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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1889

Page

6

Wellesley Commencement Celebrates Centenary Thought

Wellesley College at Lake Waban hosts the eleventh commencement with Professor Jacob Gould Schurman delivering the address on the centenary movement in thought. The ceremony features music by the Beethoven Society, poems by Anna R. Brown, diplomas for the class, and receptions and toasts with trustees and faculty.

Wellesley Lake Waban Savantes Boston Professor Hill Dubois Durant Fowler N. G. Clark Board of Trustees McKenzie Cambridge Francis Robinson New York Beethoven Society Mendelssohn Lord Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell University Schurman Times Leibnitz Goethe Adam Smith Asa Gray Bill Shafer Alice V. Ames Rome S. L. Burlingame Kate D. Filler May Cook Marion Ely Mary Jenks Hattie Stone Mary Wheeler Carne Emerson Clara Barker Mary Biauvelt Rebekah Boyd Alice Brewster Mary Child Harriet Constantine Mary Edwards Julia Ferris Carrie Field Mary Hine Florence Fisherdie Caroline Fletcher Sylvia Foote Eleanor Gamble Bertha Gates Louisa Gere Susan Hawkes Emma Hicks Harriet Howe Mary Hoyt Gertrude James Lucia Leflingwell Alice Libby Bessie Macky Sarah Magone Jessie Morgan Helen Nourse Mary Pearsons Lunie R. Prentice Clara F. Preston Emilie N. de Rochemont Annie Sawyer Han Nah T. Tefft Essie C. Thayer Mary E. Traversee Mary A. Walker Jeanette C. Eee Dora A. Scribner Eleanor Sherwin Mabel J. Smith Mary L. Stevens Mary G. Stone Maud Wilkinson Caroline L. Williamson Mary A. Winston Annie 8 Woodman May Banta Mary L. Bean Annie_L. Dingley Dorothy L. Dole Caroline B. Drew Lena EK. Follett Mary L. Wheeler Jesse Cable Bertha Eveleth Jones Ruth B. Abbott Grace Andrews Sarah HH. Groff Helen W. Holmes Katharine E. Horton Ethel Paton Emima_S. Pleasants Katherine M. Quint Florence E. Soul Horsford Charles Robinson Guild

Yale Law School Commencement Hear Chauncey Depew

Chauncey M Depew spoke at Yale Law School commencement Center Church New Haven June 25 urging students to pursue honest work and defend the rule of law. Henry Grant won the Townsend prize for the immigration restrictions essay. other speakers were Frank D Jackson and William H Cowles.

Chauncey M. Depew YALE New Haven Meubers United States Senate House H. ©. Wood University of Pennsylvania Medical Department Germany Glee Club Law School Wayland Noble Ingersoll Robinson Simeon E. Baldwin

Class Day at Bowdoin Draws Large Brunswick Crowd

At Bowdoin College in Brunswick Maine a large number of people attended Class Day ceremonies on June 25 highlighting graduates speeches and campus pageantry with community turnout and college traditions on display.

Bowdoin Brunswick

Bowdoin College Graduation Day Proceedings Chronicle

Bowdoin College marked graduation with a Memorial Hall ceremony led by G. L. Rogers and marshal Frank Lyman. G W Hayes delivered the oration, F H Hill read the class poem, and T S Crocker, W M Emery, F J C Little, and L Prentiss gave addresses at Thorndike Oak. The pipe of peace and class ode followed with cheers and farewells.

Bowdoin College Memorial Hall G. L. Rogers Frank Lyman T.S. Crocker W. M. Emery F. J. C. Little L. Prentiss

Prizes Awarded At Dartmouth Commencement Day

Dartmouth Class Day exercises featured prize awards in English Latin mathematics and dramatic speaking. Prizes went to J C Ross E T S Lord G S Mills and others, with special honors to Allen of Limerick Me and Mills of Newport Vt. An open air concert by Baldwin’s Boston Cadet Band closed the day.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H F. G. Reynolds Claremont D. D. Dow West Grover G. Ke, Miner St. Johnsbury C. Kennard Manchester Old Chapel N. E. B. Morrill Rochester J. C. Flagg John Barrett Grafton Lockwood J.C. Mills Newport A. Perkins Brooklyn N. Y E.T Lord of Thayer D. L. Smith Lebanon E. ‘I. S. Lord Atherton G. S. Mills Willis McDuffee N. Hi Grimes F. J. Allen Limerick Mills H. P. Blair R. W.taylor Washington D. C Chandler School of Sciences and Arts Botany F. G. Hoyt Bradford A. E. Sly A. G. Randall Waterboro W. L. Duntley G. Walker Greenfield Mass A. W. French Milford College Yard Baldwin Boston

