THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1870. 5 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE The Thirly-fifth Commencement. The Exercises of fho Wcek-Tho IIaccalaureate-Class-l:iy The Alumnl-The Library So cietiesThe Exercises cf Commence ment Day. From Our Oirn Correnpnnilnit, Easton, Wednesday, Juno 23, ISrO. Com mencement week at Lafayctlo College opened on Sunday under inott auspicious clreum etanceB. Nun1ay' KxercNr. The exercises of tiie week bcp:u Willi the Baccalaureate address and eerinon on Sunday morning. This was delivered in the Braincrd Church, Eanton, by Profesbor Cuarles Elliott, of Chicago, to a tightly-packed audience, the thermometer Indicating a temperature of about 100 degrees In the shade. At the conclu sion of the sermon, President Cattell, only lately returned. from an oiieutal tour, delivered the charge to the graduating class, the members rising and remaining Rtauding until its close. On Sunday afternoon a religious conference was held in the chapel of tne college, the topic beiuir "The Biginnlug of Wisdom." In the eveulug a sermon was delivered before the Braincrd Evan gelical Society in the F'rst Presbyterian Church, by Professor Robert Watts. D. D., of Dublin, Ii eland. The Bnoealniirente. In preaching tho Baccalaureate Birtnon. Pro fessor Elliott took as a text, "If nay taun will do his will he Btm'l know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. or whether I epeak of inyeclf." John 7: IT. FTs referred to the early life of Christ as ppenf in ncqn tint ing his apostles with their d;uie3. The Gospel they were to preach was from a source higher and greater than the doctrines tamrht by the most advanced schools of that agfl, nnd lie and the disciples could boldly await their time. The will of God was their service, a work which each individual could acquaint himself rea dily with, if he should inquire into the doctrines announced. They required Work and active service. 'IVi enquiring mind, If seeking after the truth of God's word, never failed in its attempts. Mm who sought the doc trines of Christ with what they called an un biased mind were generally the most prejudiced. The position strongly maintained was tba,t tho Bible contained evidences of its authenticity within itself, but in the work of studying it men allowed their faith to falter. The words of the Bible seemed like thoughts from the "Great Spirit" to the savage; it brought tears to the eyes of the poor and iguorant slave, Its words were like a river's ilood through which a lamb might wade, but where the liou might drown. The Chi8-Iay BxerclMes. On Monday the college examinations were concluded. The studies left for the final day of the examination were thoe embraced la tfce Biblical course pursued during the year. At 2 P. M. the exercises of the senior-class day began. This, as the first of the really interest ing performances of the week, drew together quite a crowd of visitors. The college buildings of Lafayette are, as every one knows who has ever visited the spot, most beautiful for situation, but the situation is anything but beautiful when regarded in certain lights by visitors or dwellers in the town. Situ ated as they are no ono kuowa how many thousand feet above the level of the sea, with an almost perpendicular accent, and with a roadway unprotected from the terrible beams of an unbearable sun, the walk to them at an hour like that set for the commencement of the class day exercises is, to say the least, not exactly such an one as a pair of lovers would chose for their mutual gratification. But such as it was there were not a few who undertook the task, and accomplished it. As the time drew near an almost continuous line streamed from tbe town nnd tolled up the steep hilialde. The view from the top, when one had reached it, was certainly delightful, embracing the country betweeu the ranges of hills, the two rivers, aud the town itself, connected with the college by a line of people, many of whom were lad ie.3, dressed not Individually but collectively in every Bhade of the rainbow. The band, Dodworth's from New York, ar rived upon the scene about two o'clock, pe--eplring freely aud making free use of every expletive known in "Vaterlaud" on account of the heat, the steepness of the hill, the weight of their instruments while ou it, and more espe cially because of a scarcity of drinks. For this most inseparable accompaniment vf all god German music, the seniors had most forgetfully failed to provide, except by means of some lukewarm spring water, which produced a cor responding effect on at least some portions of tLe music. The platform was erected on the campus, under a grove of trees and immediately in front of the main college building. This arrangement was doubly pleasant on account of the great heat of the day. Two marshals were in attend ance to show visitors to seats. Over the mala r ad way leading to the spot a banner of "welcome" was erected, which device, as has been well eald, is very appropriate to manv occasions, but it is also much iu use by fire companies and other worthy organizations. At about the time that the exercises com menced, the sky, which had before been cloud less, began to show signs of a coming storm. Distant rumblings of thunder were beard, whicb Increased as the clouds drew nearer. It was thought advisable, however, to proceed with the programme, and the opening overture by the band was played to a running bass-drum accom paniment from the thunder cloud. As t'ac baud contained strings which sounded rather weak iu the open air, and as the real instrument had teen very properly left out of the number, the effect of the extempore drum part was rather pleasing than otherwise. 