Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-04
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
Close of the Eighth Annual Exercises a
the University of MINNESOTA.

OSOoO " tree EV4RGt <4NIStsUS hOofCtScS Ut
the University of MINNESOTA.
Yesterday closed the eighth annual COM
mencement exercises of the University of
Minnesota. Like class day the attendance
of visitors was large. Commencement day is
always memorable one in every Academy
College or University in all countries where
such institutions of learning exist. No mat
ter from what part of the civilized world the
graduate may come, his relations and friends
all feel deep interest and an irresistible de-
sire to be present to share in his honors, and
bid him God speed as he makes his parting
bow, and steps from the doors of his Alma
Mater out into the wide, wide world, to COM
menCe the battle of life for himself. Thus far
his antagonists have been books, and in this
struggle he has had the assistance of kind
and learned instructors, upon whom he lean
ed. But as he leaves the platform with his
sheepskin in his hand, he realizes for the first
time that for all time to come he must Ego it
alone" and fight his way through life single
handed.
Yesterday morning broke clear and bright,
and at an early hour the streets leading to the
University were crowded with carriages,
bearing visitors who were anxious to hear and
see the interesting exercises. As before stated,
the chapel of the University has seating
capacity of some 800, but by packing the
aisles and the large platform it will accom-
modate fully 1900. Every inch of space in
this large room was occupied yesterday. In
fact they were packed in like sardines
leading to it were almost as densely
crowded with those who were
unable to obtain admission.
Precisely at 9 a. m. the Board OF Regents, &C
companied by the faculty of the University,
and number of honored guests made their
appearance on the platform and seated them
selves in a semi circle with Gen. H. FL. Sibley,
president of the board, in the center. Cover
nor Pillsbury occupied the seat to the right
ty, onthe left. AS they took their seats they
were greeted with music entitled Correcting to
America" rendered by the Great Western
Band in its best and most inspiring strains,
Prayer wae then offered by the Rev. @. NJ.
Terry, this followed by music ''The Bohemian
Girl" when the regular exercises were COM
menced. The following was the programme:
-Saluatory-The Higher Education
Practical NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Mr.. G.. w. Smith
Oraton-Nihilism. .:.::.:............Mr Berry
Essay-The Women Of Dickens. -. -. Miss Brown
Oration-The "Uses of Adversely -. Mr.. Bryant
Music-Cornet Polka, 81 Eegante" -Damare.
Oraton-Eary Religious wars in France.Mr. Greeley
0ration- UnWrtten History. Holt
oration-Heritage of the Pilgrims. :. Mr.. Horton
Music Overture--Suppe.
Essay--Art and Culture. ....... Miss House
Essay-Music as an Educator. ..... Miss Lawrence
Essay--Auerbach's "On the Heights Miss Reynolds
Neutrality-suspicious.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Aggressiveness. Mr.. Roe
Oration-Toussaint L'Ouverture. Mr.. b. P. Smith
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures. Miss Todd
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .................M Mr.. Williams
Music--Turkish Patrol--Michaelis.
Valedictory Oraton--Progress Mr.. Rankin
At the conclusion of the address, President
E<vxx oy,d info cd fhn ND of
gents that the ladies and gentlemen composing
the graduating class we're ready to re-
ceive their degrees. President Sibley, on be-
half of the Regents requested President Fol
well to present them. Before delivering the
"sheepskins'' President Folwell addressed the
class in most feeling manner, closing with
the hope that they would so live the
balance of their lives that they might meet in
better world, one united, happy class.
The class of seventeen then stepped upon the
platform and received their degrees as follows:
For bachelors of arts-James Francis Bry
ant, st. Peter; Cora Inez Brown, Minneapolis;
Albert William Rankin, st. Peter; VIM. Wads-
worth Williams, Lime Springs, In.
For bachelors of science Gerald
Berry, Brooklyn; Horace sBurnham Greeley,
Mapleton; clarence Luther Herrick, Mime
apolis; Robert Peter Andrew Nix, New Ulm;
Minnie Aurora Reynolds, Crookston; Alva
Lucius Roe, Alton; Gilman Walter Smit b,
Red Wing: Harvey Page Smith, Red Wing;
Lillian Sanborn Todd, Minneapolis.
For bachelors of Observation-Disclosures Holt
Carver; Joseph Elisha Horton, Preston: Lizzie
Augusta House, Minneapolis; Bessie Sumner
Lawrence, Minneapolis.
Not the least interesting feature of the oc-
casion was the comforting of the degree of Mas
ter of Arts upon Graham @. Campbell, an
Alumnus of IT, for which degree Mr.. Campbell
had passed a successful examination. In con-
ferring the degree Professor Folwen stated
that the university did not confer any honor
airy degrees-they must all be earned. He also
announced that Mr.. Campbell would soon
leave for Africa to spend the balance of his
days in missionary work.
Rev. DIR. Beatty, of Pittsburgh Pa, then
pronounced the benediction, and the formal ex-
ercises of the eighth annual commencement
week were brought to close.
A brilliant reception was given to the gradu-
ating class and the friends of the university at
the residence of President Folwell last even
ing which was largely attended, nOtwithstand-
ip0 &hn tot oF ha Thar