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Alma Mater Farewell

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1891
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This year theTJniveïsity of Michigan graduates a larger number of students than ever before in its history. Not less than G20 persons today bid farewell to its sacred precinc'. Of these 162 beloDg to the literary department. The number receiving each d -eree is as follows: Bachelor of Letter-, 19; Bachelor of 'Science (Biology), 2; Bachelor o! Science (Chemistry), 7; Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering), 3; Bachelor of Sciepce (Mechanical Engineering), 4; Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), 10; Bachelor of Science (General), 10; Bachelor of Philosophy, 34; Bachelor of Arts, 51; Civil Engineering, 2; Master of Science, 3; Master of Philosophy, 2; Muster of Arts, 11; Doctor of Philosophy, 4. In the other departments thegraduates are as follows: Medicine, 101; Law, - Bachelors, 1G4; Masters, 15; Pharmacy, 30- Master 1; Homcepathic, 18; Dental, 29. The weather has been less oppressive than is generally thecase in Commencement week. The attendance of alumni is not large but thoae who are here eeem enthusiastic. The exercises throughout have been of a high order. Sanday Jone 21, AT NKWBERRY HALL. A fitting opening to the exercises of the week was the dedication of the Newberry building, which took place Sundav afternoon. The beautiful hall was fittingly decorated with evergreens, flowers and plants. The exercises opened withaTeDeum by the choir, after which Rev. A. S. Carman offered the invocation and Rev. R.H. Rust read an appropriale scripture passage. A brief history of the association was given by A. E. Jennings. It was founded in 1858 and was the successor tö the "Miseion Society of Christian Endeavor." It became a corporate body in 1883. Subscriptions started, and in 1887 there was money enough to buy a lot. In the same year Mrs. J. S. Newberry contributed $15,000 for a building. Other large gifts followed. On the first Sunday in April, 1888, the corner stone was laid. Subsequent history is familiar to all. Dr. W. J. Herdman gave a short treasurer's report. From all sources $35,822.02 (including $1,000 for library) had been received. Of this $21,000 came from Mrs. Newberry and other large contributors, $10,000 from the citi zenB and students of Ann Arbor, $3,000 from Michigan, and the remainder from all parts of the known world. The liabilities amounted to about $2,244. The dedication ode, composed for the occasion by Prof. F. N. Scott, was read by Rev. J. W. Bradshaw, and a dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. J. M. Gelston. President Angelí then gave a short address, at the beginning of which he read a letter from Mrs. Newberry, offering to make up the deficit so that the building might be dedicated freeof debt. He congratulated the men who established the association, the trustees, the members of the society, Mr. Brearly, Mrs. Newberry and flnally the state and the world at large over the happy event which they were celebrating. Prof. D'Ooge followed the president with an interesting paper, full of mem. oríes of the past and suggestions for the future. He hoped that the organization would never lose that simplicity and catholicity which had always been the sources of it spower. Finally he handed the key of the building 'o the president of the association, P. McAllaster, who accepted it in a hort address. Eesolutions thanking the several donors were read by Professor Spauldln& The exercises closed with an snthem by the choir and the benedic'ion by Rev. Henry Tatlock. THE BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS y the president is always looked forWd to with pleasure. This year he 'ookashis subject:"Leadership through Self-Surrender." The teachings of Christ In depicting "fo." said he, "abound in paradoxes. he Beatitudes, pronounced in the sermón on the mount, contain perhaps ie of the most remarkable collections of paradoxes in literature. Another of these spiritual paradoxes Which our Lord seems to have been rond of repeating, in one forrn and another, to his disciples is that through oiraility we reach exaltation, that we arf move and lead and bless men by ■aiitering as servants to them rather thn being served by them. "T'-.is doctrine of leadership through self-sacrifice may well be commended to your'hougbtfulconsideration today. If there is any claas of persons who i'.re called to the duty and the privilege of leadership, it is the class who like you have received the advantages of higher education. The conditions of success in this leadership it is well for us to understauO. " Let ua notiue some eironeous views coneerning what is involved in cultivating the Chri8tian spirit of self-sacrifice. It is an error to suppose that such a spirit forbids intellectual development and culture. It is pedantry which is proud. Great scholarship is modest. 