Richter’s Dream. *
The manner in which Dr. Atherton pictured
this dream was such as to draw forth general
comment. It in no way detracted merit from
the address, but on the other hand, only made it
seem the more forcible and clear. His words to
the graduating class were brief and very appro
priate. When the twenty-three members of the
class of’9o stood up to hear the last words of
good advice and admonition, it was then that the
true significance of the Baccalaureate Sermon
was appreciated. The real meaning of gradua
tion commences to dawn upon one ; and we see
the dividing line between the pleasant fields of
study and preparation, and the busy, pushing,
practical pathway of real life. When the bene
diction was pronounced by the Rev. E. F. Davis,
each one left the chapel, feeling that it was rarely
one’s privilege to listen to such an able discourse.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
The feature of interest on this day was the ad
dress before the Y. M. C. A., by Major General
Oliver O. Howard, U. S. A. General Howard
addressed a large audience on “The Value of
Character.” The address was clear, distinct and
forcible. Numerous illustrations were used, no
tably that of the life of Washington. After the
address, General Howard in company with Lieut,
and Mrs. Wolf, met the members of the Y, M.
C. A. in their room.
Tuesday was a beautiful day and was appreciat
ed as such by the many visitors. Groups and
couples were seen everywhere enjoying the cool
shades or the beautiful walks of the campus. There
was little going on during the day that was of
general interest to the visitors; but in the even'
ing was Junior contest. There was a large and
interested audience gathered in the chapel to
witness the oratorical contest. The contest
brought out some fine oratorical display, and the
substance of the orations, showed well matured
thought. The programme of the evening was as
follows:
THE FREE LANCE.
TUESDAY,
Music, Overturn—''Night ill Gi'iumrta,”
Omtion,
- - Krcuzcr.
“The ltaeo Problem."
Walter Mason Camp, Wyaluslny,
“Public and Parochial Schools.”
Hugh Hamilton Jr, Thompsoiitnwn
Music, “The Mill in the forest ”
Oration,
Oration
• . liltanberg.
“Tho Soul Immortal.”
Thomas Alvin Gilkoy, A'tw/mimort Fulls
Music, “Ileggar Student"
Oration,
- Millockcr.
. - Prison Reform.
Charles Henry /Ink, Jr, Philadelphia,
■ ■ “Our South American Neighbors."
Dllworth Miller Taylor, Media
Music, Selection from “Fra Dlavola,”
Announcement of Judges' Decision
Oration,
The Judges appointed were Hon. John Wood
ward, Mr. White and Dr. Heller, The prize
was awarded to Thomas A. Gilkey.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
The events of Wednesday, which were of gen
eral interest, were The Artillery Salute at 9:30
a. m., The Alumni Dinner, The Exhibition
Drill of the P. S. C. Cadets at 3 p. m., and the
following program in the evening :
7:30, MEETING OF ALUMNI
Invocation,
Annual Address, lly lion. Kirkpatrick Att’yGen.of Pu.
l'n'si'iitatioii of Portrait of Dr. Pugh, I>IJ the Claws of ' Ol ,
Address of Welcome, -15 y tlio President of tho College,
ltesponse, - lly Mr. W.s.llulloclc, Pres,of tho Classof'ol.
Unveiling of Portrait, - . - Hy Mrs. It. V. Pugll.
Presentation Speech,
Iloooptlon Spocoli,
Class Paper,
Faeultu Reception to the Alumni in the Armors/ from 0 to It,
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
The last day of Commencement was one of the
most interesting of the week, not because it was
the day on which was held the exercises which
gives reason for Commencement, but because the
program of the day was carried out in such a
complete and interesting manner. The addresses
by the graduating members were especially inter
esting, as was the commencement address by
the Hon, Stewart L. Woodford. The music fur
nished by the Stopper & Fisk orchestra, of Will
iamsport, was a feature of the exercises.
The following is the order of exercises;
- By l'rof 0. Alfred Smith,
lly Ills Excellency, Gov. Beaver.
. - By Mr Elenn W. Coopor,