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looking upwards-that is the destiny OF
spirits. Let us grasp, with Il tirmness that
yields not unto death, tho banners upon
which is written our glorious purpose.
When difficulties strengthen or when tho
sirens of ease would allure US from our
path let us wave the banner in their faces,
and in the strength of God purpose to
take another step.
Oration-" The Practical Spirit of Our
Age"-H. s. Coblentz, Reading, Pa. Ma
tions as we'll as men have spirit peculiar
ly their own. In tho study of literature and
history, we first notice particular events
and individual minds, then gradually come
to conceptions Of nations themselves. The
character of individuals of a nation is an
index of the nations character. This has
been called a practical age. All the senti-
ment and most of the chivalry of tho middle
age have passed away. The world is
stern, cold, calculating, practical. The ex-
ertiOns of energetic men have widened the
domain of action and enjoyment. 1nven-
tions are sprung upon us SO rapidly that
We have lost our sensibi!ity to surprise.
and novelty is commonplace. Resources
of wealth have been developed within the
present century sufficient to support a
great nation. All tends to the practical.
Even architecture, which Coleridge
calls ca petrified religion" and
Goethe designascs as 8" frozen music" is
robbed ofits poetical significance and classic
romance. The same element of utility is in
our public buildings, which are constructed
to minister to the wants of growing pub
lie. Literature and theology partake Of
the spirit of the age. Our theology is
closer to the public mind than our litera-
ture, and our representative literary men
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15
COMMENCEMENT.
Alumni Dnnner-CIass Dsy-The Alumni
OratfOn-Tho GRthean Reunion
Class ReunlOns-The lsaccalaU-

Alumni Dnnner-CIass Dsy-The Alumni
Oratfon-Tho Gethean Reunion
Class Reunions-The lsaccalau-
reate Orations.
Two hundred and fifty persons, includ .
ing nearly all the visitors to commence.
ment exercises, sat down to the alumni
dinner in Harbaugh hall yesterday, and,
as usual, the board was very handsomely
spread and the room elabOratcly and taste
fully decorated. Cold meats, salads,
fruits, cakes and coffee were the main
features of very substantial and tooth
some collection. w. NJ. Franklin, esq,
presided and Rev. DR.. Nevin invoked .
blessing. After the guests had eaten,
Mr.. Franklin called them to order with
some pleasantries and toasts we're offered
and very happily responded to as follows !:
"Liberal Culture in its Relation to the
earned Professions" DR.. l.. II.
Steiner, Frederick, Md: "Ameri-
cas- Influence in Kurope," Hon.
J. p. Wickersham, LII. d., Charge d. AT
fairs to Denmark "Our Annual Return
The Alumni" Rev. DR.. L. ii. Eschbaci,
Frederick, Nd; "Thc College Boys and
the Boys in Blue" Maj. A. G. Reinoehl,
Lancaster 'Class Reunions-Their salu.
tary Influence on the Life of the College" !"
Rev. d. L. Swartz, Albany, N. Y; I" The
Sanctum Sanctorum of the Religious
Press" Rev. DR.. p. S. Davis, Philadel-
phia. Rev. DR.. Weiser was also called
out and responded.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15

A rooR weak fool by the name of
Weed, i'm Newburgh, N. V, having
beer left large fortune hy an injudic-
ious father, who neglected to commit
him and his money to trustee, has been
beaten ont of $l5O,OOO at 4 game of
poker, obviously set up on him by pair
of sharpers. Each of the parties to the
game drew big hands, 50 big that there
is not one chance in many millions of
their concurrence i'm L fair game, and
Weed was such All ass as to lose his
money Oh risk which the irresponsible
players could not have borne even had
they lost, which contingency of course
they had amply secured themselves
against. The event has created
a good deal of amusement and interest
in sporting circles because of the amount,
and Weed has been well advertised rs q
goose whom the sharpers can easily pluck.
His feathers will be made to fly. 1t does
not matter much whether he RECEIVERS
this money or not he is likely to lose it
in some similar way unless he has Il
guardian appointed over him and his
estate. But after all he is not much
more of simpleton than many who
venture into Wall street.
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THE GtErHEAN GREETING.
Gathering ut the Stevens House Fcstal
Board.

