The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-06-13
NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE.
Annual Closing Exercises-Able Sermons
soiree and oratorical Contests-Awarding
of Prizes and Distribution of Diplomas.

Rain, rain, rain Notwithstanding, the
Presbyterian Church was well filled on Sun
day morning, the 9Th, TO hear the eloquent
baccalaureate sermon, by the Rev. j. W.
Rogan, of Baltimore.
The discourse was the production Of mas
ter, and the congregation gave the preacher
the most attentive hearing. Your reporter
heard very many words of commentator as
the people passed out of the church, and
many regrets expressed that the whole public
could not have heard it. His subject was
The ideal manhood and how to realize it"
His text was taken from Ephesians Alb,
Unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the
stature of the fullness Of Christ" The fol-
lowing points were elaborated, enforced, and
illustrated in an admirable manner:
1-One of the requisites of an ideal man is
knowledge.
2-The perfect man is one who is possessed
of and has most cultivated the religious facnl-
ties of faith and conscience.
3-The ideal man is one of great love.
4-Whle | might mention number of
other elements, | would sum it all up by say
ing the most perfect man or woman is the one
who, as the text suggests, takes Jesus Christ
as the model, and most closely resembles
him, "Unto perfect man, unto the measure
of the stature of the fullness of Christ"
In discussing the way in which we might
hope to approximate the perfect manhood,
the speaker showed that it was to be by aim
ing at it; by perseverance; by little and little;
and lastly, by watching the model.
The evening was lairer, and large audience
assembled to hear the annual sermon to the
two christian associations of the College, by
Rev. j. Addison Smith, of Baltimore. As
the baccalaureate was admirably suited to the
occasion, so was this sermon to the young
men and women, who compose these societies
Mr.. Smith is brilliant, impassloned orator,
and held his large audience SPELL bound from
the beginning to the end of his discourse.
His telling hits and illustrations of wasted
life can never be forgotten. The text was
| from ID Chron. 2S:22, and his subject was a
character study Of the dramatic career of
| Ahaz, the eleventh king that sat on the throne
of Judah, the man that would have his own
way or die. Ahaz had every thing in his
favor. The possibilities for a brilliant reign
were unique. He had splendid historic
past to animate him. His father, lothian,
was noble king and man, and yet with all
this in his favor Ahaz went to the wall, "un.
wept, unhonOred and unsung." The lessons
from his life and reign are many.
danger of headstrongism.
2-Dreadful doom of that man that the in
spiration of holy character and disaster can
not reach and turn TO God.
3--The CHASTITY curse that one can be to
individuals, community, nation.
| What that man gains that gives up the
God of his fathers.
The church was handsomely decorated with
flowers by the good taste and def hands OF
the New Windsor ladies'.
| Monday night was clear, and College Hal
was filled to overlooking by the youth and
beauty, together with more than sprinklins
/ q IL IL nf nd ~
hear the class day exercises of the Senior
Classes. For two hours the house was enter
tanned with program which fell behind
| nothing which we have had on similar occa
sions in the past. Your space would no
allow particulars. Indeed, to appreciate anC
enjoy the amusement, it was absolutely ne
cessary to be present. During the entir,
evening laughter and applause was the ruling
order. The following was the program -
Roll call, II. d. Ensor; reading of minutes
II. d. Ensor; welcome address, Miss Netti,
Lambert; vocal solo, Miss Clara Marsh; censu
report of class, G. E. Carlisle; class poem
W. W. Gearhart; first volume of class history
Miss C. V. Marsh; instrumental trio, Mis-
Amy May, Messrs. Carlisle and Ensor; secont
volume class history, Miss G. V. Marsh; Mis-
Marsh's history, Miss Emma Englar; eth
Sweet Bye and Bye" Ii. d. Ensor; elias
Grafton, H. E. Rooms; class pictures, Mis-
Amy L. May; Miss Mays picture, Miss Eng
lar; presentation of Senior dignity to under
graduates, Ii. Z. Rooms; comforting o
diplomas and awarding of medals, and pres
entation of class gifts, +. d. Getzendanner
Presidents diploma, medal and present, con
ferred by Miss n L. Lambert; farewell ad
dress, Z. d. Getzendanner; farewell song
the class of '9l.
Then came the reception given to tn
Faculty and the classes, by Rev. DIR. and Mrs
A M. Jelly. Refreshments were served il
the dining hall, followed by characteristic pos
prandials, and the occasion was one whic
will remain in lasting and happy remem
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