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WNff T II K II 12 S P B HI A N S T U D E N T. 1 Wo congratulate the lady on her happy power of expression. Miss Mettle I. DeCon's recitation "The Bride of the Greek Isle" was rendered the most simply and unaffectedly of anything we ever heard Tito lady Is a nnturol 1. ocutionist. Her description of the burn ing ship was rendered with a sublimity seldom heard. Her appearance on the stage was full of grace and simply per. feet. She deserved the admiration of every lino man and woman in the audi ence. "English Politics" the oration deliver od by N. '., Sncll was pregnant with strong practical common sense. Mr. Snell's voice is nearer what an orator's voice ought to be than that of any other student of the University. He was calm, self possessed, eloquent. Ilia comparison between Gladstone and Disraeli was ele gant and decidedly In lavor of the former. He scorned the policy of Christian En. gland protecting Turney, the persecutor of Christians. The gentleman shows great promise of making an orator of no slight powers. The Union society need not feel ashamed of her chosen representatives. They acquitted themselves In a manner deserving of the highest praise. UNIVERSITY ADDRESS. The University addresses for the past three years have not been quite up to the standard. This year was no exception to the rule. The subject was well handled. It was a dry subject,and could only inter est those who have made considerable ad vancement. The average student coulJ not got interested. Wc heard somo very tlattcrlug comments upon the address. We should judge that Chancellor Ham mond is an eminent man, in his position, but doesn't seem adapted to interest a pop ular audience. It is to be hoped that the officers who have it in charge will after this see to it tint this part of the Com mencement exercises is on a more popu lar theme. ORATIONS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS. At t( o'clock 'Wednesday morning a procession of students and citizens form od at the University and marched to the Opera House, which was soon densely crowded. The orations surpassed our most sanguine expectations. They abounded in wisdom such as to show that the graduates are prepared for life's battles. The first one who appeared was How ard V. Caldwell. His oration, "The scholars mission," showed that he fully realizes what is to be expccteit of him. He made a very pleasing appearance and received the highest praise. His is a well balanced mind and we much mistake if he duos not make a mark in the world. Sum I). Cox made binisrlf perfectly at homo on the stage. He had a very digni fied bearing and showed peculiar earnest ness in depicting "The extreme tenden ciusofthe age." His anangement was logical and his views came strictly with in the range f common seuse. His dis posal of the "woman question" was par ticularly indicative of u well .wrought mind. "Beginnings of H'story" by Warren TiOiee showed that the gentleman had been an attentive student of Darwin and Herbert Sponeer as well as a thinker of his own accord. His voice was pitched a little too high but further than thl j his de livery was good. David H. Mercer was greeted by hearty applause, thus showing that the audience was on the 71t ctrr for something good. They were not disappointed. His delivery was forcible and earnest. A slight un easiness on the stage as well as imperfect committal of hu production told against him. His analysis of "Social forces" showed that, his mind has been well train ed. The only lady graduate, Miss Emma Parks, proved to the most fanatical that the higher education of woman has been a success in her case. Mtss Parks' sulyccl, "The tendencies ol modern science," was a hard one but she showed herself perfectly competent to dispose of it. Wc pronounce it one of the bust writ ten productions wc have ever heard in the University. "The individuality of the citizen" by Chas. E. Stralton, took Issue with the practical value of the usual college cur riculum, holding that the tendency is to destroy the students' individuality. The oration was a good one but we noticed a little too much affectation in the delivery. Naturalness is an indication of Individ uality ; perhaps, however, this affectation was only assumed to piovc his point against our curriculum. Harry K. Wolfe spake on "Philosophy and Christianity." His style was entirely different from the others. He was cool and deliberate. He shught R show that the Greek plllosouhy is the foundation of modem Christianity. His tribute to Soc rates was beautiful, more so, we think, than Socrates deserves. -Freedom, Hie basis of history" was a strong plea against hl-toiy being desig nated a physical science, James 11. Worlcy was the speaker. The gentleman appeared in a little too great n hurry to get through, but the oration was sprightly and interesting. Much credit is due the Episcopal choir for music during the exercises. !