Gathering ut the Stevens House Fcstal
Board.
After the alumni grafton, the faculty and
other distinguished guests, and the active
and eX-mcmbers Of the GDthcan literary
society proceeded to the Stevens house,
where the Gnthcans had their tricnnaI
greeting. The spacious dining room was
handsomely fitted up for the occasion
and u collation. was served con-
sistins of meats, relishos, ice creams,
fruit, coffee, &c. The attendance was
large and the enthusiasm unbOunded. The
speeches were unusually bright and the
feast of reason was indulged in and the
flow of soul continued unabatcd until \
late hour. Following was the programme
of post prandial exercises
Address OF Welcome, President W. &. May
bury.
Song-Society Ode.
Toast@" DIR. S. X. Fisher Rev. A. II. Krc-
Toast" Liberal Educa,ion," Rev. E. E..
lligbCc, ID. ID.
Song-Wortls by Rev. +. a. Gernant, rs.
Toast" Our Graduate and Honorary Mem-
bers,'' Lewis ii. Steiner, NJ. ID.
Toast. The Faculty." Rev, j. S. stahr.
song-Words by N. T.. Heislcr, 'Sj.
POcm-Hev. Cyrus COrt
Toast" Auld Lang Syne," Rev. j. a. Miller.
Song" Aud Lang Syne."
Mr.. Cort's poem, which will be found
in full on our fourth page to-day, conveys
very fair idea of the spirit Of the occa-
sion.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15

TIE foOlhardiness of some people and
the encouragement of it by others is a
constant puzzle in metaphysics. Many
who would sell their lives dearly if they
really felt that they we're at stake are
continually risking them in some un-
profitable venture, and why they persist
in doing it is incOmprehensible. What
could have professed an intelligent young
man, the other day, in the vigor of body
and mind, to row so close to the over
pouring water of a mill dam on the
Conestoga as to have his boat sucked
into the whirlpool and himself drowned ?
And yesterday in Indianapolis, while a
seething flood was rushing under rickety
bridge, spectators constantly crowded
upon it, despite all warnings of their
obvious peril, and they stayed until the
bridge and its tenants were swept away
by the angry torrent, a dozen of them
drowned and as many more only saved
from death by most desperate but fortu-
nate attempts at rescue!
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instruction which too often pervades the
class room tho pedantic nuisances and
practical nonsense which too often result
from college training were deplored and
conservative common sense was strongly
urged as al important element of true
education. The latter portion of the ad-
dress, which continued for nearly an hour
and held the attention of the audience
throughout, was devoted to a review of
some of the pretensions Of science, s"
called, and the prevailing lack OF scientific
common sense. Some liberal extracts
from this part of the address we have laid
over for future publication, in full. in the
INTELLIcEScEE, not only for the purpose
of illustrating the plan of DIR: RS address,
but for their own interest and merit.
Immediately latter the address at
meeting of the alumni association re.
solution of thanks was passed to DIR. X
for his address and some current business
was disposed of.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15
PERSONAL.

GLADsTONE's brief holidays are usual
ly spent at one of Lord Rosobery's seats
near London.
JOHN p. LINTON of Johnstown and Isa-
dore Lilly, of Ebensburg. will represent
Cambria county in the Democratic state
convention and vote for Hopkins.
CETywAyO's visit to England is intleii-
nitely postponed by tho government. 1t
is apprehended that he would be turned
to inconvenient political account in Lon
don.
REV. CORNELIUS BRETT, of the Bergen
Reformed church of Jersey City, sailed on
the Gallia, from New York, for Europe,
yesterday, bearing the Jersey City Gar
field memorial volume for presentation to
Her Majesty, Queen Victoria.
A Mrs. WASHINGTON, residing at
Charlestown, w. Va, visited the capitol
in company with her son, a delicate boy,
for whom she desired to obtain employ
ment. She called upon a number of con-
gressmen and said, ''Gentlemen, did not
como here to grind an axe, 1 simply
brought little hatchet - Her witticism
brought down the cherries.
GEN. SuERMAN's wife dispels the popu
lar illusion that she once received the
"golden rose" from the pope and she says
81 it has never been given to any American
lady. The only time can now recall that
it was ever presented to any one of rank
less than royalty was way back in the
thirteenth or fourteenth century, when it
was given to Sir Reginald MOhun, a
simple knight, to whose possessions the
pope added large domains in order that
his revenues might equal the honor done
him."
CHIEF JAMES BAKER is the recipient Of
good deal of attention in Denver just
now. He lives in the wilderness of
Wyoming, with no neighbor nearer than
forty miles, and journeyed to Denver the
other day to shake hands with old friends
for the last time. For many years he was
war chief of powerful tribe Of Sioux
Indians, but he never would fight his
brother whites. General Cook says that
once Baker was shot by an Indian in bat
tie, the arrow piercing his upper lip.
Baker coolly pulled the barb from the
lacerated flesh, saying: els that the way
you ID rascals pick teeth?"
EMERsoN's house was on fire, and when
the contents we're hastily and quite infor.
mally tossed out of the doors and windows,
a lady stood guarding scorched, wet
pile Of books Mr.. Emerson passed by, and
surveying the devastation with philoso-
phic calmness, said: 81 see my library
under a. new aspect. Could you tell ne
where my good neighbors have flung my
boots ~ When Emerson last visited
England he went on Sunday to the church
in Stratford. .on-Avon, and seated himself
by the monument to Shakespeare. There
was an unusually fine sermon, and at its
close the congregation dispersed. but En-
erson still sat, silent and absorbed. A
friend touched his arm and reminded him
that the sermon was over. "The scrmon?"
exclaimed the philosopher, starting from
his reverie 81 did not know there had
hcen one,"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15

