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KNIGHTS OP PXTHIAS, intending to be pres
ent at the meeting of the Grand Lodge, in this
city, commencing July 25th, are already engag
ing rooms at the hotels.
MINERS ON A STRIKE.—The men in the Le
high Region near Shenandoah suspended work
this morning. At the latest advlces only three of
them had gone back to work. They are not mem
hers of the Worklegmee's Benevolent Association.
DURING the past two weeks twenty-four
persons bu've been received ibto full membership
In the Linden Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
The church is In a condition of great religious
prosperity.
LABT Sabbath afternoon a meeting of very
great religious Interest was held In the grove near
the Lehigh Furnace, under the auspices of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Swindells,
Rev. Jacob Ross and others' participating In the
services.
PERBONAL.—Dr. Wilmer Worthington, of
West Chester, Is on a tour through the State visit
ing the Jails, poorhouses, and Institutions of char
ity. The Doctor la secretary and agent of the
Board of Public. Charities. Ile was at Scranton
on Friday and at Montrose on Saturday.
RUNAWAY.—A horse driven by Henry Colt
ran away front the vicinity of the Presbyterian
Church, last week, and at nearly every Jump
sent his hind feet through the dasher. Mr. Colt
held on to the lines and succeeded In stopping the
animal at Fifth and Turner and averting a smash
up.
CAN'T' 63, I'. 0. S. of A.—At n meeting last
week the following Accra were elected :—Pres
!dont, Milton Wald ; Vice-President, 11. 13. Ying
ling ; M. of F. and C., Owen Laub ; Conductor,
Jonas Kern ; Financial Sec., R. M. Bette' ; Inner
Guard, George Wieder ; Outer Guard, Ilarvuy
Hoffman ; Delegates to State Camp, Thomas
Cruder and A. D. Burger.
ANNEXATION.—The New York Commercial
Advertiser thinks that lion. Thomas A. Scott will
soon annex New Jersey to Pennsylvania, and then
peace, plenty and piety will reign throughout Jer
sey's borders. Although the annexation would be
beneficial to Pennsylvania In particular and the
United States In genera), we suppose the parties
who oppose the acquisition of Bt. Domingo and
other foreign islands will also oppose the annexa
tion of this one.
ANOTIIER HOSE. CARRIAGE.—WC under
stand the Allen Hose Company has decided to pur
chase a seven hundred dollar hose carriage. It
will be very handsome, of a different pattern from
anything now In the department, and it will have
a driver's seat end be so arranged that It can be
drawn by horses In case of emergency.
The No. 6, we believe, intends to purchase a
steamer. The Manayuna steamer Is for sale for
$3,000. She Is of the Joe Parry build, second
class, is In tip-top condition and her capacity Is
equal to any formerly in the old volunteer depart
ment. We are told she sucked water through a
twelve foot suction, and threw a stream through
2880 feet of hose to the third story of a factory.
She would be worth looking at.
Tree Reading folks were so much pleased
with their excursion to Fairmount Fork that the
excursion will he repeated during the month of
August. Bomb enterprising AlleutonianS should
assertain the cost and the time required to make
the trip over the Reading Road. An express train
might be able to land the excursionists at Fair-
Mount Park in three hours and a half from Allen
town, and we believe the Company would make
the rates satisfactory. The North Penna.• Rail
road would be the nearer route, but the distance
from the Philadelphia depot to the Park is so great
there would be no Nine saved and the Reading has
the advantage of being a newer and more roman
tic route for most of our citizens.
THE NEW PATENT AIR BRAKE.—The new
air-brake Is being generally Introduced throughout
the country, with the most satisfactory results. It
has been In UBO . Oll the Pennsylvania railroad for
some time past, and has lately been applied to
passenger trains on the Northern Central railway.
The New York Sun, in a recent IsallC, thus refers
to this brake :
The new air-brake which is exciting so much at
tention among railroad men was invented in Pitts
burgh. It is automatic and self-adjusting, but Is
directed by machinery on the engine. The ma
chinery consists of an air-pump and receiver,
which are worked by the movement of a hand
lever at the tire box. Pipes connect the brakes of
the entire train; and through these, by the move
ment of the lever on the engine, the air is made
to act upon each wheel instantly. The expense of
this apparatus Is $3OO for the engine, $2O for the
tender, and $lOO for each car.
GEORGE W. IaNSIERSLY was not a candi
date for Secretary of the Republican State Central
Committee, having lately gone into business which
will require nil his time and attention. For twenty
years he has been an active member of the Whig
and Republican State Central Committee, dis
charging the duties of secretary with au ability
and faithfulness which caused him to be recog
nized as having freatiently conducted the entire
work of that body,in a campaign. These services
were so highly appreciated that the committee at
Its late organization would have unanimously re
elected Mr. Ham ersly one of its secretaries, bad
Ids private business been In a condition to accept.
But, as we have already slated, he declined, and
In retiring was followed by the good wishes and
courteous thanks of his old associates and col
leagues of die commitce.—State Journal.
TIM STOCK EXCIIANOE.—The projectors of
the Stock Exchange do not want to lose time in
getting the yards In working order. The citizens
ought to be able to see for themselves the advan
tages of having the exchange in Allentown. There
Is no doubt of Its being successful, but It is very
desireable that the movement should 'be made at
once—for the sooner the better. The Association
received the handsome subscription of twenty
thousand dollars, last week, from a gentleman
thoroughly versed In the business and who has
the greatest confidence In the unlimited success of
the enterprise. Besides being a good investment
time benefits to be derived by the city form one of
the most Important considerations, and those mer
chants and hotel keepers who will Add to their
stores of wealth from the Exchange should work
hard to have It In operation at the earliest possible
moment. The books are open at the office of
Morgan It..kiedlar, cashier of the Emplie Bank,
whew subscriptions of from fifty dollars upwards
can be made.
FATAL. A CCIDENT. Tuesday afternoon,
shortly after four o'clock, a sad accident occurred
to Darius Weiss, on the Eat. Pennsylvania Rail
road, at the bridge of the Catasauqua and Fogels
title Railroad, which resulted is his death. Ile
was employed as brakeman on the local freight
and was running over the roofs of the card to the
rear, and while taking a chew of tobacco, the train
ran under the bridge, the latter striking him on
the back of the bead, breaking his neck. Ile was
a married man, a resident of this city, and his
father resides in lowa.
Coroner Bush held an Inquest and the Jury re
turned a verdict that he came to his death by be
ing struck on the back of head by the timbers
of a bridge of the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Com
pany. The inquest adds that It has appeared to
the Jury that the said bridge is not of earn:lent
height above the East Penn. Railroad track to per
mit a man employed on their trains to pass safely
under it ; that some four or five personshave been
killed at this spot In the saute manners deceased
and oucor two persons hurt. They farther certify
that it inn most dangerous place and that the
safely of brakemen employed on the East Penn.
Railroad demands that the Catasauqua and Fo
gclsqle Railroad Company should raise it to a
sufficient height to permit persons standing upon
ears to pass under It without danger of striking it
RUNAWAY. —A horso belonging to Stephen
Keck, attached to a light wagon, driven by four
boys, took fright on Union street near Second,
Thursday afternoon, and ran towards the Axle
Works, but was stopped before reaching the estab
lishment. Two of the boys were thrown out but
not much injured, and the axle was broken.
11YDROPLIOBIA.—A daughter of Mr. John
Cresson, Gwynedd, near Lansdale, Montgomery
county, aged about ten years, was suddenly siezed
with the symptoms of hydrophobia on Wednesday
of last week, and before medical aid could bo sum
moned, died. It was not known that she had been
bitten by a dog, but the sudden disappearance of a
family dog a few days previous has since led to
the belief that the animal ran away) mad and bit
the child before leaving.—Deentkr.
FIRE AT EASTON. —A despatch over the
wires of the Western Union Telegraph Company
says that for the fifth time the storage rooms of
Mack Sr, Meeker's store, situated near Noithamp
ton street, wore destroyed by tiro at 4 o'clock a. m.
Tuesday week. The lire Is supposed to have been
the work of an Incendiary. The loss
amounts to $2,000, which is fully covered by
Insurance In the Pacific Fire Insurance Company.
