The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-07-04
HIRAM.
Correspondence

COMMENCEMENT.
Last week the Commencement exercises oc-
CURED, and were most successfully carried out
according to the published programmes. Tues
day evening the Gymnasium was formally ded-
icated the exercises consisting of sentiments
and responses. literally interspcrsed with vocal
and instrumental music. Wednesday evening
the Hespian Society gave their entertainment
to a large and appreciative audience The
dience was the largest that has convened the
evening before Commencement tor. several
years. The programme was excellent. seeming
to be just what the audience desired and expect
cd. The orations and debate, evinced minds of
high order and fine culture. The poem, by A.
c. Pierson. was an intellectual. as well as o
literary gem. The drama. "Colleen Bawn,',
was remarkably well reno cred, all the actors
showing good training. and each appreciating
4,a,.araeter he representative Is NO .ifspur-
agement to the others to mention NJ. II. Lock-
wood. as Myles LaCoppaleen. and Louis Honf.
man as Hardless Cregan. and E. j. Robinson as
Father Tom. as actors Of remarkable ability
But Miss Lottie Bowel. as Anne Chute. was the
star. Her acting defisd criticism by making
her part seem o reality. The music by Dayton's
full orchestra pleased verybody. and was the
best orchestra music that has heretofore been
furnished for such an OCCASION.
Thursday a. m. was the commencement exer-
essSS
hand. that can give an extended report; but
perhaps 1t is best as it Is. as to mention the
whole would be occupying too much of your
space, and to select some would be doing gross
injustice to the balance. think, however that
it is no exaggeration to say. that as an intellec-
tual entertainments 1t has not been equaled for
several years. The address in the afternoon by
DIR. I. H. Thayer, on Communism. as q literary
production, was perhaps above criticism, but
AI,A mn
seemed to be that we needed q centralized gov
ernment. and as consequence he gave "Hayes
policy'' several decided slaps
The Delphic society gave their entertainment
Thursday evening, the literary part of which
was we'll received. The orations. 1.-THE Fall of
the Aztec Empire" by c. P. Wilson, and "Our
New Silver Dollar.' by +. H. Robinson, were
worthy of older heads, and the "Delphic Ora
Gle" by H. NJ. Stone and r. w. Hutchinson. was
well calculated to keep the audience in first
rate hnmOr. twas o spicy paper. The pro-
gramme was largely made up of music by Da-
mas Orchestra. which. though of the highest Or
der and exquisltely fine. was not as we'll receiv-
ed as the music the previous evening by Day
toms Orchestra. Probably thoroughly educated
musicians would vote Dana's Orchestra the best
of the two; but those. who furnish entertain
ments should remember that audiences are not
made up of that class of persons, and should
furnish what can be appreciated. The farce of
who Is Who' was a good thing, and we'll
brOug hit out.
The Commencement exercises as a whole, can
be pronounced a decided success. The best of
order was maintained, and except some petty
thefts of whips and robes the last evening there
was nothing to mar the pleasure OF the whole
proceedings. NThe crowd was large, and the
Gymnasium. which was supposed to be large
enough to seat all. was Alled to overhowing, and
many could not gain admittauce. One of the
most pleasing features of the occasion was the
magnificent dinner furnished by the Mite Soci-
ETY.. for the benefit of the Gymnasium building.
IL anybody was disposed to growl, the growl
vanished when they sat down to u feast for only
twenty-five cents. Several hundred a,ailed
themselves of the opportunity, and went on
their way rejoicing The building was clabo-
ratciy decorated with wreaths ard flowers, aud
| Latin mottOes done in evergrecns. The patent
seats arc of white ash, but not ornamentcd.
GONE WEST.
man by the pame OF Martin McCliptock,
living in the north part of the township, in
what is known as pigwocket left his home Fri
day morning for Garrettsville. Not returning
| at the time expected, his wife and ncighbors be.
| came alarmed for his safety, and Saturday Il
| large number searched the woods and fields,
but found nothing. Saturday night arrange
ments werc made for q more extended and
| thorough search Sunday. In the morning
large force was gathered, and wild rumors and
suspicious were anOat, and much excitement
| prevailed. 1t was reported that the missing
man had been seen Friday in Mantua. A mes
scnger was dispatched to ascertain the truth of
the report. 1t was found to be correct The
man is reported considerable of a hypochon-
driac, and it is believed that in fit Of despOnd-
ency he took Greeley's advice. There is, how
ever no causs for his act except snch rs EXISTS in
his own brain. And now those who trampcd n /,
day Saturday in the rain and wet grass are dis
appointed and mad because they did not find
him dead and in y forward state OF decomposi-
t!on. Bide your time. boys. II.
June 10, 1878.