The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-11
THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Ceremonies Incident to Laying the
Cornerstone of the New Buildings.
Addresses by Hon. D. D. Banta, Governor
Porter, and 0thers-PrOgress of the
Commencement Exercises.
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rainy weather it was found necessary to hold
the exercises in the Methodist Church, and by
the time announced. 3 o'clock. the auditorium
was cro divided to its utmost by visitors and
strangers. On the rostrum were seated
Hon. D.. d. Banta, Governor Porter, Pro
fessor Ballentine, DR.. Moss, Rev.
j. S. Jenckes, Hon. r. w. Miers, Hon.
John Mccoy. On behalf of the board of trustees,
Judge Banta delivered an interesting talk on the
past history of the institution, its trials and
difficulties, referring to the two fires ithas passed
through and the splendid basis it now had, with
prospects of three-quarters of a million endow-
ment. He referred with pride to the appropria-
ton Of $3.50, 900 by Monroe county to rebuild
Governor Porter responded on behalf of the
Commonwealth, making special mention Of its
resources, its progress in wealth and culture,
showing the e~xeFtion necessary for Indiana to
reach its present position. He stated that a
great college was not made by a large endow-
ment, but by place, people and a well-paid fac
ulty. He paid a handsome tribute to Drs. Kirk
wood and Wylie, and also said that the people
contributed a large part toward the university's
success.
DIR. T. A. Wylie spoke in behalf OF the faculty,
giving a short sketch of the different members of
the body from its organization, stating that there
had been six presidents, who are all dead now
except the present officer, Dr.. Moss. The first
catalogue issued contained the names of three
members of the faculty and sixty students. This
university was the first in the West to admit la
dies, that action being taken in 1868.
Rev. Joseph S. Jenckes spoke for the alumni,
in an earnest manner.
On behalf of the students w. J. Bryan re-
spoaded, in a most eloquent address, and Hon.
w. F. Browning represented the citizens.
Immediately after the exercises the committee
proceeded to Dunn's woods, where the foundation
was laid, and deposited the cornerstone. In the
stone was enclosed matter taken from the stone
of the recently burned building; also late rec
ords, important documents, and other things
that will prove interesting in time to come The
intention is to have the buildings completed by
Dec. 1. One is to be called Owen Hall and the
other wylie Hall, in honor of the Owen brothers
and Theophilus and L. A. Wylie.
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
The board Of trustees have been in session for
several days, but no business of particular inter
est to the public has yet been announced The
college classes have completed their examina-
tons, and the year closes most successfully and
With the best prospects.
Prof John NJ. Coulter, of Wabash College, de-
lirered the annual address before the Scientific
Association on Thursday evening. His lecture
was both scientific and popular, though the audi
ence, on account of the rainy weather, was not
as large as usual
The valedictory exercises of the literary socie-
ties were held on Friday evening. June q. Mr.
Newton r. Spencer, of Portland Mills, spoke for
the Athenian Society on the subject of Political
Apathy" Response from Athenians of "a. Mr..
d c. Stewart On behalf of Hesperian, Miss
Anna Brant, of Bloomington, read an essay on
Martyrs response by Miss Prudence Arnott,
the only Hesperian lady member of "a. Mr.. S.
N. Ewing, of Evansville, was the repre-
sentative of Philo, on the subject of
18th University and Criticism" His Grafton
was a strong plea for our university system. A
very appropriate response was given to his fare
well words by Mr.. S. D. Conger.
On Saturday night the reunion of class 1879
gave to the public a very interesting exercise.
This is the third class holding a reunion five
years after its graduation, the custom being in
stituted by the class of 1876. They are now re-
garded as about the most interesting perform
anee of the week. The poet of the class, Mr.. ID.
w. Bell, Of Wheeling, w. Va, on account Of
sickness was absent, as, for some unaeeountable
reason, was the historian, Mr.. W. d.. Robinson,
of Princeton. When it was known in the morn
ing that the historian would not be here, Prof.
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solicited to prepare a few facts on the history of
the class. He entertained the audience for
nearly a half hour, with a talk b%ristling with
points. President Moss gave a short address of
welcome, responded to by the president of the
class, Mr.. e. w. PoindeXter, Of Nineennes.
Mrs. Mary Moss Truedly, of Union City, read a
strong essay on the subject, First Fruits. 1t
was listened to with eager interest and atten-
ton.
The class orator for the evening was Mr.. F.
p. Foster. of Anderson, Ind. He spoke on The
New Revolution" making a strong plea for
a higher and better patriotism among our PEG
pie. His earnest thoughts on the growing mer-
cepary disposition of our citizens, and his burn
ing prophecy that unless some motive higher
than a base materialism shall influence those
who enjoy the high privilege of American suf-
frage, the days of the republic will soon be mum
bered, excited the sympathy and Endorsement of
the audience. Mr.. Foster is a forcible speaker,
and a young man of bright promise.
After the public exercise, the class, their old
Seachers and a few friends were entertained at
khe residence of Nh. B. +. Adams by Miss Lily
Adams, q member of the class. To Miss Adams
is due, in great part, the success Of the reunion.
Judge Banta, ON behalf of the trustees, and DR..
pirate responses to toasts. The class and their
friends enjoyed the banquet and a good social
time till a late hour, and left feeling thankful to
Mr.. aad Mrs. Adams, and Miss Lily, whose hos
~pitality and ability to entertain, it is well
kGown, are not surpassed in Bloomington.
On Sabbath afternoon the baccalaureate ser
mon was delivered in the college chapel. before
a large audience by President Moss. His theme
was, Lead Us Not Into Temptation" His
words, impressive as usual, will find permanent
Judgment in the minds of his pupils.
THE PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT..
Yesterday occurred the graduating exercises
of the Bloomington High-school and preparatory
department. The preparatory class which has
completed the minimum course of study pre-
scribed by the university board of trustees for
qdnaioss0fa ia the freshman GLASS numbapC thirty.
-Four. The teachers report the class as high in
point of scholarship. and certainly their produe-
lions before the public yesterday deserve a word
of praise. The valedictoTian Of the class was
Miss Maggie Porch; salutatorian. Miss Maud
Van Zandt. The special feature of the day was
shr graduation of the regular high-school class.
This small class of six members, besides com
pleting the course which the preparatory