St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-12
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Shoot.
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Paul.
A Man Rolls Down the Bluff and Dies
Yesterdays Capitol Gr1st--
City Notes.
UonnsENCEmENT AT HAMLINE.
Six Graduates Ushered Forth Into a
Cold World.

week and OF the year dU hdllllllO uAi'SA'''
occurred yesterday, when class Oh slA'
withdue ceremonies, delivered their ora
lions. received, the well-earned certihcates
and sofar astheir relations as students went
said good-by to their alma mater. ms was
The second class that has graduated since
the rebuilding of the main structure, and
the friends of the inSttutlonfurned OUT LII
large numbers to witness the anniversary
exercises The day was favoraoie, anu
though at about the hour set Tor the pegln-
ming of the exercises smart shower came
up it came too late to Interfere seriously
with the attendance, ana save
some slight discomfort to those
who Glanced to be unprotected the
rain was not to be regretted.
THE EXERCISES
were held in the chapel, and before the
hour for which the exercises had been an
nounced every seat had been taken. There
were visitors from many sections of the
state. and from ST. Paul and Minneapolis
unusually large delegations.
The chapel was lastly trimmed for the
occasion, numerous bouquets, evergreenS
and potted plants having been added to those
already there for the exercises the day be-
fore. The old flag, rescued from the old
building when on fire, had prominent
place, and there were drapingS OF bunting IN
conspicuous parts of the room.
The faculty of the university, prominent
clergvmen from the two cities and several OF
the trustees occupied the platform. The
class. though small, has been hard
working one, and stands wei IN
the opinion of the faculty, and their pro-
auctions yesterday were above the usual
order of merit of those on similar occasions.
That they were fully appreciated by friends
at any rate was fully demonstrated by the
numerous and choice bouquets win whlch
the speakers were rewarded. After music
and the usual impressive opening exercises
THE FIRST SPEAKER
was announced as E. P. Robertson, and his
theme was Open Sesame. In opening the
speaker related briefly the story OF the
magic kew. familiar to all readers OF the
Arabian Nights AS this key unlocked all
doors and gave to the happy poSsessor &C
cess to hidden treasures of countless value,
so knowledge, the key of modern times,
unlOcks to its poSseSsor stores OF wealth
that the unlearned know not of. This idea
was well illustrated, and. each was told that
the power to find this key lay in himself.
Gladstone was the theme of the second
SPEAKER, Miss Luella Bradley, and her es-
Esay was well received. She showed good
knowledge of English history, as she fol-
slowed the career of the ''grand old man,"
land drew lessons from his leading traits.
His character, no less than his ability as a
statesman, was dwelt on, and some OF his
most illustrious acts were related IN impress
sing this idea upon the audience.
HELLENIC WISDOM.
c. b. Griswold spokeOn Greek Philoso-
-phy. His Grafton was of considerable
length, the speaker tracing the progress OF
the rise and development of Greek thought.
From the first faint shadows Of intellectual
development noticed in the earlier nations,
the Greeks rose to the very summit, to its
most sublime heights. Outlines it is vague,
often clouded with myths and mixed, the
physical and natural with the ideal
and spiritual. In spite of its imper-
feet development, the speaker believed that
1T could not but be given the first rank
among nations of antiquity. Socrates he
said was the Messiah of philosophy, Plato
a devotee at its shrine. And yet with all
their depth, there was something lacking,
for they had simply cold, intellectual reason
to give in response to mans spiritual crav-
ings These could not be fully satisfied
until Christianity came and this the speaker
said the Christian religion had done.
ONE THE BEST
orations in its originality and method Of
delivery was by L. J. Van Fossen, who was
one of the successful competitors for the
intercollegiate oratorical contest lastspring.
His subiectwas Egotism, which he defined
and elaborated in very taking way. He
was loudly applauded as he left'the stage.
The second of the young ladiesto present
an essay was Miss Lottie Gale. who had
taken for her theme the somewhat we'll
ThoTo nm Of
it, however, was original enough to COM
mand the attention of the audience and
win for herself numerous bouquets and
considerable applause.
THE vAEEDICToRY.
To w, G. Teter, president of the class,
was accorded the honor of being the last
speaker and of delivering the valedictory.
In his opening address he discussed the Re
publican Tendency in Europe. He made
the statement that Europe to-day
is less than ever under the domin-
ion of kings and popes. and
is gradually comingsto recognize the SOW
ereignty of the people. In the most i'm
portant nations On that continent, the
equality of all men, as men, is being recog-
nized. Wars are becoming less frequent,
and the'industrial features of civilization
are being given greater prominence. In
the end republicanism will triumph. It is
in the line of reason and of history.
DIPLOMAS AWARDED.
When the orations were oyer themembers
of the class were called before the stage,
and the diplomas were awarded them by
the president of the university, the Rev.
DR.. Bridgman. Just before he distributed
the precious documents he gave the class
some good advice, and recalled the lessons
which had been impressed upon them
during the four years they had been in
the institution. He congratulated them
npon the successful completion of their
course and then handed to them the certifi-
Gates that made them full-bred alumni of
the institution. Music followed, and the
exercises were closed by the benediction.
The graduates at once had a sort of in.
formal reception rendered them, their
friends and fellow students crowding around
them with hearty congratulations.
THE RECEPTION.
The closing exercise of the week was
reception by President Bridgman at 4:3O
O'Clock. A large number who had not at
tended the graduation exercises were pres
ent from Minneapolis and st. Paul and took
the occasion to shake hands with. the presi-
dent and congratulate him upon the sue
cessful completion of the year. Refresh
ments were served in the basement, after
which there was music. The occasion was
wholly enjoyable and fittingly closed the
exercises of commencement week.
WEST SIDE BAPTISTS.