The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-06
MT. UNION COLLEGE.
Gov Hoadly Graoes Commencement and
Delivers a Fine Address,

Gov, Hoadiy Graoea Commencement and
Delivers n Fine Address,
Yesterday was great day at Mt.
Union College, and n0bly did the people
honor the occasion. II was commence
ment day for graduating those sludents
who had finished the course. Several
hundred vehicles brought people from
all directions aud from quite distance,
The railways also brought their share,
The large hall was packed, but only a
small part OF the crowd could be accom-
modated. Creditable addresses on suit
able topics we're delivered by gentlemen
OF the graduating class, and O half
hour address was delivered In
the forenoon on the heather In our own
land by q gentleman who had spent
some time In India 40 O missionary.
Good singing, with piano accompani'
gan Engineering Company'a Silver Cor
net Band dlscoureed their best.
Governor Hoadly arrived at Alliance
on the forenoon Cleveland train, and
others from Canton and other points
were awaiting his arrival. Carriages
were In readiness TO convey all who
wished to 90 to the college, two miles
distant, Prof. E. N. HartshOrn doing the
honors. After reaching the hall the
Governor was given q seat on the plat
form, and soon after President Harts'
horn announced that Governor Hoadly
would say q few words there and then,
and In the afternoon deliver his address.
The Governor on arriving was greeted
with applause, aud took up about ave
minutes In pleasant Iemarka, which
were we'll received. On taking his seat
no received hearty applause. Governor
Hoadly's address In the afternoon was
In oil respects excellent. Reference
was made 10 the great Increase OF collie
gea compared TO hfty years ago In Ohio.
Suitable remarks we're made 40 10 the
success OF that institution, and the do.
votedness of President Hartshorn and
his co-laborpTs; and due reference 10 the
Importance Of religion, morality and
knowledge, all which constitute the
true glory OF O people, The hall being
draped In mourning afforded Governor
Hoadly an opportunity 10 pay an elo
| quent tribute 10 the great General
whose death has touched all hearts. In
this connection he also referred 10 the
great war and what II accomplished.
and especially To General Grants gen
eroeity. The Governor was frequently
interrupted with applause, and the unl.
versal expression was that II was we'll
and happily done.
Mr.. Lewis Miller. Of Akron, and Mr..
Crocker, Of Cleveland. members Of the
Board OF Trustees OF the college, spoke
with reference 10 the wants Of the col.
lege and also on points connected with
our educational system and progress.
Other gentlemen were called out and
music, vocal land instrumental, closed
this great Commencement day. which
was undoubtedly q great success and
assuredly O credit TO the institution and
oil connected Herewith.
G vernon Hoadly, Mr.. Lewis Miller,
Mr.. Mc6regor, and others from dis
tance, we're the guests AZ dinner OF
Professor and Mrs. X. N. Hartshorn.
The rule 10 evidently 10 pay all proper
attention 10 visiting friends; and the
aim IL to make the institution ut Mt.
Union the peoples college.
The extensive museum Ia q notable
feature at Mt. Union, aud 10 certainly o
great attraction. II must be seen 10 be
appreciated.