Easton appears to be Infested with a gang of In
cendiaries. They should take warning from the
terrible fate of the Allentown incendiaries.
HARVESTING.—Persons aracautioned against
standing in front of the knives of a mowing ma
chine while the machine Is in motion. When the
grass is tramped down the machine grinds it up
too much, and, besides, the cows do not like hay
that has been mixed with ankle blooil. This may
seem an unnecessary caution to farmers, but we
notice by our exchanges that the habit is much
too general throughout the country. It Is a good
one for local reporters, but it is not an evidence of
good farming.
ACCIDENT AT POTTSTOWN.—Sophie Mintzer,
a small girl, youngest daughter of Mr. Joseph
Mintzer, of Pottstown, was accidentally shot on
Tuesday morning by a lad named William Miller,
son of Charles 11. Miller, formerly of this city.
The boy was playing with the gun, not knowing
that it was loaded, and pointing It towards the
street, pulled the trigger. A portion of the load
took effect in the girl's forehead, producing a
severe, though, it Is believed, not a dangerous
wound. This Is another warning of the danger
of children having anything to do with fire arms.
—Reading Times.
ItaronT of coal transported over the Lehigh
Valley Railroad for the week ending June 24th
1871, compared with same time last year:
For Week. For Year.
...20,308 13 198,1214 07
... 4,280 11 226,618 11
942 06
75,143 03
...14,805 08 248,353 02
... 850 01 ' 5,440 16
26 05
Total Wyoming
Ilazleton
Upper Lehigh...
Beaver Meadow.
Mahanoy
Mauch Chunk..
Sullivan & Eric.
Total by Rail & Canal 44,442 13 786,183 10
Same time 1870 88,888 03 1,568,717 10
Increase.
Decrease
.94,445 10, 1,082,534 00
TRH DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET. —Those
anxious to Illuminate the Democratic ticket with
their names arc announced as follows :—For Dis
trict Attorney, Wm. IL Bowden, C. J. Erdman and
Evan Holben ; for Sheriff, Owen W. Faust, David
Schadt, Wm. Reimer, Jonas L. Brobst, Ed win
Zimmerman, Philip Woodring ; for Recorder, Silas
Camp, Allentown, John F. Sciherling, South
Whitehall; for County Treasurer, Dr. C. Schultz,
Enuis, George A. Frey and Francis P. dobst, of
Allentown, Clinton B. Breluig, Whitehall, Perry
Weaver, Upper Milford, and Samuel Brown,
Whitehall ; for County Commissioner, Benjamin
Jarrett, of Lower Macungie.
CAMP ,lIEETINO.—A. meeting of tpe•Lehig(t
Valley Camp Meeting Association of the Meths
dint Episcopal Church was held at Bethlehem on
the 26th,to make arrangements for a campmeeting
in this valley. After a careful consideration of
the merits of other localities a unanimous choice
was made of a grove owned by Mr. Geysinger,
situated two miles and a half below Allentown,
on the line of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Mr.
Geysinger having kindly greeted by roquoot the
use of his grove for that purpose. The time of
the . eamp meeting was fixed for August 2,1, to con
tinue till the 10th. IL Is designed to make IL the
largest camp meeting held in this valley. Other
particulars will be given as arrangements are per
fected.
A DESERVED CHASTISEMENT OP CIIICKEN
TIDEVES.—On Sunday week two men, one named
Nagle and the other one an Irishman In the em
ploy of Schmoyer, being hungry, took very foul
means to appease their appetites. They went to
Heiselmoyer's, In Lumbers , 'lle, where there was a
tempting roost, and Nagle, baying secured a load
of chickens, departed for home. Mr. Ileiselmoyer
and his sou were attracted to the stable by the
noise and secured the Irishman, whom they locked
up in the house. They then awaited Nagle's
coming for more, who soon made his appearance.
The two men captured him, and, taking turns,
gave him such a basting that he will remember it
for a long time to come, even after he recovers
from the bruises. The Irishman was then re
leased, only to share the same manner of punish
meat, when he was sent on his way considerably
colored. It is needless to say the stolen fowls
were recovered.
THE Pic Or ST. JOHN'S 3119510::
SCHOOL—A Berri OCCASION.—A correspondent
kindly sends us the following account :—The plc
nic of St. John's Mlsslon,Flrst Ward, was toltave
been held last Saturday, but on account of the
Inclemency of the weather was postponed, and
was held on Monday week In Mr. Saeger's grove.
In the morning Old Sol began to shine lu all his
glory, and the little boys and girls, confident of a
Pleasant day, wore seen gathering in with happy
hearts and smiling faces. The procession was
formed at 9:30 A. M., at St. Peter's Church, from
which they marched to the grove. The scholars
showed to all as they passed along that they were
Sabbath School scholars and that they bad been
Instructed by teachers worthy of the profession.
The procession entered the grove at 10:30, and
after singing " The Sunday School Army," the
children were dismissed until called together again
to enjoy themselves In partaking of the good things
generally prepared for such occasions. After the
word was given that they should now enjoy them
selves In a way becoming to Christian 'scholars,
they started In different directions ; some for the
swings, some for the ropes to play " Copenhagen,"
some for the croquet games, and others for a stroll
through the grove. 7bus the majority had their
sport, and the clear and jolly shouts of Young
America resounded clearly and distinctly through
the woods'. The coffee and table being now pre.
pared, the scholars and afterward the teachers,
were gathered around to partake of the many
dainties placed before them. A few scholars,
however, wishing to be more romantic, prepared
their dinner alone In different places in the woods.
The appetite being satisfied, all were off again for
their sport. The games were engaged in as in the
orcnoon, with the exception of "Copenhagen
A few of the teachers and larger scholars now en
gaged In the play for the sport of the smaller
scholars. But the language of Dr. flarbach was
soon proved to be true :
Die grosa hen, die grossa 'tagg'b
Dle klenna all N:111118st I
NVIe sin' sin g'sprunga, nh on' up,
Wer g'wonna hat—ver los dich druf—
Hat teuchtlgllch geklest !
The afternoon was truly an afternoon of enjoy-
ment to all in the grove. There was a continual
shout among the little folks, which plainly showed
that youth Is not without Its pleasures. Many
were the swings the boys and girls got from their
kind teachers, and they will no doubt long remem
ber the kindness. At 0 I'. M. all were called
, around the table again to partake of the bounties
Jr life ; and they appeared to enjoy the treat very
much. The teachers and parents of the school
con not be too, highly praised for the many things
prepared for the supper. After supper, and when
all things were ready to be sent from the grove,
the scholars were called to order by the superin
tendent, G. 11. Rhoda, Esq., and formed to leave
for home. The procession being formed, the
scholars and teachers united in singing " My
country %Is of thee," after which a few words
were spoken by the retiring superintendent. Ile
stated ".that they had a pleasant day, and as
pleasant. as the day so pleasant was their enjoy
ment together, and as they sang together the good
old hymn My country 'tis of thee," in such good
spirit, he hoped they would always remain faith
ful to that' land of liberty,' faithful to their kind
teachers, and above all faithful to their God; sod
then, though their parting on earth would be sad,
yet their days would be many and pleasant and
their meeting In the other world would be a grand,
a glorious and a happy meeting. With this hope
and the wish for the future success of the school
he bid them all Good-By." Thus ended the first
plc-nic of the First Ward Mission, and long will
It be remembered by parents,teachers and scholars.
THE LEFfIGH REGISTER, ALLENTOWN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5,1871.
PEBSONAL.-WO regret to announce that
Edward Relic, Esq., U. S. Assessor for this Dis
trict, Is confined to Lis bed by a severe Illness.
TILUATEE.—Dr.Edwin G. Martin was elected
a member of t h e Board of Trustees of Muhlenberg
College, on Thursday afternoon, to (11l the vacancy
caused by the death of Tilghman II: Moyer.
COLLEGIANA.—Rev. E. N. Potter, formerly
Rector of the Allentown and Bethlehem Parish.
has been elected President of the Union College at
Schenectady, New York.
A. Bin JIAnL.—Mr. Licldenwalner, on Cedar
creek, drained the dam on Thursday afternoon and
caught nine hundred and sixty-nine. fish, mostly
trout and suckers.
