Daily globe., 1883-06-15
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.

Closing E,cerc;ses Of H0DtIiHe University
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Prices. Etc.
Yesterday morning the Hennepin avenue
M. E. church was well filed on the occa-
sion of the closing exercises of the Ham
lin university commencement week.
An oratorical contest between
three classes of the university
for first, second and third prizes was an
interesting feature of the exercises, which
were opened at 10 o'clock by DR.. Johns.
'All Hail the Power of Jesus Name'' was
effectively sung, and prayer was offered
by Rev. Vim. Copp, of Alden.
THIRD PRIZE.
The contest for the third prize occurred
first and was opened by ''Hiawatha's Woo
ing" recited by Miss Zella Organ.
''The Execution of Montrcse" was recited
by w. F. Force, in a pleasing voice and
good style. Miss NJ. L. Russell followed
with ''The Death Bridge of the Tay," which
was effectively delivered. abraham Lin
coln' was delivered by S. F. Kerfoot, and
elected applause.
W. H. Dean gave sketch of Irish peas
antry, Miss Francis Anderson recited a
poem, and w. G. Weeks delivered an ora
ton upon Cicero's defense of Verres.
SECOND PRIZE.
The contest for the second prize was
more spirited than the other. The con-
testants were selected from the third pre-
paratory and freshman class. Character
was the subject of fine Grafton, delivered
by j. W Follensbee
F. A. Cone delivered an oration on
'How Scotland obtained her Freedom"
and it was fine effort.
A. B. Drew presented the necessity of
new party in a forcible manner, arraign-
ing the present parties without mercy.
G. A. Cooper gave the life and works of
julius Caesar.
Prof. Carl Reese sang a solo, 'Come
unto me-"
FIRST PRIZE.
D. H. Tundy spoke upon the energies
of society, and free trade was argued by
E. P. Martin, when Hattie Garvin present
ed the Life of Joan of Arc.
THE AWARDS.
While the orchestra played selection
the Judges, Prof. Warmer, Rev. A. G. Will
der their decision. At this time j. w.
Follensbee, in behalf of the students of
the university, presented President Johns
with handsome cane, making a neat pre-
sentation S; -eech. Prizes for meritorious
scholarship in Greek were then awarded
to E. P. Robertson first, L. A. Wetsey sec
und, S. G. Gale third. The prizes were
presented by A. H. White of Fargo, and
consisted of $15, $40 and So respectively.
The Latin prizes, consisting of the same
amounts, given by Briggs & Elder, of
Moorhead, We're awarded to E. P. Robert
son first, G. S. Parker second, Josie M.
Stowdes third. DR.. Wagner, of the COM
mittee on prizes of the oratorical contest
announced their selections as follows: Miss
Hattie T. Garvin, first prize, $25; j. W.
Follinsbee, second prize, $15; Miss NJ. L.
Russell, third prize, $40. These prizes
were presented by E. j. Hodgson, of St
Paul.
At the conclusion of the awards Bishop
Foss addressed the audience touching
upon the serious work, the fire which des
| troyed one of the buildings last winter, and
| briefly introduced the new teachers who
are to be members of the faculty next
year They are Rev. Geo. H. Brodyman
Prof. L. II. Batchelder, Miss M. l.. Schu
maker and Prof. S. G. Gale.
President Johns then made his farewell
address in few brief words, expressing
the kindliest feeling and good wishes fol
the college with which he has been so long
connected Benediction was then pro
nounced by Bishop Foss.