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

AKRON, u, JUNE Il, 1885.
Buchtel College Commencement.
The sixteenth commencement at Buch-
tel closed tonight with an elegant recep-
ton given by President and Mrs. Gone to
the students and friends of the college.
The day has been one whose program was
unusually extended, owing to the fact that
Chief J astice Selwyn N. Owen missed con-
nection, and failed to reach this city last
evening, on which account his adore 90
was delayed until 9 A. M. to-day. In addi-
ton to this fact the new Grouse gymnasium
was to be dedicated, and statement made
in reference to new developments con.
corning the prospects for new building
for library purposes. Chief Justice Owen
began his speech about $50 A. NJ, in the
elegant hall of the new gymnasium, and,
although he had travelled in the night to
reach here, and was weary and well.nigh
worn ous, yet he treated his theme, "The
| Oratory of the Forum" with commenda-
BILE skill, and set forth in varied story
and figure what is true eloquence. "True
oratory," said the speaker in substance,
"moves the audience, not to laudation Of
the orat or and his eloquence, but in cites
them to do what the speaker would have
/ them do, or to make them see and feel
the same great truths which the orator
sees and feels. To do this it is unsafe to
resort to anecdote. The true lawyer
must feel that his cause is just and i'm
press this truth upon the jury. He must
be in earnest" The orator instanced the
commended, the one for and the other
against, going to war with Philip Of
Macedon. Eschines impressed the peo-
pie with his eloquence, but when De-
mosthenes spoke in favor of war the peo-
pie cried out against Philip, thus show
ing the power Of true oratory. He also
instanced Paul before King Agrippa.
and his plea of defence as master
stroke of true eloquence which secured
his acquittsl. The address was seasoned
with an occasional touch of wit and
humor peculiar to the judge and elieiting
much applause. Although the hour was
an I'm seasonable one, yet fair sized au-
dience assembled and before the speech
was concluded the hall was we'll filed. One
of the striking and truthful sentences of
the Chief Justice was: There is othing
that will contribute 80 much to oratory
as pure life."
| Graduating Exercises.
The graduating exercises began sbout
1890 a. NJ. The class consisted OF four
ladies and one gentleman, the smallest
class for some years. The attendance
during the year has suffered no abate-
ment, but shows slight increase. The
orations were, as to thought, fully up to
those of former years. while the oratory
showed marked improvement. This is
due largely to the Ashton fund, which
provides for oratorical contests. The
Junior oratorical contest, held on Mon
day evening, gave evidence that our col
lege is yet destined to send out good
array of talent of this sort.
After the presentation of diplomas and
the comforting of degrees upon the class,
the degree of D. D. was conferred upon
Rev. 81. l.. Garfield, State Superintend-
emit of Ohio, and Rev. w. s. Grove, OF
New Jersey.
Grouse Gymnasium.
Remarks were then made in reference
to the gifts which resulted in the erec-
ton of the Grouse Gymnasium, perhaps
the finest in the Central West, and CON-
plete in all its appointments. George w.
Grouse, who gave $4,000 toward this
building, was detained by Congressional
duties at Washington, ID. c., but a letter
was read stating his regrets and his good
wishes for the success of Buchtel. Fer
dinand Schumacher, who gave $4,000 to.
ward the building, was called out and
urged the lady stu tents to make right
use of Buchtel college, which placed them
on an equal footing with young men. TIC
show the progress in the sphere OF wo-
mans labor and usefulness he instanced
the great political Convention recently
held in Indianapolis, In which many
ladies we're delegates, entrusted with del
egated power, and who most creditsbly
discharged their duties in the interest Of
patriotism and for God and the Christian
home. Prof. Howe also stated the pur.
pose of the new structure. Judge Over
was also called out and responded in ar
earnest plea for loyalty to Buchtel Col
lege, after which Judge E. P. Greer, Of
this city, who had been charged with the
work of raising library fund for the
college, gave his experience in the worl
of raising money. 10 closing he asked
for additional subscriptions, announced
the various sums which have now reached
about $4,000. We hear it whispered
about that il these subscriptions are
raised to $4,000 some one stands ready
to give still larger sum, which will be
utilized in another handsome struc.urs
to adorn the campus and conserve the
cause OF education at Buchtel. Thus tn,