The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-07-12
The Commencement of the A. and III.
College.


cal College near Starkville, on the "a, Sd, fl
and 9Th inst. vs. were gratifed to see $
much interest manifested in this exceuen
Institution by our citizens, who were present
in large numbers, from every portion of tn,
State
On Sunday the ID. the Commencement Ser
mon was delivered by Rev. DIR. [. L. Girar
deau of COlumbia, South Carolina. His tex
was from 1st Timothy Is: ''This is faith
full saying and worthy of all acceptation, tina
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sin
ners of whom l am chief
For an hour and half the eloquent divini
kept his audience unclaimed by one of thu
most logical and conclusive sermons it hal
been our good fortuneto hear. The arguments
presenting the evidences Of Christianity
were complete and overwhelming-the Iogi,
unanswerable. His sermon on Sunday nigh
was of different style-his theme, the Judg
ment-and was replete with fine bursts of elo
quenee and exhibited great oratorieal power
FREsNAN CLASS.
On Monday, July Sd, the members of thu
Freshman Class delivered original oration
and read essays on agricultural and kindred
subjects, as follows
J. s. Bailey-Dignity and pleasures o.
farm life.
A. Hamilton airying in the South.
w. MeNeils-The relative value of agricul
ture.
W. E. Pegues-Botany means of menta
development.
W. W. Porter-Agriculture.
W. L. MoGee-How to make farm life pleas.
ant.
]. J. Huggins-0ur hopes for the South
The young gentlemen all did so well, it was
with difficulty the committee could determine
the competitor for the magnificent prize pillow
to be presented for the best essay on agrieul
ture, in any ofthe classes of the College. But
upon due consideration, Master ]. ]. Higgins
of 0ktibbeha, was selected as the competition
from the FRESHMAN Glass.
THE SOPHOMORE CLASS.
AtS1I P NJ, the Sophomore Glass was called
upon the rOstrum and for two hours entertain
ed the vast audience with well prepared and
excellent original orations, on practical sub
jeets, as follows;
R. L. Anderson-Agri the basis Of al
other industrial pursuits.
J. n. Harvey-Mississpp need of this
institution.
B. Irby-Dignfty of Labor
j. NJ White Intelligence in Agricul ure.
patriotism.
R. NJ Buck-Consistency
J. V. Hamilton-Washington as farmer.
Master r. 0. Reynolds, of Monroe county
and j. V. Hamilton, of Holmes, were so near
~ equal in their orations, that it was hard fol
the committee to determine the award but in
few points Master Reynolds had the advan-
tage and was selected as competitor for the
prize plow
On Tuesday, July the 4th the Junior Glass
was called to the rostrum at II o'clock A. NJ
We have attended many Commandments, but
it is seldom we have heard as well prepared
essays and eloquenly delivered orations, as
from this Junior Glass of this young and pop
ular College Mr.. H. II. Harrington, of Chick
asaw county, was selected by the committee as
competitor for he prize pillow. His essay on
''The triumphs of Chemistry, well deserves a
place in scientific journals.
The other young gentlemen who entertained
the immense audience, were
B. H. Lee-Spades are Trumps.
E. c. Lueas-Does it pay to educate farm
ers
J. H. Logan-Agriculturc a basis Of
National Prosperity.
NATIONAL SALUTE,
was fired Immediately after the exercises of
the Junior Glass. We were struck with the
prompt and rapid handling of the guns. This
feature of the exercises reflects great credit
upon Lieut. E. B. Bolton, U. s. A., the Com
mandant of the corps of students. The Bat
tallion drill at p. NJ, attracted much atten-
ton, and Lieut.. Bolton proved he had his
battalion well in hand, and that his boys
could perform effective service in case of need
THE PRIZE PLow AWARDED.
Ofthe com petitors for the prize pillow, Mr.. j.
]. Higgins, Of 0ktihbeha, r. 0. Reynolds, OF
Monroe, and II. Fl. Harrington, of Chiekasaw,
Mr.. II. H. Harrington was awarded the pre-
MUM.
THE LITERARY SOCIETIES
Held forth from s to u o'clock D. m. They were
eomplimented by an immense audience, and
by the very best attention throughout Mr.
H. IL. Harrington presided, and Mr.. Geo. F.
Hamilton, of Holmes county, who had been
elected by the Societies TO perform the duty,
delivered the Salutatory address. In matter
and manner, the address was faultless, and
well deserved the hearty applause it received.
In the debate Immediately following this
address, the Philotechnie Society was repre-
sented by J. II. Pearson and r. NJ Beattie,
and the Dlalectie Society by B. Walker and
W. A. Evans. The question debated was
whether a Mo" archial or Republican form
of government was most conducive to the arts
and civilization ~ The young gentlemen of
beth Societies debated the question at great
length and in very able manner. The Com
mittee awarded the prizes, two beautiful gold
medals, to the representatives, of the Philo-
technie Society, Messrs. J. II. Pearson and r.
NJ. Beattle. The debaters occupied about one
hour each. Had their arguments been boiled
down to one-half the time, they would have
been quite as effective. But considering their
great length, it was rarely they had to refer to
their manuscripts, so completely had they
memorized and mastered their subjects.
COMMENCEMENT DAY.
learning, on a similar occasion, q larger or 8
more elegant audience than the one that as
sembled in the College chapel on Wednesday
morning. On or near the rostrum were& Gov.
Lowry, Gen. A. 2. Stewart, Chancellor of the
University, Gen. s. D. Lee, President of the
College, Trustees and members of the Faculty !;
and all through the audience could be seen
gentlemen and ladies from different portions
of the State, who came to see how their boys
would acquit themselves, or to testify by their
presence their good wishes for the success of
the College.s
The exercises commenced at haIf-past IL.
Chancellor Stewart offered prayer The ora
tor of the dayton. j. A. Orr, of Columbus
was then introduced, and announcing as his
theme The Education Of the Farmer" pro-
ceeded to deliver one of the best written ard
one of the best read addresses to which we
have had the pleasure Of listening. It was
prepared on very brief notice, but came fully
up to the high estimate placed upon his ability
throughout the State. His closing remarks to
the young men of the College were peculiarly
happy and Apr opriate.
Gov. Lowry, President of the Board Of Trus-
tees, was then called upon to present
THE GOLD MEDALS
to MessTs. ]. H. Pearson and r. VI. Beattie. of
the Phifotechnic Society. The Governor &C.
quilted himself in his usual felicitous man
ner. His short address was replete with good
advice. and beautiful language, delivered in
an eloquent and impressive style.
The audience then called for a talk from
CHANCELLOR STEWART,
who responded in very pleasant terms. The
University people had sent, through him their
cordial greetings and good wishes for the A.
and NJ college. There was no rivalry or ieaI-
ousy between them. The State had need of
both, and both would continue to move for
ward to greater efficiency and success The
Chaneellor's remarks were very cordially re-
eeiyed.
A GRAND BALL,
On Wednesday night, closed the Commence
ment week of 1882. The youth, beauty and
shlYalry OF Starkyille, Columbus, Aberdeen,
West Point, Macon, and of many other towns
from near and far, made up as elegant and as
agreeable party as could we'll be assembled.
As Commencement Ball, it was a complete
success.
SALES DAT.
The Board Of Trustees having annointed the