The state journal., 1884-06-21


occupied one hour and half in its de-
livery. His subject was college
Dreams" He was frequently greeted by
applause. The NeD Era, speaking of the
address, said:
'It was in Col. McClure's happiest
vein, and the above necessarily abbrevi
ated abstract gives only a mere outline
of what was Justly regarded as one of the
best addresses ever heard in this city-to
college societies or on any other occasion.
At its conclusion many prominent citi-
Zens representatives of almost every
profession and business in our city, step
ped to the front and paid their respects to
the handsome and genial Colonel, whose
reception in Lancaster was veritable
ovation"
COnferring Degrees.
The Board of Trustees met Tuesday
afternoon, Hon. John Cessna presiding.
John w. Wetzell, Esq, of Carlisle, was
elected member of the Board, to fill an
uneXp;red term.
The following degrees were conferred
A. NJ, in course, on G. Sumner Musser,
NJ. D., class of '78, Aaronsburg, Pa
Rev. G. w. Levan, class of 80, Ridgely,
Nd; Albert D. Elliott, class of 81, York,
Pa; E. L. Kemp, class of 81, Kutztown,
Berks county; J. Edwin Sprenkle, NJ.
D., class of 81, Hanover, Pa.
Honorary Degree of A. NJ. on Prof. j.
T. White, of Mauch Chunk, and on James
y. Shearer, NJ. D., Of Sinking Spring, Pa,
D. D. on Rev. Jere. Ingold, of Hickory,
N. c.; Rev j. Spangler Kieffer, Hagers
town, Md, and Rev. Ii. e. Johnston,
Baltimore, Md
Ph. D. on Prof John B. Kieffer, of
Franklin and Marshall College.
The report of the committee to devise
plans and secure estimates for the erection
and equipment of the Scholl Observatory
was read, and the plan and material ap-
proved by them is estimated to cost $13,
800. Of this amount $40, 400 have al
ready been received.
Society Reunions.
Yesterday morning the Diagnothians
met in their new hall, and the annual re-
union was largely attended. President
Yamanaka occupied the chair, and five
new members, from those about to enter
the college, were initiated. The valedic-
tory of the outgoing members was deliv-
cred by H. P. Wanner, of Reading, and
the response on behalf of the Society
was made by c. L. Frantz of Lancaster.
The Alumni then took possession, calling
w. U. Hensel, Esq, to the chair, and
brief, spicy addresses were delivered by
Revs. Dr. E. V. Gerhart and p. S. Davis
| (the latter of the Messengcr,) Col. A. X.
NJ Clure, Rev. j. G. BaumaD, Dr. j. c.
Clapp and others.
After a resolution of thanks to Colonel
Mcclure for his able address before. the
societies, the Society adjourned with
prayer by Rev. N. Z. Snyder.
The GGthean Literary Society was Or
ganized bv the election of Rev. W. II.
| Groh as president, Rev. J. G. Moss vice
president, and Rev. d. n. Dittmar as
secretary. The annual report was read
and number of addresses were made
| Next year being the semi-centennial of
the organization of the Gmthean Society,
and the triennial greeting occurring at the
| same time, some action was taken look
ing to proper observance of these events.
A committee from the Alumni consisting
of Rev. J. A. Hoff helms, DR.. ]. T. Ger
| hard and Hon. ]. G. Peters, was ap-
pointed to cooperate with the regular
members in preparing special pro
gramme for next year suitable to the oc'
casion.
Alumni Meeting.
The Alumni Association convened in
the college chapel at 1870 o'clock. The
meeting was called to order by the presi-
dent Rev. DR.. P. S. Davis. Prayer was
offered by Rev. DR.. E. V. Gerhart. The
minutes were read by the secretary, Rev.
D. w. Gerhard. w. U. Hensel, Esq,
chairman of the committee to secure an
Alumni orator, reported that they were
| oh 10
The same committee, consisting Of W.
U. Hensel, ESQ, Rev. J. G. Bowman
and Rev. DR.. J. w. Santee, was ap-
pointed to secure an orator for next year
By reason of so many exercises occur
ring on Wednesday, the Faculty were re-
quested to change Glass Day exercises to
| Tuesday afternoon, in future.
The graduates of the present year were
elected members of the Association, as
was also Prof Null, rector of the Aca-
deny.
The following resolution was adopted /:
Resolved, That the Committee on Centen-
nial Memorial, appointed last year, consist,
ing of Hon. j. S. Hess, DR.. L. Y. Gerhart and
DR.. d. Y. Heisler, be increased to seven by
the addition to it of DR.. l.. H. Steiner, DR.. p.
S. Davis, DR.. J. Dubbs and w. u Ilensel
| Esq. with instructions to proceed with the
publication of a proper historical volume
| +, j Ii.
mittee, and to have charge of the work.
The School Observatory.
The laying of the cornerstone of the
Scholl Observatory took place at II 80
yesterday morning, in the presence of
very large audience. The observatory,
now decidedly in embryo, for the only
thing to mark the spot is temporary
corner stone, will be located between
Harbaugh Hall and the academy. DR.. J.
o. Miller, of York, presided, and, after
brief remarks, prayer was offered by DR..
E. r. Eshbach, of Frederick, Md. The
report of the action of the committee was
read by the secretary, Prof. J. E. Kersch-
ner, after which the following articles
were placed in the corner stone:
Mrs Hood letter, making the gift of
$40, 600; list of other contributors; cata-
logue of twin stars for the year 1884; cat
alogue of the College; Reformed Church
Almanac for 1884; copy of the college
Student" containing the account of the
proceedings; copy of 'The Messenger"
copies of the three daily papers of Ian.
caster.
This closed the ceremonies of the lay
| ing of the corner stone-the practical be-
| ginning of one of the most important
events IN the history OF the college. Ihls
ended, the company adjourned to the
Alumni dinner, in Harbaugh Hall.
| Last Evening
in College Chapel, the Junior Oratorical
Prize Contest took place and at its con-
clusion the cremation ceremonies on the
campus occurred. The regular COM
mencement exercises took place to-day.
Sixteen graduates were to have delivered
addresses. The cremation last evening
was announced as follows:
| The procession, starting from the cam
nus, will move through several Of the