Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-07-11
BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
commencement Day - Meeting OF tn
BOards - COnssns ss.slnent Exercises- Al
umni Dinner - Pre- side nt's Reception
Glass Reunions, Itc.. Etc.

Der of Alumni and distinguished visitors were
present and the campus presented very ami
mated appearance. The first business of the
day was the meeting of the trustees and over
seers, which took place at 8 A. NJ. A very
full attendance was reported.
At 1890 the procession was formed under
the direction of Orville ID. Baker of Augusta,
Marshal of the day, and proceeded to the
First Parish church, headed by Chambers
band. The church was filled at an early hour
by the friends of the graduating class and the
large number Of ladies arrayed as suited the oc-
casion, and supplied with elegant bouquets,
added much of animation and encourage
ment to the occasion. Without exception
the parts were well rendered and deserved
the hearty applause which they received. Ma
tional topics were touched upon in a majority
of the Orations and essays, and hard blows
administered to believers in State Rights,
fiat money, the wholesale abuse of our public
men, and those who favor the abolition of
our national bank system. The young men
evidently have had good instruction in patri-
otism.
Below is the programme of the exercises.
PRAYER.
MUSIC
Exercises for the Degrees of Bachelor of Arts,
aud Bachelor of Science.
l. Statutory, in Latin,
james Cushman Tarbox, Phillips
=. The National Bank Question,
Albert Henry Pencil. westbrook.
). The Peter and the Paul OF the reformation.
Henry Baird Carleton Rockport
Henry Wilson Ring. Portland
MUSIC.
). Political Education,
Holmes Boardman Fifeld, Portland.
D. Influence of Art Culture,
Frank Melville Byron. Chelsea, Mass.
q The Hereditary and the Original in the American
Frank stanwood Corey, Portland.
MUSIC.
s. Our Public Men,
Ansel Laforest Lumbert Hartland.
g. Critics and Criticism,
Horace Eben Henderson. wiscasset.
10. Capitalists and Laborers,
Seward Smith stearns. Lowell.
MUSIC.
Exercises for the Degrees of Master of Arts. and
Master of Sciences.
H. Thoughts on an Englishmans Estimate of Amer.
lea,
Mr. John Adams Morrill,, Auburn.
L. Naledctory, in Latin,
Mr.. Charles >ewall Andrews. San Francisco, Cal.
Comforting of Degrees.
PRAYER.
BENEDIcTIoN.
After the exercises at the church were
over the procession was again formed and
marched to Memorial Hall to partake of the
commencement dinner. Every one seemed
ready and eager to begin on this happy fea-
ture of the week. The dinner was one of the
best. and fully enjoyed by all. Post prandial
speeches were made by many of the Alumni
and guests. Gov. Garcelon was called upon
and made somewhat extended speech, in
which he attacked the Normal Schools stat
ing that the legislature had no moral right to
vote the large sums of money from the peck
cts of the people tor their support. His idea
was that teachers should obtain their own ed
ucation. He was in great doubt about the
expectancy of raising the large sums for our
common schools.
In the evening the President held recep-
ton, which was very brilliant affair, and
several classes held reunions. The class OF
''6 celebrated its triennial appropriately, and
held class supper at the Tontine.
At the board meeting, Messrs. Bradley and
Brown were placed on the board of overscers.
Thanks were presented Prof. II. w. Long
fellow for remembrance of the college in the
gift of a bust of Prof. George W. Greene of
Crawford
Voted that the generous donation of So
900 by Henry Winkley of Philadelphia, BIZ.
accepted on the terms contained in his letter
TO the President, accompanying the gift, and
that the President be requested to commune
Sa't W w iChley tutlT grateful acknONI-
edgement for his very acceptable donation
Voted, the thanks of the Boards be given
to Prof J. b. Sewall, for his liberal donation
of 81 900 to the funds of the college in the
establishment of Greek and Latin prizes and
that the gift be accepted in accordance with
the condition in the accompanying letter.
Voted, honorary degree A. NJ be conferred
on Hon. James A. Milliken
Voted, that the President, Treasurer and
Mr.. Chandler, with such as the Board of
Overseers may join, be committee to pro-
cure the completion of Memorial Hall, in
case the funds shall be provided for the pur-
pose before next commencement.
Voted the degree of Master of Arts be con-
ferred out of course on the following gentle
men: Robert Ellis, class of 1858; Lucian
Howe, 1859; Fred X. Smythe, 1867; Oscar
+. II. Greene, 1860.
Overseers elected Gen. Francis Fessenden,
Portland; Hon. j. II. Goodenow, New York
Rev j. II. Ecob, Augusta Hon. John A.
Waterman, Gorham; Hon. l.. l.. Downes,
Calais.
Voted, the faculty, with the concurrence
of the committee of the Boards, be author
lied to employ a special instructor in elocu-
ton, and sum not exceeding 500 be appro-
prated for the purpose.
Voted, the honorary degree of Doctor of
Laws be conferred on Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,
and Hon. w. q. Barrows, and the degree of
Doctor of Divinity on Prot. Richard NJ.
Mather and Rev. Edward Halves.
Voted, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
be conferred on Prof. Alpheus S. Packard,
Jr
Voted, we renew the advice to students to
adopt the military drill and to furnish them
selves with such simple articles as military
DrOfps sorS mav dpsirp
Voted that the resignation of Prof. X. b.
Palmer, As Professor of pathology and prac-
tice of medicine be accepted.
Voted, that DIR. |. T. Dana be chosen Pro-
fessor in pathology and practice Of medicine.
Voted, by ballot and chose Rev. George +.
Ladd and Edward Little. professors of mental
and moral philosophy, at a salary of Sl70o.
The kenMebec Savings Bank.
The excellent condition of the Kennebec
Savings Bank, of this city, may be judged
from the detailed report of the Bank Exam
liner, which will be found in another column