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About Hesperian student / (Lincoln [Neb.]) 1872-1885 | View Entire Issue (June 15, 1880)
xMUwiMlM. 3 !wii.iqg!)rr ,-- IHKIIIH i "ITT1 , r -g T H K II K S P E It I AN ST I! I) E N T. TI1R HESPERIAN STUDENT. Published ecml-nionthly by the Mudontm of the Nebraska State University. Tuusday, .Ionic, lo. 1880. KD1TOKS IN CHIEF. Ma H. Faiufikm, U. V. Hauuinoton AvmiOIATK EDITOR Miss WlI.l.lAMS I.ooai. Kditou, It. 1), Da vip Hiini:- Maxahkii I). Y. Fisiikii thums or srnscniVTtnx. i copy pur coIIorc yoar - - 1 lx month Mnglo copy HATKS Ot'AlfVHHTtHlNH. l column ono hibcrtlon -junrcs " " t .. u . ... 1,00. ..V) $2.00. All article for publleatl in should be addressed Editor Hestkhian Studknt, State University, Lincoln, Nebraska. Ml xubscriptlon mid busl nes communications, with the address, should bu sont to 1). V. FISH Kit. Subscriptions col .ectcd Invariably in advance. Adxcrtisomonts collected monthly. Editorial, COMMENCEMENT OltATOltY. Wo have good reason to bo proud of t lie class of '80. Without any detriment whatever to the preceding classes till will agree with us in saying it is on an aver age the best class ever graduated from ''o University. Space will not allow us make a review of all the orations, ' Mch we wouldbe glad to do, although ! :ould do little else than reiterate the '' Ises with which Ihe statc papers have I een prontsc. "iVcrc was nothing tcdhfus in the exercises; the orations were brief nuu spirited, the music excellent, the flor al offerings which attested the apprecia tion of the numerous friends of the class were manv and beautiful. We deplore the near approach of the time when the size of the classes will necessitate a change from the requirement of orations from each graduate. The election of the orators from the class to appear on the commencement programme would be at tended with many; difficulties and the omission ol them altogether would be tin satisfactory. Many remarks were made on the simi lavity of thought in each of the produc tions. Docs it indicate a moulding influ ence resulting from the nature of the stud, ios pursued? We think not. Does it in- dicate an influence of the current of thought at the present time, derived from au impartial reading of the thinkers and philosophers of the day? We think it does. We And pleasure in the conclusion. There is a conflict of opinions in our day, the broadest and deepest the world has ever known. To say that we do not feel the effects of this, would be to admit our olvcs to be laggards in the progress of thought. Each oration on Commence ment day attested afull appreciation of the attitude of the leading minds of the day, yet an individuality of expression that shows independent thought. A graduating oration is expected to in dicate something of what the mental work has been, hence it is natural that the fun damental line of thought based upon gen- oral reading and observation would be similar among the member of the same class. Instead, therefore, of its being an adverse criticism that the oxer, ciscs wore without exception dovUod to the different tendencies of modern $0Himcuccmcnt. ItACCAl.AUliKATK SKltMON. The llrst exercise of Commencement was the Baccalaureate discourse by the Chancellor. Sabbath cvcnlne The sub. thought, it speaks well for the unlnuiMJccl WJW ,.T0 W,8(J m)m ,g sll.ong moiled spirit of education at the linker- cll!Ulccllo,. Frtirffold possesses in a ro sity of which the state may well approve. I ,..,.,.,.,.,., (Wl.(l! ,,,,. lT:n lhl. .... ..,,. tiosi. The address abounded in good ad vice lo the graduating class and tin ex That a want of elocutionary discipline was manifest in the class cannot be de nied. Yet there was scarcely one promi- prcssion ofau opinion in regard lo mnny uon. mini in me uc.ivciy o. any u. (f tho vitiil (piesliont, which Imvi? shaken graduates that careful training would not j io woj.,d (,m,mg am, Ini? con- have removed. Oratory is an art and ' lnrjeg ought to be cultivated more carefully than as yet wo have any means of dci'ig We snail miss the class of '80 deeply; yet wo bid them God speed in whatever way thoy may severally direst their labors and will rejoice at cacli new success which attends them. CLASS DISTINCTION. We observe with pleasure that class dis tinctiou is beginning to awaken among us. It will be a now tie that shall bind together more closely, those who are as sociated directly in their work. It will often serve as an incentive lo stronger ox- ertion in keeping up the regular studies in one of the regular courses. It is not necessary that there should be incessant warfare among the different classes, but the word classmate should bo the "Open Sesame" to the inner chambers of the heart, and guarantee mutual assist 'hc among those who bear it in common. The junioric Senior class seemed to be entirely ignorent of what was due from them to, the ai'iuluming ( o&. Wcbope hereafter that the Senior class will not be oblidgcd to decorate the hall for Com mencement exorcises black their own boots etc., which according to all prece dent is work that belongs to the Juniors. PAL1.ADIAN 15X111 111T10N. Monday evening, Juno 7, at an early hour, the Opera House was crowded with an intelligent and appreciativc audience intent upon listening lo tho wit and wisdom of the representatives of the Palludiun society. Space does not permit any but a baie mention of each production. The Overture by tho University Hand i was well received. JNexl came tho Invo- cation by Rev A. C. Williams. Eugene Montgomery then appealed with n criti. cism entitled "Edgar Poo and his Critics." It abounded in much strong argument to show that Toe has been a much wiouged man. He paid a line tribute to the in corruptible character of his writings, showing that he never was actuated, as his contemporaries, by mere venal gain. The gentleman is a fine writer, one of the best on the programme. "Policy and Positiveness" by Miss May Tho audience then greeted one of Lin coin's favorite songsters with great ap plause. Mrs. Hates rondei ed a solo with Iter usual pleasing style both of voice and manner. She deserved and received a hearty incorc "The Legend of tho Organ Builder" was rendered by Miss l.ola Williams In a laultlcss manner. The lady posossos in addition to hci natural line voice and queenly bearing the advantage of having received a most thorough elocutionary training, li seldom falls to our lot lo hear even a professional elocutionist en ter so fully into ihi soul of her piece. 