The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-17
EXODUS FROM IRVlNGTON
The Commencement Exercises of Butler
University Held Yesterday.
Degrees Conferred and an Address by Mr..
John l.. Griffiths-M MEETING of the Board
OF IsirectOrs-Alumni Meeting.

Yesterd ay was q great occasion at Butler
University, Irvington. being the thirty
seventh commencement of that institution.
Fifteen graduates appeared upon the
chapel platform. Their names and the
subjects they presented were:
Gertrude johnson, Irvington. Hawthorne"
Letta May NewcOmb, Irvington, shakespeare,
the Master OF Characterization" Bertha Thor
WORT, vincennes. Greek influence on the
Romans;" Il. c. Bowel. Rolling Prairie, CAR
senic:' Avery A: Williams, Wabash. Money
Its History and Functions" Frank W. Lacy, No
biesville, Banking" Alfred Lauter, Indianap-
making Qualities" r. Franklin Davidson. n orth
Salem, "some Phases OF Russian Politics and
Society" Samuel III. shank. Irvington, "Protec-
ton VS.. Free Trades" William Snodgrass, Cy-
clone. THE History OF Astronomy" Reed Carr,
Indianapolis, Comparison of the Poetry OF
Victor Hugo and Lamartine;" William +. Clark.
Mount Auburn, "Metanoia = After Beck"
Clauses in Corinthians AMI Galatians" Denote
Wilson, IrvIngton. THE Chemical Analysis OF
Milk"
The degree of, Baohslor of Arts was con-
ferred upon each of these except Mr. Da-
wilson who received the degree of Bach
eior of Science. Three post graduates re-
ceived additional degrees; that of Master
of Arts being conferred upon John ID.
Nichols, Master of Science on William p.
hay anu IN. IL. upon hTCQ1Dalu hall.
The principal speaker of the mornin W as
Hon. John l.. Gritfiths. Addressing the
graduating class. he said that his college
life was not so far behind him that he did
not feel the deepest interest in those who
each year march forth to take their places
in the forefront of the bsttle of
life. Under existing conditions" said
Mr. Gritfiths. 1.-The colleRe-bred man,
other things being equal. Is better
qualified and more apt to be potent factor
N atT fh an I'M n X N IA Pka tha n
ing and discipline of university career.
By so much. therefore, Is his responsibility
to society augmented. IL he considers his
education completed when he receives his
the nature of things, in the ocean of no.
bodies but If. on the other hand. he re-
CARDS his work at college as simply prepar-
atory to the larger life work, which
beckons him to useful achievement. he will
prove a better citizen and exert vastly
wider influence by reason OF the broad
foundation of liberal culture on which he
has builded. The brain-owner still out
ranks the landowner. Have opinions. but be
sure that your opinions are the product OF
reflection, not simply tts ebullitions of i'm
pulse or passion. The tide of life rusbes
swiftly by the negative. colorless man. who
play the Insignitcant role of an echO
tediously reiteratIngw what others have pro-
nounced To have catch word in your
mouth says Robert Louis Stevenson, is
not the same thing as to hold an opinion;
still less is 1t the same thing as to have
made one for yoorself' whatever you
undertake, do so with singleness of aim,
sincerity of purpose, clearness of vision
and undaunted courage. Let high sense
of duty control your slightest action. To
the young men who are TO have share In
necessity of dischsrging. with q fine sense
of loyalty, the obligation which citi-
zenship imposes May yonr love of
country grow stronger and stronger,
1t is q sentiment nourished by sky ana
river, by valley, and mountain, and plain,
vocal as they are with the story of self
sacrifice. and patient eudeavor. and manly
effort, with the story of virtue and piety,
learning and patriotism consec rated to the
highest uses. Too much treasure has been
expended and too many precious lives have
been laid down to keep this Nation on the
eternal pathway of righteousness TO per-
nit Its affairs to be manipulated by trick
sters and reprobates; See to it that the
failed to do your full part in realizing the
Hottest ideal of Christian citizenship.
May you, one and all, do what
ever lies within your. power to
golden time by poet sung aud of prophet
foretold, when the " Grid shall be given up
to righteousness, and beauty, and justice.
and truth, and Astounding love. 1 trust
that the future of each member OF the
graduating class may be TILED with the
choicest blessings-that 1t may be red0lent
with the incense of bowers and vocal with
the songs OF birds, and senctifed with
beautiful friendships. and glorious with
the fulfillment of high aims. If disappoi MT
ment and failure come. as come as they
may, meet them courageously, like war
riors valiant and true, with your eyes ever
toward the rising sun. and with the con-
seriousness that an apparent defeat is often
q substantial victory"
After the address President Butler an
nounced the degrees conferred and pre-
sented the diplomas The benediction was
pronounced by Rev. l.. l.. Carpen ter. Inn
medIately after common cement the alumni
association met and the class of '92 was ad-
mitted. The following officers were elected:
President-Rollin Kautz. 81.
e-president-Henry S. Schell, go.
secretary-George Butler 81.
Treasurer-Omar Wilson, 81