ALL things come round to the patient
Stalwart who will but wait. Gen. John
N. Knapp is a rather unpopular and
seely politician of New York state,
chiefly distinguished for the active part
he took at Albany for Conkling and
Platt, writing two very striking ad-
dresses in behalf of Mr.. Platt, which
were delivered with pleasing effect by
one of the pony members of the Legisla.
ture. Knapp has had his reward by ap-
pointment to a revenue collectorship.
Thus Arthor keeps on making his party
solid in his own state.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15
CLASS REUNION.
Five Members OF the Elephant " Class

Revs. ID. w. Gerhard, of New Holland !;
c. U. Heilman. of Elk Lick IS. S. Miller,
J. G. Moss and D. l.. Swartz, held q re-
union of the class Of 1862 at ShOber's
hotel yesterday, Mr.. Swartz presiding and
Mr.. Gerhard acting as secretary. The
roll was called and all present responded
with remarks, and some letters from alb
sentees were read. Five members, Of the
% graduates, of this class are dead ; short
obituary sketches of them were read. 1t
was resolved to hold a reunion in 1887,
the centennial of the college and the
twenty-iifth anniversary of the class. For
that occasion Mr.. Moss will prepare 4
poem and Mr.. Gerhard class history.
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THE ALUMNI GRAFTON.

Rev. DIR. Kussel ON Common Sense In IhIl-
os0phy and Sclenee.
In the college chapel last evening before
q large audience the alumni address was
delivered by Rev. Geo. 3. Russell, DID,,
president of Palatinate college, whose
theme was Common Sense in PhilOsO
ply and Science" The orator referred
at the outset to his college days,
and paid touching tribute to those who
have fallen in the warfare Of life. He
sketched the rapid changes transpiring in
all tho spheres of human knowledge, and
he vigorously scored the lack of practical
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to his own keeping, we find in
him two fold tendency one toward
tho actualization of the good the
other toward tho destroying of the true
end of his being. Anyone who has made
| man 4 study knows that there is no more
| formidable power than conscience. How
affectiOHately it deals with him so long as
he hecds it's admonitiOns ! But let him
| pass them by unhecdcd and he has no rest
day nor night, bat in agony cries out ::
"Canst thou not minister to mini dis
cas'd." But it is a comfortin. and soul
inspiring thought that there is lodged
| within mans bosom power to give him
an assured triumph over all his foes and
| bring him to that cOnsummatiOn Of intel
ligcncc, purity and goodness to which his
being was originally destined. The soul
las laws for its own maintenance and pro-
lection which If violated will plunge us
into despair if obeyed will give us happi-
ness and peace. 1t remains for to decide
whether we will conform our lives to its
laws and live, or disobcy them and die.
Music-COrnct solo, "Lcvy- Athan'-
Levy.
Grafton - "Josephine," Theodore N.
French Revolution and all its horrors, no
PcISonaSc appears nOIo prominent lnan
Josephine. Though of obscure birth, she
possessed such character, that all those
who happened in her presence could not
help but reverence and respect her. From
a child, beauty and sprightliness, united
with perfect good nature, rendered her the
delight of her own circle. At the very
early age of 1G she became the wife OF
Beauharnais. This marriage proved un-
happy and ended in the separation of hus-
band and wife. During the revolution she
narrowly escaped with her life: The most
important crisis in JOsephine's fate was
the commencement of her connection with
! that extraordinary man, whose fortunes
placed her on the most powerful throne Of
! modern times. During the season Of power
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-03
Military Orders.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, |
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. l., 1882.
Special Orders No. 10.

