The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-06-17
HIRAM.


Church. Rev. Chamberlain officiating,
June IA. 1880. i-.,-. o.
= HIRAM.
Correspondence
Several days ago p. L. Reno fell down his
, chamber stairs and fractured several ribs. He
recovering slowly.
Mrs. Jason Stone fell from her carriage, strik-
ing on her back. was supposed to be injured
severely, being unconscious when taken up.
!. She has entirely recovered.
Stillman Hazen, the father of Gen. VIM. B.
Hazen, died at his residence in this place Sat-
urday morning, in his 8sth year. The remains
were buried in Hiram Cemetery, Sunday.
Our citizens we're very highly elated and ex-
cited on hearing the news of Gen. Garfeld's
nomination. The event was celebrated Tuesday
evening by ringing of bells. firing of guns. bon
fires and Examinations. Several congratulatory
speeches were delivered. and a general rejoic-
ing. participated in by all. regardless of party.
Commencement commenced on Sunday, the
9Th. by delivery of the Baccalaurate address by
| Pres't Hinsdale. His subject was patience
and was pronounced by all who heard it as be-
ing a remarkably fine effort. fraught with prac-
tical thoughts. rich in historical lore. and pro
fuse with moral admonitions aud good instruc-
Meeting of the Board of Trustees. election of
officers. &c. Mr.. j. j. Rider was elected Pres
| ident of the board, In place of Alvah Udali. No
| other important changes were made.
| Wednesday evening. the Hesperion Society
gave an entertainment with good program. to
a large audience. The Society has the material
| to furnish a first class entertainment, and they
| improved their opportunity.
Thursday was commencement day proper
/ nd oil
| ening. an unusually large audience gathered
| to witness the exercises OF the graduating class
| which commenced at 10 O'Clock q. IN with the
| following program:
Music-by the Hiram Band.I
| Prayer.
Music-by the Band.
| Oration-.. The Statesman ."-L w, Gilbert,
Edinburg.
Oration-'' The Doctrine of States Rights
| Louis Hoffman. Cleveland.
Music-by the Band.
Grafton" Robert Emmett and his Cause-C
| p. Wilson. Newton Falls.
Oration-'' De sotion t, Authority.''-E. j.
Robson. Bedford. 4.tt..
Music. r..
Presentation of Diplomas.
At the close of the exercises the President an
nounced that Gen. Garfield would be present in
| the afternoon. The program was carried
through promptly as advertised. and the efforts
of the graduating class were pronounced first
class. by all who heard. and far ahead of any
entertainment at this College. 1t would be
just to mention any one as being superior TO an
| other. but perhaps If the orations of Holman
and w ilson were mentioned more favorably by
the audience. it may be FOR the reason their sub
jects were more prominent The young men of
the class did great credit to themselves as well
rs the institution.
Gen. Garfield was escorted from Garrettsvil,e
by the Hiram Band and several citizens Of Gar
rettsville, on horseback and in carriages, and
was most enthusiastically received by his neigh
bOrs and friends,
The afternoon program was:
Music-by tho Band.
Masters Oration-"Art in America"-H. R.
Cooler. Cleveland.
Address before the Literary SOcieties-R. c.
HOughtOn, D. D., Cleveland.
Address by President Hinsdale,
Music.
Benediction.
At the close Of DIR. Houghton's address. Gen.
Garfield delivereda brief address to the young,
on the Pleasures of LEISURE" which he said
were the richest but the least priced. In our
leisure we have time to think and weigh the
possibilities we are capable of. The address
though brief. was loaded with new thoughts and
ideas.
The Delphic Society held their anniversary
Thursday evening, and presented lengthy,
thoughnot weary. program. The Society was
well patronized, and they deserved it. The
' Paper" read may have been meriiorious. but
it was not fully appreciated by the audience
otherwise the whole entertainment was rich |
success.
Friday was Reunion, and the first under |
the new order. Formerly there was a |
reunion every year, but in 1876 it was resolved |
to have them once in five years. It was held by |
some 1T the reunions were less frequent they |
would be better attended and more interesting. |
The result of this last reunion certainly tends |
to verify the proposition. The fact, however. |
that Gen. Garfeld was to preside. faay have |
brought out large number. The Gymnasium |
was packed full. President Hinsdale took oc-
casi0n to remark At the opening of the exercises |
that No significance should be attached to the |
fact that such distinguished parsonage was to
preside on this occasion, The arrangements
had all been completed before recent events had
transpired, and there would be no change. Rev.
J. N. Atwater delivered the address, full of wit,
puns and sentiment. Rev. AS. Hayden gave a
brief biographical sketch of deceased Trustees.
after which i've minutes speeches were called
for from old students. Ten States were repre-
rented, and all professions and occupations,
There were those present that were here twen-
ty-eight years ago. The old memories that were
brought back. the recognitions of one another,
the enquiries for those whose whereabouts are
unknown, and tho 20 who b We passed away can
be imagined better than written.
Saturday evening brought the Royal banquet,
and with it the close of Cpmmencemcnt. The
Royal Society is composed Of few young men.
kind OF secret organ ization. None but men,
bers are admitted to their meetings. and no Ia
dies are allowed at the banquet.
The Ladies Mite Society fed the crowd, both
days. and also served IceCream and Strawberries
and cream. The Hiram Band furnished the
music Thursday and ELECTED much applause. by
their finely rendered music. DaytOn's Orches-
ira did the music for the evening exercises, and
no other orchestra in Northern Ohio can do bet
ter-and we will go another. there is none that
can do as well. So voted the crowds II.
June 18th, 1880.
FINE WRITINd.-Amonx the specimens of the
pupils attending 8. p. Benjamin's second term
Of lessons, We notice several very fine ones |
The premium, awarded is beautiful piece of
penmanship. now exhibition at
the post Office. The report of committee a W ard
ing premium will be found in to days paper.
New Advertis'ts.I :
Land and Village Lots !
AT AUCTIONi J
TWILL sell at public auction on the premises a