Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-07-09
The University commencement.

and in the presence of large Concourse
ofpeople. the cadets, commanded by
Lieut.. Colonel lamar, went through the
company movements aad manual of
arms, in a manner which showed that
they have mgde in few months, aston
ishing progress in military exercises,
Their bearing, that of trained regulars,
drew forth universal applause and COM
mendation.
After this practical illustration of pro-
Gciency, several cadets delivered very
creditable addresses and two Of them
engaged in a dialogue in the French Ian
guage, which exhibition showed that
the lessons of Prof. Sewell had not been
in vain. 1t was made clearly apparent
that the young gentlemen of the corps
have acquired much learning during the
last session under the teachings OF the
accomplished corps of Pr 1fessors, who,
in point of talent and experience will
compare in every respect with those OF
any institution in this country.
Rev DR.. Patterson opened the eXer-
cises with a feelingly said prayer. He
was followed By Col X. A. Cross, who
delivered one ofhis instructive and schol-
arly addresses, which was highly appre-
ciated by the audience.
Thomas J. Herman, Esq, of Clinton
was the next speaker. This young gen
tIeman, graduate of the Virginia Uni
versity delivered brilliant and eloquent
address, in which he sustained the high
reputation he is acquiring as a scholar
and an orator. lie drew forth the en-
cOmiums and the warm applause Of all
his hearers,
Gen. Jastremski, Vice President of the
Board of Supervisors, followed Mr.. Ker-
nan and gave an account of the affairs
Of the institution, showing that its IL
nancial affairs are in the best possible
condition He stated that the Protes-
sors and employees had been paid
promptly at the end Of every month";
during the last session, and that the re-
ports of the Finance Committee would
show that after the same will have been
done during the remainder Of this year,
o. balance Of about SO, 900 will yet be in
the Treasury, with which the year 1889
will be entered. He concluded by max
ing strong appeal to the people to come
to the support of the University by send
ing to it the youth of the State, instead
of dispensing them among the colleges
out of her limits.
State Superintendent of Public Educa-
ton Fay rose to describe the condition
Of the public schools Of the State, of
which he claimed the Univer sity
was the head His explanations were
well received.
That talented young jurist, Judge
Clcgg, was then introduced and deliver
ed an impromtu address which every
one pronounced as very eloquent and
illustrative of his high culture and abil-
ity.
Col. John II. Stone, ;he vigorous ora
tor Of Clinton. in response to loud calls,
followed with one of his characteristic,
earnest aud starring addresses Hr was
enthusiastically applaudcd'
Prof j. W. Nicholson was the last
speaker called by the assemblage. al
ways ready is u motto which can safe
Iy bc applied to him. as evidenced by
the impromptu address he delivered with
his usual howery and graceful style. He
retired amid an outburst Of genuine APP
plause.
On Sunday, the spacious Hail at the
University, was filed with large
number ofpcrsons who had come to at,
tend service ana listen to the sermon by
Bishop Galleher, who in its delivery
sustained the high reputation he so
justly deserves. The Bishop is a gentle,
man Of fine appearance and Courtly man
ners. His visit was highly appreciated
The Exercises closed on Monday, the
4th, in the following order:
PRAYER.
Delivery of prize for Defamation It
Cadet W. c. Carruth, by Prof. Robert
son.
Announcement of class Distinctions
Delivery of Nicholson Gold Medal for
Mathematics to Cadet l.. $. Frierson,
by the President.
Delivery of Certificates Of Proficiency
and Distinguished Proficiency by Gen
Jastremski, Vice-Presideut of the Board
to the following Cadets:
Lomuel c, Conner, L. NJ. +,
J. Shaw Jones, l.. NJ. +.
Armand lsldore Lasseigne, F.
Philip Sydney Pugh, +.
Lawrence Hamilton Pugh, +.
julius Fellows Ariail. f., Ger.
Washington Wafer Nicholson, NJ.