Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 20 June 1891 — Page 1

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CRAWFORDSVILLE. INDIANA SATURDAY JUNK 2

THE PRIZE WINNERS.

Interesting Contests of the Collegiate Department at Center Church. On June 15 was a typical commencement night, only more so from the fact tnat Center church was never a hotter place since it has been built. Nevertheless the house was filled with persons interested in the inter-collegiate declamation contests and those who expected something good were not in the least disappointed as the entertainment was far above the standard. All the speakers acquitted themselves with credit and several of them did themselves and the college proud. The college orchestra furnished the music and even played better than at their Saturday evening contest. Dr. Tuttle presided and announced each speaker. The following is the program:

FRESHMAN

G. T. Moore....... Indianapolis France and the Huguenots. Frank Cruwtord Danville

The Uncrowned Nation. MUSIC

H. N. Mount Sliannondale The Ruling Idea ot' the Ages. J. G. Coulter Crawfordsville

John Brown. SOPHOMORES.

L. C. Rose LaPorte Abraham Lincoln. T. C. VanNuys Thorntown .• The Puritan and the Cavalier.

MUSIC.

C. M. Zener Indianapolis Napoleanand St. Helena. W. W. Wilson Crawfordsville

Savonarola.

CLASS ORATOR.

After the last speaker had finished the judges, Dr. Benj. Thomas, of SantaFe, N. M„ Rev. H. S. Little, of Denison, Texas, and Prof. W. T. Fry, of this city, retired to make up their decision. It was rendered in short order and gave perfect satisfaction to the large audience. The first prize for the Freshmen was awarded to John G. Coulter, the second to G. T. Moore. The first prize for the Sophomores was awarded to Landon C. Rose and the second to W. W. Wilson. Dr. Tuttle announced that Palmer Graham and Tasuke Hattori had tied for the Latin prize which was decided between them. He also announced that W. C. Abbott had taken the junior prize essay and Hugh Gray second. The orchestra then played the home waltz and the audience despersed.

GOOD TEMPLARS SCRAPPING.

They Object to Dr. Griffith Testifying For Saloon Keeper, Jake Freed. It will be remembered that when Jake Freed attempted to obtain a license from the county commissioners to sell liquor at New Market that Dr. T. J. Griffith, of this city, was called in to testify to the general good character of Freed. This he did but the commissioners refused to grant the license on account of Freed's reputation for drunkenness. Now Dr. Griffith is chairman of the county central committee of the Prohibition party and is the leading Good Templar in Crawfordsville. Hence it is that his giving testimony for Freed has caused a great liub-bub in Gcod Templar circles and these chosen people are fairly sputtering with rage. Charges have been preferred against Griffith in Friendship Lodge, I. O. G. T., and his case will come up at the next meeting. The doctors opponents are hustling around and declare that they will surely oust him. The doctor holds the ground that he was unable to avoid testifying when summoned and that he knew nothing against Freed's character.

The Gas Wizard.

The old gas wizard who prowled around Crawfordsville during the gas excitement several years ago lias again bobbed up serenely. He came to Crawfordsville Tuesday morning as soon as the gas ordinance had passed. He was attired in greasy pants, a dirty shirt, and like Annie Rooney, in a winning way and pleasant smile. He called upon those interested in the matter and proposed for the sum of 810,000 to sink a well from which gas would spout in a way which would make Kokomo and other towns look sick. The gentlemen waited upon are willing for him to go ahead and dig but aiv somewhat leary about advancing the ten thousand especially as the aforesaid pants and shirt appear to be the only property the affable wizard has to levy upon in' case of iailure keep his contract.

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THE CLOSLV SCENES.

OF A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR WABASH COLLEGE

Graduation Exercises—Dedication of the Yandees Hall —The Reception.

COMMENCEMENT EXEKC1SKS.