1 he class having taken their positions on the Stage, the opening prayer was made by the Rev. Dr. Watts, who was one of ne earliest stu dents at the college a member of the class of '49 and now a professor in a theological semi nary la Ireland. After the prayer came the class poem, by Mr, Horace Roland. While this able production was being read, a panic seized the lady portion of the audience, which was seated under the trees about the campus, on temporary board seats. The panic Was caused by the loud thundering, though no rala had as yet fallen. A general rush was made for the college buildings, and the poet was Obliged to suspend operations for a time. After consultation, it was agreed to adjourn to the 'Monks Chemical Ha11," which, though the largest hall about the buildings, was hardly able, even with great packing, to accommo date a half of thoso who wished to bo present. The change from the cool outside air to the stifling atmosphere of the crowded room was anything but agreeable. The storm, after long tarrying, finally came, but turned out to be a mere sprinkle, followed by immediate sunshine When the sun reap peared the proceedings indoors were nearly completed, so that no further change of situa tion was made. The reading of the poem was finished in the hull, after which came the oration, subject: "Religion and Liberty," by Mr. J.J. Hardy. The oration was followed by the clas history, which was well received. The "tree oration," de livered on the occasion of tho planting and dedication of a maple tree by the class, was delivered by Mr. W. S Honey, in the hall, the planting process being postponed uutil a future occasion. Following the tree oration was tho "presen tation speech" of Mr. H. V. D. Pryau, iu which every member of the class, save tho speaker, was called up successively, and presented with some token expressive of his particular charac teristic. The ladies' man received a thimble; the lean man a paper of "jokes," to enliven him and increase his weight: the short man a bag of "shorts;" the tutor of the class, a horn; the loafer a huge loaf of bread, etc. etc. The presentations and the accompanying remarks were received with great merriment. The cbaplaiu's oration was delivered by Mr. C. K. Caufield, the chaplain of the class. Previous to the tree oration an original class song was sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne," and at the close of the chaplain's address a parting hymn was sung. The benediction was then pronounced by President Cattell. The Master of Ceremonies for the afternoon was Mr. J. R. Youngman, who conducted throughout with the greatest ability. The class President Is Mr. David J. Waller, Jr. The whole pro ceedings of the class day, including speeches, poems, and orations, were printed in a neat pamphlet of 130 pages, and offered at the close of the performance to those of the audience who might wish a remembrance of the occasion at the cost price of fifty cents per copy. The de maud for these complete books was so great that the edition was soon very nearly exhausted, and on returning to town la the evening their pur ple covers were to be seen la the hand of almost every passer-by. The exercises of the day concluded with an instrumental coucert in tho evening by the band, in the First Presbyterian Church. This was well attended, and passed off pleasantly, the tired visitors at the conclusion retiring earl', so a3 to' be ready for another day of the trylug commencement week. lit union of the Literary Noddles. The exercises of Tuesday began with the re unions of tbe two literary societies at 9 o'clock A. M., in their respective halls. Ou this occa fcicn the rooms of the rival societies were thrown open to visitors, with the exception of aay who niieht bo members of the opposing organiza tion. The names of tho two are tho "Washing ton" and the "Franklin." The distinctive marks of the two sides were a narrow blue ribbon for the "Franks," and a white ribbon for the "Washles." At 9 o'clock precisely a most in fernal gong belonging to the "F's," and a scarcely lees ethereal triangle of the "W's," called for the assembling of the forces. Both rooms were quickly filled with the partisans of the societies. The oration of the "Washing ton" was delivered by George R. Kaercher, of Pottivllle; that of the "Franklin" by Rev. J. Albert Liggett, of Rah way, N. .1. After tho oration of Mr. Liqrgett, the hall valedictory was delivered by Mr. Doty, of the graduating class. The subject of building new and complete society halls, which aro greatly