1 The exhibition was one of the best i .... , , , , ........ .... .. ii.ii.. wnicn lias over oeon given oy uiu raun- dian society, and she may well fool proud of the literary merits ol'lhe participants. PHOPHIKTY. Tho person who supposes gross humor, ality to bo hidden under every form of so rial relation that does notVhanee to meet his approval, will almost invariably be foundiito be a living example of his own creed. The Democrat breaks forth with a remonstrance against tho ladies of the University attending society exhibitions with their beaux as it chooses to call the gentlemen who attend them. It is more proper, as that worthy thinks, for young ladies to attend such places with their parents. But let it bo remembered that most of the students are awav from their parents, and that they are not children but men and women who know how to think and act for themselves. No one can point to a community of people among whom there is a higher standard of mo rality than among the students of the Un i versify. The cause of this is perfect free dom of thought and action, and the high, cr idea of what is due to true manhood and womenhood prevalent among the stu dents. When the one is hampered the othor will bo lost. We hope therofore that when the Chancellor needs advice in regard to the best method of managing the students, ho will not seek it at the hands of the State Democrat. UNION KX1UH1T10N. The Unions should have held llieir ex hibition Sattmhy evening, but on mc couitl of tho heavy wind and rain storm it had to be postponed until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. But notwith standing this drawback the Opera House was tolerably well filled by a choice col lection of the elite .f the city. The Invocation was offered by Row Lewis Gregory. Miss Sophie Schwab, Lincoln's favorite instrumental soloist, then gave ono of her most charming peiformanccs. An essay eiritled "The Nation, its fu lure" was then read by Wm. A. Hackney. The author showed that he had given the subject much earnest thought. He held Ilint Hfimililipniiiciii iu llin ninliit' imnni' U !...;, .fill.) .-1. ....., )..,i !i. .....I..... : I ' "" """ !'"" ......... , .oaumu. " iwllicllls tO HUlkc OU1 tree limn me tormer nut imintcu with the lntlcv. It wns MJsp F.'s ninstcrpictte. "Site thinks that 'positiveness' is fast giving way to 'policy.' The vocal solo "Once Again" oy Miss Lillic Peck was so highly appreciated by the musical that she was loudly eticored. Ed. Rich then made his first appear- mice before a Lincoln audience with an nation supicmc. Hcattackodjhojhcory jhal jeljmatic in tiucnecs affect character and mind. Will N. Hawley delivered an oration entitled "The strife between tho living and the dead." It was finely written and showed the eminent practical sense ol its author. He held that the true principles of every art should he known but that essay, "Disraeli-An unpopular view," i ""' wicugo snouiu go tanner than which merited and received high praiso. ' mcl(' xhi'ovi'- TlltJ fiKtlomim had a very Miss Emma Smith's oration, "Social ' PIe,MS M'l'iance on tho -stage and in Inconalitv rcrxus Progress " was .mil.. I CV01T w,lv conducted himself with credit. 4 0 , .. .,.... short and to the point. She came to the conclusion that the present is the period of greatest social equality. The lady did credit to herself and to the society she rep resented. The duqt by Miss Gerrans and .Air. Smith retained the high musical lcputa tion which they have justly earned. The eulogy on the "Good old Times" by Miss Florence N. Jones abounded, from beginning to end, iu most sparkling and original wit. It was a delightful change from the usual affected style of col liege pieces. She said that the only thing she Wondered al was thai tile good lit tie children of tho "good old times" who learned their catechism and wore so good did not die young as the Sunday School books dispose of children who are too good for this life. Miss Jones appeared to be the favorite with the audience. The oration, "History a physical, not a moral science," by E. P. Unaiigst was a strong argument to disprove the theory that divine intervention changes the world's history. He held that physical discovorics are the great stopping stones to a higher civilization. I Tho fillcstimi (iiv dnlintfi wne " l?nJ,J That the thinker is as practical as the actor." Miss Jessie Parker championed the all'., and iu every way proveda worthy champion. Her arguments were brought forth with clearness and force. She showed conclusively that all our advance ment is due to the thinker's brain, and that Ihe actor is a mere tool in the hands of the thinker. Miss Parker fully sus turned her reputation as a writer. S. V. Mallory, who championed the neg., labored under a great disadvantage in coming directly after such a masterly debater. But lie did great credit to him. self, notwithstanding. He held that men j who live by their wits arc too numerous, ignoring the fact that only actors can live by their wits. He unquestionably had the unpopular side of liie question, but most of his arguments wore sound -uid logical. "The mission of Genius" by Miss Mat tie Hawley was a thoughtful and beauti fully worded essay marking out what is tho true ond and aim of genius. "Tho powsr of acquiring what others have evolved, is talent. Genius cannot be trained." This was the ground taken. i i &