Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-13
LAW DEPARTMENT., COLUMByAN
UNIVERSITY.
BEAUTIFUL FLORAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ex-
| ERCIsBs-LIsT OF THE GRADUATES.

The annual commencement Of the law depart
ment of the Columbian university, at the National
theater last evening" was the occasion not only OF
distinguished gathering OF representative men
and women, but scene of unusual beauty even
In this month OF roses. The front OF the stage
and the galleries were very deliberately dee or ated
with graceful festoons OF bunting, and at inter-
walls the masses OF bright colors caught up
fastened by the national coat-of-arms The stage,
flooded with light, presented luxuriance OF color
Ing that VIII cause the scene to dwell long
In the minds OF the spectators. 1t was
ye onanaeler, fully S'en lighted sha was @ sas
pended from the center On each side OF the
'front.' OF the stage were great pyramidal clusters
scroll OF Marguerites, bearing the words ''Law
Department" in red flowers The elaborate floral
pieces tine Scales ladders ancn1r SHIPS &C.
Ia this uxuriant setting OF light and color sat the
invited guests and the graduates: broad aisle
rating the two groups. At the end of this AISLE
and at the rear OF the stage, graceful struc-
ture OF flowers surmounted by the American
stand Of colOrs.
DISTINGUISHED GATHERING.
Those seated on the stage were President
Arthur, Dr. yelling and members Of the faculty.
Justices Bradley Matthews, and ex-Justice Strong,
OF the Supreme Court; Judges Cox and Hagner, OF
the District court; Prof. Gregory and Dorman B.
Eaton, OF the civil service commission; General
d. IL
Warner, General Eaton, Superintendent j. Ormond
Wilson, Revs. Mr.. Greene, Cuthbert and Meador
si M Matthews, Commissioner Lorng District
Prof.. Theodore Gill, MI Thwlng, Prof. MOntag ue.
THE EXERCISES.
After music from the Marine Dand, Rev, Dr.
Hague, OF Boston, delivered the invocation. The
annual address was then delivered by Mr.. JefYer.
son Chandler, OF Missouri, who was followed with
great interest in his review OF the history OF the
6pCp lOi1rn Of
has reached under the American government. He
was frequently interrupted with applause. He
told his hearers that three endoWments were
necessary to success In observation-disclosures aD-
pllcat1On and honor.
Upon the conclusion OF the address, and while
the band was playing, the President came upon
the stage unattended His entrance was greeted
with great applause, and those sitting On the
stage rose to their feet and remained standing
until the President was seated. The President
was dressed in full evening attire.
Before President yelling conferred the degrees
he announced that on Monday next the corner
stone OF the new university building would be
laid with appropriate ceremonies.
THE GRADUATES.
Degrees were conferred as follows: Post grad
uates-Degree LLM.-Harvey S. Durnall, Pa;
Miles Fuller, ILL.,; Thomas Hampson, n. y; Blair
Lee, Nd; Louis W. Maxson, Conn.,; Theodore ".
Noyes, D. c.; John W. Phillips, ILL.,. David Gray
Purman, Wis; S. g. L. Roberts, Md. c. F. Sundell,
~, J. tosha HrS Walker, n Y Graduates-pegree
D. Conkling, Ny; George Cook. Pa; A. g. Dubois,
Pa: Benjamin l. Fairchtld, n. Y; Willis Fowler,
w Va; Edward f. Gleason, Wis; VIM. Bartlett
Greene, Mass; John C. Hale, Ohio; Edwin p
Hanna, Kan; David A; Haynes, D. c.; George D.
Israel. D. G.; William G. Johnson, D. c.; E. S.
Wiil H;n Little Iowa VIM n Lyle, OHIO; Julius
Matthews, D; c.; Charles K. Meyers, Iowa; Brice
J; Moses, d. c.; Hancock Neagle, s. C.; George c.
Ill; John c. Rathbone. D. c.; Robert R. Shella-
6arger. D. c.; William H. Smiley, Me-; Rexford N.
sa.ith; d: c.; William R. Smith, Kan. J. W. Sow
Thacher, Mimi; F. II. Tchenor, n. Y; David B.
np,on Srsro perrK T Wspts G. George
Williams, Pa; Charles S. Wilson. Ind.
