The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-06-30

has ever tried to better his earthly oondi-
tions. Sometimes he strives to bring
about results that are of doubtful utility.
The Grafton of A. w. Lapham was the
"Rise of Literature in Russia" Russian
literature is not ancient. 1t has attracted
attention only in late years. The pres
emit rapid development is due to scholars
whose names are yet unsung.
e. E. Taylor, the last on the list Of
graduates, spoke upon 1.-THE Origin and
Growth of Chemistry" The name chem
istry is probably derived from the ancient
name of Egypt, and means the black art.
1t is first mentioned in the reign of Con-
stantine. Smelling and working OF ores
we're brought to high degree Of per-
fectlon at an early time. Dyeing and
glass manufacture implied considerable
chemical knowledge. The Greeks of
Homer's time had only what they learned
from the Egyptians.
The Masters Grafton was delivered by
Lyman McCsrl, B.. s. He spoke upon
Necessity of Compulsory Education"
The question of compulsory education
seems no longer debatable. Its necessity
is generally conceded. The necessity is
not felt so much in the rural districts as
in the city. The city of New York con-
trolls the State of New York. In few
years the same may be said of Chicago
in respect to Illinois. The census of
1880 shows that there we're more than
125,000 children in the city not enrolled
in the public schools. In the same year
Galesburg had more than 1000 children
Of school age not attending school. If a
child is in school, although he may not
learn his letters, it will throw around him
good influences.
Comforting of Degrees.
Miss Elfreda Shaffer rece lived the de-
gree of B. d.
The degree of B. s. was conferred upon
Peter T. Hawley, II. FL. Jones, A. W.
Lapham and Elmer E. Taylor.
The following degrees were also con-
ferred: M. s. Lyman McCarl, M. A., Jen.
ME B. Conger.
The honorary degree of NJ. A. was
conferred upon the following: Mary Hart
man, assistant professor of mathematics
in the Normal University; Homer M.
Thomas, M. d., Chicago, and Rev.
Charles Conklin, Chicago.
The degree of ID. d. was conferred
upon Rev. Geo. 81. Deere, of Riverside,
| Cal.
Alumni Banquet.
The alumni banquet was held at the
Union Hotel Thursday afternoon. The
| affair was most enjoyable one. A large
number of graduates met and renewed
old time friendship. The grasp OF the
hand was as cordial as ever and the
laugh as merry. All were again stu
dents, changed only in years. Those
whose hair bore the silver tinge Of age
were as merry and gay as at graduation
years ago. The tables were spread in
one of the large rooms Of the hotel. The
menu consisted OF rich delicacies far too
numerous to mention. One hundred
persons were seated at the tables and did
full justice to the dinner. The dinner
was followed by toasts and responses.
Hon. Samuel Kerr acting as toast -msster.
| Presidents Reception.
| President White gave social recep-
| ton to the faculty, alumni, students and
all interested in the University at his
home, I'll East Main street, Wednesday
evening. Nearly all the students and
faculty and alsrge number of the alumni
and others we're present. The evening
was spent in social conversation and end
ed with general hand shaking as the stu
dents departed to go to their homes This
was the last entertainment Of the closing
of the school year, and as the students
separated many eyes we're wet with tears.
To the students the year has been re-
markedly pleasant one and many were
overcome by their feelings as they part
ed. President and Mrs. White are ex-
cellent entertainers and did everything
to make the evening pleasant for all.
Board of Trustees.
The regular meeting Of the Board of
Trustees was held Sat ardsy, June %, at
which the reports Of officers and COM
mites were listened to. The report of
the Executive Committee recommended
placing financial agent in the field, and
also the erection OF large seminary
building. The matter was discussed by
the Board, but no definite action has yet
been taken. The newly elected members
of the Board are the Rev. q. B. Stock
ing, of Peoria; Rev. r. N. John, of Ind
lana; Rev. Charles Oonklin, of Chicago;
]. Fl. Swan, Of. Chicago; A. Brown, of
Galesburg and Mr.. Taper, Of Chicago.