At half past 9 Wednesday the commencement exercises proper took place in Yandes Hall. That beautiful building was filled with nearly a thousand chairs and each chair was occupied. The Seniors occupied seats in a semicircle around the platform. Dr. M. W. Stryker, of Chicago, pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church, was the speaker of the occasion. His subject was "Idealism," and his theory was that ideas are more tangible than things, that a piece of architecture must be conceived in the mind before it is built, that reformation must be thought out before it is actually accomplished. It was a remarkably fine address and it is impossible to do justice to it by any short write-up. Suffice it to say that he was frequently interrupted with enthusiastic applause. Dr. Tuttle then conferred the degrees upon the Seniors as follows: B. S., E. M. Ballard, C. J. Britton, J. R. Eastman, E. E. Fry, O. L. Houts, J. S. McFaddin, Henry Little, F. P. McNutt, Edwin Randall, E. D. Randolph, J. A H. Wilson, F. E. Wynecoop, A. B., C. Brewer, A. E. Davis, J. E. Groendyke, Palmer Graham, Tasuke Hattori, Frank Keiper, S. W. Mowers, F. L. Shull, C. L. Thompson, W. L. Vannuys Civil Engineer, Fred Hoffman. The degree of A. M. pro meritus, was conferred upon Rev. D. B. Greigg, '85, of Baltimore Edwin S. Lewis, 88, of John Hopkins University W. P. Carmichael, '79, of State Line: C. M. McDaniel, '85, of this city and O. D. Humphrey, '88, of this city. The honorary degree of D. D.. was conferred upon Rev. George W. Barlow, of Detroit and of L. L. D.. upon Dr. Joseph Eastman, of Indianapolis. Dr. Tuttle then spoke a few words of farewell to the class of '91. He then delivered the following address

DEDICATING YANDES HALL.

It is a wise saying of the Sonof Sira'c. ''all things are double, one against the other." (Ecclesiasticus •12: 24.) We learn much by contrasting one thing with another-—the day of small things with that of great—the tears of yesterday with the smiles of to-day—the forest cabin of the pioneer with the goodly home of to-day.

And thus we contrast the nine devout founders of Wabash College. November, 1S32, and the rich results of their work as we now see them. The contrast evokes delight and gratitude.

On the 21st of November. 1832, these men founded the college by selecting a site for it and dedicating it to God for a Christian College. After a year of anxious labor they had had so far realized their purpose as to have an incomplete building ready to be occupied.

On the morning of December 3, 1833, two men, the Rev. James Thomson and Professor Caleb Mills met twelve young men in that building. These were the beginning—the earnest of the fruitage in which we rejoice.

The members of the convention in November, 1S32, began their work with a soleinc act of worship. They read a portion of God's word and "knelt in prayer.

The two men meeting the twelve original students December 3d. 1833, also began the actual work of the school with a solemn act of worship, and there is no reason to think that "morning prayers" have ever been omitted during term-time of the 57 years of the active life of the college. Like undying fire on this alter have burned sacrifices of worship.

I was speaking of the act of worship December 3d, 1833. The founder, the Rev. James Thomson officiated. I have wished we knew the portions of the Holy Word he read, and what hymn was sung. Perhaps the priest of that sacred service had them sing the Watts' Version, 12Gth Psalm.

The Lord can clear the darkest skies, ,'r Can give us day for nlglil: Make drops of sacred sonow rise

To rivers of delight.

"Let those who sow In madness, w.utti Till the lairharve-t come. They shall confess their sheaves are great.

And shout the blessings home.

"Though seed lie burled lomr in dust \r It shan't-deceive their hope: The precious grain can ne'er be lost.

For grace insures the crop.

