The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-06-21
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the highest literary ability, clear cut
and scholarly, for all who are acquaint-
ed with the Professor and his literary
productions will know such to be the
case. The application of the subject
to what the character. reputation and
daily conduct of all persons should be
who wish to maintain q high reputa-
tion for prObity, integrity and honesty
and above all, an unmistakable Chris.
tian reputation, in order to make a
success of their honest undertakings
in the future-was most happy, and
and we hope beneficial to his many
hearers. At the meeting of the Trus
tees, on Wednesday, large amount of
business was transacted, but no change
in the Board was made. except that
Mr.. Teachout, of Cleveland, was elect
ed Preaident of the Board, vice J. J.
Ryder, declined.
The Olive Branch Society gave an
entertainment Wednesday evening,
presenting and faultIessly executing a
well selected program. eThis socie.y
is in a t1Ourishing condition, more so
than ever before, and the young ladies
composing it have an abundance of
wit, vim, independence, self reliance
and brains, and are determined that
their Society shall be second to no
other in the College. Opinion is much
divided as to which of the participants
was superior. IF the other dear
charmer was away" then might form
an opinion.
Thursday morning dawned most iu-
spiciously-sultry, with deep, heavy
black clouds in the west and northwe
from which at intervals came, with
deepest bass" low, sullen, muttering
thunders, the sure indication of al
approaching tempest. But notwith
standing, the large auditorium was
more than filled by an audience from
far and near, to witness the "Com
mencement Exercises" Commencing
promptly at 10 o'clock: Music, Or
chestra Invocation music; Grafton,
Z. J. Atwater-" The Puritan View OF
the Labor Question ;" Grafton, F. A
He, ry-" The Growth of Nationalism
in American Politics :" Music; H.
stallation of President, by Rev. La
thrOp Cooley; Inaugural Address OF
President Ely V. collars; Comforting
of Degrees Music, Orchestra; Bene.
diction. The exercises of the Alumni
Association commenced at 2 p. m !:
Music Orchestra Invocation AID
dress of welcome to the Glass of 'SS,
by Pres't w. z. Spaulding, 'S4; Re
spouse by J. e. Atwater, 'sS; Alumni
Year b Ok" Helen b PettiboDe. 1872
Music; Poem, " To the Alumni" f.
w. Norton, 's7 Grafton, "Our Rela-
ton to Law" G. w. Hemery, ~
Music. Orchestra.
Miss Pettibone's production was
highly commended by those so FORUM
ate as to be able to hear. The threat
ened tempest arrived just in time to
mar the good effect of a brilliant pro-
duction. Mr.. Hemry's Oration was
pronounced by all of the highest lit
erary g sde, as well as the poem by F.
w. Norton. The welcoming address
and response, were models in substance
style and delivery. Fred Henry was
master of his subject, cool and calm.
and Just emphatic enough in delivery
to make splendid impression, which
he did. His ideas were logical and
'faultlessly expressed, and gave un-
mistakable evidence of thoroughstudy,
correct conclusions and an honest
finding. Great anxiety was manifest.
ed to hear the J." inaugural of presi.
dent elect z Dllars. 1t came, not fiery,
frothy and fiighty. but in solid chunks
and gave a satisfactory indication that
his administration means. solid bust.
ness, and that students may expect
thorough and substantial teaching.
The degree of A. M. was conferred
upon w. c. Spaulding, of Cleveland,
of the class of '84. Thursday evening
bhO ACSPCAAoh NoSAOVJ SoFO oh ChICA>
tainment to q large audience. This
society bad a very difficult task to per.
form, that is, to maintain its high
reputation. 1t is far more difficult to
maintain the magnificent reputation
this society has, by its indOmitable
will, and work of its members, built
up, than to attain it. But the present
members were equal to the emergency
and the society's reputation was fully
maintained, as the well pleased audi
euce universally testify-which is high
but truthful praise. We noticed many
familiar faces from distance, which
came to enjoy the occasion.
Mrs. Stanhope and Mr.. E. l.. Hall,
of Lincoln, Neb., are in town, for
pleasure as well as business.
Lightning's strokes are getting mo-
notonous, as well as troublesome. A
few days ago tree near ]. N. Hatt's
residence was struck, and last Friday
a cucumber tree in the quarry lot, near
the Ladies Hail." was struck, and a
few minutes later, Bonney CASTLE
was the recipient of a stroke, which
split a chimney, tore off some of the
siding and did considerable damage
inside. Mrs. Bowel, the estimable