needed, was agitated and discussed in both societies. The present balls are very neatly furnished, but they are too small and inconvenient for tho uses to which tbev are put. They are now on one of tho higher floors of the main college building. The Alumni Association. A meeting' of the Alumni Association was held at 2 P. M. In the "Jenks Chemical Hall." This meeting was called to order by Professor Solden J. Collin, the young and genial adjunct professor of mathematics, to whose efforts is due in a great measure the success of the various commencement exercises. Prayer was offered by Rev. James N. Kennedy, the oldest alumnus present. Rev. William A. Jenks, of Brldesburg, was. electedlpresident for the ensu ing year. An oration was made by Wm. Kennedy, of Carlisle, aDd a poem read by Rev. Johu C. WiVbelm. The Monumental Committee reported that additional subscriptions had been received aud proposed to erect the monument by next commencement. The cost Is to be $5000, and the height of the shaft will be 41 feet. A grant of four cannon for the supports is expected from Congress. The following officers of the association were elected for the ensuing year: President, Rev. William A. Jenks, of Brides- burg; Vice-Presldeut, Rev. S. F. Colt; Treasurer, E. Allis; Secretary, Professor Selden J. Collin, and Temporary Clerk, Rev. S. A. Gayley. The necrology roll of the year was read, which includes the name of George H. Beaumont, M. D.. of the class of '38, who died in Philadel phia March 14, 1870. Only a few weeks before his death this gentleman mentioned his intention of making a liberal benefaction to the college He had already subscribed to one of Its fuuds The remaining name are John Ferguson, class of 'C3, died July 19, 18C9; Charles B. Notson, class of '05, died April 17, 1870; Rev. Joseph Worrell, class of '38, died in Chili, 111.; and Alexander Wright, died November 21, 1809, ln aulietUa, v is. Out-door ("ports. It had been anuouueed early In the day that a match game of base-ball was to be played In the afternoon between nu Alumni nine and the nine of the college. As there was considerable dial culty in obtaining a nine from the Alumni who surUcieutly rcmerahered their former skill in the art, it was for awhile doubtful whether the match would be played. But a party was finally got together by taking a majority from the gradu ating class, and helping out the number by two freshmen. The college nine having won the toss, tent tbe represeuta.ive aluraul to the. bat. The first stroke of the first batsman resulted la a home run, but after that fortune was hard upon them. The game was finally abaudouod, after the fourth Inning, on account of the great heat, the college nine being about thirty runs ahead. The boat races took place this afternoon on the Lehigh, starting lrom near the railroad bridges. They consisted of races for single batteaua (commonly known on the Schuylkill as fiat bottoms), for tubs, and for barges. The prizes were gold pens, pencils, rings, etc. The barge race was to have been between the sopho more's boat "The Nettle," formerly of Philadel phia, and the "Argo," pulled by Eastoultea, For some reason this race did not come off, though the crews were on the ground. The tub races were most enjoyable and laughable on account of the frequency with which these ves sels discharged their living contents Into the water. On account of the muchness of the sun and the scarceness of the shade, however, these seemingly unfortunate fellows who were thus suddenly immersed had decidedly the best of the bargain. Ormlon Before the Literary NopImIoh. ' In the evening the oration before the literary Kocietn" was delivered In tbe Commencement Church ly Rev. Charles Elliott, D. D., of Chicago, a former member of the Washington, which society had tho right of election this year. I be subject was "Poetry, lue two so cieties, headed by the band, marched in proces sion from the college to the church, where the exerca-es were continued until quite a late hour. The lollowlng Is a brief abstract of tho oration by Professor Elliott: Yoiincr tn-ntlemcn of the Franklin and Washing ton I.itiTRiy (Societies: My present position pleni Inglv ri'mhiils me of happy times that are ped. Many chnnites have come ovur this Bp.it since I have Irl't It. Tiie former President now sleeps In his prave. Three or my classmates are also stone. I have chosen for my theme a department of literary nloit which is one I'ame to be neglected in this present Hire It Is "poetry.'' The philosopher llacnn pars a distinguished tribute to poetry in one of his works. Various authorities show the utility and beauty of the pursuit ol the art The first born of the Muses, she has obtained a greater name by inheritance than any of her sisters. poetry is one or tne une arts, tier sisters are orna mental Architpcture, Sculpture, Painting, and Muic. What Is poetry? Shall we call it the flower of thought or a like indefinite name? This will bo round to be a very inadequate term. All trae poetry excites certain emotions. The speaker then quoted quite a number of poeti cal selections ou certain suojects, and contrasted them wttn proBe productions on similar subjects. The address throughout alined to show all that wa good and noble In the art, and the many advantage which flowed from Its cultivation. The Coinuipncement. The exercises of the thirty-fifth commencement took r luce this (Wednesday) morning at 9 o'clock, in tne v irsi rresDytcnan t nurcn. Tiie louowing was tne programme: MUSIC. TBAYEB. MTTStO. Honorary Oration Latin Salutatory liUuien Wilunn Dotr, Miftlin town. Oration "Kt. H;eo01un Mnmmisse Javabit." Josepn Henry Urenainger, Media. MUSIC. Uoneary Philosophical Oration, iniriBi.i&niiy an a.iu to r.sineuc ututure. Terence Jucobaon. Uliicaeo. 