It is possible—even likely—he read these words, ''He that goeth forth and weepetli bearing precious seed, Bhall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." And these words, "Cast thy bread upon the water for thou shall find it after many days." And these words, ''Except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that buildeth," and these words, ''We have labored together with God This is God's building Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ And the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is." "I have planted and Apollo watered, but God gave the increase, so then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth, but God that givetli the increase." And these words, "And let the beauty of the Lord our God be p"»n us and establish thou the work of our hands upon us yea, the work of our hands establish thou it." 1 say perhaps this great hearted man, mighty in the Holy Scriptures, may

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have used these apt verses, or some others like them, that morning whetvhe officiated at the first "morning praver" of this college. And then with "profound emotion as seeing the struggles and the glories of the coining times he spread forth his hand and said, "Let us pray."

What he said in that prayer I do not know but I can imagine. 1 feel sure that he recalled the scene of holy consecration in the forest which a year before stood where he then stood. I am certain he rehearsed the struggles endured to build the house, and then his holy wrestling with God for a blessing, that his little company might become a great multitude. It would not have been in harmony with what we know of this noble man if the prayer he offered that morning had not been full of worship, faith and hope.

And then Caleb Mills organized the little band into classes and Wabash was actually started. It was a feeble beginning but the event has pro veil it to have been the beginning of great things.

And we to-day fervently beseech Him whom the suppliants kneeling in the snow draped forest, and those who bore part in the first chapel service of the college—-we beseech Him ever to remember the prayer of these devout men and answer them in ever enlarging blessings.

Only a little way from the spot we occupy is the "Forest Hall" which figured so conspicuously in the scenes of November 21, 1832, and December 3, 1833. The contrast between Forest Hall of 1833 and Yandes' Library Hall of 1891 is inspiring. May we not*as we contrast the two thank God and take courage.

And inasmuch as a mother is honored in her sons there is a special fitness in associating the graduation of the class of '91 with the dedicatiou of this nobie hall to the high purposes for which its founder has built it. At his hands we receive this treasure house of books and pay the debts as far as we can by sending out this class of the alumni to assist the world of mankind to earrv its burdens and in some form or other to bring the glad tidings of hope, of help and of Heaven!

See to it then, young men of the class of '91 that in your earnest, humane, Christian lives among men in behalf of your alma mater you in the full measure of your ability discharge the debt she owes to the friend who has presented to her this noble hall.

And now I shall worthilv connect the beginnings of Wabash College with the chief event of this day, using the words of consecration used' by the founders whose act Prof. Hovey thus describes: "Having selected the site for a building in the midst of Nature's unbroken loveliness, they consecrated this enterprise for the furtherance of virtue and knowledge among mankind, to God and solemnly invoked upon it the Divine blessings-"

And may these words articulate our faith and hope as we set apart "Yandes Library Hall" to the furtherance of virtue and knowledge among mankind. "It is chiefly through books—Dr. Clianning says—we enjoy intercourse with superior minds, and these invaluable means of communication and in the reach of all. In the best books great men talk to us, give us their most" precious thoughts, and pour their souls into ours." "God be thankful for books. They are the voices of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages."

Dr. W. P. Kane offered a prayer. Dr. Tuttle then spoke to the people a few words of congratulation on the progress of the college and a few words of regret at the loss to the institution of Prof. J. M. Coulter.

THE RECEPTION.*'1^

It was the greatest feature of this commencement and in fact suppassed in brilliancy any commencement event in the history of Wabash college. The reception was an unqualified success from beginning to end and too much praise cannot be tendered to those who had the affair in hand. The beautiful hall was -profusely decorated with potted plants and handsome furniture and being brilliantly lighted made a beautiful picture, especially when crowded with good looking people in full evening dress. President Tuttle and wife headed the reception committee and received the many hundreds who called during the evening in a most happy manlier. As early as eight o'clock the guests began to arrive and from half after eight until half after eleven the spacious rooms were crowded by many throngs engaging in pleasant conversation. The orchestra of the Montani brothers, of Indianapolis, kept the room a ringing with entrancing music and many a young lady after casting a furtive glance toward the venerable Doctor's corner would strike the waltz step to pause a moment after with a pained expression and some such exclamation as "This would be simply a dove of a place to dance!" The number of strangers present was unusually large and those not present can realize just how many commencement visitors were in the citv The scene in the dining rooms was a busy one, colored waiters were hustling to and fro, under the direction of the ladies, serving delicious ices and cakes. The guests were accommodated with the greatest celerity when the number of those calling for refreshments is considered, every person entering the dining room was presented with a red ribbon to signify that he had been served with the refreshments and a lookout commit­

