The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-20
THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT
Graduating Exercises at Many Institu-
tiOns Throughout the State.
Diplomas Awarded at Butler and Hanover
Preliminaries at DePauw-liigh-Schools
at Peru, Frankfort and Spiceland.


lers thirteenth commencement day as lovely as
possible The sun shone brightly and a refresh
ing breeze prevented the heat from growing
intense. BY 10 o'clock the concourse of Students
friends and alumni had filled the spacious chapel
aisles and all, and the rest crowded into the
gallery and sat in the windows. Millers
orchestra furnished good music after each Sec
ond speech Besides the ten members of the
graduating class, President Everest DR.. Benton
President Blount, Hon. George w. Julian
and other friends of the university occu-
pied the platform, which was very
tastefully adorned with flowers and
speaker. His theme was Education the Nurse
Of Liberty" Mr. Bigger spoke very clearly
forcibly and to the point. He said that we
search the annals of history in vain for a free
and independent nation among barbarians
Liberty is the lofty goal toward which mankind
has striven ever since the days of Adam. Man,
enslaved by his own nature, Is released by
education into lberty's sunlight Liberty strove
long aud bravely in unequal combat with
tyranny until education lent her aid and won
for her the victory. Mr.. Arthur V. Brown fol-
lowed with an Grafton on 'Social Development
Development is slow but sure, for mans course
is ever onward. Some ideas have
run through all ages Among these is the desire
of knowledge and Of liberty. Europe is yet un-
emancpated, but day Of promise has begun to
dawn. The contest Is between the few who ex-
ercise the power, and the many who are CALLED
by it, Mr. Brown is at home on the floor, hav-
ing gained experience on the stump and in the
oratorical contest, and his speech was we'll re-
ceived. The next orator, Mr. Edward FL. Hinshaw,
spoke on 1.-THE Radical and CONSERVATIVES" His
was a finely written production, and one which
reflected great credit on the orator. There has
ever been" said he, "a conservative element OF
mankind which clings fondly to the
present and looks back longingly to
the dim and shadowy ideals OF
the past. The radical would set the world on
FIRE, but the conservative, though he may not he
abls to quench the flame, may still mitigate the
conhaeration.r The opinions of speculative
mankind may never harmonic, but unity OK
motive can aud will be yet attained. Mr.. John
Arthur Kautz the next orator, is the prize
orator OF the college, and he did himself full
Justice. His grafton showed the ripest thought
and diligent research. He said that the great
cardinal principle OF our civilization Is equality
of privilege. Out of the storms and struggles
of the age the common man has risen to the
sovereignty. Socialism demands the sacrifice
of equality of privilege to equality
= Of condition This would forge upon all men
the letters of medocrity The motor of civlli-
Charles A. Marsteller, the FIRST essayist Of the
morning, took for his subject, "Let Us Have
Peace" The essay was very we'll written and
nicely read. In all ages war has played an i'm
portant part in the history of nations. There is
nothing however. in the nero popularity or
antiquity of the practice to call for it's contnu-
ance. Arbitration is rapidly gaining favor
May the golden age which Victor Hugo predicted
come soon, when war, scaffolds and dogmas
shall be dead, and man shall live
Miss Eta e. Morgan took for the theme
of her Grafton, Representative Men," She said
that in every age state and nation there have
been men who merited and received this title
To know that such men have lived, do live, and
must live is TO know that there must be men to
fill their places. Human heroes are never per
feet. Perfection is an attribute not applicable
to the human race or any OF It's individuals. de
OF Nazareth il the only perfect, ideal represent
alive man. Miss Morgan has strong and pleas.
ant voice, and her Grafton was dangerous rival
of many of II young gentlemen's for the palm
of excellence. Miss Electa b. Murray next
spoke on Silent Influences" Men think that
great deeds are accomplished by great effort
and uproar. Still waters, however, run deepest.
Two of the greatest silent influences are con-
science and religion. Woman is another, we'll
nigh as powerful. and should be considered as
such. Miss Murray spoke clearly, and her ora
ton was piece of fine composition Miss Dora
A. Pendleton next spoke on THE Ideal Ameri-
can Woman" The amelioration of woman's
condition goes hand in hand with the improve
ment OF man 3 Spiritual nature. Lie IdlF OTdtoT
painted her ideal woman in the most glowing
colors. Her Grafton was a wei. written one and
given in good style. Miss Fannie M.
Phillips next read an essay on Dolly
Madison" She gave an interesting and
instructive sketch of this noble dignifed,
high minded matron of three-qnarters of cen
fury ago. Mr. Oran M. Pruitt. the last orator
of the morning. spoke on Moral Politics." His
Grafton evinced a careful study of the question,
and the conclusions which he drew were sensi-
hIo and vain ans pafnr tenn
said the orator. lis downward, and if left to
himself he soon becomes savage. Never can
we rest secure. Public affairs will be admins
tered by the efforts and methods of those who at
tend TO them il the government goes to ruin 1T
will be the good men, not the bad, who are re-
Eponsible." President Everest presented the
diplomas in graceful and affecting little speech.
The degree of A. B. was conferred on Messrs.
Misses Morgan, Pendeton and Murray, and on
Messrs. Brown. Bigger and Marsteer, and that
of b. S. on Miss Phillips.
THE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The stockholders of the university had q
meeting during the afternoon, at which a new
board Of trustees were elected, and the
honorary degree of LII. d. conferred on
Elder A. T. Hobbs, of Cincinnati. The members
of the old board Of trustees who were reelected
were Rev. ID. X. VanBuskirk, John s. Duncan,
DIR. L. Fl. Jameson, Howard Gale Chauncey
Butler. OF indianapolis; Rev. u. G. Brewer. Of
Danville; E: s Frazee, of Orange; Judge Joshua
G.. Adams, d. NJ Blount, Irvineton; Rev. John G..
Miller, of Nineveh, Ind, and Joseph !. Irwin,
of Columbus. New members were elected as
follows: Judge John e. Robinson, of Spencer;
DIR. A w. Brayton and Hilton u. Brown, of
Indianapolis and Martin A. Morrison, of Frank
fort
Hanover College.
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