111. Oration College Life Real Life Jonatnan Kmmert, lieoevola, aid Oration An Iron Age A Icxander Hamilton Shorrerd, Helridere, N. J. Oration Denunciation no Reformation John Kussel Youngman, YYinheld. MUSIC, Oration Representation of Minorities x David Jawett Waller, Jr., Bloomauurff. Orulion Great Men Samuel tluntzinger Kaercher, Pottaville. Oration Great Women Hornee Roland, New Holland. Oration The Science of ' -antuiifre tbe Daughter of Chris tianity. William Gemmill, Milroy. MUSIC. Oration Utilitarianism Charles Keeler Canfield, Stevensville. Oration American Chivalry vt imam uray iiener, naston. Oration Ink William Sbippen Roney, ltelvidere, N. J. Oration Friendship frank Hammond natt, lunnnannocK. MUSIC. Oration A Universal Language Richard William Dickinson Bryan, WuBhinst.no, N. J. Oration Heroism of the Naturalist James Wilson Piatt, 'i'unkbaanock. Oration ' liree Manly Tirtuos dames ttervey wrignt, meanerryvine. MUSIC. FRIZES CONFERRED. MASTERS' ORATIONS. Finem Resplce Ezra Shive Heany ioyiesiowa. Button Holers Robert Henry Smith Baltimore, iuu. MUSIC. DEGREES CONFERRED. MUSIC. Honorary Oration", Glory and Vain-glory, with the aieuiciory Addresses josepu Jonnson uaruy St. Olair. MUSIO. BENEDICTION. MUSIC. "Equal in Scholarship. At hall-past eight o'clock the graduating class. the students, the faculty and the trustees met at tne timed Mates Hotel, where a majority of the ftrantfers were staying. A procession was formed, headtd oy the band, which marched to the church. The bund there took their positions In the organ ion to intersperse tne exercises with music, and the faculty, trustees and graduating class passed to the plutform, led by President Cattell of the college, aud Hon. James Pollock, president of the board of trustees, 'ineiinder-graauat.es occupied the seats reserved for thein immediately In front of the stage. A large audience was la attendance, Including many ladies, filling the church building to repletion. The class consisted of eighteen members, all of whom nan speecnes assigned to tnem. The exercises were opened by President Ca'.tell. who made several announcements and Introduced Hev. Mr. Hays of Chanibersburg, who made the opening prayer. 'i ne audience tnen settled (town, as wen as tne not weather would p irrait, for hot It certainly was, to the enjoyment of the eighteen speeches, not count lug the Masters' orations and othur exrras, which were before them, lty a regulation of the faculty the length of each speech was limited to Ave min utes. Great numbers of bouquets were seen scat tered through the audience, which were apportioned to the several speakers by careful friends, lu the usual manner, at the appropriate time. j lie Latin salutatory was au anie etiort received In the accustomed blank manner by the audience, who nevertheless pronounced themselves well pleased with the production. It need scarcely be said, however, that probably the only one present who understood It was the professor of thatHu- ruage in the college. The salutatory was rattier appropriately followed by "Thou art so near and yet so lar irom tne orcnesira. The other speeches were well delivered by the various orators, of whom space will not permit fur ther notice. The prizes to the Senior Class was con ferred as follows: TUe Fowler prize, for the best English essay, an elegantly bound set of standard works, to D. J. Waller, Jr. ; the mathematical prize, twenty dollars In gold, to A. A. Swartz; and thu astronomical prize, ten dollars In gold, to It. D. W. llrjan. or tne masters' orations, oniy one was delivered. Mr. Heany falling to De present. Mr. Robert Henry biuith, the other master orator, only arrived upon the scene in time to hear the announcement of his absence. This, however, was Immediately corrected, aud the oration on "Button Holers" was delivered. President Cattell, assuming the academical gown. then conferred the degrees aud dejivered the diplo mas to the graduating cUss. The following hono rary degrees were also conferred : "A. M. Henry U. Ilaugh, Principal of Doyies- town Academy, Fa.: J. Fletcher Street. Principal of Farnutu Institute, N. J. : John Fulton, Resident Engineer. Huntingdon, Pa. "Ph. D. Thomas w. Evans, M. it. , u. l). s., Paris: Trofessor B. C. Jillson, of the Western University; 11. m. iiaiunder, or the Geological burvey or can fornla. 