The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-22

yersary Grafton by Mr.. ]. w. Miles one or
the graduating class, was. To exnrass ON
opinion IN a few words, masterIv effort
MS theme, Patrick Henry was well cal.
eaiated 10 inspire, aad the orator cave eIo.
quent evidence of his ability 10 handle II
successfully. The entire ENTERTAINMENT S-as
a success, and reflected credit unon tho soc;.
ETY.. We must not forget, however. N note
the placing OF wreath of flowers an the bnst
Of Irving, by Miss Mary Shellman. Advan.
eng to the stage, Miss Mary eneircled the
NECK oil the Dust with a beautiful wreath amid
storm OF applause, making pleasant little
eplsoue winch will long be remembered By
the society. y y
Thursday, the closiGg day of Commence
m 1a' and the dayupon which the Graduating
eiAss steps INTO the new life for which the
course prepares them, was mild and delight
fully pleasant. By nine O'Clock Inc LARGE IA.
vilion was almost filed. The PROCESSION.
composed OF the Board Of Trustees. Facnlty.
ana students, entered, the Board of Trustees.
FACULTY and Graduating Glass occupying the
hostrum: The exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. d. w. Bates, President of
the Maryland Annual Conference. followed
by Dir. Frank II. Peterson. the salutatorian.
VA ~, an Grafton entitled ''Genius and Industry
Inc subject IS one necessarily demanding care
iui study and deep original thought, and we
eeem Il not too complimentary to say that
Mr. peterson fully and proudly sustained his
ss.aDisshed reputation as q close, systematic
1 - and concise writer. The Salutatory
Essay by Mss Lulu Fleming, and the First
Essay, Oy Miss Alice Wilson, were both well
written, showing careful preparation and
knowledge of rhetorical beauty. Mr.. ]. w.
Miles, in the First Grafton. took for his theme
william Writ, and from the opening to the
closing sentence held his audience in eager
attention. A deep strong voice, added to an
earnestness and impressiveness of uttterance,
rehuer Mr.. Miles powerful speaker, and
we predict Tor him q brilliant future in his
CHOSEN PROFESSIONALS Law. The Valedie-
tory Essay, by Miss Mamie Swormstedt, was
q pleasing and nicely written composition.
The subject, "Woman's Destiny" is a fruit
ini theme, and the essayist did not fail to ex-
press distinctly her views for woman's mis-
SION and influence, as compared with man 5.
Inc faledlctory Grafton, by Mr.. d. w. G.
lngle, displayed mature judgment and the
earnest, practical truths with which it aboun-
ded present themselves to us all with force
that must be acknowledged. Although lack
ing the power of voice possessed by many
speakers, Mr.. Ingles compositions speak for
themselves. Besides the degrees conferred
upon the Graduating Glass the degree of Doc
tor OF Philosophy was conferred upon Rev.
y. b. McElroy, ID. D., President OF Adrian
college, Michigan; the degree of A. NJ, was
conferred lncourse upon Rev. Thomas o.
Grouse, Rev. Thomas II. Lewis, and Prof.
Ueorge W. Devilbiss; and the honorary degree
OF A. NJ, upon Rev. H. G. Cushing, Vice
President of the College
The occasion was most delightful and MARI
ed, perhaps, only by the realization that soon
the parting hand must be given, and many
separate, purchase, never to meet again. An
exceedingly pleasant phase of the morning.
exercises was the presentation to DR.. Ward,
by Miss Lulu Fleming, one of the graduates,
most exquisite glass-enclosed vase of wax
howers. The gift speaks strongly of the high
esteem in which the DIR. is held by those
under his kind parental charge.
Thus closes the scholastic year of 1S77-7S,
and we trust the lessons it has taught us all
may never be forgotten. The season of rest
tor professors and students is with us. May
we all, by enjoying it, gather strength for
better and nobler efforts in the future.
c. I. w.