week.
Tomorrow the Maine Historical Society hold.
its annual meeting, and the college the first ex
animation Of candidates for adm ission.
BIDDEFORD.
Fire.