The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-05
At SEwANEE,


correspondence Of Ihc Appeal
SEwASEE Tenn, Aug. 3.---Tho University
OF the South's commencement exercises took
place yesterday, giving the large asscmbage
gathered TO witness the ceremonial some
pleasant proofs OF the growth OF the ins,itu-
ton since last year. Commencement week
is filed li,h interesting events, social as
well as those characteristic OF university life.
Over thirty Of the alumni have been here.
They are connected with the board of trustees
In considerations Of certain nature, and
their meeting Is usually one of the hnppicSt
events Of the week. The board OF trustees
meeting Is the opening exercise. This took
place July ~ On Friday the contest in
defamation, by students, for the Bishop
Lyman medal, aud also OF grammar school
students for the gold medal drew to Forcn-
sic hall a large audience Of cultured people.
saturday, July %, the alumni held their
regular yearly meeting. In the evening
anniversary exercises of Syma ri literary
societies took place in Forensic hall sun
day the commencement sermon was preached
by the l,cv. George Zabriskic Gray, d. d.,
dean Of Theological seminary, Cambridge,
Mass. 81. Agustinc's chapel was filled with
people. The text was: "A Man in Christ"
From IL WIS drawn perfect life picture
here. Contrast that Of the man Of riches,
man VI power man OF intellect. man Of cult
urc, showing the Man in Christ" Ia be only
ideal, which we may accept ~ equal 10 the
crises OF lifc-thc only man who can rest
secure in perfect hope. The charge To the
students was complimentary to the "Uni-
vcrsity Of the South" They were asked TO
accept rcycrcnily the privileges given them
und to adhere loyalty Ia creed which Sc
cures 10 them the greatest liberty.
The contests IN Oratory have grown year
by year more interesting a. the mcial Of the
interstate contest has come 10 the members
of the fraternity here.
The III Omega and Sigma Epsiloa Literary
societies had their contest for honors in
Forensic hall on Monday. The address 10
these societies this year was delivered by the
Rcy. Thos =. GailOr, u. d., chaplain OF the
University Of the South.
Tho commencement Grafton on Wcdncs-
day was delivered by the Hon. @. 4. fcnncr.
OF New Orleans
There were but four invited guests at the
banquet Il the alumni Wednesday night.
Tho annual literary exercises were Of unu-
sual interest Commencement day, August
=, was, rs usual, day 81 ceremonial and
ono of real rejoicing over progress defined
by the exercises. Many certificates were
delivered by the yicc-chancclloF The Latin
salutatory was by ]. II. Elliot, IT,, Of Louis
lana the Italian Grafton by y. n. Guthrie,
of Florida. tho Spanish Grafton by l.. IT.
MAttir, Of Florida; the English Grafton by
Robert Gibson IT,, OF Texas. The Kentucky
medal for Greek WINS delivered 10 J. Barnwcil
Elliot by the H. Rev Gallehcr ID, bishop
of Louisiana. In happy vein he
pursued tho object Of tho student
through the social elements that sur
round student life nj Sewanoc, aud
very clearly minated that IL was quite pos
sible for u student Ia become a proficient In
classic learning and not abandon the rccrca-
tons Of the social being. The Masters
medal for Latin was delivered 30 James
Craik Morris, Of Kentucky, by the Rev.
Davis Scssums, OF New Orleans. The Texas
medal for Spanish was given 10 Louis II.
Mattair, 81 Florida. Tho presentation nd.
dress was made by Judge Spencer, OF Calves
ton. Tex. The cc-Chanrcllor's medal for
cntcchism was delivered by the yirc-chan.
color 10 Master 1. Jones
Honorary degrees were conferred upon
The Rt Rev. J. 4 Johnson. missionary bl.hop Of
the Iley. q. A. Row. prebcndary Of st. TAul's
cathcirnl. London, England. title, DID.
The Rev. Sylvester Clark. bridgeport, Conn;
The Rev. James A. Hewitt. Worcester. diocese II
Capctown, province Of south Africa title. pei
Mayor Eusisco Conder. London. England title,
The Hon. Charlie. 4 rcnper. New Orleans, la:
title, LID
Bishop Qulntard was present, having ar.
rived on "Wednesday, after very quick trip
across the Atlantic. Tho chancellor, the
Right Rev. Alexander Grey, conferred the
degrees.
The commencement ball was one Of the
most brilliant and enjoyable ever given by
the students, The costumes were brilliant
and appropriate. The music was excellent.
Dancing was kept zap until an early hour.
Miss DcMovlcc, ~ Nashville; Mrs Cohen, Of
New Orleans and Miss Ford, II New or.
-. IL II l.lla
hall was full, not crowded The whole az
fair Waa "a nrnnnunga.l stCra.a