The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-17
commencement Exercises.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCAsTLE, June 16-The Indictment
weather that has prevailed during the past few
weeks and has detracted so largely from the
festivities Of sister institutions, has happily
gone, and the opening of the forty fifth annual
commencement of the DePauw University is
begun under the most favorable circumstances.
The presence of such large number of alumni
who have made their annual pilgrimage to their
alma mater evidences the fact that the changing
of the name of Asbury to DePauw has in no
degree altered their affections for the institu-
ton.
The first exercise Of the present commence
ment was inaugurated by the Theological
Lyceum. This was their first public entertain
ment and the programme presented was very
instructive.
On Saturday afternoon the Kappa Alpha
Theta (ladies') fraternity held reunion and ban
quet at the residence of Professor j. G. Ridpath.
The spacious parlors were well filed with the
resident members, together with many
alunn@ and visitors from abroad, and the time
was pleasantly spent in renewing the acquaint-
ances of the past and inspiring the active mem
bers with new zeal for fraternity work.
The valedietory exercises of the Adelphian
and Asberiar literary societies ofthe preparatory
department took place on Saturday evening.
The programme. which was composed of deca-
nations, essays, orationS, and a debate, was
well received
Sunday morning dawned bright and clear
and at an early hour Mehsrry Hall was well
filled with an audience gathered to hear Presi
dent Martins baccalaureate sermon Com
mencement Sunday providing the weather is
suspicious, is always the day for the display Of
spring bonnets and new dresses, and it is then
that the surprising skill of the milliner, the
dress maker and modiste is brought conspicuous
ly to view. The audience was certainly fair
one to behold, and served to inspire the speaker
to do his best
The exercises were introduced with prayer by
Bishop Ninde, the newly elected bishop of the
M. E. Church, and an anthem by the Mendels-
sohn Union of this city.
DR.. Martin took for his text ''What shall I do
to oe saved" and in bis usual impressive
style discoursed upon the necessity of de-
Gliding that all-absorbing query of the races
of all ages, and his parting admonitions to the
graduating class were full of feeling and power
AT Bib P. NJ the annual lecture given by
Bishop Ninde on the subject of christianity
Tested by Its Fruits" This was the first APP
pearance of the Bishop before a Greencastle au-
dience, and his address produced most favora-
BILE impression.
Sunday evening Rev F. c. Holiday, D. D.,
delivered an address before the Methodist His
torieal Society. The address was necessarily
statistical and the gradual advancement of
Personal "reminiscences of the early days of AS
bury were INDUCED IN by the speaker, together
with few remarks from Rev Aaron Wood and
T. A. Goodwin The former stated that he had
to swim three creeks when making his first visit
to the college, and the latter entered upon
wood -wagon whose owner had kindly permitted
him to ride ~
AT 10 o'clock Monday morning a reunion and
exhibition drill of the famous Company e, AShury
Cadets took place on the college grounds This
was the crack company that took the third prize
at the grand military encampnent at Indiana
polls, and was under the command of Captain
Frank Joyce, now captain of Battery B. Ohio
National Guards, of Cincinnati Most of the
boys had scarcely seen gun since leaving col
lege, but they soon ''caught on" and presented
quite martial appearance.
After Company were through drilling the
Zouave company. George H. Barnum, captain,
the short time they have been organized, was
very good.
After the infantry followed the drill of the
DePauw Battery that carried off the first prize
at the National Encafnpment two years ago at
indianapolis.
The Coffin Finney prize contest in oratory was
held this afternoon, The prize, $50 is offered
for the best GRAFTON by any member of the jun
ior or senior class, by Charles Coffin, supern-
tendent of public schools in New Albany, and
Charles Finney, of indianapolis. After the ora
tiens the A. A. johnson prize essay in phioso
ply was read. The following was the pro-
gramme
Civil Rights .;.-.-;.:---------..---.J. N; Goodwin.
Science and Freedom as Verifying Advancement ..
Tho toD.rdir Conflict + L Rs SesrrIss
Thesis: The Ethical Theories Of Self Interest as
held by the Epcureans Utitarians and Evolution
lists ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Anna Irene Martin
The judges awarded the prize to A. J. Bever-
idge. Mr.. Beveridge also received the prize Of
fered by the W. G. T. U. for the best essay on
the comparative benefits of prohibition and high
license.
The successful contestants for the freshman
Latin prize were c. E. Dixon and J. w Piercy.
A prize of $50, for the student best versed in
the study of toxicology, was given to Mr..
Batcheldor
There were eight contestants for the Hon. S. S,
Cox prize essay. The prize of $25 was awarded
to Mr. Anderson, a member of the D. K. E. fra
ternity.
The Evening DePauw is as it's name indicates,
an evening paper, full of college news, and is
published by three students. 1t is meeting with
deserved success.
The A. A. johnson prize, offered for the best
thesis in philosophy, was won by Miss Anna
Martin, of the senior class, and a member of the
Kappa Alpha Theta.
One of the most brilliant social events of the
season was the reunion and banquet of the
Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, at the residence OF
Mr.. r. II. Lockridge There were present in
all including the active members, about forty
couples. Among the most prominent people
present were DR.. J. c. Ridpath and wife, Hon.
Jonathan Birch, Hon Addison Daggy, Senator
Sim. Lockridge, DR.. John E. carp and wife,
Lieut.. J. B. Goe and wife, Newland DePauw
and wife, Mr.. George W. Burton and Mr. Charles
DePauw. The banquet set by Serrim an
elegant affair and the Deltas enjoyed a royal
time into the ''wee" hours of the morning.
Things that Are in the Air.
From an Occasiona Correspondent.
GREENoAsTLE, June 6-Commencement is
on. 1t began Saturday evening with perform
ances of the ''preps," well attended and
loudly applauded. Yesterday DR.. Martin de-
lvered solid orthodox answer to the question,
what Must Do to be Saved" as baccalau-
"a cnrr,,nr aud Rishnr NindA read we'll -nra.