2. Again it is an error to suppose that the spirit of self-sacrifice does not exist in one who is conscious uf intellectual and moral power. In all ages great men of ruarked endowmeuts, of strong convictions, of mighty moral forcé have come to the front, speaking as those having authority. Yet these leaders have been men of the sweetest and most devoted spirit. While then we do not need to stifle our consciousness of power, we do yet need to remember that one of the besetting sins of men is to overestimate their power. 3. It is an error to suppose that the spirit of self-sacrifice is incompatible with a sense of gratification at the approbation of good men. It encourages and strengthens ua in rightdoing. 4. It is an error to suppose that the spirit of self-sacrifice must rob us of de light at seeing our labors bringing forth good fruit and of the privilege of manlfesting our delight. " In one word, it does not cali us to a mean and cringing and craven and ascetic life but to a sweet and large and forceful life. " Let us observe now some of the grounds on which it is affirmed that the spirit of self-sacrifice is one of the essential qualifications of high leadership. 1. It needs no argument to convince us that selfishness in a man never attracts us but always repels us. We are drawn at once towards the man of large heart and noble soul. "On the other hand a man may have large intellectual gifts, great genius and great learning, but if he is known to be mean and selfish in spiril, he cannot long remain a leader in any good work. Again, it will help us to understand how the spirit of self-sacrifice qualifies one for the leadership of men, if we remember that men are moved to action through their moral nature and not necessarily through their intellect. The eloquence which most powerfully sweeps men on to action must come from a sincere and noble heart. Cold intellect, however dazzling its manifestations, does not long or strongly move men. " Again, ifamanistobea conspicuous leader, he must convince others that he cares more for the truth, for the cause which he is espousing, than for being praised as the defender of the truth or the champion of the cause. If it becomes apparent that his motive in securing the triumph of a principie or a party is primarily to secure his own exaltation or fame, he is at once bereft of his power. Dr. Angelí, at this point, stopped to examine the characters of some óf the great leaders of the world, such as Moses of Israel and Saul of Tarsus. But, after all, said he, " the supreme example of leadership through humiliation and self-sacrifice is that of our Lord and Master himself. "Even the meanest of us may revverently and trustfully hope that aa 'we share the spirit of our Lord we shall also have something of the power of leading men aright. Without this spirit you may perhaps win a certain admiration from men for your intellectual gifts, you may even wield a positivo power in leading men astray, your vanity may be tickled a while by the consciousness of such power; but can there be any permanent satisfaction to you in the exercise of any leadership, however conspicuous, except the leadership towards good? I know well enough the generous and noble impulses of early life to be sure what is tha response of your hearts at this moment to the question. In this hour, so full of lofty aspirations, you do desire to make the world happier and better. What wiser counsel, then, can I give as my parting advice than to ask you to treasure in your hearts those words of our Lord to his disciples: "Whoever would become great among you shall be your minister; and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant; even as the Son of Man carne not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." MoimIr.v. June 22. LAW CLASS DAY EXEECISE8. At ten o'clock the Chequamegon orchestra struck upthe "Schauspiel Overture" and the speakers of the day marched on the platform, which was decorated with the üni versity colors and potted plants. The president, N. A. Phillips, gave a short salutatory. The class, said he, had neither regrets for the past nor misgivings for the future. The history, by Harry Dimick Jewell, was full of reminiscences. Ninety-one entered with 285 members. During the first year the principal events were the visit of the Pan-American congres?, the base ball victories and the circus embroglio. The latter he describes in verse as follows: " 8howmen to right of them. Showmen to lefl of them, Showmen behind them, Holler'd and thundered. Oh, how the tent-pin and crow-bars whaeked ! Oh, how the classic skulls were cracked! Oh, how the silken tiles were wrecked! Down the hill, peil mell, Thej that had