, 1878-07-06

| tilll UD lIINl tNNn'l'S WV y uluilIIlS NA"
crcisrs of the celebrated Portland High
School were t0 take place in the spa.
cious New Market ThraiVc, and that VIC
were in time tn witness the exercise =
wherein the two Misses Yocum were TO
receive the reward Of their four years
devoted and faithful attention to the
studies prescribed in that institution of
learning.
The spacious theatre was filed with
the beauty and manhood Of that public
spirited place, upwards Of 1000 people
being present. Many distinguished
quests were on the platform, among
whom were Gov. Chadwick, the Mayor
OF the city, and others. There wrr"
thirteen in the graduating class /; five
ladies an eight gentlemen. The cxrr-
cises consisted OF music, reading OF the
ora 'uA,ing ESSAYS, nt the close Of which
the Hon. j. N. Dolph gave II v'ry in
structvc and interesting address 10
them. The presentation OF the web
canned diplomas was maic in fine style
by his honor, Mayor Nowhcry.
The Abba Lpaon Willie pleased to
inform the many old tn!c friends OF Mr..
Y. and family, that none graduated with
higher honurS, or received more fatttr-
ing no,ic,s from the Portland city press
than Cur two young friends.
The 0,egoaian says: Miss Lla
Yocum, petite blond with n Face full
OF vvacity and intelligence, followed
with longer essay on The Worlds
Work ard the World's Workcrs'- II
subject which she handled with u good
deal Of ability. Her presentation of the
subj icct was in many respects original
and deserved the applause it received.
Reason, the Pilot of the Soul, was
the subject of the essay read, or rather
delivered, of hand, in most excellent
style by Miss Cora J. Yocum. This
young lady has ~ good stage presence
with good deal Of that pathos in her
manner which helps to attract and bold
the attention OF her auditors. She was
listened to with thcutmost interest and
enthusiastically checrcd as she tired"
The Bee gives them the following
ihttering endorsement "'The Worlds
Work and the Worlds Workers. de
eide ily original article. posscssngn good
deal of merit, wns given by Miss Ida
Yocum, pretty Miss, whose engaging
personnel secured her immediate atten-
tion, numerous friends and loud Ap-
pause.
Reason, The Pilot OF the Soul was
tbs theme chosen by Miss Cora J. Yocum,
whose clocuton and delivery were near
ly perfect and held her auditors in
wrapped ano pleased attention."
The Standard gave them equally rs
good notices, and SAID of Miss Ida that
she received the greatest applause of any
OF the speakers, and deserved it.
One thing noticeable ON the trip was
that after leaving this Territory no com &.
plant was heard Of hard times. In
Portland some $50 new buildings are
going up, many OF brick, stone and iron;
large blocks that will cost upwards OF
$4,000 each.
NJ. w. Parsons, well known on the
Sound was busy running II Plummer
dryer, drying Royal Ann cherries.
Judge Hewitt was over in Webfoot Try
ing to ASSIST fellow mortal, so that he
would not need to be involved in litiga-
tion.
The acq1aintance Of Dr. J. C. Haw--
thorne the proprietor of the Asylum at
East Portland, was made. His name is
prominently spoken OF in connection
with the senatorship there.
Nothing of special interest was no
tlced returning, except hat insL below
st. Helens, man was Knocked oyer
board, who knew how to take care of
himself in the water, 50 no i,.jury WAS
done save wetting.
Mr. Patterson keeps up the old time
reputation ot his hotel at Kulamu, rs n
place where the best OF good cheer ID
furnished
Gam Sprut Iobn pucLia, al Dr.,