DROWNED.—A little girl, aged ten years,
daughter of John Bower, a boatman from
Coplay, fell from a canal boat near Trexler's
lime kllnif, yesterday afternoon, and was
drowned. Her body was recovered.
DROWNED.—A young man named Oliver
Bower, residing at MertziOwn, was drowned whilst
bathing to a dam near that place on Wednesday
evening. A companion, who was bathing with
him at the time, also came near drowning, owing
to the efforts of Bower to save himself.
TUE commencement of the Catasnuqua High
School, on Wednesday evening, was a decided suc
cess and was largely attended. The exercises re
flected much credit upon the members of the grad
uating class. Titles Battle Mclntyre received the
highest honors.
Bnßx BURNED.—The barn of the Twin City
Slate Co., on the L. Li; S. R. R., a quarter of a mile
above Walnutport, was destroyed by fire Friday
morning, shortly after nine o'clock. The cause
of the tire is supposed to have been spontaneous
combustion produced by green hay. The loss Is
severe, but we were unable to ascertain the amount.
THE Democracy of Philadelphia have nom
inated James S. Biddle for Mayor, Win. S. Price
for J udge, Furman Sheppard . fur District Attorney,
S. Gross Fry for City Treasurer, Dr. J. Isaacs for
Coroner, E. S. 'Woodward for City Controller,
George W. Hays for City Commissioner, 8. Morgan
Ramsey for Prothonotary and Thomas Barger for_
City Solicitor.
COMPLIMENTARY.—The Fourth Ward Pub
lic School Tcachcr3 seem to be properly appreci
ated by their pupils. Mr. Paff received on exam
ination day a One copy of the Life of Christ, Miss
Armitage an elegant gold , pen and pencil, and
Miss Sallie E. Swartz's girls surprised her by
a present of a beautiful silver and gold plated cup
suitably engraved.
CHAROE OF EMBEZZLEMENT.—Edward Hot
tensteln, lute Cashier of the Kutztown Savings
Bank, was before Alderman Richards Wednesday
evening on the charge of embezzling certain
moneys of the Bunk, issuing paper without author
ity, making false entries upon the books, Cc.
The charge was' preferred by Daniel Cinder, one
of the Directors of the Bank. Defendant Was held
to ball In the sum of $3OOO, for a bearing ou Mon
day, July MIL —Rertaing Times.
TUERE is good news for the lovers of peaches,
which means good news to everybody. The Peach
Growers' Association of Delaware met at Dover
last week. Their estimate of thcryield for this
year, the most reliable that can be had, is that the
crop will reach 3,315,000 baskets, which Is more
than double the crop in that State last year.
Peaches are already beginning to come to market,
and they will soon be here In quality and price
that will bring them into general use. They have
come to be an almost indispensable fruit.—Prels.
SURPRISING— CITRATE OF MAGNESIA OR
PURGATIVE MINERAL. WATER.—The other clay we
had a glimpse of Messrs. Liman 6; Martin's (elry
Drug Store) Laboratory Book and were surprised
to see that since January Ist, 1871, they had put
up and Bold four hundred and forty-eight (448)
bottles of the above preparation, a sure indication
of the purity, efficiency and agreeableness of the
article. We were also shown an order from a
Philadelphia wholesale drug house for two gross
of the " Citrate" which they were unable to fill
Immediately on account of press of business. It
Is gratifying to learn that the efforts of this house
have been appreciated and we feel sure that the
public knows Just as well as ire can tell them that
all things sold by them are of the first quality, a
very necessary matter so far as drugs and medi
cines are concerned.
MiORTANT NEWS.—We find the following
he Rochester, N. Y.,llemoernt nod Chronicle:
W. E. Eeles, formerly of Syracuse, has married
a daughter of Hon. Asa Packer, of Williamsport,
Pa. A few years ago this same young man, then
a mere boy, was carrier boy for the Auburn Ad
vertiser, then a telegraph operator, and then man
ager of a telegraph office In Auburn, and after
wards In Williamsport, Pa.. and now he marries
the daughter of the richest man in Pennsylvania,
worth at least $30,000,000." The domestic affairs
of families are not the property of the public, but
when newspapers undertake to play Jenkins they
should know what they are talking about. Hon.
Asa Pucker does not live in Williamsport. Ile
never did. Mr. Eeles did not marry the daughter
of Asa Packer, but the daughter of the late ex-
Gov. William F. Packer, who had no fortune of
30,000,000, but the young lady herself is worth
that amount In affection, good sense, and a well
Informed mind, besides the prospect, at some time,
of an ample competence for a whole school of
Eeles. Both parties arc to be congratulated on
the happy event.-111//honspori Gazette and Bul
SUBSCRIPT' ON TO Tun STOCI: OF THE BERKS
COUNTY RAILROAD.—The Commissioners named
In the Act of Incorporation of the new Becks
County Railway Company met Monday morning
at the Mansion House, Reading, in, pursuance of
public notice, and opened the books of the Com
pany for the stock subscriptions.. Isaac Eckert,
Esq., was Chairman of the meeting, and lion. S.
C. Mayer was chosen Secretary, and David Mc-
Knight, Esq., Treasurer. The capital 'stock o
the Company, it will be remembered, Is $200,000
four thousand shares nt $5O each. This sum was
all secured within about one hour after the books
opened, there being three shares down upon the
list above the number necessary. Sonic two hun
dred more shares could have been obtained after
the closing of the books. It will be observed that
the Wilmington adn Reading Railroad Company
take one-half the capital stock, and the balance,
with the exception of fifteen shares, taken by in
dividual members of the Board of Directors of that
road, was subscribed for by eitiz:ns and business
firms of Reading. Ten per cent. of the subscrip
tions was paid dotvn to the Treasurer.
The Coramlssioner will at once certify the pro
ceedings of the meeting to the Governor, who will
issue letters patent incorporating 'the Company,
which will then proceed to form a permanent or
ganization. It is believed that the entire road will
be placed under contract in a few weeks, and we
have the opinion of a prominent official connected
with the Wilmington .C.; Reading Road as authority
for the prediction that the new line will be opened
within one year after it Is commenced.
THE July number of Old and New bus been
prepared especially to meet the demands of the
"Commencement season" at our Colleges am
Universities. The following gentlemen, and many
others, have furnished original papers on the meth
ods pursued In the Five Leading Universities, and
in the principal Colleges of the country : President
White of Cornell University ; Professor Gilman of
Yale College; President Steele of Lawrence Uni
versity ; Prolesscir Whiteof Dartmouth College ;
President Fiske of St. Lawrence University ; Pro
fessor W. Everett of Harvard University ; Profes
sor 'Allen of University of Wisconsin; President
Frieze of University of Michigan ; President An
gell of University of Vermont; Professor Packard
of Bowdoln College. Mr. Fred. W. Loring's pa
thetic and spirited story, "Two College Friends,"
is concluded. Mr. Edw. E. Hale, the editor, be
gins Ids "Story of Commencement," a novel in
ten parts, under the title "Ups and Downs."
The first part is a description of Commencement
at Cambridge a quarter century ago. Two curi
ous articles explain the methods of the Women's
examinations at the English University at Cam
bridge,—and of the celebrated debating society of
that University. Mrs. Stowe's novel, "Pink and
White Tyranny," approaches its completion.
Gen. Benban's valuable history of the battle of
paean Vista, which has been read by military
men with great curiosity, is completed: The paper
in the number which will arrest most attention Is
Gov. Everett's autobiographical sketch of Har
vard College as he knew It iti 1807 and 1808. This
paper Is now published for the first time, and is a
most Interesting view of the condition at that time
of public, education.
UHLENBERG COLLEGE
JIJN lOD DAY
Wednseday, for the first time in the history
of Muldenberg College, wore the Juniors al
lowed a separate day for their exercises. A.
day so long looked for by every Junior, a day
which should givo them an opportunity to
- -
take down from dusty shelves stores of wis
dom hoarded up during the College course, a
day which should decide who should take the
" Gold." The weather looked unpleasant
enough in the morning, but by noon friend
" Sol" succeeded, favored by breaking clouds,
in sending forth the sunny rays and thus mak
ing the day as pleasant and agreeable as could
be desired. A large number of visitors erived
by the noon trains, the majority of whom will
remain through the Commencement exercises.