run so well, Rushed thro' the barb-wire fence Into the mud canal, All that was left of them, Left of the Six Hundied." The following statistics, among others were presented : Seventy members ol the class come from Michigan, thirtytwo from Illinois, twenty-six from Ohio, nineteen from Indiana, seven from Ontario, four from Japan - the remainder representing twenty-four states and territorie?. Twenty-eight members of the class are married Twenty-one are of foreign birth. The oldest man is 44, the youngest 19. Po litical preferences were reported as fol lows: Republicana, 133; Democrats, 85 Prohibitionists, 12. Seven members think Oarlisle, íifteen Cleveland, am 178 Blaine, the greatest American states man. The annual yearly expenses o students ranged between $125 to $1,500 the average being $441.52. The his torian presented other statistics am closed with a fitting reference to the late Prof. W. P. Wells. The class poem, by F. A. Henry, con tained many reminiscences. L. S. Baldwin, the class orator, forci bly defended the legal profession from the aspersions frequently cast upon it. The class prophecy was read by E. R Sutton. He compared the class of '91 to a galaxy of stars and viewed the variou members with anastronomer'eeye. The figure was well carried out. S. E. Low gave the valedictory, the effect of which was somewhat marrec by a faltering delivery. He referred to the great social changes which hac taken place in recent years and showe( the relation these necessarily bear to law. After "Hail to the Chief," by the or chestra, the portrait of Prof. Wells wa unveiled and presented to the law de partment by President Phillips in be half of the class. Prof. Knowlton re sponded with appropriate remarks This concluded the exercises of the day Tnesday, Juno 33. LITERABY CLASS DAY EXERCI8ES. Shortly after ten o'clock the Chequam egon orchestra struck up a lively piece - a fitting overture to the interesting program which followed. The class orator was Walter Hammond Nichols who during the past year bas also enjoyed the distinction of being presidem of the Students' Lecture Association His subject was "The College Gradúate." The oration was replete with illustrations. At the outset he remarked that by gradúate he meant "she" as well as "he." He upheld the policy of co-education in a forcible manner. An interesting anecdote was given, which went to show that colleges breed many " unpractical witlings." The speaker referred also to the feeling that college graduates are often obstructionists. They have scoffed at many of the greatest inventions and, said he, "even in the closing years of the nineteenth century, in a university town.anelectric railway has a hard struggle against injunctions." Mr. Nichols treated at some length the charge that college men shirk their political responsibilities. "Yet the .college gradúate has his right to be and his place to fill. Brice says while reforms have to depend upon the middle classes, 'the original impulse which has set the cause in motion, in the inspiring ideas that have drawn men to it, have no doubt come from lofty and piercine minds, and minds generally belonging to the cultivated classes." Again, said the speaker: "The diploma is not the magie wand that shall open to us the doors of wealth, fame, ease, and, least of all, happiness. The most of us will probably earn money enough to feel decent and do enough good to form the skeleton of a funeral sermón." "The educated man is forever doomed to be misunderstood, and a man's foes shall be those of his own household." The speaker maintained thenecessity of cherishing high ideáis. It depends upon men as individuals just what ideas they shall choose. Some of the graduates, said Mr. Xichols, are to be teachers. Many look upon the teacher as a mechanic without a mechanie's interest in his work. "To another the word calis up a large procession of great men and women - philosophers, philanthrophists, men of science and men of letters." In the words of Herbert Spencer, " education is preparation for complete living." Teaching may ery well represent the other callingp. "No one can afford to have a mean ideal. The world is unconsciously full of small, mean ideáis. Cynics often teil the young that they will think differently when they grow older. They are like acid poured into milk. Shall we let them win the day? In the words of Voltaire, ' Crush the wretch.' " Whether we will or not, we shall infallibly realize some ideal. He who Iets slip the golden mom of youth without electing to follow the true, shall unconsciously elect to follow the false." The class poem, by Miss Ida Z. Hibbard, was a pretty little gem. U2IDEE THE TAPPAN OAK. The pretty custom of holding a portion of the class day exercises under the historie Tappan Oak wasagain observed tbis year. Music was rendared, after