The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-04
SALEM CORRESPONDENCE.

nent Exercises of Willamette Univer-
sity. The city was honored by many |
visitors of distinction, and Salem, OF
course, exerted herself to her utmost to
make brilliant and imposing display.
The graduates in the Classical Course
are James J. Imbrie, Iadru Royal,
Jenny Miller and Emily Shattuck; Sci
entific Course, Libby Brown, Sarah b
Chamberlain, Teresa ID. HOlderness,
Lydia Z. Chamberlain, Mary ]. Jory,
William ]. Miller, Alfred Nichols, VIII
liam II. Meisse.
IAdru Royal opened the exercises
with few simple but appropriate words
of welcome, followed by an address en-
titled, "Who Feel Great Truths Should
Tell Them"
Miss Libbie Brown followed with an
entertaining essay on Clouds" Her
description of clouds and cloudy wealth
er was instructive even TO the Alumni
present. Her allusion to the cloud with
silver lining and the clouds of an Ore
gon winter was touchingly beautiful.
y discussion entitled "The Present
Danger" by Messrs. Nichols and I'M
brie, was a spirited attempt upon the
part of the former to prove the evils of
corporations, and an equally earnest ef-
fort from the latter TO prove the bless
ings of the same.
Mary J. Jory's essay on "Iife Work"
was excellent.
"Licht, Mehr I4icht," by Sarah L.
Chamberlain, was a pleasing and in
structive effort on truth-finding.
Teresa +. Holderness had a paper on
Lights and Shadows by the Way"
and Lydia f. Chamberlain another, en-
titled, ain the Crucible."
VIM. II. Meisse startled us all by a
tragic appeal for do" One man, who
sat near me, suggested, soto voce, that
Brother Meisse be turned loose among
the unarmed Modocs in General Davis
profession, and let them eat him.
William J. Miller had a scientific ad-
dress on "Atoms," and Emily Shattuck
an admirable essay entitled "Whither."
Brother Dillon opened the exercises
with prayer, and Brother Hines closed
them with the benediction.
A band, under the leadership OF Prof.
Francis, varied the exercises with ex-
cellent music.
Rev. Stephen Bowers address to
the Graduates" was mastery effort.
Jenny Miller, the essayest of the occa-
sion, followed with one of the finest es-
says, both as to matter and manner Of
delivery, that was ever delivered before
a Salem audience. The purity of hel
utterance was remarked upon by every.
one, and the interest of the delighted
audience remained undiminished to tn,
close. Then a shower Of boquets from
the platform and benches fairly envel
oped her, followed by crowd of cage
friends, who We're ready with congratu
tions.
1t was noted all through the exercise
that the proficiency of the young ladie
was greater than that Of the young gen
tlemen. Does anyone suppose it will
be possible, in the coming years, to bur!
all the talents of the lady graduates o
Willamette University in socks, but
tons and dishwater?
This letter is already so long that
have not space to give your readers
full account of the Alumni Reunion
AS usual, the interest of the occasion
was almost entirely absorbed by the es
say of a lady.
IL was Miss Angie Grubbe who wol
the laurels of the evening. Her subjec
was "Unwritten History" Gentleme
and ladies were alike pleased an
amused with the undercurrent of Won
ans Rights that ran through the Who'll
of her concise, forcible and clearly enuu
ciated production. Here and there W
detected veins of satire, sometimes play
ful, sometimes halfway bitter, tina
caused few noted opponents of Won
ans Rights to vince. How wish yo
had been present. speak not only 70
myself, but many when l say we ar
anxious to see Miss Grubbe's essay shin
ing among the many other glitterin
: good things in the NEW NORTHWEST
Said she: "When the large ediflce
completed that our Legislators hav
commenced-perhaps with a view {
such expectation-let us hope that the
may not be so straitened for room tina
: women connot be admitted Icheers1 an
e may all find happy and profitable US
= for the abilities they are endowed Will
s Let us all live the lives we wish to b
!, recorded"
y Miss Grubbe retired amid continue
e applause, and shower of bOquets, tha
!; at one time almost completely enve
= oped her
: ANNALS of the University" an anu.
d ing reminiscenee, by Syl. c. Simpson
s followed creditable rendition
blanche Alpen," by Mrs. Stratton.
d Geo. f. Strong read gem of poer
4 to his Alma Mater from the able pen
Sam. L. Simpson, which should ais
love to see in your columns.
y But this letter has transgressed a
+ bounds. More next week. Yours Il
u education. NJ. ]. II.
l Honest Opposition. aa
q Says our friend of the liberal Repal
iicdR:
:. We do not believe that Mitchell is