At two o'clock th.processlon was formed in
the College campus and marched to the Court
House in the following order:
City Cornet Band.
The Mayor and City Councils,
The Press.
80,
ird s of Controllers, Directors, Superintendents
and Teachers of Public Schools.
The Clergy.
Trustees and Faculty of Muhlenberg College.
Altunni of Multlenberg College.
Officers and Students of other Colleges.
Former Students of Nfuhlenberg College.
Students of Muhleubcrg College,
Chief Marshal, Mayor Good.
The Court House vas well filled by invited
friends, every vat and every foot of standing
room being occupied.
The exercises were opened with music,
followed by prayer by this,Rev. Groh.
W. A. Beates, of Middletown, Pa., was the
first speaker ; sulject, .aulicalism. We arc
constantly told that the world is growing
worse, yet in sp:te of this the sun of thiliZA
tiOn is to-day near:r its zenith than it has
ever been. It is true the ancients did excel
us in souse departments of art, for instance
the ornemental, tha be:main], and in the
massive proportions of their public edilices,
but it was done by concentrating the genius
and wealth of the world upon a few cities. 'lt
is a false idea that Vie world Is getting worse.
Bad/ea/ism is the grand motive power that
drives the engine of progress. The conflict
for right and wrong still rages. Radicals arc
wanted in the field. Conservatism cannot
do the work. No, Radicals, stern, ambitious
J. G. Shaidt, of Cumberland, 11Id., "Ls
Success accidental?" There are many things
which seem to us an enigma. We see it, and
know it, but know little more. Labor is not
always itntnediatly rewarded, end capital is
but labor Invested. 0:1 ! were it but sufll
ciently understood and appreciated how much
of our future welfare depends upon these little
things, we often considered trifles. Little by
little the imposing monument is raised, when
the heart is right all is right—otherwise all is
wrong.
J. A. Sheffer, of Laniartine, Pa., " Our
Church Mission Work." A true Christian is
a true Missionary, so are associated bodies
true Missionaries. It is the duty of every
individual to understand his responsibility.
so that it may be properly discharged. The
Lutheran Church has a glorious mission, she
must press forward to grand accomplishments.
If her future is replete with demands for the
extension of her missionary service, the past
speaks with ardent praise of her beneficent
labor.
G. T. Weibel, Shrewsbery, Pa.—"Midas'
touch," (a poem.) He first related the fable of
King Midas showing his foolish wish; the en
dowment of Muhleuberg College was the ob
ject aimed at. He showed that there are
many like Midas who make it their object to
hoard their gold regardless of ruinous conse
quence whirls will follow. That there arc•
such to be found in this vicinity because after
a four years of beggarly existence of a. college
in this vicinity it has as yet few or no endow•
ments.
Win. P. Snyder, Allentown, Pa.—" Nation
al Modesty." We will enlarge this subject
without taking the word "politics" upon our
lips. We well know that for nearly a century,
during which kingdoms and Emperors have fal
len this union has stood almost unshaken. The
Patriots who formed it have long since de
scended to their graves. From the want of
national modesty arises that desire of Polemic
renown among the younger members of the
community, *hid', when it has well spiced
their tongues produce a young politician.
M. 0. Rath, Allentown, Pa,—" Launch
Out." Ma desires are boundless, knowl
edge must not be required as an end but ns
means. Should men in this age of action be
satisfied with having his divinely bestowed
mind tilled with knowledge simply to be there
inactive and unemployed ? Life.is the prepa
ration for launching out into eternity.
S. W. Kuhns, Emlentown, Pa.—"Ameri
eon Politics." Love is an original, instructive
principle made manifest in all stages of life.
In the United States tt should particularly be
accorded full scope to counteract the sordid
struggle loi• ollice which has characterized cer
tain presidencies. Wject the superfluous,
elevate the good of politics, would - be a sever•
sign remedy. Peremtory discharge of our
duty in our next presidential campaign will
determine our use to our country.
A. D. Potts; Delmont, Pa.—" The Stars of
the Reformation." Throughout all stages of
human existence, christianity and ungodliness
have been arrayed against each other. Noble
Wicktiff can truly be called the morning star
of the reformation. Had Luther not checked
the rolling tide of those ungodly indulgences
the world would soon have been destroyed In a
roaring sea of infidelity. Calvin's efforts were
not in vain. Powerful armies have won
splendid victories but these individual men
have gained; more brilliant triumplis,the gb,ry
of which speak their eternal praise.
G. 11. Rhodes, Stroudsburg, Pa.—"'Tis
only noble to be good." All alter they have
passed away are remembered by us to have
lived in one of three conditions. Some np-
pear and pass'away and we scarcely know
they have been. Do nothing to obstruct
praiseworthy endeavors and thus add °mown
page to the book of demonstrations, that It is
only noble to be good.
\V. 11. Laubenstein, Minersville, Pa.—
"Anthracite." He first described the mineral
wealth of Pennsylvania, alluding also to the
distress of late strikes. " Labor and capital
are the two pillars upholding our temple of
prosperity."
One feature which we were glad to notice
was that there were no burlesques out.
Whether it was on account of the sensibleness
of the Colldge students or the watchfulness of
the College authorities, we do not know, but
it certainly Is a great improvement to keep
these dirty sheets from the eyes of an intelli
gent and relined audience. Would it not be
well for the.sueceeding classes to model their
actions in the same manner and thus save the
College from many enemies and a bad name
which could perhaps never more be changed.
It Is not fun for one student to be thus attack
ed in secret without having the least oppor
tunity for defence. And since this good plan
has been started, we only hope that It may be
carried out from year to year.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
The lecture by Dr. Passavant before the Literary
Societies of Muhleuberg College, last evening, was
perhaps one of the best addresses of Its nature ever
delivered in the Court House. The audience was
large, the Court House being filled up long before
the proper time arrived. Rev. &Mum Yeager de
livered the opening prayer alter music by the band,
when Rev. Dr. Passavant was Introduced by Dr.
Muhlenberg. Dr. Fassavaut spoke as follows :
I. Invite you to the stilled of the relation of Chris
tianity to Labor. From the day of Adam Smith
work has multiplied, the mystery of.monyy malt
ing constitutes the greater part of lobar of man.
While our youth are taught that the chief end of
man Is money making there Is another theme
which Is seldom meddled with, the mysteries of
heaven remain untaught. Its spiritual Ideas and
principles perish, all the elements lie hidden to the
bidding of man. In G . od's mysterious being are
made up all that men call literature, science, tan
g Inge, ,V.e. It will be apparent from this view
that we moan not mere physical effects. The idea
Is prevalent that Christianity Is the only instru
ment which can quicken teen's Idea. Christianity
Is life and consequently Is power. It Is not the
only power.' Whole nations have attained
elevation in science as well ns literature. Human
forces have been quickened so that the whole world
Is filled. Over the wide world footprints of civili
zation are seen of a perfection in sculpture and
art, at which the world gazes In astonishment.
A higher display Is seen In youth than In man.
Whatever impulse Christianity has 'furnished, the
ancients had•altained to a high stake of it. For
more than thirty centuries Egypt was the granory
of the world. The domestic life of the Roman and
Grecian was as luxuriant as that of the modern
European. The Museum of Pompeii and Hercu
laneum disprove the Idea that the world has made
any progress In this respect. There Is literally
nothing Iletr under the sun. The sante Is true of
mechanical labor as In the department of archi
tecture, It has a voice which reveals the very man
of this conception. We stand in dizzy awe before
the eternal Pyramids of Egypt over which forty
centuries have passed. We wander amid the
classic remains of Greece. It Is not needful to
Institute a comparison between the modern laborer
and that of ancient days. The proudest creations
of modern times are only hnitationsof lost or hid
den ancient ones.