whichOrville R Hardy read the class history. s When ninety-one entered upon college life, " The examining profs were carried away by our ready and voluble way of doing things, especially Defoe's, and even Prexv gave us an unusually encouraging word in his annual Room A address on "cold feet." The historian referred to the political crisis the first year and told how "Tom Cooley persisted in making speeches in class meetings." The subsequent events connected with the class were traced up to the senior year. Of '92 the chronicler said, "A gawkier, sillier,fresher set of Freshmen never passed through our alma mater's portals." "How miserable this rickety old world is to a senior ! How much better Prexy could direct affairs if Shoemaker or Reid were consulted now and then !" Of '91's base ball record he said, "What would the Varsity team have done in the east without '91? Who sent Cornell back with a broken back, held Yale down to two hite, made Brown tremble and laid the crimson low ? A young man from '91." In the literary world '91's career was marked by the establishment of the Daily and the Inlander, the consolidation of the Chronicle and Argonaut and the publication of an exceller' Pallai'ium and Castalian. The ueual number of statistics were presented. The oldest man, G. A. Sharteau, is thirty-nine years of age; the tallest, Charles Hill, six feet two inches high; the shortest, I. N. Smith, five feet four inches; "the meanest withdrew and graduated with '90." The average age of the male members is twenty-three, that of the female twenty-four. The sons and daughters of farmers outnumthose of any other class. In conclusión the historian paid fit ting tributes to the memory of his deceased claesmate, J. L. McAllister, and to that of the late Professor Winchell. The class prophetess. Miss Katherine E. Sumner followed with a metrical visión into the future. She imagined that she saw Ann Arbor a city of 30,000 inhabitants, with 8,000 students, a fine gymnasium, a school of fine arts, a firstclass hotel and a magnificent theater. The future hietory of the members of the class was depicted in a gracefal manner. The exerciees concluded with a brief address by the president, R. P. Lamont He thought that the members of the claes might well look into the future with confidence. REGENTS MEETING. The board met in annual session Tuesday morning, all the members being present except Draper, Hibbard and Kiefer. The following appointments were made: Elmer E. Brown, assistant professor of teaching for one year; W. J. Hussey, instructor in astronomy; A. J. Hall, instructor in mathematics; G. H. Mead and A. H. Lloyd, instructors in philosophy; C. E. Adams, director of gymnasium; W. H. Sherzer, instructor in geology; F. E. Wagner, instructor in mechanical engineering; R. L. Weeks, instructor in French; Drs. Hagler, Lynds, Darling and Moore, aseistants in the medical department; S. S. Budget, assistant and F. A. Waples instructor in physiology; Dr. A. Muirhead, assistant to Dr. Abel; Mr. Higby, instructor in general chemistry; Dr. L. P. Hall, aesistant to Dr. Watling; I. J. Ohnan, assistant in drawing; Dr. Rowe, house surgeon. Dr. Corydon L. Ford tendered his resignaron as dean of the medical dejartment and Dr. Vaughn was apDointed in his place. Prof. J. C. Knowl,on was made permanent dean of the ' aw department, and Prof. J. J. Abel permanent professor of materia medica. Dr. Herdman and Prof. Dorrance were allowed assistants. Another assistant br the general library wasprovided for. )r. N. S. Hoff was made full professor of practical chemistry. The regenta decided to lócate the gymnasium on the northeast corner of the ampus. LOONTINÜED ON FOOBTH PAOE.J . OSTIKUED FROM FIRST TAGE.] The saïary of C. G. Taylor, superin. tendent of the inechanical engineering shops, was raiced from $1,000 to $1,800 a year. Dr. Ueorge Doek waB appointrd professor of the theorv and prCtice of medicine in place of Dr. Christopher, resigned. Other lees important business was tauwcted. ■ A SCEXE OF GAYETY. The muse Terpsichore must liave rejoiccd as fhe g.ized upon the brilliant scène of Tuesday evening. Society in Aan Arbor, in Chicago, in Detroit, all were represented by the votaries of the dance. As gentlemen and lady walked from their hack down the lighted walk tfaey ran the gauntlet of the eyes of many curious persons gathered on eitherside.. The scène in thechapel was a brilliant one. In the center of the room stood the reception committee, comprising Miases Marien I. AVatrous, Marguerit?. B. Cook, Emma M. Ballentine; Messrs. ï. B. Cooley, J.Lowenhaupt, J. M. Crosby, W. B. Kelly and E. E. Van Sycle. They were assisted by Mesdames Angelí, Xancrede, Adams, Pettee, Kelsey, Stanley, Greene and D'Ooge. Shortly after ten o'clock the happy company marched into thp tented dance room, which proved much too small for