The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11
SEWAhEE, tenn.
A GREAT DAY AT THE UNIvRR-
SITY OF THE SOUTH.
Distribution Of Diplomas and Medals
Impressive Ceremonial and
Religions Services.
IooRnrspOSDrScE OF rHE APPEAL.

the University Of the South. The dis
tribution to students OF the pile of
parchment certificates and diplomas is
accompanied by ceremonial and relig-
iols service that is impressive and
representative. Aside from the du.
ties which call the Bishop, clergy and
trustees Of the Episcopal church to
the classic ground there is such a de-
lightful social possibility in the resi-
dent population that full attendance
is generally assured. The day was
uniavorable as to weather. Early the
clouds gathered and darkness fell. The
rain held off until Just after eleven
when 1t descended In a pour. The
lamps OF the chancel threw o bright
glow on the exquisite decorations OF
the altar. The cloth OF rich white silk
wrought with color aud tinsel in a
design OF conventional phGnixes
caught and threw out the rays OF
light. Led by the organ and three
comets the procession left the east
door in the following order: Cadet
corps in full uniform; choir, twenty
eight in number; gowntmen, candid
ates for degrees, candidates for diplo-
mas, untitled alumni, titled al.
umni, faculty, vice chancel-
Tor, lay trustees, clergy, cler.
ical members OF the Board OF
Trustees, bishops in robes and hoods,
and, last, chancellor. This venerable
head Of the university is nearly 80
years OF age. The Right Rev. William
Mercer Green is first bishop Of Missis.
sippi. His clear voice pronounced the
dissolution in the short spe cial service
that preceded the other exercises OF
commencement.
A. H. Dashell, of Texas, delivered
in an imprt s.ive manner the Latin
salutatory; Sranish grafton, Paul
Green, OF Mississippi (gIandson OF
Chancellor Green) tue German ora
ton was by W. N. Guthrie, Scotland,
and the English grafton by W. b.
Thompson, jr, Louisiana. This was a
gem OF composition, and delivered
with fine effect. Mr.. Thompson has
won laurels for his "alma mater" be-
fore. Diplomas were delivered by the
Right Rev. T. N. Dudley, Of Ken.
lucky. assisted by Lieut.. Dowdy com
mandant OF bat,alion) az aid.
The conference OF degrees by the
chancellor was IN impressive ceremo.
NAL. The fortunate candidates for
bachelor OF science" degree were r.
I, Browning, Of Mississippi, and s. L.
Noble, Of Alabama.
Ba 'helor of Letters, George G,
Crocktt, OF Texas.
Bachelor Of Arts, w, p. Finlay, Of
South Carolina.
Honotis Causs, Ii D., the Hon.
Eppingham Nichols, New York.
DOL, Reginald Poole, England.
Medals for special study were
awarded as follows: Kentucky medals
for Greek, j. b. Jones, Alabama-was
delivered with an appropriate short
speech by Bishop Dudley, of Ken
lucky, who was founder OF the medal.
Abiding 10 the value OF Greek rs the
most marvellous vehicle OF thought
and that the study of the real Language
in which our Savior bathed must
give more perfect understanding Of the
expres sions He begged the young
man to remember that at least one
man would love him, that he had won
the prize. O +. PocL or, of South Caro-
lima, wol the Masters Medal for Latin.
II Was delivered by the Rsv. Davis
Sessums, who gave a history Of the
origin OF the prize. "Lucretius" had
been incorporated by pscial request
OF Mr.. Sefsums. The knowledge Of
this author, it seemed, had great power
to give pleasure 10 the student and 10
give him expression to thoughts not
elsewhere made plain.
Mrs. Ruggles-W Wright medal for
French was awarded by the Vice
Chancellor TO +. A, Miller, OF Georgia.
The medal for Spanish was awarded to
p. +. Green, OF Mississippi. Bishop
Elliot, of Western Texas, reviewed the
field Of Spanish work for the church
spoke OF the mental awakening of q
great population OF Spaniards in Mex
leo, Texss and California noted the
establishment of public Libraries, and
assured the young recipient of the
medal OF the great work that lies in the
direction Of the Spanish domains.
TIE medal for German was secured
by q. l., Crockett, Of Texas. Col. Rich.
ardson, OF Souh Carolina, was called
to deliver it. He made a short, spir.
tied speech, in which work wa, set
forward as the requisite OF happiness
and success, GOD gives better wea III
in his Gu 90 than man in benediction."
God ssys work" man says crown.
May this medal be a talisman ss well
token and an incentive to work.
The Vice C~hancellor's medal for ca O.
chism Was awarded by the Rev. Telfnr
Hotgsou oTleo. Edwards, Of Lpuisi.
ana. The Vice Chancellor said: "This
is given you without asking sny of
these great men 10 award 1t. Because
j know no living man can do j1stce
to what you have accomplished
Greater than any triumph OF language
will b. yours when You have mas cred
two points In the catechism You
to God and to your neiphborI
Gov. Proctor Knott who WIS g.
have delivered the Grafton at 5 o'c]ock
was called to do 80 at the regular com-
mencement exercises, We were some
what dieappoinied in his treatment Of
the theme Success IL was dtdactlc
rather than inspiring and el qul mt, IL
wes, however, well concerted and re-
ceived with favor. Lieut. Dowdy leaves
with this trim duties which have
been fulfilled with 80 much grace, dig
nifty and th~oroughness that the bst.
talon, wishing TO express their esteem,
presented by the hand OF b shop Dad.
ley, OF Kentucky, a beaut full sword.
~ regrets OF the students
and isculty that he must give place to
another United States offer, Rhis
time being out, the Bi,hop Of
feIed the united regard Of an ard
said he felt sure that in Wyoming thel
cross hilt would never be touched
save in defense of honor, and be- for
. reminder Of the love Of follows
and the emblem Of his grent com
mander, The Lord Of Hoete. Lieut..
responded in few words, ssy-
ing he had had three years OF uniform
kindness and consideration; that this
was IS unexpected as II was Affecting
aud gratifying. He hegg d the bal.
10 remember they had a lriend
who would stand by them through
thick and thin" Vice Chancellor
Hodeson said he could not allow tue