Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-01

The themes throughout showed deep thought
and were pronounced fully equal to those Of
former years. The delivery was excellent
and the close attention of the audience was
held until the close.
AT the conclusion of the speaking President
Fernald announced that the following degrees
had been conferred upon members of the
Senior class:
Degree of Bachelor of Science Ralph
Kneeland Jones, Jr., George Frederick Luce
and Sidney Smith Twombly.
Degree of Bachelor Of Civil Engineering
Arthur Dean Page, Josiah Murch aver, Ed
win Dwight Graves, Willis Henry Merriam,
Heyword Sanford French, John Decker Blag-
den, Elmer Lenfest, George Fuller Black,
Bert John Allan, Irving Burton Ray.
Degree of Bachelor of Mechanical Engi-
neering-George Greenleaf Barker, James
Fred Lockwoo Elmer Ellsworth Merritt.
The following advanced degrees were con
ferred:
Degree of Master of Science-Edward
Holyoke Harrington, 81, New Haven, Conn.
Degree of Civil Engineering - Charles
Adelhert Morse, '79, Matdeld, Green, Kan.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy was
conferred on Professor Chas. H. Fernald.
Gov Robie presented the diplomas to the
graduating class, with appropriate remarks
The exercises then closed and the procession
formed for the alumni dinner, marshsled by
Lieut.. Chas. l.. Phillips.
President Fernald announced this after
noon that the Prentiss Prize for the best Jun
ior essay, vas awarded to John 5. Williams
of Guilford. Honorable mention, Austin ID.
Hough,on, Presque Isle; Chss. A. Mason,
Bethel.
Two-thirds Prentiss Prize, for best Sopho-
more defamation, awarded to Claude L.
Howes. Boston; Ralph H. Marsh, Bradley.
Honorable mention, Albion H. Buker Rock
land Dudley E. Campbell, North Hsrpswell.
The commencement dinner was a fine re-
past. Rev. j Z Adams of Bangor, offered
prayer. After the dinner President Fernald
presided and made quite extended remarks,
reviewing the work of the year.
Gov. Robie made an extended speech, in
which ne congratulated the Senior class upon
their graduation, and SAID that that the Col
lege was doing as good work as any of the
kind in the country, and that it was one of
the best kind. He rejoiced at the prosperity
and hoped it would 60 on doing the same
work which it so well performs now. He
paid \ high tribute TO Ex-Governor Coburn,
and charged the alumni to give their most
earnest efforts to building up the institution.
In closing he expressed much pleasure at
being present.
Remarks were also made by Hon. s. C.
Hatch. Bangor; A. C. Burleish. vassalboro
Hon. Lyndon Oak, Garland; Hon. S. A. Gil
bert, Augusta; c. L. McCleery of the Boston
Journal, aud score of others. The whole
occasion was rated grand success.
At meeting Of the alumni the following
officers were elected;
President-Prof. G. II. Hamlin, Orono.
Secretary-Prof w. Balentine, Orono.
Treasurer-Prof. c. H. Benjamin. Orono.
Necrologist--E NJ. Blanding, Bangor.
twas voted to recommend the appoint
ment BY the governor OF William 7. Haynes
on the board Of trustees; also voted to have
q grand reunion next year.
The celebration Of the day concluded With
1 social reunion At the Town Hall in the
evening, which vas largely attended. The
order included twenty dsnces. IT, nusie
was furuished By Aadrews Orehesra- Al :
late hour the party brokP mp.
The Anal exercises 81 commsucsment class
day occur tonorFow.