the large numbers present. Owing to sooie difticulty about the programs the grand march was dispensed with and the festivitúis began with "La Gitana" 'wattz. Beautiful music was furnished by the Schremsier orchestra of Detroit. The sun had already risen above the horizon when the company departei'. Itefreshments were eerved from time to time in Room A, where Jams Shirley, of this city, presided over the tables, One of the honored guests for a short time was ex-Secretary of State Bayard. Severa'i of the regents and raany old graduates were present. The fostumes of the ladies were more u isually elabórate. The evening was cool and delightful. The floor was xoellent. Kinety-one has good reason for coïigrauilation over the verysuccessitil society event with which they lmve narked tlieir exit from alma mater. WIiirKlny- Alumni Day. B.C. A. MEETIXC. A.t o'clock the alumni of the 8. C. A. met for the first time in the parlors of Newberry Hall. Kev. H. W. Gciston, 7.1, of De Land, Florida, presided, A number of reminiscences were given, among the speakers being Prof Soale, of Union College, Alliance, Ohio' president of the association in 'Oiyitev. Air. Hurd, '59, Prof. V. M. Spaulding, C l Mc Allaster and W. H. Nichols. Frequent reference was made to Prof. Adam K. Spence, one of the founders of the association. SPECIAL CLAES RKUNIONS. The "bovs" of '61- at least eleven of tliem - gathered yesterday at the residence of their classinate, Prof. W. S. Perry. The following were present; Hom er A. Fünt, Detroit; Hoyt Post, Detroit; Itev. C. P. Quick, Concord; Dr. J. A. Post. Detroit; Prof. Wm. Soule, Alliance, Ohio; S. S. Walker, St. Johns; I. H. Elliott, Princeton, 111.; Daniel Kilii at riek, Morning Sun, Iowa; B. M. Cutchton, Manistee; H. M. Utley, Detroit. Tlic class of '71 held a pleasant reunion ; esterday. About twenty of the "old boys" were present, as follows: A. P. Boyer, Goshen, Ind.j A. G. Otis, St. C. A. Bast, Saginaw; E. M. Wright, Fort Dodge, Iowa; C. J. Willett, St. Louis; Richard IIud3on, Ajm Arbor; A. W. Hamilton, Ann Arbor; Wm. Merrill, Sagina w; J. A. Fulton, Cleveland; E, M. Avery, Cleveland; J. F. Eastwood,- Georgetown, Kentuckv; John Eisenman, Cleveland; Dr. T. A. Felch, iHhpeming; B. A.Furney, Toledo; W. S. Harsba, Detroit; A. B. Raymond, Detroit; C. K. Latham, Detroit; J. Li Littleiie.fl, Farwell; W. B. Millard, St. Clair. At five o'clock the alumni gathered on the i-pacious lavn of Prof. M. L. D'Ooge, where a splendid banquet was served. The alumni of '81 were also present in considerable numbers, the following, among olhers, being present: H. H. Kingsley, Evanston, 111; D. E. Hooner, Kanka, N. Y.: F. E. Goff, Cleveland; T. B. Wood, Adrián; S. N. Schermerhorn, New York; J. E. Hathaway, Milwaukee; A. H. Frazer, Detroit; O. T. Hunt, Detroit; A. R. Rood, Grand Rapids; Mrs. A. M. Cunningham, Ann Arbor; G. L. Williams. Detroit; Jean A. Wetmore, New York. About twenty members of the class of '88 met yesterday afternoon in Room G, partook of refreshmentsand exchanged greeting. At the business meeting the following officers were elected: Percy B. Richardson, president; Miss Carrie Gelston, secretary and historian; S. A. Moran, treasurer. The next reunión will be held in 1894. A committee was appointed to arrange for a special reunion at the world's fair in 1893. LITERARY ALUMNI MEET. About 100 members of the Literary Alumni society met at two o'clcck in the chapel. W. H. Wells, of Detroit, presided, and Prof. J. E. Reighard acted as secretary. Reports by the treasurer and necrologist were read. During the past year 2,520.31 was received. The disbursements amounted to $2,514.08. The Williams professorshipfund amounts to 844,733.09, of which $1,0,025 is invested in real estáte mortgages. The remainder cons8ts of the King note, King library, bilis receivable and personal accounts. The necrologist reported thirty-one deaths during the past year. Tbe thanks of the association were extended to Joshua W. Waterman for nis gitt to the gymnasium. Officers were elected as follows: President, O. J. Campbell; vice-president, E. W. Pendleton; orator, O. H. Dean; altérnate, F. P. Davick; Poet, F. N. Scott; altérnate, C. W. Tufts; secretary, J. E. Reighard; treaBurer, S. 8. Walker; necrologist, T. B. Chase; comniittee, - C. B. Grant, C. II. Gleason and L. L. Barber. A committee of three, consisting of Profa. Thomas, Demmon and Pattengill, was appointed to see whether it is desirable to abolish the offices of orator and poet. Judge C. B. Grant urged the af-sociation touseits influence and power towards raising a largor symnisiniD fund. S. S. Walker, J. C. Knowlton and W. A. McAnJrew were appointed a coinmittee to settle up definitely on a cash basis the indebtedness of Zioa P. King to the association. Other business, less important, was transacted. THE MEDICAL ALUMNI met yesterday