'D. D." President Randall, of Lincoln Univer sity; Rev. James S. Richards, first Moderator of the uulted Synod of Philadelphia. Tn valedictory tnen followed, irom wmcn we select the folio wing: i'eovie of JSatun:troT rour years nave we enioyeu an education which you have made possible. The hlsaest compliment we could pay to your energy and ability would be a recital of what you have d me In these four years. We know that we have failed ti) appreciate the high privueges wiucn you nave placed within our reacii. But we should be profoundly surry to know that anything had been wanting to encourage you In your good work. And now we give'yeu thanks for what you have done for the cause of liberal education. Gentlemen' of the Faculty: Man is the noblest Of all the workB of God. Tho thought that oue has aided to develop the human soul is one of the most In spiring, thoughts that can move the hearts of good men. buch ia the noble subject upon which you labor, such your noble life-work. Tua works of eu courageuieut that come to your knowledge daily are a nobler tribute to your labors than any we can pay to-day. Whatever of knowledge, power, and culture Is ours to-day is but the fruits of yonr work. With warm thanks for your courtesy, the deepest respec for your teachings, and having a profound reverence lor your piety, we uii you now lareweu. I'rcKidaU CunelU ith deep Interest have we watched your goings, and with deeper joy have he aid of Your success in the Old World. One of the happiest features of a 1 this gala day Is your genial presence, we Did you in rice welcome to L.aayette, Vender college la a uotner monument to your lab rs than any marble column cou d be. With Us growth will your fume grow. Wneu we see our Alma Ma'er grow lu lienor v and strength In alter years, we will give grateful thanks to the Giver of all good, who pnt you to her In the time of her need. With thanks for what yon have done, and with every confidence In your future success, we bid yon, beloved Presi dent, farewell. student: The Greeks pointed proudly to tho groves and hills favored of heaven, where dwelt the niystlo muses. To-day you point with Juster prlihj to yonder classic hill, your present home, more fa vored still than these. Hut while you commune with ibe past,you must not forget the present. An age like this needs men of mind, energy, and conrage. It Is doing God's work, and that must go on. It will one day be your duty to carry it on. Then yon will know that It Is a serious thing. You aro now both engaged in and preparing for the work of life. As to yourselves It has already seriously begun. Each day Bhall mark some progress In your higher life. If It does not, it is a solemn failure. You should each fulfil a solemn call to labor for the world, and for that labor you are now preparing. When world, so ciety, and the Church call upon you respond in as thorough and cillclent a manner as possible. With a prayer for God's choicest blessings to rest upon j our eflorts for gooi, and for your highest happiness, the class of 10 bids you now farewell. Clauxniatc For four years we have mingled In the same scenes, done tho same duties, and lived the same lives. We are the children of the same foster mother, and feel the same love for her dear old classic halls. Together we have worked and together we have won all that was to be won in a college course, until our lives are so bound together that we would not have them part. But tho sol em call of manhood falls upon our cars to-day, and we must go. This moment is one of solerau sadness to us all. Scenes dear to our hearts flood our memories, and claim a last passing thought. Again we mingle on the campus. Again wu sit 'mid wreaths of smoke, while the mirthful story or the droll Joke shakes our sides. Again wo loudly applaud him who has moved by his eloquence or conquered by his logic One thinks of the quiet scene when he recited the sicred history of his past, or the dear hopes for his future, when none but tne rustling trees, the quiet moon, and the friend of his bosom heard the quiet words he spoke. Another thinks of the sld chapel, rendered sacred by the renewed consecration of some and the new birth of others. Others remember the little class- prayer-meetings, where the humble petitions weut up for us all. Brothers, in view or au we nave received from the pnst, and our solemn responsibilities for the future, let us solemnly consecrate ourselves to-dav to the service of God and to humanity. With pleasant memories of the past, and high hopes for the future, orotners, we now say lareweu. After the valedictory the benediction was pro nounced, and the audience dispersed. The Alumni Dinner On leaving the Commencement Church, those having Invitations, about eight hundred in all, formed in procession, headed by the band, and proceeded to the lecture-room of the First Re formed Church, where the ladies of Easton had provided a most sumptuous repast for the alumni and a few other invited guests. Four long tables were spread from end to end of the large hall, and any number of pretty maiden waiters stood ready to fill tha numerous orders of the guests with promptness and despatch. The seats were soon filled, and the havoc commenced. We should advise all first class hotels to send their waiters to Easton for