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THE BATTALION.
college and that which is characteristic of the youngster-
whose diploma dates but a year or so back. There was the
same likeness to be found in the enjoyment shining in the
faces of the men who were back here for the first time since
ii), and the ones who have attended every commencement
for the past ten or twelve years.
COMMENT "EM ENT EXERCISES.
Our annual commencement has come and gone once more
and the joyous festivities were at the height of their glory.
Many visitors came in Friday and Saturday and on Sunday
tour first commencement day) the throngs were indeed
great
SUNDAY.
Sunday opened with inspection of barracks. The board
of directors, accompanied by the commandant and staff and
Lieutenant Emory of the Baylor College, preceded the
crowd of eager visitors. Every hall was thoroughly in
spected and many compliments passed on the neatness and
cleanliness of the rooms.
The next thing, on the program was chapel, and by this
time the special train had arrived, packed to its utmost ca
pacity.
The Baccalaureate sermon, by Dr. Leaveli, of Houston,,
was indeed excellent, and was. in fact, one of the finest ser
mons ever delivered at the college. Sunday afternoon was
spent in resting for the duties which were to follow.
The Y. M. (\ A. meeting took place Sunday night and was
largely attended. Dr. Cockrill addressed the Association
in a very fine lecture. Thus ended the first day.
MONDAY.
On Monday the crowds had become so large that the halls
of the main building were rendered impassible, the visitors
eagerly inspecting the students at work in the different
departments. At 11 o'clock the crowds repaired to the
chapel to attend the annual joint celebration of the Austin
and Dalliopean Literary Societies. President Burney wel
comed the visitors in a few but sincere words, after which
Mr. Frank Ross delivered an oration which abounded in
eloquence and was highly appreciated.
The declamation by Mr. Rogers wes exceptionally well
rendered. The essay of Mr. Rollins was also well worded.