Excitement in Wheat as July Closes Higher

Curiaco June 25 wheat market surged amid heavy buying pushing July from the prior close to 78% and then 79% cents, with December advancing to 79% cents. Gains of about 2% cents since yesterday were noted for both July and December amid volatile trading and brisk demand.

Curiaco

Williams College Commencement Highlights and Reunions

Williams College held its commencement with an alumni meeting in the college chapel led by General S. C. Armstrong. Treasurer C. A. Dawson announced ten year income growth. A 1839 class reunion occurred after fifty years, dozen survivors attending. Class Day for the 89 cohort and Moonlight Exhibition prize contest followed, with multiple class reunions and dinners through the evening.

Williams College Williamstown S. C. Armstrong Hampton Institute Virginia

Alumni Association Officers Elected at Vermont U event

The annual meeting of the Associate Alumni of the University of Vermont elected officers including President John H. Converse and Vice President H. Henry Powers. An obituary committee and executive committee were named, with a Phi Beta Kappa celebration featuring Professor Herbert Tuttle of Cornell and a junior exhibition at the Opera House.

University OF Vermont BurnrGron John H. Converse Philadelphia Penn H. Henry Powers Morrisville Charles E. Allen Burlington George W. Wales Seneca Haselton C. W. Brownell, Jr L. F. Englesby John B

Wesleyan Alumni Elects Leaders and Plans Gym

Wesleyan University alumni meeting at Mivpitetown elected William J. Elmer president for the coming year and reelected trustees Stephen H. Ellin and Watson Squire. A committee will raise funds for a new gym. Honorary degrees awarded to Orange W. Scott F. D Blakeslee Ensign McChesney George P Mains Watson L Phillips and W W Smith. Reunions noted for classes 739 64 74 79 82 and 86 with fraternity receptions and public exercises in nearby venues.

Wesleyan Mivpitetown Conn Wesleyan University William ‘.T. Elmer Stephen H. Ellin New York Watson Squire Washington Territory G. G. Reynolds Ek. A. Burr M.A Orange W. Scott Rockville D.D Messrs F. D. Blakeslee East Greenwich RK. I Ensign McChesney George P. Mains Brooklyn N. Y Watson L. Phillips Wilkesbarre Penn Ll.d W. W. Smith Randolph Macon College Virginia D. R. E. Eclectics Psi Upsilon Chi Psi Alpha Delta Phi W. L. Phillips

Normal Art School Opens Student Exhibition at Newbury and Exeter

Yesterday marked the opening of the students exhibition at the Normal art school building corner of Newbury and Exeter streets. The main hall showcases watercolors still lifes flowers and oils including portraits among life drawings. Adjoining room features plaster modeling casting and constructive designs with notable wrought iron works. Further displays fill the lower floor with the best examples from classes.

Normal Art School Newbury and Exeter Streets

Navy and Army Orders Prompt Promotions and Assignments

Naval orders call Lieutenant (j.g.) Harry M. Hodges Walter Hughes and William B. Carpenter to examination for promotion. Assistant Engineer Albert Moritz to duty at Quintard Iron Works New York tied to cruiser Maine machinery. Lieutenant Commander Chapman C odd detached from naval academy on the 30th and placed on waiting orders. Army orders grant Captain James Chester four months leave to go abroad and Major Guy V. Henry to lead small arms competitive drill for Dakota Platte and Columbia departments on Aug. 12.

Washington Naval Harry M. Hodges Walter 8 Guy V. Henry Ninth Cavalry Dakota, Platte and Columbia

Vinalhaven's Centennial Celebrated With Parades and Fireworks

RockLANND Me June 26 Crowds from near and far occupied Vinalhaven for the town centennial with a sunrise salute a fantastic 8 o'clock parade an 9 30 sermon by Rev Warren Applebee an original poem by Annie Coughlin morning athletic games at 10 30 a grand 2 o'clock procession and a sundown salute followed by a nighttime fireworks display.