the purpose of taking lessons of the ladies there in polite and thorough waiting. There was an abundance ot everything good, and the hungry guest, lu place of being obliged to solicit attention, was himself assailed by the solicitations of thefnumerous satellites, whom nothing could satisfy but the unconditional re ception of cverythiug that was brought. Never was a large public dinner better conducted, never was the inner man sooner satisfied, and never was such general satisfaction given to everybody. When the substantial portions of the dinner were over, the bandy lady attendants presented each guest with a slip of paper on which the 122d Psalm, in metre, beginning "How did my heart rejoice to hear," was printed, This, on the announcement of Hon. James Pollock, who sat at the head of the middle table, was sung in fine style by the company, all stand ing, tbe voices of the ladies, who were collected around the sides of the room, adding to the general effect. This psalm is the one usually eung on all such occasions in the old country. The singing over and the company again seated, Governor Pollock as presiding ofllcer made a few remarks of welcome and called upon President Cattell, who was not at the dinner of last year, for a speech. President Cattell rose, and in a few well- selected words related some of his adventures during his fourteen months' absence. In reply to the remarks of Governor Pollock, he said: "The Governor has well said that I have never seen any place in all my travels like home. I felt this heartily to-day when I came into this hall and saw what was draped at the other end. (The ladies.) I saw nothing abroad more beau tif ul than that. I inspected abroad all that was to be seen in the way of technical schools. I have come back with the profound conviction that the best colleges for our own country are our own colleges. I have tried by the hour to explain to Germans the peculiarities of our col legcB, but have never succeeded; whether it was the fault of my German or not I do not know. I would not have a great German university, with all its advantages, transferred to this coun try on any account. In talking with one Ger man, however, he said, 'I know something about your colleges;' and handed down a book. 'This,' Eaid he, "shows the hand of a scholar.' It was Dr. March's (of Lafayette) book. Prolonged applause.) "There are others who have made the name of Lafayette well known. I was introduced to a gentleman in Paris as President Cattell Who is President Cattell?' was asked. 'He is of Lafavette College,' was the reply. 'O yes,' said the foreigner, 'that is where Professor James Collin is.' (Laughter.) There are others also not professors, who have by their deeds made a name for the college. There was one French man whom I invited to come Bee America. He said 'Yes; I want to see Niagara Falls, the Mon mouth tjave, and that Mr. Pardee, (Ureat ap plause.) The college can still stand any amount of! such men, and any amouut of contributions in order to keep up the name she has won." Governor Pollock then introduced Mr. Pardee, and asked him to rise and let the audience see the man who had made Lafayette. Mr. Pardee complied, and in a few words de clined the privilege of a speech. Governor Pollock said that Mr. Pardee could make a speech well enough if he wanted to. "We want no better speeches for the college than be has made. Colonel Jenks, of Brldesburg; Professor Elliot, of Chicago; and Professor March, of Easton, were also called upon. Governor Pollock then called for "Porter," as a necessary accompaniment of the repast. Professor Porter responded, "I beg leave to express my thanks for the honor." (Cries of "Louder.") Governor Pollock "Yes, let's hear the Bound of the cork." Professor Porter "The Governor thinks there is nothing to do but to cut the string, and it must come. Tbe Professor then gave a short description of the Department of Natural History in tho college, ot whicu no is head, which la now in a very nourishing condition, aud hoped to be much better in the future. Ppeecbes were also made by Professor Torrey, of New York, Mr. A. Martlen, of Philadelphia, C. A. Edgar, William Kennedy, of Carlisle, R. Henry 8mltb, of Baltimore, Professor Shoe' maker, of Chambersburg, and Professor W. F. Wyers, of West Chester. On motion of Governor Pollock unanimous votes of thanks were pasted to the ladies for their excellent dinner and attention, and to the authorities of the Reformed Church for the use of their building. Tbe company then dismissed with the singing of the doxologr. At four o'clock the reunions of the various classes were held, and In the evening the Presi dent's reception was given in the president's house on College Hill, now in the temporary occupancy of B. Douglas, Esq. Mr. Douglas did the honors of the house nnd President Cat tell, for this year, was present as a guest. It was generally understood that, in place of "wine and women," ladies and tee cream were to be the principal attractions. As these articles were provided in the greatest abundance and of tho very best quality, everybody was well satisfied and spent a