New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-20
AN ANCIENT CUSTOM RENEWED AT MIAMI

AN ANCIENT CUSTOM RENEWED AT MIAMI
THE GRADUATING EXERCISES TAKE PLACE IN
THE OPEN AIR.
Oxford Ohio June 10 (special).-OS ford was in gala
attire today and the town, which Is proud that 10
alone goes Republican in this banner Democr"Ac
county (Butlerl forgot its politics in the warm wei
come it gave to Governor Campbell, who has many
personal friends here. and who came down from Co
lumbus TO be present at the closing exercises oil
Miami University and to deliver the address at the
LAYING of the cornerstone of the physical science
building. The day perfect the crowds large, ana
pretticr sight could scarcely be desired than the
amphitheatre erected on the beautiful campus III
n circle of trees with the various college structures
overshadowng it, when 1t was filled by the imposing
procession of trustees. faculty and alumni ana the
guests. Miami is place Of traditions, ana one OF
them is to have commandments in the open air,
custom most successfully revived last year. The eX
ercises began with an invocation by the Rev. Il. W.
Chidlaw class Of 1888, and then Perry W. jenkins
PEORIA Ind, of the graduating class, delivered an
oration the second honor, on "The Origin OF the
Constitution, which followed by an Grafton by
Charles Frederick Brookins. Eaton, Ohio, on Tho
Moral Temperature" After this President Warhclf
briefly reviewed the work of the year. announced new
course with a degree in the Sciences thus adding
new department to the university. and rehearscd the
gifts received since last year, including particularly
the equipment of the Young Mems Christian ASsocia
ton rooms organization which has fouIiShel since
its inception the institution Of prize scholarships
for competition in the common SCHOOLS OF
various cities; the eift of $15,5oO from tho
state of Ohio. and it's duplication according 70 his
generous pledge by Senator Calvin 5. Brce, who also
gave $4,000, facts which called forth much en-
thusiasm. c. 4. WILSON, Everett r. Beard, Edward H.
Jones and Samuel Stephenson were named lot special
honor in oratOry and debate.
The following degrees were then conferred:
Ii. D.-Governor James E. Campbell; Whitelaw
Reid class of 80. United states Minister 10 France ;
Ex-Governor Charles Anderson, class OF 49,
NJ A. (honorary)-Judge Charles Hughes, Circuit
Court: Judge Joseph Cox superior Court in course
William Hamilton, class Of sc.
D. D.-The Rev. James II. Shields, St Louis the
Rev. jeremiah oldfather, Persia. class of 90
President Warfed. after the degrees were an
nounced presented their diplomas to the class Of
1900 and was followed by the first honor Alfred
W. Greer oxford, Ohio. who delivered the Naledictory
ON The American and French Repubhcs-a Con
trasts closing with farewell remarks to college officers
and his classmates.
Governor Campbell stepped out from the thronG
Of distinguished by whom he was sur
rounded and began his address. After some
witty remarks and graceful reference 10
his new honors in which he laugmngly claimed that
the only kind of degrees he was most accustomed 10
were the various degrees of abuse. The possible presi
DENTAL candidate Of 1892 Is handsome man OF
charming manners and 1t is difficult TO tell whether
his words arc cxempore or prepared. The Governor
spoke on the theme: How Shall We Educatel' He
said that the modern university has comprehensive
task 10 perform which the fathers never dreamed Of
Not merely broad literary culture. but special schools
were needed keep pace with the realms OF science
and the marvellous discoveries which have changed
educational systems. These concerned the state Wch
in turn supported the schools. Colleges were lh'cI
mcdarv between the free education OF the state ana
mr., narration for life. and involved questions OF TAXI
lion The General Government has done It's duty II:
the Smithsonian Institution. the Gcodetlc survey anu
each other Michigan being ahead Of all others III
her endowInents for learning, but day "Ouu
come when Ohio would have university as iar , rl
perior 70 the present ones as Mcgan tn ' ~ hot
Miami University had been the peer 0i any IA tde
land and he was pleased TO see the REHABILITATION oi H''
ancient glOries. , a.. ,.., =,
trustees then made an address at the cornerstone IN
The LAYING OF which he assisted by Governor camp
hell and Judge Samuel +. Hunt lie spoke on uidt a.
the mere act showed. II meant reaction as OF yors
on all this part Of the country renewing OF oiu
inauences a broadening OF Intellectual force. rms
with the PRAYER by the Rev Dr. simon MONITOR, hn i
and another successful commencement at old Miami
Tie new building is 10 be OF IA beautiful design
Romanesoue STYLE 1t will combine an attractive eX
terror and abundance Of light and space for present
WIlbnr J. Greer class Of 80, has been elected prn
ancient languages Professor Thomas NJ Parrot goe,
abroad for two years 10 study at the University Of
Leipsc.
AWARDS AT DICKINSON
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