The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-17
BUTLER UNIVERSITY.
Close of tho Society ExhibitiOns-Resigna-
ton of President Everest.

chapel at Butler University, the Demia Butler
Society gave its sixth annual exhibition, The
society is the youngest in the college, but is en-
joying a most vigorous and fourishing youth.
The young ladies were unusually but crafty
ingly prompt in commencing their exercises and
the somewhat dilatory audience, for the most
part missed the first performance or two. The
music was rendered by members Of the society,
and consisted Of two piano solos by Miss Matte
Wade and vocal music by Misses India Wilson
and Ginevra Hill Miss Vida Tibbott was the
first performer, reading an essay on ''The
Worlds Benefactors," which was very grace
| fully written little paper. Miss India Wilson
next detained, "Joan of Arcs Farewell
The pathos and resignation of the martyred
maids last words were well brought out by the
fair speaker. Miss Mary Shoemaker was the
orator of the morning, and her theme was, s'Tbe
Vanishing Indian" She recounted the wrongs
and sufferings of the noble red man." at some
length, and said that he must be either civilized
or exterminated. The former. of course, she
recommended, and thought that the possession
of land, with secure title, would 60 far toward
bringing about the desired end, especially if
| supplemented by upright Indian agents, schools
and churches. Miss Laura T. Frost detained
the Death of Morris, from SCOTS "Rob Roy"
This defamation, as well as the preceding one,
being prose selection, furnished a very pleas
ing variety from the endless succession of poetry
| customary on these occasions The story OF
Helen McGregors revenge and the fruitless
prayers of the captive. well told by Miss
Frost. Miss Jennie Graydon read al essay en-
titled ''Daily Dignity" She gave, in a finely
written and we'll read paper earnest laudation
of the heroism of every day life, and
l ~lszl e ~1f al
Miss Mary E. Conner presented the diploma to
Demia Buffers graduate, Mrs. Ada NJ. Findley,
in pretty little speech, to which the recipient
appropriately responded. The last performance
was dialogue by several members of the soci-
ETY.. They gave "Pyramus and Thisbe" as it
was given in Shakspeares time, and with great
success. The programme was good one, well.
| carried out, and the exhibition was one Of the
| best of the week. The students held meeting
| at noon, and passed resolutions of regret at the
retirement of DIR. Everest from the presidency
| of the institution.
The exercises of the class of '86 took place at
2:30 o'clock P. NJ A large supply of alarm
clocks, judiciously distributed over the house,
and set to go Off at proper intervals gave add
tional life to what was already pretty lively
programme. The president, Miss Myrtle Sewell,
| first introduced Mr.. r.. A. Gilcrest. who gave
address entitled Retrospect" Miss Juliet Hol-
land acclaimed Aunt Tabtha at the Uproar;"
MIR. j. p Finley read paper on the doings and
the traits of the class; Miss Corinne L.
Thrasher was class historian. and Mrs.
Ada M. Findley class prophet. The last
named was accompanied at frequent intervals
by the awful alarm clocks. The class sung
spicy Gong and retired, as they said, to prepare
for tableau, intending to stay out and "sel"
the audience, but the scheme discovered
and the audience notified. The rest of the peo-
pie then left as the class withdrew, much to the
discontinue of the latter The class is one of
the smallest for years, numbering only seven
The general drift of its exercises was amusing in
the extreme. though some of the wit was slightly
Anticipated. The audiences at both the day
performances were very large, comprising many
from Indianapolis, in addition to citizens OF
1rvington. the faculty, and the inevitable stu
dents and their friends.
The attendance was even larger at night,
the occasion of the Pnilokurian exhibition. Here
the first speaker was Mr. j. F. Findley. who de-
claimed Voices Of the Dead" The selection,
which was rather didactic in nature, received
very creditable rendition at Mr., F.s hands
III. L. Wilson next read an essay on early
American Literature" His paper WAS quite ex-
| haustive and written in an entertaining style.
The first orator. Mr.. L. j.. Morgan,
declared Prohibition Political Neces.
sound argument Mr.. J. r. Morgan
recited "The Painter of Seville" with much ex-
preston. Mr.. Omar Wilson. the last orator.
proclaimed Prohibition Political Absurdity" in
a speech which exhibited the other side of the
question handled by the preceding orator. He
answered very satisfactorily several of the first
speakers arguments and made strong appeal
for personal liberty Mr. j. s. McCalum pre-
sented the diplomas with the customary speech
to the society's two graduates. Mr.. r. A. Gill
crest made suitable response in their behalf
The evening closed the exhibition exercises of
the societies for the year.
The several performances have on the WHOLE
been Quite successful, and are an advance on
those Of preceding years. The year has wit
messed great prosperity in all the societies.
Their libraries have been increased, their halls
papered, and their routine work faithfully and
creditably kept up
| plays Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi The
| feld-day athletic sports come off after dinner,
the alumni association meets. and at night Rev.
Dr. A. l. Hobbs, of Louisville. KY, delivers the
| address before the undergraduates.
| The faculty of Butler recommended and the
| board of trustees granted the following degrees
| yesterday.
A. B.-R A. Gilcrest, Lincoln. ILL.,; J. P.
| Findley Hartford, o.: T. Z. Raymond, Wash
| ington, d. c., and Mrs. Ida N. Findley, Hart
| ford, O.
P. B.-Myrtella Sewell, Laketon, Ind Juliet
Holland, indianapolis, Ind; Corinne Thrasher,
| Irvington Ind.
A. Nj A. Kautz, Andrews Ind; o. NJ.
Pruitt, Armstrong Ind; DR.. w. s. Tingley,
Indianapolis Ind. and M. 0. Naramore and
Harriet Noble, professors English language.
P. Mora Pendleton, Nineveh. Ind, and T.
NJ. Iden, adjunct professor OF preparatory de-
partment.
LII D.-Isaac Errett, editor Christian Stand
ard, Cincinnati. o.; Dr. A. G. Thomas. presi-
dent Burritt College, Tennessee; President S. r.
Crumbaugh South Kentucky College.
Professor Benton was elected president of the
University. President Everest resigned, and
will probably work in the interests of the uni
versity as its financial agent There was no
lack of harmony in either the faculty or the
board. The changes were simply made in order
to meet the exigencies o. strenuous times
President Everest is an able teacher and success
full minister of the church, and the change is
made with his advice and consent He has pub
lished work on christian Evidences" while
president, that is standard work on the subject
among the Disciples