New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-14
was Theodore Bacon, Yale. 49, famous for his dry
wit. which was never better than on this occasion
PRINCETON.

Princeton, N. j.. June 13.-The preparations Tor
the both annual commencement have occupied the
attention of Prncetonians during the last week.
The commencement exercises began yesterday. and
will continue through Wednesday, the college year
coming to n close on that day. Large crowds nave
thrcnged the campus the last three days
The final examinations closed on Friday ana
"moving-up day" was celebrated In appropriate
fashion by the sophomores and juniors. the sopho-
more parade being especially elaborate this year.
Senior singing has attracted big crowds each
evening the singing being the best In several years.
To-day baocaiaureate Sunday. President Pat
ton preaching the sermon. The Rev. DIR. s. j. Nc
Pherson. IA, Of Chicago the newly elected trustee
addressed the annual meeting Of the Philadelphan
Society tonight. Tomorrow Is class day. oh
Tuesday will occur the annual meeting OF the liter
airy societies, the annual alumni meeting and cleo
ton Of officers. and the Lynde debate in the even
ing, followed by the sophomore reception. Wednes-
day will be commencement day proper. and the
graduating class will receive their diplomas In
Alexander Hall. II. N. Russell. of Oyster Bay. N.
Y, the first-honor man, will deliver the Latin
salutatory and J. II. Keener Of Harrisburg, Penn,
will be valedictorian. The entering students will be
examined on Thursday and Friday In Princeton
and the chief cities of the country. The new class
promises to be a large one.
choice OF Paul ID. Stockley. 9s. as manager; Bur-
roughs Sloan. go Of Philadelphia assistant man.
Gee Club: c. c. Wells. 9s. of Texas. leader OF the
Banjo Club, and J. II. Caldwell 49, Of Philadelphia
leader of the Mandolin Club. The clubs closed a
successful season with the annual commencement
concert in Alexander Hall last night.
Evelyn College. in East Princeton, celebrated It's
annual commencement last week. Last sunday
was baccalaureate Sunday. services for the gradu-
ating class being held in Trinity Church the KEY.
DR.. A. Il. Baker, rector of the church, delivering
the baccalaureate sermon. Monday was class day.
the exercises consisting OF the singing OF Alma
Mater" by the young women Of the college the
reading of the class history by Miss Julia Thomas
Bogert. the presentation Grafton by Miss Saran
Patt Bggs the singing of THE Song OF colleges
by the young OF the college the class
prophecy by Miss Lillian Adria Failing, the fare
well address of the class of 9S to 81 by Miss fran
Julian Gay, the class presidents address by
Miss Lillian Adria Failing and the singing OF the
class song In the afternoon the annual meeting or
the Aumna Association was held. and In the even.
ing concert was given by the Evelyn Musical
ating class receiving their diplomas In the college
hall The exercises began with prayer by PRESIDENT
Patton, Of Princeton University. Miss Jula
Thomas Bogert. the frst-honor scholar. delivered
the Latin sautatory and Miss Lillian Adria tail-
ing the valedictorian, speaking on the SUBJECT
THE Day Of Small Things" Foster NJ. voorhees,,
president Of the Poard OF Trustees. delivered an ad-
dress, followed by the presidents address. by Or.
James II. NORMAN, tho new president OF the col
lege. The awarding of diplomas followed. and the
exercises closed With the singing Of the class hymn
and the benedicton. The annual meeting OF the
Board OF Trustees was held In the afternoon. al
which routine business was transacted and plans
for next year were discussed.