St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-07
Afflxing Of Initials That Will
Put Some in Good Posi-
lions.
Young Ideas. Pupils of St.
Paul Schools, Exhibit Their
HandWOrk.
It Shows the Development
Of Original Ideas Under
Proper Care.

with the most loving remembrances
that graduates recall the various scenes
and incidents of commencement, and
especially of the last and greatest day
the commencement day." There has
been the crowded chapel or auditorium,
filled with friends, who have met to pay
tribute to the last efforts of the mem
hers of the graduating class. Such a
day as this came to the ten gradu-
ates of Hamline university yesterday,
and it was day of gladness and JOY to
well-deserving class. AT 2 o'clock
the university chapel rapidly filled
with students and their friends. despite
the threatening clouds which, later in
the day, brought rain. The chapel
never looked prettier. Moses, ferns
and wild flowers had been artstically
used in the decorations with an un-
sparing hand. and the beauty of the
scene was greatly enhanced by the
pretty class cOlors, which had been
used in draping the rOStrum. Upon the
wall, at the rear end Of the platform.
was the class motto, 'Esse guam vid-
eri." The immense audience was silent
and took seats to the right of
the members of the faculty. Bishop
Fitzgerald, DR.. Chaffee and other men,
bers of the board of trustees. The
handsome programmes which had been
scattered through the audience, an
nounced the first speaker after the
opening piece of music and prayer by
DR.. Gilbert to be E. H. Ellsworth. His
Grafton was on civilian Pitt" 1t was
a short, eulogiStic sketch of Pitts life,
and was we'll rendered. Indeed, Mr..
Ellsworth struck the keynote for one OF
the most successful commencement
programmes ever given at Hamline.
His delivery, while slow, was fOrcible
and distinct. Mrs. Mary l.. Bennett,
attired in an empress gown OF white
material, was the second speaker.
Her essay was Matthew Ar
mold as a Critic" The paper
was brief, but well written. W.
Fl. Morgan followed, and discussed in
vigorous STYLE "The Morrow of Creeds."
His Grafton showed that his subject had
been much thought upon and was we'll
understood. He spoke Of the rise and
fall of religious creeds. pointing out
their faults and their virtues. His clos
ing words were OF the future and the
simple creed which shall brighten it,
a creed springirg from the truths OF the
Bible and of science.
At the announcement of an essay on
the Evolution of the Novel; many be-
came expectant and looked for its
reader, Miss Mable Ransom, who walked
to the platform and read an essay
which was received with great interest
and pleasure. Miss Ransom was tastlly
attired in white Henrietta costume.
'sThe PeriIs and Safeguards Of the
American People, were dealt with by
Miss Essie BUSHNELL She wore a blue
empire gown with lace overdress aud
a bunch of Marechal Neil roses. The
essay was of political nature, and
many of the political problems were
quite warmly discussed.
W. n. Squire delivered an Grafton
upon Hamilton and the Constitution"
Mr.. Squire is warm admirer of Hamil-
ton, and eulogized him as a statesman
and a financier.
''Milton and English Liberty" was
an Grafton of pleasing thought and was
we'll delivered by the president of the
Class. F. Kerfoot. He spoke feel
ingly and earnestly of the great in
fluence that this scholar had upon the
English people. Millions life was fit
tingly and graphically portrayed. One
of the most charming participants OF the
day was Miss Maggie Share, who was
attired in costume OF pure white, with
point lace trimming. Her essay was
upon the 'Influence OF Commerce
on English Civilization" and in
style of writing and reading was
progressive Japan" OF more par
ticuIarly 1.-THE Japanese Problem"
was discussed by &. IL. Slocum. He
spoke of the conquest of Christianity
over PaganIsm, and thought that in the
natural course of events Japan would
have bright future. The final speaker
of the day was Miss Martha Clark, who
wore directOire costume of cream col
ored faille Franchise. Her production
was an Grafton upon that distinguished
man, John Bright" 1t was eulogistic
and highly and tittingly complimentary
to that grand man. At the close of
these exercises the degrees were con-
ferred by President &. Fl. Bridgman.
The degree of bachelor OF arts was
conferred upon E. II. Ellis, S. f. Ker-
foot and w. H. Morgan, and the degree
of Bachelor of Science upon Mary L.
Bennett, Esther NJ. Bushnell, Martha
Clark, Mabel Ransom, Margaret Share,
ended college career at Hamline of
class which has always borne reputa-
ton of having high scholarship.
Already many have chosen their yoca-
ton in life. Messrs. Morgan and Ker-
foot have been preachers of the Gospel,
and after short theological course in
the East, will pursue this calling. Mr..
Slocum enters the banking business at
Norwood and Mr.. Ellsworth talks of a
post graduate in the East, with
a view of teaching. Mr.. Squire,
already teacher of some expert
ence, will continue in this line of
work. Misses Bennett and Ransom
will take positions as teachers this fall.
Miss Martha Clark leaves week from
to-day for a summers visit in Europe,
Misses Shaw and Bushnell look for
ward to quiet home life for the pres
ent. The board of trustees at their ses-
sion Wednesday conferred the follow
ing degrees which were announced
yesterday by DR.. Bridgman, master of
arts. f. W. Hart. A. B. 'S6 class; L..
A. Willsey, A. B., 'S6; E. p. Robertson,
A. B. >'s5 and A. z. Drew, A. B., 'S6.
The honorary degree of doctor of laws
was conferred upon Bishop j. n. FitZ-
gerald, d. D.; and Rev. DR.. S. f. Up
ham, of the Dew theological seminary.
To-day is the Alumni reunion in
Red Wing. The members Of the late
graduating classes at Hamline leave
this morning on the 7:15 Milwaukee
train. The programme OF the day is as
follows:
MORNING SESSION.
Rev. F. A. Cone, presiding.
Original song. -. Tune, Aud Lang Syne
Oh, mother dear, with song and cheer,
Thy children now return;
And i'll thy groves renew the loves
That have not ceased to burn.
Reading of the old Hamline Bible.
and prayer DR.. Jabez Brooks
Address Of welcome Mayor F. B. Howe
and Prof. II. B. Wilson.
Responses .................Re Rev. F. A. Cone
ana DR.. Bridgeman.
Poem. ........ Miss Hattie F. Garvin
Grafton .... Ill. j. Dobner
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