The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-06-12

the present cOndltlOn OF tne uniVeis'Uy'
and which outlines the Presidents policy
in the immediate future, will be given IN
full next week.
A noteworthy feature OF the depart
mental reports, which are appended to
the Presidents report, is the unanlmity
with which the professors speak OF the
increased enthusiasm and intensity OF
application on the part OF the students
in their several departments. Inis IN
terestipg fact is mentioned in the reports
IF Or Parker, Prof. Grub, Prof. Rich.
and Prof. Wright.
The need of the divinity school for
annie accommodations. referred TO IN
tba Presidents report, is further empha-
sized in the report of DR.. White. Miss
Welcb in her report refers to additional
courses in Shakespeare and IN reading
above those advertised in the catalogue,
given in her department in response to
netition. and Miss Baker in like manner
To an additional course in German. Prof.
Rich refers to the needs OF his depart
ment for additional apparatus for the
work in chemistry and physics and sug-
pests an appropriation of from SOU to
$500 for this purpose, and Prof. Wright
calls attention to the needs OF his depart
ment for complete outfit OF surveying
instruments. Three hundred to live
hundred dollars would purchase what
is needed. In Prof Small's report the
desirability of relieving the teacher OF
English from work in the divinity school,
and the need for greater library facili
ties is commented on. Prof Chaplin re-
sers to the additions to the curriculum
made by his department and mentions
the interesting work done by his class
in social science. 1.-THE members OF this
class made an original study OF certain
of the parts of the social structure OF
Galesburg. Papers quite exhaustive IN
character we're prepared on the drain
AGE. roads, manufactures. schools,
churches. newspapers, secret societies.
stores, banks, building and loan associa-
ton of the city"
The Meeting of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees convened on
Wednesday morning, at 10 O'Clock. tine
editor cannot get the report OF Mr.. Web
ster in type for this weeks paper. IL
will appear next week.
The Concert.
The concert by the teachers and stu
dents of the department OF music, was
given in the Universalist Church on
Wednesday evening. 1t was pre-emi-
nently concert for musicians and low
.ars of the highest class OF music, and for
ssueh it was u rare treat. Unfortunately
during the performance OF the magnih-
cent overture to Taunhauser. the water
power supplying the organ with wind
was found insufficient, and the professor
Was obliged to Iecommence and lmpro-
Woo a new arrangement OF the stops.
But the skill with which he accom-
plished this served to make this mis-
fortune redown to his ability as an Or
oanist, Mrs. Sykes created favorable
immersion III Ol5CONOhAH W. N-O
ence the power of the mandolin as
solo instrument. Mrs. Marsh. as usual,
charmed the audience with her full.
rich voice, while the work OF the pupils
was thoroughly artistic and showed the
careful training which they had re-
ceived.
Graduating Exercises.
The graduating exercises OF the class
nj e7 were held in the Auditorium.
Thursday morning. The plan adopted
last year of selecting five members from
the class to appear on the stage at COM
mencement was continued. The basis
of selection is threefold; the class stand
ing, the merit Of the thesis presented,
and ability in delivery at preliminary
test. all being taken into account. This
plan appears to meet with general ap-
proyal. 1t gives each speaker time to
properly develop his theme. without rem
deripe the program OF such tiresome
length as it is when the whole class ap-
pears. Moreover. the effort now being
made by the faculty to make the COM
mencement parts, in some measure, re-
fleet the special work OF the students in
the several departments, began to bear
fruit on this commencement. The first
two speakers, who represented the Di-
vinity School. very properly selected
subjects connected with their chosen
calling. Mr.. George H. Ashworth spoke
on 1.-THE Basis of the True Social State"
developing the thought that the only
true basis for solution of social prob
lens. whether they relate to the home,
to the industrial structure, or to gov
ernment, it is to be found in the word
love. Mr.. E. M. Minor followed in
logical and carefully prepared GRAFTON.
in which he discussed the question
whether man can ever become incorri-
gible. He referred to Mr.. Joseph Cooks
argument that persistence in evil
courses finally makes it impossible. on
account of the tremendous force of
habit, for the soul to extricate itself, as
inconclusive; and found a conclusive
argument for the negative in the fact
that free choice is necessary attribute
of the human soul.
OF the three students who represented