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tee was walking through the rooms out-' side inviting all persons not wearing these tokens to the dining room. The only regret of the evening was in the fact that the reception could not take place in the Yandes Hall next year as the books will then be in and the vacant room occupied. It is not probable, however, that the next season will go by without a reception somewhere. Last night's was too great a success to biy abandoned.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.

The Trustees Determined to Place Wabash College Rig It at the Head of the Procession.

Ihe ways and means committee of Wabash College is tot going to be a mere set of figure heads. They mean business and is evidenced by the fact that they have already held two sessions in which plans for immediate work were laid out. The first thing that will be done will be putting agents of various kinds in the field to stir up a big attendance for next year. This work will have to be done in the next six weeks,, and two plaiiB will be pursued. An active agent will bo paid to talk the college in the country districts of each of the neighboring presbyteries and in the larger towns the alumni will call a meeting inviting all the young men who expect to enter college. There will be a banquet served or some other attractive feature, and there will be present some member of the college faculty to set, forth the advantages of coming to Wabash. Professors Campbell and Milford are a committee in charge of the above line of work. Another scheme under consideration is the adoption of the university extension plan so successfully carried out in England Tor years. Prof. Alex. Smith during his absence in Eng-'S land expects to investigate the matter. It was also docided to look into the matter of The Wabash, and if possible ele-,: vate its tone, improve its general character and.help the students out in a financial way by subscribing for fifty or one hundred copies. The matter of: giving the alumni the privilege of selecting a part of the trustees is also in the handii of the ways and means committee and a report will be made at the. next board meeiing December 15. The committee on instruction is also anitlier active body. It, has full power to act, as has the ways and means committee. If consists of seven members of the board of trustees who will make every effort to know exactly how the instruction is going, whether it is efficient or not. If a professor is not giving satisfaction off goes his head. The old idea that a man has a life position when he gets in the faculty of Wabash has disappeared.

The Board of Review.

The County Board of Review, composed of Treasurer Ramsey, and Assessor Elmore and Auditor Goben will convene at the court house on July (i and will hear complaints and make adjust-.. lents for three weeks when they adjourn. The following are the dates aloted to the several sections to submit their complaints:

July (i.—Organization. July 7.—Coal Creek, Waynetown and Wayne township.

July 8.—Ripley, Alamo, Brown and Waveland. July 9.—Scott, Madison and Sugar Creek.

July II).—New Ross, Clark and Ladoga, Franklin, Darlington and Walnut. July 11 and 12.—No complaints received.

July 13 and M.—Union. July 15 and lfi.—Crawfordsville. The last week of the session will be spent in making the adjustments. The work will bo arduous as many complaints will be filed, especially from Union, Crawfordsville and Coal" Creek.

McCorkle-Martin.

The nuptial rites which bind A. C. McCorkle, of Shawnee Mound and Miss Julia Martin, of this city, for life, were performed on June 17 at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride on east College street. Dr. R.J. Cunningham performed the ceremony assisted by Rev. G. \V. Switzer. It was a private wedding,onlv the families of the bride and groom being present. Nevertheless the hearty congratulations of numerous friends in this city go out with them to their home on Shawnee Mound. Those attending the wedding from that place are I. N. Meharry and wife, J. S. Martin and wife, A. and J. W. McCorkle and Miss Mary Gardner. To-morrow at noon they will hold a reception at home to their neighbors of Shawnee. Mr. McCorkle is one of the most substantial citizens of that substantial neighborhood and is known and respected all over two counties as a man of sterling worth. His charming wife was one of the favorites among a host of Crawfordsville friends.

Stand Your round.

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