morning in the lower lecture room of the medical building. An interesting paper was read by Dr. Eugene Boise, of Grand Rapids, the president of the association. He emphasized the duties and responsibillties of the medical profession. New oflicers were elected, as follows: President, Di. A. N. Alvard, of Battle Creek; first vice-president, Miss Ella Marsh, '87; second vice-president, A. H. Lbo, '84; third vice-president, Dr. Pomeroy; fourth vice-president, J. H. Lion, of Chicago; fifth vice-president S. M. Yutzy, '91. At half past twelve the meeting adjourned to Nickel's hall, where an elab, orate banquet was served. Toasts were responded to by Dr. Smith, of St. ClairMiss Fletcher, '91, Dr. W. E. Stevens, Detroit, G. L. Kiefer, '91, and Dr. Car, row. PHARMACEUTICAL ALUMNI. After trausacting routine business tbe association elected the following officers; President, J. O. Sehlotterbeck, '87; first vice president, C. W. Parsonp, '81; second vice president, E. C. Bassett, '83; third yice president, D. M. Ruseell, '91; recording serretary, B C. Hesse; correpponding secretary and troasnrer, A. E. Mummery, '85. At the conclusión of the business the alumni adjourned to Hangsterfer's hall, where a banquet wa served. IIKNTAI, AI.UMMI met at two i. m. After a nuraber of speeches, the following offioers were elected: President, Dr. William Cleland, Detroit; vice president, Miss Lucy Water oo, St. Clair; secretary and treasurer L. P. Hall, Ann Arbor. t LAW ALUMNI elected the following oflicers j'esterday: President, Thomas M. Coojey; secretary. J. C. Kuowltoc; treasurer, Alnheus Felch. ' FRATERNITY BBUNION8, Seventeen members of the Zeta Pdi fraternity met yesterday, including Judge II. H. Swan, Judge McAlvay, Elroy Avery,l. M. Weeton.J. G, Knowlton and (ither.-. Tlie Umi of $1,500 Was raised for a chapter house. The Beta Theta Pi, Delta Upsilon and Delta Tau Delta fraternlties also held reunions. " i!si.sTi;i:i:sn:i'M.s OK PUBLIC SEKV1CE." This was the title of anab'e discourse by ex-8ecretary of .State Thos, F. Bayard before the law aluujni yesterday. On the platform in University Hall sat the speaker, President Angelí, Prof. J. C. Knowlton, Alpheus Felch, Judge T. M. Cooley, Regents Whitman and Cocker, Prof. B. M. Thompson, Judge H. H. Swan, of the United States Circuit court, Judge C. B. Grant, of th Michigan Supremo court, President D. C. Gilman, of Johns Ilopkins University, W. A. Moore, of Detroit, Judge McAlvay, of Manistee. Judge E. D. Kinne and A. J. Sawyer, of thia city. Judge Cooley, in a short speech , introduced the speaker, whom he eulogized is a worthy successor of Jefferson and Webster as secretary of state. At the outset Mr. Bayard remarked that the United States government, from the time of its establishment to the present day, has remained practically unaltered, while most states have undergone deep changes. In order to secure the blessings of liberty our forefathers laid as the foundation-stone of our government " non-user, for personal aggrandizement or private objects, of whatsoever belonged to the people and was needful for their gov ernment." One of the safeguards of individuai liberty was the ordinance that private property should not be taken for public use without just compensation. "If" said the speaker, "in addition to the protection of private property from publicappropriation,we could equally eecure public property from being taken and public power from being perverted for private use, we would by a single stroke have deprived much of our present legislation of its inequality and inequity." In following out his theme, Mr. Bayard attacked the trusts, the spoils system, the inequalities andambiguities of the tari ff laws and official corruption. Anything but a complete report of the address fails todo it justice. THE CONCKRT. Space does uot permit an extended account of the commence'nent concert. An orchestra of forty-flve pieces, from Detroit, led by Wm. Luderer, furnished excellent music, and the soprano, Mrs. Ginevra Johnstone Bishop, of Chicago, was well appreciated. Prof. A. A. Stanley deserves great credit for having secured so fine an attraction for commencement. SKNATB BECErTION. A large number of ladies and gentlemen remained to take part in this animal event. The membersof thefaculty and their wives received in their usual graceful manner. To-ly's l'roKrnin. Between 9 and 10 o'clock this morning the 020 graduates of the University marched two by two around the Statest, walk and into University Hall, where a large audience wasassembled. President Gilman, of Johns Hopkins University, delivered the address. This afternoon the annual commencement dinner takes place. Addresses will be made by prominent men. Thus will end the forty-seventh commencement of America's greatest university.

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