'The architecture of the ancients occupies a high
place in modern times. All knowledge of geom
etry, astronomy, were emploYed in ancient sculp
ture. History of literature also occupies a very
WI position. Iliad and Odcssy of Homer remain
as asting monuments. Poets, orators and mighty
men seem to appear who, even now, rule the
modern rnieri of Europe. Even now ancient lit
erature, although godless and corrupt; remains in
Christen lands. The department of fine arts dis
plays the same truths. It is amiaryclotis triumph
to give to letters a sound. It may be asserted that
most of modern productions arc only skillful com
binations of ancient arts. The aim of modern art
is the return or remodeling of ancient. What a
fact that after twenty centuries the perfection of
classic art has not yet been attained. We arc
going to school to :ancients to study lost or for
gotten letters.. When the history of human labor
is written, it will disclose a world of human won
tier. The province of Christianity is not only to
quicken, Its mission is a nobler one. Like planets
severed from their sphere, which rush wildly on,
so human labor not restrained will hurry on. It
must expand and advance ! Gain and pride have
exhausted the mightiest energies of our race. All
our sects reveal their weakness. Aimless and
godless they hurry on, to be wrecked upon sunken
rocks and thrown out upon the lonely shore. La
bor and life resemble each other In their objects
and aim. Whatever conflicts,defeats and degrades.
Human energies no longer developed by active
motives will rejoice in an expansion such as the
world has never known. Under their influence
the earth or. which we dwell will become thelmme
of millions of men. Seed time and harvest, sum
mer and winter, heat and cold shall fulfill Its
mission. The worm and catterpiller shall not de
stroy the tiller's toil. The broad face of nature
will grow green with verdure. Under its magic
hand the lowly dwelling of the humble will be-
Come the places of comfort., the churches sur
rounded by an atmosphere of an healthy sky.
Falsehood will no longer mark the handiwork of
man. The ministers of luxury and pride 'will be
come the handmaiden of religion. The fair and
wondrous works of God, the heroic acts of faith
and love will constitute the subject of the painter's
skill. In department of letters, his influence is
most needed. We shudder at the footprints of
earthquakes, but what are these. to earthquakes
of perverted Intellect I What arc these compared
to the desolation of the human soul ! Heaven
shall hear that cry and Christianity shall baptize
then With its gentle spirit. The spell of great
and perverted talent shall be broken. The bitter
scolm of an injured world will attach to their name
forever. Oh ! noble world where intellect of mind
Is sanctified ! Ilistory instructing by exadple shall
report the past without falsehood. Imagination
shall soar to those secluded heights. The natural
sciences, with their vast resources, will give dig
nity to labor. The divine law of harmony will
fill the earth with sweet sminds. The lights of
human reason will shine across a darkened
ocean to guide is lost and straying marker.
Ambition and toil for sustenance of life are but as
a fleeting shadow. In the case of some nations
they were partly mixed, religious and secular. The
facts stand out clear In history that nothing
could preserve the perfections of human toll. So
it wrought On front century to century as if it
would never grow old. True time trill not
allow to tell the great injuries that proud monarchy
hare. It is seen the same in exhausting causes
with our experience of nature, while the power
of nature has also fallen like a thunderbolt. It
would seetn as if human labor would carry with it
the " instrument of its own.dissolutiou." Worn
out and overcome it sinks back in exhausted scenic
nest, they are no longer able for moral or physical
recuperation. The future holds forth no promise
for them of a sublime and lasting destiny. No
I ower can defeat their dissolution. Bow grand
and inspiring are the prospects If our sons are true
to the grave-Interest committed to their charge.
It is no fancy that from debris of all toll shall
arise a power of remuneration. Have we not one
people, one destiny, one God 1 The greatness of
our country is alone sulliolent to furnish a theme
for every species of human toll. Tyranny may
cru , h power elsewhere, but here equality and free
.lom make opportunities and create competition
with the standards of religion and may we not
look fur a future of our country which shall flow
with the purity and blessedness of heaven 'I We
perceive a coming work which demands a forth
putting of our hands. Fable or tradition has re
corded that Constantine Pictured in heaven a cross
with the inscription " By this thou shalt conquer."
Bishop Burkley,in a vision of nt new world, giving
utterance to "Westward the course of empire takes
its sway," but the great truth dare not be over
looked that there is one hope for tht , future of our
'Mee and world.
The band then played " gin fesle burg Is unser
Gott," after whleh the benediction was pronounced
by the Rev. Eyer.
=EI
Thu s lay was as lovely as could be desired. A
slight breezu began to stir in the morning and con
tinued ti'oughout the forenoon. Crowds of anx
ious vtnitors began pouring into the Court House.
The procession was formed at 8:l30, a. m., at the
College Campus and marched to the Court House
headed by the Band in the same order ns yester
day. The opening prayer was delivered by Rev.
Dr. G enewald, after tousle by the Eureka String
Band, of Allentown, whieh also played during the
Junior exercises yesterday, and did certainly great
credit to themselves on both occasions. After
music by the Band, J. 11. Garber, of Trappe, Pa.,
delivered the Latin Saltitatorip This speaker did
certainly great Justice to hime;elf on this occasion,
lint as it was understood but by few In the audi
ence It scented to become somewhat tiresome.
However, he was overwhelmed with boqucts. At
this stage also several boquets were handed to a
Junior who had been somewhat unsuccessful In
getting them yesterday. Thanks to the kind
friends of the Junior.
After music again, an oration on American Ed
catioh was delivered by R. 11. Beck, of Nazareth,
'a., In substance about as follows: A cultivated
kind will always command respect. In our coun•
try the nine has come when no possession can be
acquired without knowledge. We hOnar the In
ventor more than the mechanic. Ours Is an ago
of intellect. No step has ever been taken by any
cation similar to our public schools. We have the
advantage of other nations. Our efforts have been
crowned with flattering success. Every form of
aristocracy has been broken down. It Is the glory
of our . system'that It draws all the classes together,
the rich and the poor. "He alone shall conquer
who most nobly strives." This system is so per
fect that a boy who has Its motto Is able to do al
most anything. Without this desire uo one Is
able to do anything. A man can never become
eminent for virtue unless he loves the practice of
those who havelt. The mind must be prepared
to receive It. Its success can be seen lu our elec
tive form of government. Look at the old world;
they require soldiers anti bayonets to keep their
crowns balanced on their heads. The laboring
, InFsee who control our ballot bones arc intent-
Lela, therefore our success. If we have not ge'n
c,al polish as Europeans In It, we claim more sue- .
cess In It. Once in a while we produce a great
'non to let the world know that we arc capable of
doing it. We have no cause to blush for what we
I are or have'been.
The .11ittedy of the Mimi, by D. S. Hoffman, of
Lebanon, Pa.: Philosophy has fur gges been en
deavoring to define its limits: Men who In this
ago will assert that there exists In man nothing
more than animal, is certainly a fool. Matter is
made for mind. It is man's chief glory. The
mathematician proceeds in a long course of rea
soning, but when he turns Whitt own self, his own
Inner principles, ho finds that ho is nothing. Wo
admire the temple which human hands construct,
but what is it compared with mind? [Shower of
bonnets.]
Diamonds in the Rough, by J. 11. Neiman, of
Norristown, Pa. That which was once laid aside
as a pebble is now worn as a bright diamond on
Kings' and Princes' hands. The busy throng of
ilfe pass daily many a Jewel which, would shine
like a ITlOrnin nr If rescued by a friendly hand.
Is our grav,l.ll,ls, wnere rest noblest, heroes, are
those who have rescued those diamonds. A dia
mond may sparkle, but after the bloom of the
cheek has faded it is merely a dead, inorganic
mass. Queen Antoinette hail n Jewel too precious
to he bought, but when her head fell the crowd
shouted in triumph. Shakespeare, Milton and
others were mere pebbles but after they were res
cued became bright diamonds and shining lights in
our world. We need men who can hew the block
before the grand structure can be erected. These
are the diamonds once In the rough. Societies
that engage in educating and brightening these
diamonds should be encouraged by men. The
men who search only for diatnonds in earth seldom
shed a ray of light over the world. Like cowards
they haVe stabbed the purity of man. The world
In Its Present condition loudly calls fur such men,
men who will build up educational and religious
Institutions to brighten these diamonds. Live to
raise up man and make him what God designed
him to batted you will then only fulfill your pur
pose.
