Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-07-11

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me illustrate my meaning by an interesting
incident. A distinguished citizen Of Balti-
more had two sons. One was thought to
have scientific turn and was educated at
West Point and became an engineer The
other was bred 10 the law Shortly after
they had entered upon their respective pro-
fesssions the engineer became persuaded that
the Law was his proper field and the lawyer
displayed sreat talent as an engineer The
resuit vas that they exchanged professions
and John II. b. Lairobe became a brilliant
member of the Baltimore bar, while his
brother Benjamin distinguished himself as an
engineer IN the construction of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad across the Allegheny noun
tains. Perhaps neither would have lost time
II the decision of a profession had been post
poned To a later period. | would not. how
ever, be understood as depricatng schools of
science as distinguished from the schools of
classics. The value of their teachings and
the trlumphs Of their investigations and dis
coveries are seen on every hand in the great
things and the small things OF life-present-
ing constant succession of wonders-not
the least of which to me is the fact that this
napkin which | hold in nv hands and the car
wheels which conveyed me from home this
morning are made from the same material
But must not trespass upon your patience
nor take the time you wish to be filled by
others. | am profoundly obliged. Mr.. Presi-
dent, for your kindly allusions to myself.
have watched with interest, through our long
period OF friendship, your useful career, and
l trust there NAV be added to your honors
and your age, yet more honors and more
years. Great cheering
Hon. Vim. p. Frye was then introduced
and made an interesting and stirring speech
He said that college days were not the pleas
antest, but that those of active life and SER
vice were. He urged the graduating class
to noble and earnest endeavor, and wished
them every true success.
Prof Packard closed with few suggestions
to the graduating class. Speeches were made
by Rev. Cyrus Hamlin ID. d. and others At
the close of the speeches Mr.. Blaine held an
informal reception in the hall. He left for
Augusta on the 6 20 p. NJ. train, an i'm
mense gathering being present at the depot
President Packard gave a reception at his
house in the evening to the graduating class
and their friends.
The class of "a holds its fiftieth anniver-
sary and reunion. Mayor Black of San
Francisco and other distinguished alumni
were present.
The trustees and overseers met in the
library early this morning and transacted
the usual routine business. Gen. Chamber
land and Hon. J. Titcomb were elected to
fill vacancies on that board Nothing was
done in regard to selecting a president for
the college and the same committee of last
year was reappointed to select one Prof
Packard was again elected acting president
and Prof. Chapman dean of the faculty
Prof, Brown was elected professor in mental
and moral philosophy for the term of one
year.
The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws
was conferred on Hon. J. G. Blaine. Hon.
W L. Putnam Of Portland, Prof John II.
c. Coffin of Washington and Hon. Morris c.
Blake of San Francisco.
The honorary degree of doctor of divinity
was conferred on Rev. Joseph X. Green and
Rev Geo NJ. Adams.
The honorary degree of master of arts
was conferred on Rev. Preston b. Wing.
The degree of master of arts in the course
was conferred on f. f. Spring II. W.
Chamberlain, W. |. Cole, f. A. Fisher, R.
H. Green, II. B. Hathaway, F. L. johnson.
H. L. johnson. J. W. Manson, VIM King,
H. S. Payson. H. L. Staples, w. w. Towle,
j. o. p. Wheelwright A. F. Rogers, o. NJ
Shaw, +. II Little, all of the class of 1881.
The degree of master of arts out of the
course was conferred on 0. Crocker Stew
ems. class OF &c, H. B. Fifeld, class of 70.
II. Giveen. class of so, R, L. SWEET, class of
80, James A. Bemis, class of '62.
Neurology, Bowdoin College, IsS3-Iss4.
1928. Hiram Hayes Hobbs. born North
Berwick, Jan. l3, 1902; died March Q, 1884.
1926. John Taylor Gilman, born Exeter
n. H, May 3, 1906 died Portland, Jan. l6