pleasant evening. President Cattell received the congratulations of his friends for his safe return to the college. On the occasion of his return on last Thursday.au open barouche, drawn by four white horses, awaited his arrival at the depot, when a grand procession escorted him to the college grounds. A beautiful floral arch, bearing the inscription, "Welcome back to Lafayette," left standing during commence ment, marked the entrance to the campus. Professor Traill Green, LL. D., welcomed the Doctor home again on behalf of the faculty, followed by L. W. Doty, of the senior class, on behalf of the students. A cornet band and col lege glee club combined to make the old campus resound with the most lively airs during the whole afternoon. The entire commencement week passed away in the most pleasant manner, notwithstanding the heatof the weather, which was something terrible, and the crowded condition of the hotels in the town, where guests were obliged to sleep in entries and parlors, as they best could. The nmmber of visitors was very great. Tbe college is now in the most flourishinz condition. The next graduating class will be nearly triple the size ot the present one. A glorious future Is looked forward to by all who are interested in the institution. city rrisims. En'ttrk Linen Suits kor FrvB Dollars. Entire Linen Suits for Five Dollars. Entire Linen Suits for Five Dollars. Alpaca Sacks. Drap d'Kte Sacks. Linen Dusters. White Duck Pants. Fancy Linen Pants. White Duck Vests. White Marseilles Vests. Fancy Linen Vests. Drap d'Kte Vests. All kinds of Summer Clothing better In Cut. Make. and Fit than any other stock of Iteady-Made Cloth ing in Philadelphia, and sold at prices GUARANTEED LOWER THAN ANY OTHER. Half way ( Bennett & Co., between Tower Hall. Fifth and Sixtn streets. I 618 Market Street. IP YOtm CHILD HA8 LOST ITS APPETITE, 8CemS CT09S and fretful, and altogether in a bad way, without any particular disease manifesting Itself, take for granted it needs a good tonic to invigorate the sys tem, strengthen the stomach and bowels, and bring back a healthy appetite, and then obtain Dr. Jayne's Tonle Vermifuge, which, besides being one of the best general tonics, will rout all Worms from the system, and give your child a chance for enjoying good health. Sold everywhere. Small size, 3T cents; double size, 60 cents per bottle. Excelsior. Messrs. F.dwards & Lawrence, clo thiers, S. B. corner of Second and Market streets, are modest men, and seldom indulge in braggado cio, but as the Income tax was a "war necessity," so are broad assertions necessary to man's success in this generation. If occasionally they are induced to make a broad assertion, they keep In view the old adage that "Truth la mighty and will prevail" They hereby assert, broad assertion though it be, and may savor somewhat of braggadocio, yet it is no less a truth, that there is no firm or Individual ou this continent which has greater advantages in the manufacture of clothing than themselves. See their advertisement. Many, Many Year9. Mrs. Winslows Soothing: Syrcp for children teething has stood the test of many years, and never known to faiL It is perfectly reliable and harmless. It regulates the stomach and bowels, cures wind colic and griping iu the bowels, softens the gums.reduces Inflammation, and allays all pain. Perfectly safe in all cases, as millions ol mothers can testify. Hobson's Choice. Whoever attempts to restore gray hair with the ordinary preparations must choose between the tar-llke dyes and the muddy coloring fluids. Both are dirty. Phalon's Vitalia, or Salvation for the Hair, is the only article In exist ence capable of changing gray hair to any natural shade; it Is transparent, fragrant, limpid, and Infal lible. Sold by all druggists and fancy goods dealers. Mr. William W. Cassidy, Vie Jew eller at No. 83 South Second street, has one of the largest and most attractive stocks of all kinds of Jewelry and Silver ware in the city. He has also on hand a fine assort ment of line American Western Watches. Those who purchase at this store at the present time are certain to get the worth of their money. KiNnKR'a Vamtlt Kkwino Machines. Tan dollars cash. lance in monthly instalment. O. V. Davis, No. 810 Cheeuut street. New Stylk Picture. Tbe German Ohromo made by A. K. P. Trask, No. 40 N. Eighth street. They must be aeen to be admired. Summer Clothing. The Travelling Suits, The White Duck Vests, The Colored Duck Suits, Tho Alpaca Coats, The Drap d'Ete Sacks, The Linen Dust Coats, The Light Casslmere Suits, The Skeleton Sacks, Are all popular at this time, Because they are just the thing for This Hot Weather. Our Styles are as Elegant as in any Custom Establishment. Our Prices are so low People buy with great satisfaction, WANAMAKER BROWN, Oak Hall, The Largest Clothing House in America, Sixth and Market Streets. mi:i. Clark Suddenly, on the evening of the SStn In. stunt. Amie Hampton, wife of Clarence II. Clark, and daughter of Oideon ti. Weatoott, la her 8ota year. Her funeral will take place Friday, July 1, at o'clock P. M.. from the residence of her husband. 