The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-18

MATER-IBE FINAL CELEBRATION W VhS
WASHINGTON LITERARY sOCTErY-ABLs an.
DRESS or GOVERNOR B0LLIDAY-A Drys,S- |
GUIsHED STUDENT, &c.
AT the close OF the literary exercises of
the Franklin Society "Wednesday night vi
promenade party was begun and continued
to a late hour. This post-prandi1I factor OF
the literary feast comes in as a most I'M |
portant and Interesting necessity. Very |
much speaking Is patiently endured. II not
enjoyed, for the sake Of the happy hours
that follow.
Yesterday morning the sky WIS bright, |
the air balmy, and the day was the perfec- |
tion Of June, and long before the hour OF
assembling the chapel was crowded 10
oyerflowing, the aisles and windows, and
the Shade OF the trees near the open win
dows were occupied by the eagerest sort OF
audience.
At III O'Clock the two literary societies |
were addressed by Rev. r. Dewitt Tai
mage. After prayer, conducted by Rev.
Jacob Manning, the speaker was introduced
by Rev. DIR. Bennett, and from the first ut
terance OF the speaker 10 the last word
and that last word was not spoken for near
ly two bours-it is not 0verstafng the case
To say that not Il syllable Of the remarkable
address was lost. DR.. Talmage said "Tbis
is a pleasant world TO live in. have al
ways been glad 1 got aboard this planet.
Everything adapted to man-the sky has
the best color. aud the green OF the foliage
is best. Man has one eye more than Is alb
solntcly necessary, Ii one Is not put out.
Only one nose among many nusances.
There II one dscord to a thousand harmo-
nies. THIS is a good world to live in, and
good time to live in it," and In this cpl
gramatic style DR.. Talmage paved his way
10 the subject OF his discourse.
TIE STYLES OF MEN TO BE AVOIDED.
All Christian denominations are virtually
one. No difference between Baptist and
Pedc.Baptist; all are sheep OF the same
shepherd; only difference in the way OF
washing the sheep. Ii all were boiled to-
getler in one caIdron one drop OF the mix
ture would kill bigOt as dead as door
nail. Every young man who does hi, best
and trusts in God will succeed.
Men to be avoided. 1st. FaultindPrs.
Some men are crab-like and 20 the wrong
way, and 60 towards Heaven backwards.
The world is Uery much as you look dt It.
I'd. Men OF bad manners. True gentleman
distinguished and known by single act.
Men OF good manners say pleasant fblugS
and in pleasant way. Luthe.'s energy
would have been nightly helped by Me-
lancbton's suavty. 81. The loafer or lounger.
After picturing this character in his inimita-
ble manner, Dr. Talmage continued,
"blessed il sea.sickness, blessed Is govt,
blessed is everything rather than the
loafer." 4th. The despondent man. Nen
Of this type rarely have anything TO VeX
them. "The man that can sing and won't
sing should be sent TO Sing-SiDg."
The speaker concluded by urging the
Young men TO take outdoor eXercise-hunt,
! fish, ride, &c.
OF course this ANALYSIS gives only the re-
mOteSt sort OF dI iii OF the address; and, Sc
riousy, after hearing the address-and
removed from the influence OF bis voice and
| humor and manner-and cOnsideringIt, the
! sober impression made upon the reporters
mind Is that Or. Talmage is "onder-ully
clever actor. with a marvellous faculty for
bringing out the everyday philosophy OF
| life.
| At the conclusion OF the address the facul-
ty took their stations upon the rostrum, and
the President announced the graduates and
distinguished scholars in the several schools,
and the following
FULL GRADUATES
with the degree OF Master or Bachelor OF
Arts: Jesse T. Litteton, Virginia, A. NJ.
W. w. Sawyer, North Carolina, A. b.; &.
NJ. Tilett, North Carolina, A. b.
The Greek prize was awarded to b. w
Waters. of Maryland, and the mathematics
prize to II. L. l.. RolmeS. OF Virginia. The
splendid Pace medal" described in The
Dispatch yesterday, for excellence II
English competition, was awarded to y. j
Littleton, OF Virginia. This medal l.
awarded annually by j. B. Pace, Esq, o.
Richmond. As usual, the greatest interes
centred in the award Of the " SuIherlii
medal" for excellence in composition aDt
OratOry; and the announcement that NJ. ID
James, OF Pennsylvania, had succeeded IL
the contest was received with much ap
plause.
The College exercises for the session
1S79-'S0, after a brief and impressive vale
dictory by DR.. Bennett, were then declared
ended.
Among the visiting Alumni who have re-
celyed the heartiest welcome from their oi(
associates are Rev. Dr. Granbery, OF Van
derbilt University, Tennessee, and Rev
John i. Williams, rector OF the Pr0lestan
EpiscOpaI church at Bladensburg, Nd. Th'
former graduated in 1913 ana the 'Iatter IL
1859.
| he utIItt VA DONAof w Di'fhHy ''~
conferred upon Rev. A. W. Mangum. pro
fessor OF moral philosophy 10 the oni'er
sity OF North Carolina. DIR. MaDgum gradu
ated in 1851.
: CLOSING SCENES.
During the afternoon the telegram an
nouncing the nomination OF Governor jar
Wis. OF North Carolina, for reelection wa
received. The Alumni, who on WeCnesua
? elected bim the orator OF the Socfty 10
the reilnion OF 1891, rejoice In the con
. tinued success Of their comrade. tSOVerho
Jarvis graduated In 1860.
Al g O'Clock The students in body aC
n COMMANDED Or. Tstmaee TO the DEPOT, IN
e band playing ''Home," ana as the lIai
moved of the students gave their Dartln
: orator the beartiest OF cheers Or. laiiilas
: acknowledging the compliment ironi u
:. Datform OF the ear. The Daal cohlinuf
II TO enliyen the crowd upon the campus u1'
i the sun went down. ,.,. .
o The Washington Literary society eei'Sr
d siOn, commencing at y o Aoch' coiiiIue p
i until II O'Clock. II Is impossible 20 owe
q state the interest which f3e Closing eNc
:. clses Of these societies arouse.
Governor Holiday sas the hCAoral
!. nre.ident. aad on assuming The c9air u
). dres.ed the Society asd the oyeriowiI
audience On the "VEtue OF Patriotism
% and as always when he speaks, he speaks
ii A purpose, with tervid eloqufnce al
r. power impresses hs views upon. bis be'
,e eYs. He did not faii to impress SOUND dC
,r trines In his masaarly effort yesterday e'
" ming.
~ The Society Was represented by its pea
"a ers as follows: W. w. Sawyer, OF NOT
Of Carolina, and Y. II. Bagwsil, OF VIRGIN
~ Mfr. ID. NJ. james, OF gennsylvanin,.
as whom was Yesterday morning awarded
ce Sutherlin Medal for excellence In eTatol