The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-12
THE MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY, -, 8s2TWELvE
A FLouR1sHING COLLEGE.
Interesting Points in Davioson's
Commencement.

Interesting Points in Davidson's
Commencement.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE, N. c., June 9.-Ths
board OF directors of Davidson College met
here on Tuesday morning, June z. This is
one Of the foremost educational institu-
lions in the south, One hundred and fifty
students have been enrolled this session,
the largest number ever attend ing in one
year. And the prospect IL that the number
will be still larger next session.
oRAToRIoAL CONTEST.
On Wednesday evening six young gentle
men, thu go from the Eumenean and three
from the Philau thropio Literary societies,
delivered spirited and most creditable ora
tions in contest for a gold medal given to
the best speaker. The judges assigned the
prize to John Wakefield of Greensboro,
n. G.
On Wednesday morning Hon. Mr.. OAR
gan of Sumter. s. C. delivered an address
''This, the Industrial Age" He was fol-
lowed by Rev. J. Nj. P. OTIS, ID. D., OF
Greensboro. Ala. He discussed: what Is
True College Educationr First, he exam
iued Herbert Spencer's theory OF education
and showed Its unphilosophical character.
Expounding, then, the domain OF true edu-
cation and the scope of the college, be ex-
uiOltoQ bno AulluonCo bhhb bhO OoA-
lege educated man should exert on society.
As civilization is never a spontaneous gen.
GRAFTON. but always either an Inheritance or
an importation from above, the college
reared man should be q glowing center Of
light, an educator, young Smithsonian
Institution, ever diffusing light. With
brilliant classic illustration and deep enthu-
siasm the learned doctor pressed on the
young men their supreme mission
for good in their day. Education
sharpens the ak, but does not
determine what the ak will cut down. The
sharp ak Of goddess education will cut down
the great tree of American liberties.
THE GRADUATES.
On Thursday morning six honor men Of
the senior class delivered their orations, and
sixteen noble young men were graduated
and given diplomas Of the degree Of A. B. 1,
and one was graduated as an A. M. Various
medals were distributed as prizes.
A notable feature was the delivery of
handsome gold medal TO a student for pro-
ficiency in the Bible course, which is a now
and important department in this college.
THE ADVANCE MADE.
decided, remarkable and most en-
couraging advance was made in the pros
poets Of this noble institution. A splendid
Young Mems Christian Association build
ing has been completed at cost Of 81 500,
with an admirable gymnasium, reading
room, parlor and audience room. A debt
of nearly $500 was due, but was raised by
the energetic Rev. George Summey. D. D.,
of South Carolina on the ground, and the
hall was then dedicated.
Fifty-nine new students entered this SEES
sion. Fifty eight out Of the $50 are candi-
dates for the gospel ministry.
NEW PRoFEssoRsHIPs.
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1t is proposed to appoint a professor of
anatomy and physiology, il the way be
clear to the executive committee for the
ensuing session.
The Rev. DR.. Otis proposed to the truste
a plan for the establishments and endow-
ment OF chair Of Christian apologeties,
whose office it shall DO to defeni the Bible
against such infdel theories as may prevail
from time to time. This will be done in
a series of lectures delivered once in two
years by some distinguished man, on an
endowed foundation, like the hampton
lectures in Oxford University. England.
The prop ssd endowment is $4,000. OF
this sum DR.. Otis generously offered $4,000
cash, and be will undertake to raise the
balance from his friends and friends Of the
college and the Bible. This kindness is
noble, and tho college with gratitude &C
cepts 1t.
Graduates of this college take highest
rank in Johns Hopkins University. and all
spheres where they contest hOnors with
graduates from other colleges. A first-class
education can be gotten here, in healthful
region, under most favorable surroundings
and at very low cost. A careful student
can go through at an expense Of about $500.
Any information and catalogues can be had
by addressing the president, Rev. J. B.
Shearer. D. D., Davidson College, North
Carolina.
The college is under Presbyterian con-
troll. Candidates for the ministry of any
church are given their tuition free.
L. G. VAss.