Morris tribune., 1882-06-22
University Commencement.

Hamline University commencement.
The Hamline university (MethodisD COM
mencement exercises took place last week.
They consisted of "a literary and musical
programme and prize contests.
The annual address before Hamline Lit
erary society was delivered by Rev. A. G.
Wilson of Red Wing, and the address be-
fore the Pbilomathean society was delivered
by Rev. D. L. Kiehle, state superintendent
of public instructions. An interesting
contest was the Hodgson prizes for excel
lence in composition and oratory, established.
by Z. J. Hodgson OF st Paul, the prizes be-
ing respectively for $25 SIS and $lO to be
given in the order of excellence. The judges
at the conclusion of the programme, gave,
their decision as follows: First srize,
Miss Hattie Garvin second
[. f J. Dobner Mr. Brgas agas and Eide Elder of Far
go have offered prizes Of SIS, $40 and s. for
excellence in Latin, and Mr.. w. H. White
of the same city, and one of the trustees, Of
fered similar prizes for excellence in Greek.
The prizes were awarded as follows: Greek
Geo. S, Parker; third, Lottie G. Gale.
Latin.-First prize, Miss Lottie G. Gale;
second, Miss Annie NJ. Davis; third, Ferris
White
The degrees of Master of Arts was con-
ferred on Miss Clara L. Merriman, of San
Jose, CAL, and Prof. Harvey Webb, professor
of mathematics in Wylie university, Tex.
Miss Merrimap and Prof Webb were former
students of Hamline under the old regime.
The meeting of the board of trustees good
deal of business was transacted. The cleo
ton of trustees to fill the places of those
whose terms expire this year resulted in the
a1 Of n nd on,
Drew of Winona; ]. HI. Murphy, NJ. D., of
st. Paul; w. III. White of Fargo and Rev.
c. A. Van Anda, d. D., of Minneapolis, for
a term of four years. John +. Miller
of st. Paul was elected trustee to fill the
vacancy caused by the refusal of II. ]. Owen
to accept.
The election of officers of the board re-
suited as follows:
President-Bishop c. D. Foss, D. D..
L. L. d.
First Vice President-Rev J. F. Chaffee
Second Vice Presidential G. Norton.
Secretary-Rev. Robt. Forbes.
Treasurer-Prof E. T. Mearkle
This point being settled the follow
ing members of the faculty were elected:
Rev. D. C. John, D. d., president and
professor of ethics and physiology.
Rev. G. III. Prentice, A. NJ, professor of
Greek language and literature.
Rev. u. 5. INNS, a. NJ, b. u, professor
ofLatin and chemistry.
The construction of new building to be
called Ladies Hall was ordered
Prof G. III. Prentice, the newly elected
professor of Greek, is son of Prof. Prentice
of Wesleyan university, Middletown, Ct,
and comes highly recommended by Bishop
Foss and others.
Prof Bradley was granted leave of abb
sence by the board of trustees for one year,
and with him will spend the coming year in
Europe in study and travel. They sail for
Glasgow July l.
The board decided that the laying of
the corner stone of ladies hall should be
with public services at such time as DR..
John should name.
The executive committee were authorized
to expend money not to exceed $500 during
the coming year in grading the grounds.
laying out walks and drives, erecting fences
and setting out trees.