The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-16
BACHELORS AND MASTERS.
commencement at Butler University De-
grees Conferred - Close of the
Weeks Dissipation.

The chapel at Butler University probably
never held larger audience than yesterday
forenoon. The students and their friends, the
alumni in large numbers and many visitors from
near and far, were there to see the class of 'S3,
the twenty eighth that the institution his gradu
ated, take their diplomas and their farewells.
The class of 'S4 ce'e rated the occasion by filing
IN, Juggling dictionaries and lexicons; and taking
the seats vacated by '83. The graduating class
averages well in ability and in preparation for
real life. 1t numbers nine, two Of whom are
ladies. The Rev. G. Fl. Raymond was called on
for the invocation, following which the speakers
were introduced in turn by President Harvey W.
Everest.
Robert L. Dorsey discussed Latent Energy"
Mr.. Dorsey, of Indianapolis, made no preten-
sions to oratory, but his delivery was clear-cut
and forcible. He held that mans greatest
powers were latent and that his energies
should be used in discovering what nature has
placed in his way. Jean H. Everest, of Irving
ton, in his grafton on '"rhe Last Conflict" dis
cussed the political outlook. He argued that
the nations greatest conflict was yet to be
fought, and that this conflict will be with politl
cal corruption which has reached depths hith-
erto unknown; with intemperance, materiaism
and atheism. Every home is a nursery of state,
every schOO-hOuse an arsenal RevillO P. Halde-
man, Of Bloomington, ILL.,, followed with
oraIion on .Republicanism in France" The
present republic lof France) began its career
under unfavorabN circumstances. The people
have learned that democracy unrestrained is
dangerous. Their interest in education indi-
Gates progress France is for the first time self
governed and republicanism is at last taking
deep root. Miss Margaret A. Hustled, Cumber-
land, read I'm essay on "The Finished Life"
Human Life becomes more complex. We could
not If we would, free ourselves of the lives that
have preceded. The finished life cannot be
barren one, cannot be bound in by church
QFaQ1 TnarQ N
Restis not inaetion, 1t is only a breathing space
where we gather force for new deeds. Perfec-
ton is happiness on earth-success The three
following orations were unusually effective,
Carey E. Morgan's being especially noticeable,
because It's argument was incidentally i'm direct
contradiction of Mr.. Everest's, delivered few
moments before: Mr.. Morgan discussed "Po-
htical Pessimism." The professional croaker
and the political grumbler are a legitimate out
growth of the pessimistic theory. There is no
danger of over-pOpulatOn aud consequent pow
erty. sufficient intelligence and a righteous
NJ. Iden, Bethel, O.. found theme in DUTY and
Glory" Love of glory has led men to burst
their bonds only to bind them on others. Duty
seeks its reward in the approval of conscience.
The English are led by duty; the French by glory.
There ought to be no conflict between emotion
and duty, there is no conflict between duty and
glory. Martin A. Morrison, Frankfort, discussed
Tho Communistic Tendency" Socialism in
g ermany, Nihilism in Russia, Communism in
France, agranism in Ireland are modified forms
of one idea. The pendulum in Russia is but
swinging from the extreme of monarchy TO the
extreme OF anarchy. Inc fundamental pr1nc1-
pie of our government is directly antagonistic to
communism "The Rights of Capital" were con-
sidered by Milton o. Narramore, Lena,tIll. La
borers may take their choice of two evils-take
the wages offered by mOnOpOlists or refuse and
starve. Not labor alone, but labor and capital
have created our present civilization.
Miss Cora Smith delivered pro-
ductiou on "Mutation." Time knows
no haste, no rest, the progress of nations is gov
erned by the laws of mutation. All ages have
labored and lived for u.s.
At the conclusion of the speech-making Presi
dent Everest presented. by authority of the di-
rectors, the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon
Robert L. Dorsey, Jean Fl. Everest Carey E.
Morgan, Martin A. Morrison, Milton o. Nara
more and Cora M. Smith. The degree of Bache-
Tor of Philosophy was conferred upon Revino P.
HaldrmaD,H Margaret A. Hustled and Thomas
NJ. Iden. Miss Hustead also received the de-
gree of Master of Philosophy. The directors
conferred the masters degree, in course, upon
R. F. Blount and DR., Grayson, of the Medical
College of Fort Wayne.