Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-30

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Oua- Ansuaa Address - Atss Fran
ees Z. willard.
The commencement exercises OF the
University of Washington Territory
vere held at the Presbyterian Church
forenoon. The beautiful
,hurch had been tastefully decorated,
md Was we'll filed.
The teachers, regents and members OF
he graduating class, With Miss Willard,
seats on the platform, and IN
he audience We noticed Chief Justice
Greene, Hon. II. c. George and several
other distinguished gentlemen.
The exercises were opened with prayer
By Rev. Mr.. Harrington, followed by
he Glee Club chanting the Lords
Prayer. Ais Minnie Thorndike then
the audience with . sparkling
gem on the piano.
Professor Powell, President Of the
University, then introduced John Hunt
inQton, graduating from the CONNER
cial course, who delivered an Grafton on
The subiect of Memory" Mr.. Hunt
inRton handled the memery question
in a mastery manner, and his enort
proved an agreeable surprise 70 bis
many friends. The young man IL re-
sident of Cowiitz county, and his aged
mother came all the way oyer 70 Seattle
70 be present at the commencement ex-
ercises, and II il needless 10 say she was
proud Of her son a. the beautiful moral
offerings were showered upon him at
the close Of his effort.
The glee club, comprising the follow.
ins Voices, Nicholas, White. Lee and
bowman, then sung . quartests IN good
style.
Carrie v. Palmer, graduating from
duoed, and for about twenty minutes
she talked on the subject of "Supersti-
stition" in a manner that demonstrated
a clear mind and q thorough under
standing. She took for her text the
proposition that superstition Ii the com
panion of Ignorance, and that for CEN
turies il douYished among all nations,
including the Egyptians, Romans. Gale
domains and Jews. AstfolORy, she said,
has been practically superseded by as
tronomy, but 1t Ii still believed BY the
Mohammedans and Virgins. The
moon, down TO the seventeenth century,
vas supposed TO have much TO do in hu-
man affairs, and farmer would not
plant his corn nor out his grain unless
the moon was in certain quarter. The
sun was also an object of worship, and
before astronomy demonstrated the
cause Of eclipees they were considered
To be of supernatural origin. Witch
craft was also species of superstition,
and previous to the seventeenth century
Thousands of IeOple were executed after
being convicted Of witchcraft. Though
Christianity and science have done
much TO dispel superstition, some still
remains, bat, generally speaking, In q
mild form. At tho close the young lady
was loudly applauded, and made the
recipient Of many beautifully arranged
bouquets Of choice flowers.
The University orchestra, composed
of Young men, under the direction Of
Prof. Lee, rendered choice selection.
The instruments used were piano, cor
net, violin, bass viol, flute, and alto
horn.
H.O. Chapman, from Thurston county
graduating from the scientific course
upon whom the honor Of delivering the
valediotory had been bestowed, was next
introduced. He had chosen Principle
az his subject. Az We shall probably
publish his address We will not at this
time attempt any synopsis of 1t. In
closing the valedictorian thanked the
friends of the University; the board OF
regents, the generous and public spirited
man and friend of education, Henry
Willard; and in fitting terms took leave
of his teachers and schoolmates.
Prof. Powell then arose and said;
John Huntington, you have passed the
commercial and business course. You
have been industrious and faithful, and
your conduct has beon good. am in
this diploma" handing the parchment
70 the young man, who bowed his 40
knowledgements and thanks. Prof.
Powell continued: Harrison o. Chip
man, Carrie V. Palmer, You have passed
the scientific course in the Territorial
University, and I confer upon you the
degree of Bachelor of Sciences, a. You
have BY hard study and diligence justly
earned and are entitled to this degree.
l am directed by the regents to present
you your diplomas, and a. You 90 out
into the world to do your life work may
the blessing of your Alma Mater and
the peace Of God 90 with you"
After presenting the diplomas, the
professor stated that the president Of
the regents, Hon. H. G. Strive had ex-
pected to make q showing of the affairs
Of the University on this occasion. but
had been detained at home ON account
Of sickness in his family.
Hon. Orange Jacobs, one Of tho re-
gents, was introduced, however, and
said the past season had been the most
prosperous one In the history Of the
University. Owing TO the Isegislaturs's
failure 10 make the customary appro-
priati0n Tor the University, tho citizens
OF Seattle had been called upon ON TIVE
or three occasions to furnish money for
needed repairs about tho buildings,
fences and grounds, and each and every
time have they responded literally, 90
that the University has got along with
out mourning dollars indebtedness.
The board Of regents have confidence
that the people Of the Territory will
look With favor on this. their school, at
the coming seaaion of the LeQislAture.
and make the necessary appropriation
TO insure the further soccees Of the
University.
After an instrumental selection BY
the orchestra, Miss Frances z. Willard.
OF Chicago, the great exponent of tenn
perance and equal rights, delivered the
annual address. Sho commenced by
saying commencement day u one OF
great pathos and sublimity. Twenty
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