Reform, by C. B. Kohler, of Trappe, Pa. With
every setting sun the world is going one seep
higher In civilization. The establishment of a re
publican government was once supposed a check
to all progress and civilization. Its influence can
not always bo realized. Man must be prepared
for
The seeds of the reformation were sown
by \Vickilff, but Luther, like a bright and morn
ing star, rose to fulfill It. Women exclaltd that
our deteriorated system of the ballot box Is owing
to their being deprived of this privilege. Wo:dill
gently search the causes of all now movements.
In a few modern institutions only wo find un
shaken stability. From nature man must learn
the only true principle. Truth crushed to earth
will rise again. In the triumph of those actuated
by benevolent design is this seen. The past le a
good school for the future, it shows that those who
have preceded us succeeded.
After music by the band, an oration on The
Problem of Ilisiory was delivered by Hiram Peters,
of Marshal, Mo. Two great worlds are over open
to ma a—the natural and political. The problem
of History Is to find God in It. While the natural
philosopher has the mountain to climb, he has the
sun to guide him. The monotony of History is
considered one of its effects. The history of every
nation Is that of a planet only on its revolution.
Is such monotony agreeable to a wise and intelli
gent Creator 7 Should He permit the bloody scenes
of history to repeat themselves 7 Take the amount
of misery of one single life, and you will have an
appalling scene of misery. Is there anything in
the affairs of men which will explain Ole? The
history of the world proclaims itself. The vastness
of this great scheme, Is seen when wo consider the
time during which it passed. Ages were consumed
In this development. Can any period of time bo
monotonous to Him who Is Eternal. Christ is
the centre of all history. Christianity is the only
system by which man will ever realize this prob
lem. What beaut 3 Is thrown over the grrindeur
of ancient history ! The entire solution of this
problem is reserved for the end. There Is only one
point in time and space where this,problem can bo
, olved ; it is when men are gathered around the
Eternal Throne of God. (This was a very deep and
philosophical oration, and we regret our limited
space cannot do it justice.)
Will America Live? by E. C. Lochman, of Al
ler:town, Pu.: Our republic is indeed preeminent!
None can lay claim to its equal. Yet, notwith
standing some will ask can America live, she who
suffered so many trials, who has undergone the
mightiest, the rebellion that has over shaken a
nation of the world. It remains for us to tell
whether our republic has not had its golden age.
We see progress everywhere. Before long educa
tion will become so universal that man or woman
must have a gigantic intellect. The spirit of the
law of any laud is tire true index of its morale.
Where can you find better ones than in America?
If our forefathers had been so skeptical they
could never have broken the shackles which bound
them to England. New fields will ever be opened
for industry until we go ahead of every nation In
existence. The rebellion has been put down and
It can not be that America has seen its golden
age. The nation has commenced a new career.
"The Union must and shall be preserved."
The Triomphe of Spirit, by C. D. Keller, of
Reading, Pa. It Is the soul that builds Itself a
body. The Good Spirit roused the people, con
quered armies and gained mighty victories. It
breathes life luto the dull marble. Why was It
that wild barbarians conquered Rome? Because
the good spirit of a once proud Roman had fled.
Socrates moved in a sphere for above his country
men. Study the history of English literature and
you will find it nothing but the result of man's
greatest triumphs. What can be said of the tri
umphs of higher Wei The last and greatest tri
umphs shall be those of the Saints.
Oration in German, by A. J. Long, Lehigh Val
ley, Pu. If we ask history we find that nations
were successful as long as they were virtuous.
Nothing Is left of them but empty tales because
they became corrupt. Greece, house of true
heroes and conquerors, whoever thought that cor
ruption would destroy proud Rome and Greece.
France has been drenched Is blood because her
people were Godless and corrupt. Our own coun
try Itself has not kept Itself clear. Church auti
dtate are both corrupted. Why does dishonor to
trade and commerce follow? It Is our duty to
check the stream of corruption. Let us use all
our power to work for our fellow-man and save
our country from rulu.
Music again followed, after which au oration on
Compensation was delivered by 0. P. Smith, of
New Tripoli, Pa.: Looking upon this world of
ours we find a great system of exchange. .Expen
diture and compensation go hand is hand. The
natural world everywhere rewards him who sacri
fices in her behalf. Woman devotes her all upon
the altar of maternity. But has she no reward?
Around her stands a little baud of rosy youths.
Go out upon our cemeteries; those graves speak
the oft repeated truth, " It Is sweet and glorious
to die for one's country." 0 1 happy retribution
of au eternal rest! Not one in .our country has
struggled In vain. flow weak are pleasures of
senses compared to him whole found at the shrine
of knowledge. Could money be butter expended
in any city than In establishing colleges and li
braries. Society has never yet sacrificed where I
she has not been properly rewarded. Our hide
peudence was bought by -noble lives, but the last
ninety years will answer It was again compensat
ed. Did ever rebellion pay the nation'? Yes,
mountains of compensation ore heaped against
the golden sky.
Charles Dickens, by B. &redact', of Read
ing, Pa.: June 9, 1870, Charles Dickens died. Au
old friend died, a friend whom we so often met.
For 35 years his imagination turned Into a stream
of noble and useful tales. From every page of
his work it Is evident that he had a great pity for
the poor and degraded. Ile demanded justice
and good education for the poor. Ho was first to
find that the poor man had a heart. Critics may
carp ns they will, he was still a great novelist.—
He has left a greater number of types than any
other English author, except Shakespeare. The
characters of Dickens are those of poor, honest
people, as well as the villain and thief. Here the
speaker gave a desription of thu different charac
ters as portrayed - in Nicholas Nickleby, David
Copperfleld, A:c., the old Jew Fegin closing with
Dickens' last words and letters.
The Susquehanna, by Henry Woodward . , of
Reading, Pa.: This was a very poetical and beau,
tiful oration and we regret that the lateness of the
hour compels us to omit, as we could not do It
Justice without publishing the whole of it.
THE RACCALAUREATE ADDRESS OF Da. Must-
LENBERCi was delivered: It was an earnest ex
hortation and practical advice to the graduating
class In substance ad follows: It is not any
man who can look into the future of any man.
Men often begin with themselves and Interpret
opinions In accordance with• their own feeling.
Sometimes temporary* prosperity or adversity
have given occasion for persons to intermit their
own future. Neither prosperity nor Adversity
are fixed conditions. Science of Stars, as by Wal.
lenstein, are often resorted to. Some even strive
to awaits tile dead by their mystic arts. Bathe ,
manifest display, to discover the future was
found in ancient orie. The Light of Christianity
has not yet dispelled, these superstitious Ideas.
As prophecy has ceased, you may perhaps ask is
there no plan by which the great future can be
looked Into. Man must look to himself, go
boldly -forth In the discharge of duty,that Is the
mystery. Homer respresents Ileetor tut a noble
hero thus. We confide In Mtn whom mortals
and Immortals obey. This Is the only safe rule,
this will free us from superstitious fears. One
stage of your life's action •Is about to close, but
what is to become of you, With the boundless
ocean before you would gladly tilt future's cur
tain to see its secrets. What man is "now he
will be hereafter. The whole of Life's seasons
are but seed time and harvest. The final result
is certain. Are we true Christians now and will
we continue as such? If we are God will abide
with us. As inntructorsllt becomes our duty to in
still you with Christlon prin •
safeguard to success. We hope you may all be
crowned with laurels of victory. It Is better to
expect the least than fear the , worst. Far he the
thought that you will disappoint any of your
friends in Christ, In action 'and principles. We
urge yein to be what you are expected to be. This
separation will not be haul. We will meet per
haps again on earth and certainly In Heaven.
CONFFORII4O OF DEORIOIS
The degree, of A. B. was then conferred upon
the following gentlemen of the graduating class:
R. H. Beck, D. B. Hoffman, J. N. Neiman, C. R.
Kohler, Hiram Peters, F. C. Lochman, C: H. Kel
ler, A. J. Lon 3, 0. P. Smith, 11. B. Btrodach, H.
W. Woodward, J. F. Ohl, B. F. Knorr, J. 11.
Garber.
The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Rev.