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 1, 1887.
Special Orders No. 10.
Second Lieut. Woodbridge Geary, 10TH in
fantry, having reported at these headquarters,
it being impracticable for him to join his COM
pany at Fort Brown, Texas, will report to the
commanding officer post of San Antonio,
Texas, for temporary duty at that post.
The commanding officer post of San Anto-
aio, Texas, will forward the enlisted men be-
low enumerated to their respective troops and
companies:
Sergeant A. w. James, troop B. 9Th caval-
ry, Fort Ringgold.
Sergeant c. w. Osborne, troop II, Sth cav
Private Clifton Birdsell, troop A. 9Th cav
airy, Fort Clark.
Sergeant Clayborn Woody, troop E, 10th
cavalry, Fort Davis.
Corporal William Plesier, company c, 10th
infantry, Fort Concho.
Corporal Joseph Crawford, company A,
10Th infantry Fort Ringgold.
Sergeant +. w. Clark, company ID, 22d in
fantry, Fort duncan.
Sergeat J. w. Bull, company F, 22d infan
Sergeant Noah Ray, company |, 22d infan.
| n.y. Ioit Nioihs
Recruit !. d. Wells, company X, 22d in,
fantry, Fort Clark.
The quartermaster's department will fur.
n sh the necessary transportation, by rail and
stage, and the subsistence department com
mutation OF rations, at the rate of $I.5o pei
diem, it being impracticable to carry cooked
rations.
Acting Assistant Surgeon G S. Robinson,
U. S. army having reported at these head,
quarters in compliance with paragraph X,
special orders No. 243, current series, from
the adju,ant generals Office, will report to the
commanding officer Fort Mcintosh, Texas,
for duty.
The travel is necessary for the public ser
vice.
Leave of absence for one month, to take ef
feet upon the arrival of Acting Assistant Sur.
geon G.. S. Robinson, U. S. army, with per
mission to apply to the adjutant general mill
tary division of the Missouri for an extension
of one month, is granted Assistant Surgeon
F. c. Ainsworth, U. S. army, fort Mcintosh
Texas.)
BY order Of Brigadier General Augur.
THOMAS M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant General.
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"LA PATRIA."

.La Patria" is the name of a new journal to
be established at the city of Mexico. We
have before us the prospectus of this new
enterprise and must commend it to the public
for excellence of typographical execution, as
we'll as scope of subjects to be treated. Its
editorial staff consists of gentlemen Of national
regulations. We clip the following from The
prospectus:
That the American people may better I'M
derstand and know their Mexican brethren
for the establishment of commercial conf
dence; to bring together and bind closer the
mutual interests of the two republics, the es-
tablishment of first class commercial journal
and newspaper combined-in the city Of
Mexico, is absolutely imperative. Through
this medium the people will be made acquain
ted with the political, financial, agricultural
and manufacturing situation in either repub-
lie
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-03

Some Facts About Our Fair Grounds.
AS will be seen by an advertisement in our
columns the San Antonio Fair grounds are to
be sold under deed Of trust. Mr.. Stoves
who holds the trust does not propose to 60 in
to the fair business, he merely wants his mon
ey hack, some So, 500. The property en-
braces 65H acres of beautiful level ground,
one of the prettiest mile tracks in the state.
This is enclosed with a good fence three
boards and two wires except in front there is a
tight board fence. There are also all the ne
cessary buildings for fair and race course.
The property is worth at least $I2, 200, and in
comparison to the Austin fair grounds are su-
perior in all particulars and more accessible.
Mr.. Stoves wonld no doubt become stock
holder in new fair company, and these
grounds can be easily secured to new asso-
citation clear of all complications, cheaper than
any other track as near the city and as well
adapted for the purpose of race course and
fair grounds.
1t is shame that our community should let
these grounds go beyond the control of a fail
association. Many Of the Objectionable fea-
lures such as lack OF water and transportation
can now be easily overcome by the expenditure
of money.
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The Weather.