&, CHANCELLOR'S RECEPTION. As usual the annual reception at the Chancellor's was a social treat. Nearly all the students were there anil they were all firmly resolved that it should he no stifi'kid.gloved affair. The Chancellor and hisladv have a natural talent for hos pitality. The citizens and state officers seemed to enjoy themselves just as well as the studonts. May this custom be perpetuated. THE CIRCUS. The grandi'mifo of the Commencement exercises was hold down on Historical square last Thursday. An immense au- dience was present, composed chiefly of alumni and students. The performances were roplete with litoray excellence. At least we suppose so, or none oH the stu. would have been there Next Vacation. Give us a rest. Congratulations. Ail U well that ends well. Did you pass In German ? Nobby Straw Hats at Kwlng & Co.'s Commencement hoquets have withered. Straw Hats in groat variety at the now hat store, Vistl Ewiiig'Vfc Co,'s"umpoifuin for Hue clothing. Nobby Scarfs and White Vests at Ew lug & Co.'s. . Straw hats worth from iocts to $5.00 at the new hat store. The new installments oT the Alumni are becoming initiated. Visit Ewing & Co.'s tor Hats and Furnishing Goods. A utll line of Gents' Furnishing Goods at the new hat store. For a clear Havanna Dime Cigar call at Wholtemade and Wolf's. The very latest styles of neckwaro at J the new hal store. Manilla Hats Mackitia Hats, Milan Hats, French Chip, and Laca Edge Hals at the new hat stoie. Remember Your Friends ! Buy your groceries, cigars and tocaccos of W.JV. EnglisJuon UthSj. near N. If you want a Havana-tilled five cent cigar, call for the celebrated "W. W." manufactured by Woltemade& Wolf. Call on Wilbur Snow for ice cream, confectionery, cigars, etc.; also a good circulating library. Opera House build ing. We were greatly surprised that the Regeutis should dispense with the services of Prof. Palmer, instead of complying with his request higher salery. Boys! Visit It. Hermingliaus and try the University and Capitol Cigars. He makes a specially of fine tobaccos, smok er's articles. The largest assortment of Meerschaum and Briar pipes, and a full stock of looking and chewing tobacco at Wolt emade & Wolfs. G. E- Woodbury, who taught in the University three years ago, Imi been re called 10 take the piofessorship of the Celtic languages and Rhetoric. Dont forget that Heimance & Cook have reduced prices on Groceries from five to ten per cent. Call at once to got prices. is not there something in the Book, News, Periodical, or Toy line to-day If so Clason can supply Call on him South Side O St. bet. 10 and 11. That "Short Metre" Prep spoken of in last issue has been promoted to the Soph omore class. He desires us to say that this comes solely from beating a senior in a foot-race. Several members of our Alumni vlsiled us during Commencement. Their bright and joyous faces look as If they did not find the world such a cold and stern place after all. They look less care-worn than the students themselves. Quite a number of our students have embarked into commercial pursuits for the summer. Some of them soil maps, others, the "Life of Znoh Chandler," others still have turned insurance agents. Good people of the stale, unohaln yom dogs ! Several of the professors have adopted the method of giving each student a copy f the examination question so 'hat they can have them for future reference. This is a little inure wor k for the professors, but it is greatly appreciated by the stu. douts. The students all assembled in Chapel laot Tuesday morning to hear their fates. The reports of the term's work showed that the students have been a little like the ten virgins spoken of in sacred writ. Some were wise, and some were other wise. It is amusiu'g to note the financial anx iety of many of the newly ushered in Freshmen. One of them came up to a last year's Freshman and with sorrow In his face, and trcmulo 111 his voice, and tears in his eyes asked : "Does It cot very much more to be a Freshman Will we have to give up our 'Prep cigars and smoke 'nickclers' V Tiie reception of the alumni this year was held at the residence of Miss Mollie Carter, '78. Quite a number were presen niul it whs hnppy ivmiron. A gram, banquet was served after which several very witty and pointed toasts were given. One of these was on the "Hkspkuian Stouent difficulties," by H. II. Wilson, '8. It abounded in much sly humor at the expense of us undergraduates. The circus was very instrumental in developing the etymological powers of the students. The word "Oasanovia" down by the side-show caught the attention of a Senior and a Junior the other day. Sen ior (a Lutiu scholar;. "Casanovia," nociu means new. Junior, (a German scholar) And use means cheese. New cheese. I won. dor it they charge ten cents just to look at new cheese. These circuses are frauds anyhow. The Commercial was favored the other evening with a serenade. Ej .dilations like, "How much they have improved!" were freely used by the listeners. Mr. Imhotl', like the rest, was very favorbly impressed with the skill displayed by the musicians, mid he sent them down town to gel some ice-cresm. The next day he met the leader of the city hand and thanked him for the serenade The leader was not sharp but said, "we did not play last night. It must have.been those University boys." Let it be distinctly understood that this is our pai ting thrust at the Senior class; and lei the gentleman not think thai tiiis is the "most unkiiidest cut of all." A certain Senior roomed up staiis iu a house in which a lady and hcr daughter also lived. It happened also that this Senior and this voun-r ladv J wore very good friends insomuch that the