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An oration and poem wero delivered last even.
ing. in the University Chapel, before this Society
and delegate members from its associate chapters
A very excellent band were in attendance ard
played variety OF select airs with excellent taste
and execution. numerous and fashionable
auditory were in attendance, consisting chiefly of
ladies'; and the Chapel was brilliantly lighed up
with gas. The following gentlemen acted as
committee


samuel Sands, Theodore F. McCurdy


VIM. NJ Underhill, J. Wright Willams


George w. Gregory


HowARp CRosny, Esq. delivered the Grafton In his
opening remarks took occasion to advert to the nature
originally perfect being but when woman appcared
his destiny was complete. The bond Of union betw ecn
man and mankind was worthy Of their attention and the
Divine injunction laid down certain principles which
the gifts Of the Creator Man may pursue wealth. and
there was nothing to preventt provided he did
it. The love Of wealth could not be compared friend
ship or love of the individual The religion of Jesus
pness, but society always needed and always win need
reform monied aristocracy-the worshippers of the
golden calf" were abuse Of society, and should
be tolerated The finest trait of human character
aud other instances which be found in the gospel
The orator went to that the theory Of the pheno
logiss was faacous and that there but path
true happiness-the broad path of Christianity. ZAP
pause9 The socialist however sincere in his desires
advance human happiness yet omitted the only Of
attaining It, namely the sacrifice Of self Christ had his
and trials and why should be reconcled
to meet them Man, in fulfilling his destiny and working
out his own salvation would enjoy eternal happiness in
entering into the JOY the Lord


L. DELASIELD SMITH, Esq, hereupon delivered the
poem when the band again performed very select
pieces after which the audience separated