The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-16

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J. III. Patton, Tenn-"A Mans Enemies
his best Friends
t. NJ. Sleeper, Texas-"A Resurrected |
Past"
T. 7. Trimble, Mo.-"Abuses of the
Press
Next morning the speakers medal
was awarded j. III. Patton, by Rev. G. E. |
Cunningham, in witty and appropriate
speech.
Wednesday was Commencement Day.
Alter prayer and music, Chancellor Waddel
delivered diplomas by schools and Depart
ments, in all $50:
School of Ancient Languages, 9.
School OF Modern Languages, German,
,, French, 5.
Latin Language and Literature, L.
School of Mathematics, 6.
School of Philosophy, 8.
Mental Philosophy and Logic, i.
Ethics and Political Economy, y.
Natural Philosophy, 3.
Chemistry, s.
Geology and Mineralogv, 3.
In the School of English Literature and
Rhetoric, IL. English Literature, 5. Rhet-
oric, %.
School of History-General History, a.
School of Biblical Instruction, II.
Rev. c. E. Cunningham, of Elizabeth,
\. j., delivered the Alumni Grafton.
Subject: "Co-Efieients of Character" He
discussed it under three heads:
l. Influences that come to Us from the
past.
?. Those influences or Inspirations that
come to US from other lands.
3. The influences that come to us from
education.
The address was happy union of enter
tainment ana instruction. Mr.. Cunning
ham is a graduate of the Institution, and
has bright and successful future before
him.
The Chancellor, assisted by Prof. G.
+. Nicholassen, then conferred degrees on
the following graduates
Master of Arts-J K. Herndon, Tenn.
I. NJ. Sleeper, Texas.
Bachelor of Arts-E. NJ. Hicks, La. H
NJ. Johnston, Miss.
Bachelor of Philosophy-W. NJ. Ander-
son, Tenn. F. D. Daniel, Tenn. j. n
Lyle, La.
Bachelor ofscience-C. w. Trawick, La
Commercial Science. K Ottley, Miss. /;
II. Richardson, Miss.
The honorary degree of d. d. was con-
ferred on Rev. Luther McKinnon, Presi-
dent OF Davidson College, n. c., and Rev.
}. H. Alexander, pastor of the Presbyte-
rian church, Kosciusko, Miss. LII. d.
upon Judge Robert S. Gould, late Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court, Texas, and
now "A professor in the Law School, Uni
versity OF Texas, at Austin, Texas. "Dis-
tinctions" in the lower classes were also
published in the programmes. The Mis-
sissippi boys won the following
Latin-S. E. George, Meridian J. NJ
Sykes, Columbus.
Junior French-S E. George, Meridian.
Mathematical. M. Sykes, Columbus !;
N. II. Mccain, Carrollton s. E. George,
Meridian; J. K. Ottley, Columbus.
Bookkeeping and Commercial Law-H.
Richardson, Vicksburg J. K. Ottley, Col
umbus
Philosophy--S. E. George, Meridian +; H.
NJ. Johnston, Cold Water.
Natural Pnilosophy-W. F. Tins, Kos
ciusko.
General History-W. 5. Hamiter, Abb
erdeen II. Richardson, Vicksburg.
Bible Course Proper-W. S. Hamiter,
Aberdeen.
The Rev. Thomas r. Markham, of New
Orleans, addressed the Literary Societies
Subject, "The Animating Spirit of an En-
during Civilization"
1t was a scholarly and highly polished
address, delivered with the earnestness and
imprisoned eloquence which characterize
the efforts of this distinguished preacher
and Mississippian.
Rev. DIR. Palmer delivered the "Greek
Medal" to D. J. Brimm, of Morganfield,
KY. Rev. S. L. Grigsby, of Union City,
Tenn, the biblical Medal" to A. G.
Payne, GAINESVILLE; Rev. DIR. Joseph
Bardwell, of Yazoo City, the Divinity
Medal" to J. N. Lyle, of New Orleans.
Rev. DR.. Palmer then, at the request of the
Directors, made a statement showing their
great encouragement at the growth and
success of the Institution. This has been
its most prosperous and successful years
work. The School of Theology has sur
passed their most sanguine anticipations
Their Financial Agent, Rev. Dr. Bunting,
in the work of endowing the "School of
Theology" had succeeded beyond their ex-
pectations.
1t was the purpose of the Directors
to make an effort in the Southwestern
Synods, to raise Memorial Endowment"
of 100000 on the secession of the "Centen-
NAL" OF Presbyterianism in the United
States. The Northern General Assembly,
at its late meeting, had invited the South
ern Assembly to unite with them, in the
celebration Of the Centennial" Anniver-
sary of the organization of the General AS
sembly, in 1858. We had accepted on the
ground that we are heirs with that body in
the history of PresbyterIanism in America
They appointed committee, consisting
of Rev. Drs. B. NJ. Palmer, W. K Mar
shall, r. F. Bunting, and Ruling Elders.
D. n. Kendedy and G. w. Macrae, to de-
wise plan by which the matter could be
brought before all our churches in these
Synods, and thus secure the cooperation
of all our Presbyterian people in the
Southwest. The Board also adopted the
following gratifying paper:
''The Board found the body of students
so faithful to their duties, as to win the
cordial and emphatic approval of their
teachers, and so moral in their behavior |
that not single case of discipline is re-
ported to us. 1t is further a singular fact |
that of the 100 students in attendance, rs, |
or more than two -thirds of the entire num-
Der, are members of the Church of Christ, |
and Al of them are preparing, at different |
stages of their course, for the Gospel min
istry.
ALREADY does this University give large |
promise of blessing 10 the Church of God. |
In the Divinity School, Is students during
this, its first year, have successfully prose-
cuted their studies, ten oil whOm are oil this
and six from abroad. These Di-
vinity students represent II different Pres
byteries, in five Synods and from six States.
1t is gratifying to learn the success of the
at Robb Hail. in reducing
the expenses of the board to about $40 per
month, though it must be remembered the
building is used free of rent, and the rooms
are thoroughly furnished without cost to
he students In this day of somewhat
avish expenditure aud luxurious taste,
hose students who are sustained by the
bounty of the church should be encour
ICED to the utmost retrenchment possible,
md hence this success in 'Robb Hall re-
,eives our grateful approval"
Our many patrons and students in Mis-
issippi will be gratified to hear of the sue
ess of the University. Mississippi, this
University year, stands second in patron
ge, and twenty three of her noble sons are
icing trained within her academic walls.
We expect an increase from your State the
oming year. K. F. B.