The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-29
COMMENCEMENT AT ATHENS.
The Programme for the Big Week of
the College Year.

ATHENS, GA, May 26.-Once more the
old University of Georgia gets herself in
readiness for another commencement season.
The voice of the festive sophomore greets
those who pass through the campus, as he
tells in spirited tones of the patriotism of
Patrick Henry and the craftsmanship of
Daniel Webster.
The Junior, senior and law students be-
take themselves to less freqneated places,
and pour forth their commencement elo-
quence. Some find inspiration among the
tombstones of the cemetery, others stroll
out 70 Prince Avenue park in the early
hours OF morn, and there, solitary and alone
they eulogize the heroes of their country,
solve the race problem, and other difficult
questions. The orators this year consist of
the best talent in college. They are men
who are hard workers and thorough mas
tiers of their subjects.
The attendance this commencement will
be even larger than previous years. The
features, both literary and social, will be
of particular interest.
MEETING OF THE ALUMNI.
The annual meeting Of the alumni, which
will be held on the morning of June IL, will
be one of great importance. Graduates all
over the state are rallying to the cause
of their alma mater, and will strain
every point to secure funds for the
college, both by subscription and
university will occur within the next year,
and it will then be known whether it is to
be one OF the best educational institutions in
the south, or simply a college with a
standard a little above the academy.
Under the watchful eye of Chancellor
Boggs the university is progressing most
successfully. The standard has been raised,
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student who desires to enter. The register
shows an enrolment of 1874 students, which
is an increase over last year. The attend
ance Is representative, and includes students
from distant states.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The annual meeting of the board of trus-
tees will also be one OF Importance, as
considerable business will be transacted
Among other things there will be an cleo
ton of a professor of pure mathematics, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
last year of Prof. William Rutherford.
The commencement festivities will be
ushered in by an elegant hop. given by the
members of the junior class, complimentary
to graduating class, on Thursday night,
June IL. The following Friday evening
Dr. and Mrs. Fl. C. White will compliment
the graduating class with a reception at
their beautiful home on Milledge avenue.
CLASS TREE EXERCISES.
Saturday afternoon the senior class tree
exercises will occur on the lawn in front of
the college chapel, and Saturday night the
annual champion debate between the
Demosthenian and Phi Kappa literary So
cieties will take place.
Sunday morning, at IL o'clock, Rev.
George t. GoetcheS of Rome will preach
the commencement sermon. and Sunday
night addresses will be delivered by several
distinguished alumni before the Young
Mems Christian Association of the uni
versity.
Monday morning R. w. Patterson of
Macon Will deliver the annual address be-
fore the literary societies at the college
Chapel, and at o'clock twelve members of
the sophomore class declaim for the two
prize medals. Monday evening the Athe-
n9um club will open It's doors and give to
the visitors an elegant reception. Tuesday
morning the alumni meet, elect an orato r
for the next commencement, and transact
other business. At p. m. orations by
members of the junior class will be de-
livered in the chapel.
THE KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY.
Tuesday evening the Kappa Alpha fra
ternlty give an elegant hop and banquet at
the onera house.
Wednesday is commencement day, or the
big day of the occasion. Members of the
senior and law classes will speak in the
morning at II o'clock. after which honors
will be announced and diplomas given.
The commencement ball Wednesday eve
ming closes the festivities, and the campus
will assume deserted appearance until the
following September.
The graduating and law classes are both
large, and are composed of fine men who
have acquitted themselves well during the
year and are ready to battle with the world.