Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-29
OLD BOWDOIN.
Exercises Of the Graduating
Glass.
Commencement Dinner Speeches BY Hon.
xelYile Y. Fuller and Other En-
lnent Alumni.
ConierTing Of Degrees-President's Re-
ception-- Class Reunions. etc.


of distinguished alumni present make this
one of the most notable and eminently sue
cessful commencement days in the history Of
the college.
There was little sleeping last night. In
addition to the concert and class supper. were
the reunions of the college fraternities-al-
ways sure to be long. protracted and exceed
ingly pleasant occasions. The Kennebec
Journal reporter has found the attempt to
unite the duties of the scribe and the alum
nus an exceedingly difficult task. At an
early hour this morning he was awakened by
sound of voices, and listened to various par
ties of "boys'--some of them with silvery
hair-who were taking q look at their old
"reminiscences. As one listened to their
merry, hearty laughter, as some amusing in
cident of college days was recalled, it was
hard to realize that these men, many Of
them, are grave lawyers, dignifed judges,
ministers and public officials of high stand
ing, whose names are synonyms of dignity.
Such scraps a. "Ah, do you remember tall
Bill Eaton-how he captured Bunsby
Smiths turkey supperl" then would come
merry burst of laughter that showed how well
the boys did recall this and many other i'll
cidents of former days. One Of the amusing
events of the morning is q mishap which be-
fel young newly y-hedged sophomore this
morning. He was standing before his glass
in robe de must. Hearing rap at his door
and supposing it to be college friend who
had camped in the opposite room, he shouted
come in" and in response to his invitation
young lady opened the door and entered
the room. 1t is reported that the young man
beat hasty retreat to his coal closet and
then .'swooned ponderously." He has not
been seen since the episode occurred, and it
is rumoreh that he has He'd the town.
| Some of Bowdoins most distinguished
alumni are here today. Ranging from the
white survivors of the class of '25, four of
whom are in attendance. down to the class of
SO. which today takes its place in the ranks
of the alumni.
| A familiar figure on the campus is Mel
vile Fuller. the next Chief Justice of the
United States, and many and hearty nave
been the congratulations rendered hm upon
his appointment to that position by the sons
of Bowdoin, who are always pleased to see
the advancement of any of her graduates.
Everywhere are heard the loudest enconi-
ums upon the masterly oration delivered yes
terday by Hon. .. ID. Baker. 1t is conceded
on all sides to be one of the most scholarly
and able addresses ever delivered at a Bow
doin commencement. The early morning
was passed in registering names, in visiting
the old halls and renewing acquaintances
At about eleven O'Clock the long procession
of the classes was formed, and, headed by
the Salem Cadet Band. whose music has
never been surpassed here, marched to the
Congregational Church to listen to the grad
uating exercises of the class of eighty eight
The procession was long and an enthas,as-
tic one, the younger classes giving their
class cheers in turn with vim that showed
no falling off in the lung capacity OF college
days. Glass cheers were succeeded by the
college cheer. which was given many times
with vigor and enthusiasm that made the
whispering pines" send back hundred
answering echoes. The following is the
| programme of the graduating exercises;
Music.
Prayer.
| Exercises for the degree Of Bachelor OF Arts.
The spirit of English literature, ,,
speci,ix.tion. Richard William Cooling. Alfred.
Inspiration, George Foster Cary, East Machias.
Music.
Our race question, Alvin Cram Dresser. standish.
The Last Of the stusrts. ,, p.,,..,
Albert Currier Shorey Bridgton.
Moharmedanism, Henry Clinton Hill, knight'ie.
| Music,
-"N William 10 thaker Hall, Jr., Richmond
Prejudice and reason in intellectual progress,
" lizard W oodbury Woodmsn, Aub urn
| Some national perils,
''"'e Ernest Seymour Bartlett. Paris.
! Music.
| Exercises for the degree Of Master Of Arts
| Men and methods In education.
AeA .Nr Boyd Bartlett. Cincinnati, o.
valedictory In Latin, ,, .u s,.an.,.
|
| Conferring Of degrees.
| Prayer.
Benediction.
Excused.
E,om The church at the close of the grad
uating exercises. the alumni again formed IN
line, and headed by the band which discours-
cd some fine music, marched to Memorial
Hail. where q most bountiful banquet was in
waiting. 1t was an imposing sight to see the
.ons of Bowdoin-of all ages gathered
great family, around the hospitable board Of
alma mater. After ample justice had been
done to the elaborate bill of fare, President
Hvde called the assembly to order, and re-
viewed. in IN able and eloquent manner, the
work of the college for the past year, rec
ord which was in every respect most credit
able to the college, and which met with the
hearty applause of the alumni. The Glee
i Ciub sang q number Of selections in an ex-
cellent manner and we're vigorously enchored.
AT the close of his remarks President Hyde
introduced the new Chief Justice Of the
United States-Hon. Melville w. Fuller
An hopored son Of Bowdoin.
| when the hearty and long continued ap-
plause which greeted him had subsided MI
Fuller spoke - follows:
1MR. President AND BRETHREN: =
thank yon sincerely for your kindly vel
ror,e .nd the terms in which it has been ex.
rr..sed by the President. I know of moth
inc more pleasant in re-visiting these famli'