8, W. corner of Forty-second and lionunt streets. Tho friends of the family are rant a to attend, tit Hemphill. On the 89th instant, ItOBBBT J, niMTt bill, In the 43d year of his age. The relatives, and male meads, or tb ramllfi tlM Concordia Lodge, No. T, A. T. M. : IleneoMs AdM phon Lodge, No. 8, and Slloanr KncampKcnt, No. t, i. u. or u. v are resnectrtniy inviti to auena is funeral, from Iilslate residence. No. 6"8 N. Tenth street, on Saturday morning' July 8, at o'clock. H Peoples on the 80th instant. David K.. son of Daniel K. and Jane . Peoples, aged is years 1 months and 9 days. The relatives and friends of the family are Invited to attend the funeral, from the resident of his Sarents, No. 141 Oxford street, on Friday afternoon, uly l. at 8 o'clock. Interment at Cedar Hill. , Pon.BON. on the afternoon of the 2Sth Instant. Jt'i.UNNA, relict of John Ponlson. The relatives and frienda of the family are Invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, '.I'wcn- nem and untano streets, Tlnga Station, nerman town ltailroad, on Friday morning. July 1. at 1 o'clock, without further notice. Kilkt. On Monday afternoon. Benjamin S. Rr- ey, eldest son of Joseph S. aud Mar? A. Kllev. in the f7rh year of his age. His frienda are invited to attend Bis funeral, on Thursday afternoon, the 80th instant, at B o'clock, irom his late residence, no. 813 N. torty-nrst street. The members of Pluenlx Lodge, No. 130, and Harmony II It. A. C, No. C2, are specially in vited. ; S Masonic Notice. Harmony Holy Royal Akch Chapter, No. M2. The members of the Chap ter, and ltoyai Arcn masons generaiiv. are respect fully Invited to meet at the Masonic Hai.l, on Thursday afternoon, the 8oth instant, at i o'clock, to attend the funeral of Companion Benja min s. mi.BY. By order of the U. P. JosErn S. Riley, Secretary. Masonic Notice rno:Ntx Lodge, No. l?o. A. V. M The members of the Lodge and the Order in general are fraternally invited to meet at th Ma eonic Hall, CHKSNUT Street, on THURSDAY AFTERNOON, the 80th instant, at 4 o'clock, to at tend the funeral of our late Brother, Benjamin b. Kii.ry. By order or the W. M. it E. P. Lkscurk, Secretary. DRY GOODS. FOR 30 DAYS. BARGAINS UNPARALLELED. Demonstration Extraordinary OUR STOCK MUST BE SOLD. BLACK LACK POINTES. PLACE LACE SACQUE3. BLACK LACE ROT UNDER. JAPANESE SILKS AND MOHAIRS. FRENCH LAWNS, PERCALES AND CHINTZES. BLACK HERNANlEd AN i GKKNADINUi. STAPLE AND DOMESTIC GOODS in great va- rlety. Our stock being very heavy, we have put prices down REGARDLESS Ofr COST TO INSURR RAPID SALES AND A THOROUGH CLEARING OUT OF STOCK. JOSEPH H. THORNIrEY, i NORTHEAST C0BNZ8 EIGHTH and SPRING GARDEN Sts.v S 3 thstuS PHILADELPHIA. E. M. NEEDLES & CO. oFraR at No. 1126 CHKSNUT Street, FRENCH MUSLIN, 4-4, 25 cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, 6-4, 37tf cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, 8-4, CO cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, PINK PLAID, 3t)eenta FRENCH MUSLIN, PINK STRIPED, it) cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, BLUE PLAID, 80 cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, BLUE STRIPED, 80 cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, GREEN PLAID, 30 cents. FRENCH MUSLIN, GREEN STRIPED, 80 cents. LADIES' TUCKED SKIRTS, 85 cents. LADIES' TUCKED SKIRTS, tl. LADIES' TUCKED SKIRTS, FANCMT. VICTORIA LAWNS FOR SUITS, 2B cents. BANDKERCH1EFS AND NECKTIES, EVERY VARIETY. e29 8t5 JOHN W, THOMAS, Nos. 405 and 407 North SECOND St., OFFERS HIS STOCK OF SUMMER SILKS AND DRESS GOODS AT THE Lowest ZVIarket Prices. ENTIRE STOCK BOUGHT FOR CASH. 8 30 3mrf jy R 8. R. DILLON. NOS. 833 AND 881 SOUTH BTREET. Ladies and Miss.. Crape, Gimp, Hair Pam.Ia aa4 Straw Round and Pyramid Hat. ; Kibbona, Satina, Silk., V.W.U and Velveteen., Orapea, Feather., Flow.ra, Frame., Baah Ribbona, Omamenta, Mourning MUl&ery Orap. Veil., eta 14 WASHINO MACHINES. ' JflFTEEN HUNDRED BOLD AND THE, DEMAND INCREASING. FKtecn hundred sold and the demand increasing. FUteen hundred sold and the demand laureling. THE GREAT ' KING WASH E R, Fifteen hundred boIu within four months, THE BEST, CHEAPEST, MOST DURABLE AND ECONOMICAL WA8H1NG MACHINE. GENERAL AGENTS, J. H. COYLE & CO., Wooden Ware Dealer, No. 516 MARKET STREET, BBthatuSmrp PHILaDEUUIA. AGRICULTURAL. TIIE CELEBRATFD AMERICAN MOWER, one and two-horse Machine, now on exhibition. O.lland.eetUem.et W. H. JONES Central Agricultural ' Implement Warehouse and Hood Store, Ko. loil MAHKKf titreet, 4tnth1m Philadelphia. OIOARS. D AKER'8 COLONNADE PART AG A OIGARS. Three for Twenty-five Cent. Warranted to beat anything aold in the oitj of Philadel pbia for three for twent j-h?e cent. COLONNADE HOTEL OIGAR STORE, 18 .tilth lm No. 1604 CHKSNUT tttreet. FOR SALE. ft FOR SALE A RARE CHANCE TO SECURE jjjs a convenient and beautiful home. The raodi'ra fjuUt three-story brlca Dwelling, No. 1822 MASTER Street, lot 10x100, to a wile street; elegant garden In high state of cultivation, full of chuice liowra, grape and other vines. House in good condition, aupplied withlmodera couveuieaces. Pric, IvlH), Part can remain. so 6t
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