Wm. IT. Rickert, Luther A. Swope, Ernest Mutt
iceberg, William Ilublenberg.
The degree of D. D. was conferred upon Rev. B.
L, Daneiquist.
DISTRIBUTION OP PRIZES.
Senior Prize of $25, to Hiram Peters, a prize for
best examination on Butler% Analogy
Junior Prizes, both to G. T. Weibel, one for
beat Oration, $25 in gold; the other for best Es-
say on Physiology„ $25.
Sophomore Prizes, First German prize, $25, to
Asher Pflueger ; Second, $2O and a book, to J. A.
Bauman ; Third, $lO and a book, to Asher Nue
ger ; Fourth, $7 and a book, to John Nicum.
Freehmen Prizes, First German Prize, $2O and a
book to 0. E. Hoffman ; Second, $lO and a book,
to A. J. Erdman ; Third, a book, to Schell ;
Fourth, a book, to Shimer ; Fifth, a book, to A.
Kuntz.
Achilles Long also received $26 for German
Senior Oration
Attar music by the Baud,
THE VALEDICTORY
was delivered by B. F. Knerr, of Allentown, Pa.
There is nothing which has not been created for
some definite purpose. There is a high plane oc
cupied by mind alone. The duty of work is writ
ten. The invention and contrivance of many pro
ductions has cost many a sleepless night. Hav
ing passed through a course of principal studies
we to-day, as class, appear before you for the last
time. The College must be largely endorsed.
Others are endowed with millions and yet com
plain, how can we expect to succeed with a few
thousand. There is no reason why Allentown
should not bo eo famous In education as manu
facturing interest. Remember also your Female
College. Don't send away your daughters to
other and inferior institutions. Accept the thanks
of the class citizens of Allentown for your care
shown to no. The speaker bade the last and af
fectionate farewell of the class to the trustees,
faculty, students and classmates as also the citi
zens of Allentown.
After music the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Prof. liofford. .
Third Annual Commencement of
the Allentown High School.
That there is a great deal of Interest tekeu in
the High Schools of our city, could plainly be seen
last evening by taking a look Into the Court House.
We say a look Into it because It was utterly im
possible to go In after half past seven. Every seat
and every inch of standing room was occupied long
before the proper hour for opening had arrived.
The evening exercises were opened with music
and singing of "God Speed the Right" by the
scholars, followed with prayer by the Rev. Wm.
Swindells. The Salutatory was delivered by W.A.
Hausman. This young gentleman, who was se:
lected to express the " welcome" In behalf of the
schools, will no doubt make a good speaker. Ills
voice Is clear and his speech was delivered dis
tinctly, so that all could understand him, but much
too rapidly. This was followed by a Recitation by
Alice Gabriel ; she had a clear voice and succeeded
through courage to put a fine finish to the poem.
An etsay was then read on " Old things have
passed away," by Emily Ilex worth. This young
lady did certainly great Justice to herself. The
reading was loud and distinct and the substance
of the espy showed mental application and the
plentiful consumption of midnight oil. Allentown
need certainly feel proud to send forth to the world
such graduates of her High Schools. Two Alpine
Maids, acw.npanied with piano, was next in order,
after which a declamation on Ancient and Modern
Writers, by Wan. Evans, followed. The young
man's speech was clear and plain enough, but was
rather rapid, but as lie le quite a young man as yet
this . fault Is excusable, for tills seems to be a char
acteristic of all young speakers. The Last Chief,
a recitation by Anna Mill, was a masterly effort
as regards delivery on her part. A strong, clear
voice, suitable gestures, graceful position on the
stage, all tended to make her performance a per
fect success. An essay on The Revelations of All.
tronomy, by Clara Barnet, was read. Iler voice
was not quite powerful enough, but it seems to be
possible only to a few to make themselves heard
in such a crowded house during such an uneasi
ness and bustle of the audience. The essay In
substance, however, showed also close application
to study. Listen, 'lfs the Woodbirtl'e Sonnby four
ladles, accompanied by piano, followed. Those
who heard It need certainly not be told that it was
"splendid." The Ballot Bar, a declamation by
Charles ilostworth, was also very good and was
well recited. The Wreck of the Beeperue was the
subject of a recitation by Sallie Diefoudcrfor. She
was fearless, confident and well able to make her
self heard by the audience, and showed a favora
ble prospect of becoming the " coming woman."
Knowiedge versus Wealth, an essay read by Annie
Kernahen. Like the preceding speaker, she suc
ceeded itt keeping the attention of the audience
and in making herself beard. The substance of
the essay was very good and showed great talent
and ability. "Knowledge Is the master and
wealth the servant." Yes, wisdom Is indeed bet
ter than rubles, and knowledge a mighty power.
This lady received tremendous applause.
An Organ Peal by seven ladles followed. This
also was very good.
A declamation on Pretext of the Rebellion, by
Wm. Irlannutn. This young gentleman spoke with
a clear voice and used suitable and becoming
gestures, but spoke rather rapidly.
An essay on The folly of blindly following judg
ments and opinions of others, was 'read by Emma
Heebner. The essay was, as much as wo could
hear of It, a fineproduction. There was too much
noise and bustle In the house, and wo fear but
very few got the good of It. The appearance and
beauty of this lady were certainly very attractive.
She received several very beautiful bonnets.
A declamation on Rome and Carthage, by Anna
Kichlise. This lady has a manly voice, and wo
doubt not would be able to make herself heard in
halls of Justice and Senate chambers. She,droo,
received several flue bonnets.
Mere le thy /Tons? was the subject of au essay
by Sable Newhard. This essay was very good,
was read In a very pleasant and agreeable man
ner, and whoever succeeded In bearing it can cer
tainly say that " the effort was not In valn."
The Valedictory was delivered by Amelia Gram
mes. Tho substance of It was very good. Her
delivery was pleasant and audible. She bade an
earnest and last "Farewell" to teachers, Board
of Control and Superintendents, schoolmates and
classmates, and was literally overshowercd with
boquets.
The Good Night Chorus, followed by bonedlq-
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tfon by Rev. Swindells, concluded the evening
exorcism, the entire audience no doubt beteg per
fectly satisfied that the school system of Allentown
stands second to none lu the State.
BURET music, Instruction books, blank
books, music paper and' cards and all kinds of
musical trimmings, a large supply constantly on
band at C. F. Herrman's Music Store, Allentown.
gentleman afflicted with the chronic rheum.
Item nays, " No description of my cane CRP convey the
vast amount of benefit I hate received from the Iwo of
Johnson'• Anodyne Liniment. I believe It In the beet
article In the world for rheumatism, •
If a horse has a good constitution, and has once been a
good horse, no matter how old or how much run down he
may be, he Can be greatly Improved, and in many resnecls
made as good as new, by a liberal nee of H/sertaan's
Caveary flond(rion Powders.
TUE celebrated piano of Steinway, and Lin
deruarin & Bona are only for sale at C. F. Herr
man's Music Store, No. 102 south Seventh street
Allentown.
USINESS NOTICES. **
Our druggista keep for . sale Hall's Vegetable
Sicilian hale Renewer, the beat preparation aver made
for marring the vitality and color of tho hair,
A Few Words to the Ladiee.-310.ny ladles, par
ticularly mothers tmelng, complain of a tired, listless
feeling, or complete exhatimit
O , on arising in the morn
ing. n the wife and utenter evolves the responsibility
of regulating the duties of the household. for cares are
numerous, and the mental as well AS the physical powers
are frequently nulled into requisition. She often Soda
her slightest occupation a weary task and °abstain° a,
burden, while at the name titan she has ,no regular db.
0000. Ile.tetter's Stomach Bitters, If retorted to at this
period, will prove on unfailing remedy for this. annoying
lassitude. The effecta of this potent saint age soon seed
in the rosy cheek and elastic stop of the head Of the fami
ly, as with restored health and ,renewed spirits she takes
her accustomed place In the fatally Welt', thisfriend
in need be regularly used,tholta damaging tyrnStome will
never be complained of, and not Only:would.lia' allude not
be experieuced, but many disease!, folloSrpig Its advent
be avoided. As a medical agent it hail no equal, while Its
pleasing flavor and healthful egoista have *ado It it gen
eral favorite. It la free from all proportles oolsulated to
impair the epitome, and Its operations are at once mild,
soothing and efficient. All who twee need the Bitters at
test Ile virtues sad commend It to we.
