Marking a significant moment in the history of Lake Forest University, this collection of addresses delivered at the inauguration of Rev. William C. Roberts as President in 1887 offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the late nineteenth century. Featuring contributions from noted scholars and public figures such as Herrick Johnson, William Bross, and Roberts himself, this volume invites readers to revisit a pivotal moment in the history of American higher education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.