San Antonio, bar. 303;: thermometer G5
Fort Sill, /. T., barometer, O.Se barometer, As;
Elliott barometer D.A: thermometer 81
Fort Conch0, barometer :gls; thermometer ~
Eagle Pass, barometer ;D29; thermometer 81
Stockton, barometer. D.}5: thermometer -
Fort NrOwn barometer BIS: thermometer IS
galveston, barometer D-2O; thermometer -
Drnison, barometer B.;2; thermometer 81
P,,rt Eads, barometer 3d. thermometer -
shreveport, barometer D.lS; thermometer w
v icksbiIrp. barometer :N.2G: thermometer ~
Mrmphis barometer 3.Sl; thermometer TO-
Little Rock, barometer 3031: thermometer, 81
Platte, Ncb., barometer ~. AZ thermometer ~
RiSmarck. barometer D.:9: thermometer, 81;
IndiuuoIa barometer :U2l; thermometer TO-
Dodge City, barometer 1915; thermometer, 81
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Watches, Jewslry and Diamonds

have just returned from the east where
made selections of the finest goods in my line
ever offered in the state, and have an immense
stock now ON display. ! would especially Gail
attention to my fine diamonds, which embrace
the richest and latest designs. Prices are low
and goods unsurpassed. All the latest novel
ties in jewelry can be seen at my store My
watch department contains every thing in that
line, all iirst-class and standard. | would be
pleased to have you call and examine my stock
and can make it profitable for you.
l.. ROUyANT
~ Commerce street, opposite $. Deutsch & Co.
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IO-I4-3m
New SalODll.

take pleasure To inform my friends and the
public generally that have purchased the al
i,mO saloon" ON Alamo street, next door to
Geo. Dullnig'S grocery store, and formerly Oc-
cupied by MIR. Umschedt. have added a full
and complete stock of fine imported and do
mestic wines, liquors and cigars To the outfit
and guests will find only the purest of every
thing at my establishment. general invita-
ton extended and "a liberal patronage request
cd. NGl6-tf A. WALZEM.
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San Antonio Sanitary and FertiIIzins
Company.

Information concerning the building of
privics will he checrfully given on application.
Barrels to be used rs privy vaults will be fur
nshed 10y the company at nominal cost and
no extra charge for drayage. l0-3l-lm
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City Items.
misunderstanding.

Democrats, Romans, republicans and radlco-
preenbac kers and other cVilesclng traglnelilS
of maynard mari, remember that, whether sol
is ,yl0w i'm oriental or meridian grandeur, or
seeking his nocturnal resting place behind the
occidental horizon,
When with care you are oppressed,
Partukc ut once of Galaghers Best.
For Gallagher has a little jug,
He keeps it Oh the shelf,
And every time IL patron calls
You know how it is yourself.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-03
Facts Worth Knowing

That A. Zilian's Turko- Russian bath will
positively cure piles, rheumatism, dumb ague,
colds. poison oak, and all kinds of skin dis
eases. Corner Commerce and Alamo streets.
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Look Here.

The first of its kind in San AntOnio-Ol(
English Tea Party. Good singing, consisting
Of anthems, gleeS, Duets, solos, &c. Also reel
tatiOns, readings, speeches, Sc. a treat. ll-2-3
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-03

BACKACHE is almost Immediately relieved by
wearing one of Carriers Smart Weed and Bell
adOnna Backachc Plasters. Try one and lie
free from pain. Prize rs cents Wholesale by
A. Dreiss.
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The Books

Are now open for subscription to stock in the
second series of the Merchants 4 Mechanics
Building Il Loan Association. For full particu.
lars apply to W. A. BONYNGE, Secy.
IO-:S-tf "a SOlcdud ST., Next Court House.
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Lunch Counter,

! have the pleasure to announce to my
friends and the theatre going public that
have taken charge of the lunch counter at the
Turner Opera Hall. a constant supply of
fresh fish and oysters will Ice always ON hand.
A II dclicacics of the season, coffee, etc.
lO-EEtf PAUL SEIFERT,
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Some Facts About Our Fair Grounds.

Three gentlemen can be furnished room anC
board, at 3g avenue Z. lU-So-6t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-03

One Of the largest stocks of hats to selec
from at A. Pancoast & Son. 40
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Fitch Hotel.

When you go to Eagle Pass stop at the Fitc
Hotel, where you can get the best accOmmudil
tiOns. Table always supplied with the best il
market, and no pains spared to make guest
comfortable. lU-2.-lm
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Kelllelnller

The Old English Tea Party, at Trinity NJ. +
Church, Avenue c, on Saturday next. Tea On
the tables at $50 p. IN. Tickets 80 cents each
may be had of ii. Phelps y Son, West Houston
street, and ut Hollands City Il store. Il-2-}