Rocklannd Vinalhaven Arren Applebee Union Church Annie Coughlin

Governor Burleigh Urges Stricter Liquor Law Enforcement

Governor Edwin C. Burleigh calls on all officers and county attorneys in Maine to vigorously enforce the mains liquor law prohibiting manufacture and sale of intoxicants except for medicinal and mechanical uses. He requests persistent prosecutions and pledge to uphold the authority of law, trusting in law-abiding citizens' approval.

Auausta Burleigh Executive Department Avausta Edwin C. Burleigh

Gettysburg Monument Dedicated by One Hundred and Twentieth NY

The 145 members of the One Hundred and Twentieth New York Regiment dedicated a granite monument at Gettysburg marking their Civil War position. General George H. Sharpe gave the address Egbert Lewis read a poem by Will Carleton. The monument stands twenty five feet high behind the peach orchard, bears the State coat of arms and inscriptions. The regiment of the Third Corps suffered 204 men in the battle.

Gettysburg Gettyspurg Penn New York Regiment George H. Sharpe Egbert Lewis Will Carleton New Peach Orchard Third Corps

Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York

Washington June 25 forecast till 8 p m for New England and eastern New York calls for rain after a period of fair weather in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with stationary temperatures and southerly winds for the period through Wednesday evening.

New England New York Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Cotton Region Bulletin for Twenty Fourth Hours

South region bulletin reports twenty four hours ending June 25 1889 at 6p m and 75th meridian time. Contains meteorological readings and brief regional notes from the Cotton Region stations.

Cotton Region Bulletin

Boat Party Drowns After River Collision at Bath

A boating party of John Mattimore Edward and Joseph Cody Maud and Maggie Horner and two cousins from Hudson were struck by the tug Evangeline on the Bath river run. The boat capsized at 9 30 tonight and all but Joseph Cody were drowned before help arrived.

Albany N. Y John Mattimore Edward Joseph Cody Maud Maggie Horner Homer Girls Hudson Bath Evangeline

Fatal Accident at Brookline Claims Miss Han nah Seimick

A tragic incident yesterday afternoon near Brookline left Miss Han nah Seimick dead after she was struck by the 2 40 train to Boston while gathering wood along the Boston and Albany railroad between Cypress street crossing and Sumner road bridge. The impact threw her a distance and caused instant death, with remains reportedly mutilated.

Brookline Hannah Seimick Boston & Albany Railroad Cypress Street Crossing Sumner Road Bridge Boston

Mattoni Giesshuebler Water Sold by Boston Firm

Professor Lisbig extols Mattoni Giesshuebler Water as a mild pure alkaline acidulous spring that gently stimulates nervous functions and enhances digestion. The beverage is described as the healthiest and most refreshing, offered for sale by S. 5S. Pierce & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts.

S. 5S. Pierce & Co Boston Mass

Fourth of July Bargains From Local Store and Terms

The shop warns military patrons no orders for holiday delivery will be taken after June 29. It advertises travel bags duster summer suits and sportswear for those traveling, and English Serge summer suits at 8.87, twenty styles of all wool at 8, Swiss coulis summer vests at 1.25, and Scotch tweeds to order at 18. Sample cards offered on request.

San Miguel Gold Placers Company Declares October Dividend

Financial notice to careful investors says the San Miguel Gold Placers Company with no bonded debt is on a permanent dividend paying basis. Dividend paid from earnings in October. Stock at $3.25 per share. Full paid and non assessable. Officers listed include Thomas Henry Edsall president and James Gilfillan treasurer. Competent experts estimate values in the company's property.

San Miguel Gold Placers Company Thomas Henry Edsall C. E. Parker James Gilfillan United States L. L. Nunn San Miguel Valley Bank Telluride Col

Subscriptions Open for Hydraulic Method Venture Note

The offer proposes twelve million nine dollars with five sixths to stockholders and asserts hydraulic working costs are lowest. All investors have equal opportunity. Subscriptions must accompany funds and be delivered to the company office. Checks or postal orders payable to the order of the company.

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