The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-06-23
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riouS entertainments and exercises, not only
by the citizens of Westminster, but by those
of the county, whilst many former students
and friends and relatives of the graduates
came here from various parts of Maryland
and from several other states The weather
has been all that could have been destined
On Sunday morning last the students
marched from the College to the Methodist
Protestant Church, where, after an anthem
by the choir and responsive scri pture read
ings, Rev. J. T. Ward, d. D., president of
the College, preached the baccalaureate SER
mon, his text being from the 4th and 9Th YER
IS of tbs 9Th chapter of 1st John, and his
theme being The Christian > Grand Victory
hy Faith. After a short introductory DIR.
| Ward proceeded to notice particularly the
parties i'll the contest, and secondly the means
OF the victory, closing with an address to the
graduating class, closing as follows:
"You are now, after few days, to 60 forth,
bearing with you the diploma of your Alma
Mater; to go where Gods providence may
appoint, and to do, trust, what Gods will
may be. Let His word be the man of your
counsel and the guide of your life, and you
will be wise, holy, useful and happy. Some
of you have heard Gods voice calling you to
be ministers of His word; others are i'm
pressed with the conviction that they should
devote themselves to other spheres of duty.
This is matter for the decision of each for
himself or herself But in whaterever sphere,
carry the spirit of true christianity, and let
your light so shine that God may be glorifed,
and that those with whom you come in
contact may be the wiser and the better for
having known you. 1t will be painful to us
to give you the parting hand, but that pain
will be alIeviated by our confidence in you,
and our expectations of your future. -
At night Rev. d. l.. Greenfield, of Balti
more, delivered a sermon before the literary
societies Of the College. His text was Dan
| iel 10-1S, 10.
BROWNING ANNIVERSARY.
On Monday night the Browning Literary
Society," composed of ladies, held their ami
versary exercises, and as usual on such occa-
sions large audience was in attendance, the
chapel being filled to its greatest capacity.
The stage was tastefully decorated, and pre-
scented a fine appearance. The entertainment
was opened with the chorus ''Beaming Like
the Star of Morn" rendered by the entire
society except that part of its membership
belonging to the Senior Glass. The chorus
was sung to piano and organ accompaniment.
Miss Davis performed at the organ and Miss
j. Wilson at the piano. After this was cred
itably rendered. Miss Ada Smith, the presi-
dent, came forward and read with excellent
effect an address of welcome, extending, in
! pleasing manner, Il warm welcome to all.
This address was followed by humorous
rehearsal, by Miss Blanche Zimmerman,
entitled lawfully Lovely Philosophy This
selection was delivered in perfectly natural
! STYLE and elected much laughter from the
audience a song and tableau-"Angels
ever Bright and Fair, was then introduced,
and was somewhat affecting. 1t represented
angels lowering about the couch of death
ready to bear away the parting soul to regions
beyond the troubles of an earthly life. Miss
! Herring took the character of one about to die,
and sung III sweet, harmonious strains,
''Take, 0, take me, ETC. The other partici-
pants were Misses Blanchard, Wilmer, Boyle,
Richardson, Richardson and Trumbo. This
feature was meritorously executed. Miss
Annie Ames then rehearsed a selection
entitled, ''Sister and l., and was followed by
the complicated instrumental duet-''La
| Gazza Ladra' we'll rendered by Misses A.
and +. Richardson. Perhaps one of the
most interesting features of the entire perfor-
nance was the reading and tableauX-'' Mary,
Queen OF Scots" Miss Aline Richardson
read, in IL very audible and clear style the
poem, ''Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, a
very touching poem relating the latter portion
of the life of the unfortunate Queen Mary.
! The tabIeauX, five in number, represented
! incidents narrated in the poem. The scenes
/
and were executed with fine effect. The last
one of these tableaux represented Mary pre-
pared for execution. The participants were
Miss A. Richardson, who read the poem,
Miss NJ. Jones, Queen Mary; Miss X Edelin,;
the executioner and Miss J. Wilson, Rizio.
A piano solo-''Les Joyeux Papillous," was
performed by Miss S. Wilmer, after which Miss.
India Cochel read in a spirited and graceful
manner an excellent and carefully prepared
! essay on June
The tableau Pyramid of Beauty followed,
and was quite a surprise to the audience,
! being entirely different from what was to be
! expected from the name. 1t was intended to
| be ridiculous, and us such was successful.
! Misses H. Hines, Herring, }. Wilson and 5.
Wilmer performed the instrumental quartette
| ''Jublee'' after which came the humorous
reading 'Story of Bishop Potts. setting
forth the troubles of bishop among the low
ing Mormon widows, by Miss Mollie Hoppe.
! This selection was received with much APP
plause. Miss Hoppe reads in clear, distinct
| tone, and with much expression. Miss Her
| ing then favored the audience with the piano
solo ':Alice,'' after which National Allego-
ry," recitation and tableauX, claimed atten-
! ton. Miss Matte Boyle represented America,
| Miss A. Richardson Liberty, Miss E. Rich
ardson Speculation, Miss C. Yingling Fashion,
and Miss S. Kneller War. The characters IN
this were all we'll sustained. The exercises
/ of the evening were closed with a vocal duet,
''Gently Signs the Breeze by Misses A.
/ Smith and n. Hines.
CLASS DAY EXERCISES.
/ On Tuesday morning, during the perform
ance of march by Prof. Gushing, the gradu-
ting class, headed by A. l.. Miles, the presi-
dent, proceeded to the pavilion, where large
audience awaited their coming. As soon as
] al, az a olncC tyyo in
Der, had seated themselves on the stage, j.
| w. Norris, of Baltimore, was introduced as
the historian, and briefly reviewed the col
1 lege career of each individual member OF the
class reciting the deeds of romance and ad-
venture and the peculiarities of each. At the
conclusion of the history Miss George Mich
OILS, of Frederick county, the class prophecies
was introduced, and foretold in an interest
ing manner the future of her classmates.
| Finally, the entire class, with Mr.. DUNN as
organist, closed the programme by singing
the Glass Ode, to the tune of Aud Lang
Syne. Following is the Ode:
Adieu. adieu, the parting scene
Now weaves its wizard spell,
And friends have met on College Green
To chant their last farewell.
/ CHORUS.
Farewell farewell, though sweet the sound,
/ Harmonious to the ear,
1t throws the garb of sorrow round
The friends that meet us here.
Friends must part, perhaps for aye;
This, this we may not tell;
But let us check the rising sigh,
And boldly say farewell.
CHORUS.
The thoughts unbidden now do rise
From out hoar Memory's cell;
/ With clasped hands and fearful eyes
We bid you all farewell
CHORUS
And may your path in life be bright,
No disappointments fell
Fer cloud around those paths Of light
Collegiate friends, farewell.
CHORUS.
And when life's ftful dream is DER,
And ollie nnr bp11