Dr. H. D. Longaker offers his services to the
afflicted, more especially to those suffering from Chronic
Diseases. Ile will be glad to see and talk with them. It
. . . . .
In his practice to plainly declare a disease Incurable If he
believe. It to be so. In those cases which ho undertakes
he guarantees to do all that can be done by unwearied at.
tendon and the application of experienced skill, gained
by many years of practice In treating disease in Its nal
.ne and most malignant form. That bin skill has not
been exerted in vain, numerous entificates. that may be
seen at bin will testify. A few names aro selected
for publican. which are known to citizens of this
county. No foo ling of egotism prompt. their publication,
but they lire published rather no an evidence that many
who have deemed themselves hopelessly afflicted have by
a proper application of the resources of medical science,
bean restored to health and tins enjoyment of all Its bles•
si Vra ." . — BlliteWeggant, Johnson Corners P. 0. Cancer of
the Breast.
Ely (Roy. Ely), Allentown, Pa. Cancer of tha
J. J. Johnson, Allentown. Skin Disease.
Milton 0. Bassaman, Hanover. Chronic Bronchitis
Henry Oabriel, Allentown. Deafness.
Mrs. 0. Yeager, Catasatmoll. Tumors alba Head.
Nathan Eberhard, Bethlehem. Cancer.
Mrs, Dech, Troxlertown. Cancer.
Win. Jatneson, Bethlehem. Pulmonary Catarrh
James Mean, Bethlehem. Chronic Rheumatism.
. . .
Mrs. J Homer, Salisbury. Scrofula.
B. A, Ilarlacher. l'lllixdolabin. Cancer Tumor.
Mrs. W. H. Mlauich, Salisbury. lam. Com..ited Eal
Y Wlttmen, Lanark. Tumors of the Head.
Abraham Kistler, New Tripoli. Tumor of the Nock.
Mre. E. B. Serfass, tg
in.
Fem. Cora.
Mrs, E. Weindout, Friedonsville. Cancer of the Breast.
Catherine /miry. Centreville. Cancer side of the Face
Jolla Levan, Slegfried's Bridge. Polypus of tho Nose
Mrs. Fogleman, Allentown. Cancer of ho
Byeast.
Thomas lints, Ilokendaunna. Tumor.
Mrs. D. Krebs Mahoney City. Cancer of. the Face.
F.J. Shoemaker. Seipstown. Tumor.
Catharine Denman, Weatherly. Cancer of the Nese.
The above persons nay ho referred to, or certificates
may be seen at Dr. Longakor'n ,ogice. Sixth street, ho•
twe.n Hamilton and Walnut, Allentown. Pa.
X 033 SabbertiocutentS.
FRUIT I'RESERVING POWDER.
N OEN I'S TASTELESS POWDE R reserves kinds
of Canned Fruit', Stewed Fruit. Fruit Butter, Manama
and Tomatoes without being air tight, more elegant In
Leanly and taste than any process intim world. This
Powder has been In public rise for three years and is now
used In every State of the Union.
It Is cheap, healthy and reliable, will furnish stowed
and pro+erved fruits daily for the table cheaper than any
otiod• process. Ile,. Box costs 50 Ccalog puts up -10 quarts
or 00 panda of pared fruit. Full directions telling bow to
prevent all mould with the box. Sent by malt or cold by
Ciroeors and druggists.
Tim w [whs.& (rude soPplkl by Johnson, Holloway at
CoWlie, French, Richard, St Co., PhlladelPhlo. • Kidder
& Wetherell, New York, or ourselves.
ZANY., NORNY & CO.
13.1 North second St.,
MEI
COTTAGE SEM INARY FOR YOUNG
LADIES,
POTTSTOWN, MORTG OMERY CO., PA.
The Twenty-third Year of thin In'dilution will open on
SErrint DER For Circular. ndelreen
uly 5.3 m IfoY. JOHN MOORE, Principal.
C ARD.
fl3AnwEtt&~.
NO. 902 CHESTNUT STREET,
PIIILADELPIIIA,
Deelre to 'evil° the °epode.' attention of purchasers and
others 'kiting the clty, to their ucusually large uud ye
clod uneortineut of
NEW JEWELRY,
FINE WATCHES,
OF MOST REELABLE MAKERS.
GOLD CHAINS.
ARTISTIC SILVER WARE,
FOR BRIDAL AND OTHER PRESENTATIONS.
Table Cutlery, Electro Plated Goods,
'OF FINEST QUALITY.
FRENCH CLOCKS, BRONZES AND
MANTEL ORNAMENTS,
Received DIRECT FROM PARIS during the meseut
ecaeou•
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Courteene and polite attention le extended to all who
may he Induced to accept a cordial Invitation to visit their
beautiful store.
002 CHESTNUT ST
BADS
C VEGETABLE SICILIAN
It
has proved Itself to be the most Per tra PreParallon for
the halr ever offered to the reAllc to rein.
GRAY HAIR TO ITS ORIGINAL COLOR,
and create a new growth where It hits fallen off from dis
ease or natural decay.
It will prevent tha hair front falling out.
All who nee It ar nanimous In awarding It the prelim
f bring the boot l a i r Dreaming extant.
Our Treatise on the flair bent free by mall.
Manufactured only by
It. P. HALL a CO.. Nashua, Prop',
For male by all drugglmte.
rpEACHER WANTED. •
1- The School Boarl.of Low. r M co gie tole ash p
sire to ...gage a teacher for the graded school et Millsrs•
town. Palo y, fifty dollars per month. To. te. seyen
months. commenchor the , third Monday In SCPlnnlbOr.
Applications recelvtd hy
illhollS•1111 J F. M. Sill EVERT. Sect'y.
•
1/1 TEACHERS WANTED.
Tho School Biwa of ‘Thihiliall town ably. Lehigh
comity, hereby Ai , A Twiteo that they dealt,' to colossi
' , mato.. Teacher. for tho eaouln¢achool term. An ex..
r initiation of applicant.: will behold on SATURDAY. July
Mb, Ih7l, at tho public bowie of Wm. J. Micklay, lu acid
towaithip. School tenth bls
S.
moue 2.6,31 E LEITH, Sricretary.
LTBERGEWS
FLAVORING EXTRACTS
Ara warranted equal to any mad , They are prepared
from thefruffs. toil will be fouud utuclt fuller than many
of the Ks - Ducts that aro meld.
liiir - Ask your Groctr or Druggist for lillacrger's
&strode.
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BARLOW'S INDIGO BLUE
1., without doubt, the brst . article In tho market. for
blue log clothes. It will color ut.ro water ill. four
1101 es the 111111.1 weight of Indigo, and much more thou
net ma h r bloc In Om umract . The only' genuine
le that put up at
ALFRED 'WI LTBERCIER'S DRUGSTORE,
No. ?...t1 NORTH SECOND STREET, PUILAD'A., PA
The LAPHIA have Toth Wltannaltr.a . e and BAlti.oWN
rumen 011 them. all others fire counterfeits. Fur sale by
tomgt Or t. and Druggists.
WILTBERGER'S INDELIBLE INK
Will be and on trial tubers truperfor °Hide, Aluraym
on hand for aale stroaaonabln prima, Puts Uruund
S OWES, Uanulna MEDICI N E, Chamois Slane, Sponge..
NIZ . "
jou., 2i•ly No. 23.3 North Second St., Plan, Pa.
w og Wilso#
1871.
The Popular Clothiers.
Most Attraotivo Stook VI
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U, EVER OFFERER
tgREAT ,pfIOWN j1)6:14.
SPRING AND SUMMER CA
VARIETIES
ri • Fine Piece goods:
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DIREOTIONS BY MAIL
1: 1 41 POI
ri2
Taking Your Own Measure:
Samples by Malt, if vent Write
for Them.
Clothes Sent by Express Prerriptly.
'Prices Lower than An3rwhere.l3l2o.' .
603 & 605 ChegriiX.St*
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