The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-06-15

life of the world. The speaker closed
with an address to the students Of the
University.
President Standish followed with his
annual address to the graduating class,
twelve in number, who occupied the
front pews, the class rising to receive the
farewell words. We reserve the address
for publication hereafter.
The Townsend Prize Contest.
The tenth annual contest for the
Townsend prizes was held on Monday
evening. June 8. These prizes are offered
by Mrs. E. P. Townsend, of Sycamore,
Ill. The contest is held under the au-
spices of the Zetecalian Society, and the
contestants must be members. There
was an unusually large attendance.
There were six speakers. The prizes
WEIR awarded to Miss Nellie Tompkins
and Miss Ella Boston. The contest was
one Of the most interesting of the entire
series.
The Alumni Association.
The Association Of the Alumni met on
Tuesday, but with closed doors. 1t is
learned that the discussion related to
some vital questions regarding the future
of the University. Five Of the Trustees
were present and took note Of the pro-
ceedings. Among the questions brought
up was the Seminary building. tits be-
lieved that the Alumni are disappointed
that no action has been taken toward
the erection of this much needed build
ing. Their action at this session it is in
ferred. FASTENED the resignation Of Pres
ident Standish.
The following officers were elected:
Lyman McCarl President; Mrs. Grubb,
Treasurer; J. D. Welsh, Vice President;
William F. Smith, Historian; The Board
of Directors are as follows: Lyman Nc
Carl, Alva T. Wing. Frank L. Conger,
Mrs. Harry Claycomb Grubb and Miss
Lucy Conger. The Association recon-
mended the name OF Hon. Howard
Knowles, Galesburg, to the Board OF
Trustees as Trustee.
Curtis BeaIe, Mrs. r. E. Olmstead and
w. 7. Smith were the Committee ap-
pointed to present a set of resolutions to
the Trustees.
Glass Day Exercises.
These took place at the Auditorium on
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
exercise this year was the rendition OF
the play called "a Scrap of Paper" 1t
was we'll received, but did not attract as
large an audience as the play deserved.
Wednesday Night Banquet.
The Illinois Zeta chapter of the Phi
Delta Theta held their first banquet in
the Harsh Memorial Hall on Wednesday
evening. 1t was brilliant occasion and
after the menu was discussed, several
speeches we're made by the visiting and
local members of the chapter.
The Graduating Exercises.
The exercises of the graduating class
were held in the Auditorium. Thursday
morning, June 6. A large and brilliant
audience was present. Many of the
Alumni were noticed in the distinguish
ed gathering.
The class, thirteen in number, is one of
which Lombard may we'll be proud.
Seated on the platform we're the Trus-
tees and Faculty and a few prominent
friends of the University. President
Standish presided. The exercises we're
begun by music by the Auditorium or
chestra. Prayer was offered by Rev.
@. HI. Shinn. The graduates of the
Ryder Divinity School were first pre-
sented. Miss Frances e. Cheney had
for her subject, 1.-THE Preachers Mes
sage" Mr.. Grin @. Evans discussed the
theme complete Religion" 1.-THE Pull
pit and Reform was the subject OF Mr..
Charles r. Jo1 es's grafton. Mr.. Francis
Rayon chose for his topic. poets as Re-
lgious Teachers" These were the
graduates of the Divinity School. In the
treatment of their several themes and
manner of presenting them, they won
the approval of their distinguished au
ditory.
The addresses of the graduates of the
college followed, also eliciting many
tokens of the appreciation of the audi
ence. The names of the graduates are
included in the following paragraphs
The degrees were then conferred as
follows:
The Ryder Divinity School.
Candidates for the Degree of Bachel
or of Divinity-Frances Elizabeth Che
ney, Saybrook; Orrin Carleton Evans,
Hutsonvils; Charles Robert Jones,
Gould Farm, Mo-; Thomas Francis
Rayon, Taunton. Mass.
The College of Liberal Arts.
Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor
of William Robert Chaplin,
Kirkwood; Robert Pickney Higgins,
Monmouth.
Candidates for the Degree of Bachel
or of Arts.-Lucille Bragg. Humboldt,
Kan; Frank Lauren Conger, Galesburg;
Grace Winifred Conley. Galesburg;
Mabel Dow. Galesburg; John Richard
Stanley, Stronghurst; Nellie Christine
Tompkins, Avon; Albert Grin Wakefield,
Sioux City, Iowa.
Candidates for the Degree of Master
of Science Curtis p. Beals, b. S.. Far