Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-06-16
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AI0m III VI V0U18VovO
Long before the exercises began, the
chapel was crowded with sympathetic
and appreciative audience.
The classes Of 81, 80, '79, '7S, '76
and ~ were represented. The 'sgreet-
ing" by each representative was fitting
and eloquent. Prof. d. D. Sayer
of class of 'S1, dwelt earnestly on
what should be the duties and the
aims of teachers.
Miss Flora Northup, of the class of
80, gave her greeting in a clearly
spoken and appropriate address. Her
illusions to her classmates were full of
warm sympathy and friendship.
The address of Prof. A. B. Warner,
OF the class Of '79, was one of the most
manly, earnest efforts of the evening
He claimed for his class no superiority
over others but hoped each member
thereof had simply done his duty, and
would be found worthy representative
ofthe institution which educated him.
He said they did not seek to outstrip
or surpass any one. else, but TO
simply offer the world the tribute of
duty well performed; and if others
do the cause of education and human
progress more service than the class of
'79, he wished them hearty God
speed.
Prof. &c. Dooley, of the class of
'78, followed Prot. Warner, but he
spoke SO low that we were unable to
follow him throughout. He paid an
eloquent and touching tribute to the
memory of a dead class mate, S. B.
Ellis, and was warmly applauded.
ProfN.'B. Henry, representative of IT
delivered one of the wittiest addresses
OF the evening. 1t sparkled with hui
NOR; and his illusions to the matrimo.
nial venture of his classmates and him.
self brought down the house, while his
tributes to one who had gone to a
higher sphere of action was graceful and
pathetic.
The address of Prof. l. N. Matllck,
of the class of'72. was that of a worker,
of one who brings fruit instead of flow-
ers to offer upon the altar of the past.
And in his closing remarks he explain
ed fully why the most gifted of Mis-
souri's sons and daughters bestow their
talents on other states.
Following the greeting, was an ad-
dress for Freedom of commerce." or
the advantage, of free trade, by Miss
Edmonia Wright.
The lady presented one side Of this
subject with force, and her remarks
showed a good knowledge of the argu-
ments usually advanced in support of
free trade.
Miss Ada Oldham followed with the
Annual Address, subject To-day" We
regret that she spoke so low that we
were unable to catch even outline of
her subject.
The audience then dispersed while
the Alumni repaired to the
Senior Hall, to partake of a BAN
quent OF things which nourish the body
as well as the mind.
The Alumni hold a discussion at the
the chapel to-day, Wednesday, June
18th. at P. NJ, Subject-"Should
the State furnish gratuitous instruction
in the higher branches. a
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE I4Th.
Immediately after the opening exer-
cises we repaired to room &C. where
we listened to an excellent lecture by
Prof Henry, on the qualifications of a
common school teacher. He briefly
but forclbly outlined the essential
characteristics of strong, forceful
teacher. His presentation of the evils
of dancing parties was unique and
elected tumultous applause.
He was followed by Prof. Kirk, who
took issue with Prof Henry on the sub.
ject of dancing, claiming physical re.
Taxation and entertainments were as
essential as mental recreation.
Prof. Mason briefly reviewed the
positions of both the speakers and
agreed with Prof. Henry.
In the next hour We listened to an
excellent review of History conducted
by Miss Prewett.
The next hour We listened to one of