The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-06-20
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HIRAM.
Correspondence


There have been no locals floating around in
TINS vicinity for the last week or So for the rea-
son that Commencement" has been, as usual.
the all absorbing topic of interest, and of more
than usual interest this year. The Baccalaureate
address, by Pres't collars. Sunday. June 9th was
an exceptionally interesting one. taking strong
and advanced ground in favor of equal rights for
females, in business associations and all, or most
all OF the pursuits of life. Women" he said.
should no longer be clinging vines, but corner
stones. Aside from the Baccalaureatc there
we're hve programs of excellent selection and
presented by those possessed of superior abilities
1t cannot, therefore, be expected that a detailed
report can be given and to do less would be doing
Injustice to some. Sunday evening" the ex g cises
in the Theological department were held in the
Church; wednesday evening the Delphic Society
give au entertainmentin in the Tabernacle; Thurs
day forenoon, the Graduating Glass presented a
most magnificent program-represented by VIM.
A. knight and Arthur B Russell of the Classical
course. John shackson. of the Philosophical
course. VIM II. Mooney and Mary E, Stevens of
the Scientific course, IsaacJ. Cahill, of the Min
isterlal course. and Edwin L. Hall: candidate for
Masters Degree. The class is a most brilliant
one. their subjects interesting and the delivery
graceful polished and faultless. Miss Stevens
delivered the valedictory. and enjoys the proud
distinction of being the first lady valedictorIan
in the history of the Cpllege. Thursday p. IN
the Alumni Association held their M Getting Ad-
dress of Welcome by II. Il. Coyley, class of IT.
Response by John Shackson. 'S9. Alumni Year
Book. by Laura Gerould Craig, of 'sj. Rate
Beattie Hall. Amemorial by A. c. Pierson. of 70.
oration by Charles Taylor. of 49, The Olive
Branch society delighted large audience Thurs
nd 80
History. from Miss Louisa Adauls; a declama-
tion Connor' by Mamie L. Rodgers, an oratiop
Life's West Window by Carrie S. Tibbitts.
Reading from Ben Hur. Christ is born" by
Emily j. CallicOtt, oration The develop
ment of American Social Life, )" by Nellie r. Graft
and music by Misses collars and Hart, the enter
tainment closing with the presenta ion of "Tourn
ament of IdylcOurt." with the following cast of
characters: Justicia Marcia Henry; Pruneva.
Evangeline Peppard; Flora, Emma g. Ryder ;
Oceania. Josephine Clark Majesta, Alice Dow ;
tienia. Lutte K. Grant; Blenda. Eleanor Kens ;
Classica. Mary A. Henry; Harmonic, Belle
Thayer: Poesie. Blanch r. Squire "Idylcourt''
is Wost difficult piece to present but the Misses
Peppard. Grant and Squire the principals in the
play were equal to the OCCASION and their exssl-
lent elocutionary abilities were displayed to good
advantage. Miss Peppard has few equals as an
elocutiOnst. The whole program was faultIessiy
presented and it is no disparagement to any who
appeared ON the stage to say that the address by
Miss Adams was q literary gem of ra-est merit.
After the entertainment the ' Hesperians gave a
banquet. to which all He.pers were invited.
NOTES
The music by Dana's orchestra was we'll appre
ciated. The vocal music was unsurpassed, but
why import music. when we have first class ar
ticle in midst?
The weather was pleasant and the attendance
at all The exercises was far greater Than for the
two years last past.
Among the visitors we noticed Mr. Meore from
Rutland VT. Mrs. T. j. Newcomb from Fair
field. Neb.. Miss Lottie Baker, from Lincoln.
Neb.. and Mrs. Kate Loomis. from Oregon, and
several from other States whose names we did
not learn. Cleveland sent out several scores.
among whom we noticed the enerable Teachout
and Bowler. the portly form of lip Garfield who
if he did not reach the Police Court bench, made
gallant fight for it. last April. Judge II.
White cast aside his judicial ermine and took in
the whole program. Capt. Bradley, as usual,
abandoned his fleet of twenty eight vessels, and
took spin to visit his alma mater 1t is ten
years since the Capt. left College, but he rarely
fails to make his annual visit.
The work on the new Hall is progressinp randi
ly. The frame will be completed this week.
The contract for the enlargement of the Ladies
Hall has been awarded and work will be COM
menced in a few days. The contract calls for
two wings 36A24. throe Hoors and an additional
floor to the main building the width of the
wings. III.