AWARDING THE PRIZES
The interest Of the large portion of the gradual.
Ing class reached the eliminating point when Mr..
Joseph X. McCammon, the assistant Attorney
General, came forward with the sealed envelopes,
which had been handed him by the committee, to
announce the names Of the successful candidates
for the essay prizes given to the graduating class
After few graceful remarks Mr. McCammon an
nounced that the essay signed No. 49, and entitled
Indian Titles" had received the first prize Of $40
Amid great applause Edwin p. Hanna, of Kansas,
the private secretary Of the Secretary of the Inte
r1or, stepped forward as the writer OF the essay
Fn SECOND prize OF gao was awarded to Duane E
cal Status OF American Indians" The third prize,
SO was awarded to VIM. b. Greene, Of Mass,
whose subject was contracts by Letter."
After music and the benediction by Rev. DR..
hague. the exercises Of a very successful COM
were brought to a close.
mhe ift9owng for the Junior class acted
man: George A. Batchelder, Union N. Bethel, Rob
ert b. Brown, ChaS c. Halpine Joseph Harper,
sh.ngton. IT, Wm Il Stuart, EdMar U T SaSeRn
h Trapier, WV. Wiltshire, Jr, CT. Wood.
A Hebrew Wedding.
A BRILLIANT CEREMONY AT MARINrs HALL-MAR-
RAGE OF MISS REBRCCA BEHRENDs AND MR.
EDWARD NATHANsON
Last evening Marinps hall, street. between 9th
and 10th, was the scene OF q brilliant wedding In
which the chief parties interested were Miss Re-
becca Behrends, eldest daughter OF Mr.. B. j.
Behrends, the 7th street merchant, and Mr. Ed
ward Nathanson, young merchant OF New York.
They were married In the presence OF a company
numbering about 400. In the south end OF the
hall there was a platform about 16 feet SQUARE
lions. Directly over the altar, in the center. was
suspended marriage bell wrought OF flowers
The hall was brilliantly lighted, and in the gallery
several appropriate selections OF music. The
young couple-the bride very handsome bru-
nete, attlred In white satin, with front brocaded
with point lace, wearing diamond orna-
ments-were preceded to the. altar by the
New York; l. Bamberger and s. Krouse, OF Baiti-
more; 5. Simonds, OF Philadelphia; Leon To-
briner, Julius LanSburgh, Norris Hamburger
Harry Jacobs and NJ. Jacobs, of this city; the
father and mother OF the groom and the father ana
aunt Of the bride. The ushers formed on either
side OF the platform, and next to the couple in
front OF the altar stood their kinspeop,e Rabbi
Stern, OF the Sth street synagogue, performed the
ceremony according to the ritual passing the
wine TO the groom who in turn presented it to the
bride. The ring having been placed on the finger
OF the bride the service was concluded with prayer
Then the company extended congratulations, and
led by the bride and groom proceeded to the sup
per-room where an elegant repast was discussed.
During the course OF the evening number OF con-
gratuatory kilograms from friends of the parties in
every section OF the country were read, and ad-
dresses were made by Henry King, tE,
l. ToDriner, julius Lansburgh, NJ. Green
and w. n. Prince. tof New York.)
Returning from the supper room to the hall, the
company engaged In dancing for several hours
There were large number OF presents displayed
at the residence OF the brides parents The
couple Will, after q brief stay here, make short
bridal trip, and then settle down in New York
Among others present were Mr.. Edward Temple
president OF the Bank OF Washington; Mr. n a.
Miller, Dr. Behrends. Mrs. Goodman and family
and Mr.: Kuhn, OF Baltimore: Mr. and Mrs. Leiber.
man, OF Wilmington, Delaware; Mrs. N. Behrend
who. after an absence OF four years, pursuing her
studies in music at the Conservatory OF Berlin re-
turned just in time to be present; Miss Emma
SamStag, GusS1e Behrend, Pauline Samstag, Cora
Strauss, Fannie Gutman. Clara Luchs, Mr. and
Mrs. Il. Franc, and Miss Goldie Wallach.