Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-04-22

ANNTvBRSART EXERC1DES.
A very interesting programme was pre-
sented by the members Of the Euphro-
mean and Erasophie Literary Societies
at the University yesterday afternoon,
on the occasion Of tho joint snniverSa-
~ Of the two societies.
The exercises opened with a sone and
chorus by the schoil, after which Mel
win K. Crawford delivered an original
speech in loud. Gear voice, so that every
word could be- distinctly heard. The
closing portion of his speeeh runs
thus: On all matters OF life We
should decide in our minds what is
right, and then follow it ON. never fall
terinQ, until we have accomplished .
good result. There are many things to
tempt a young man as he starts out IN
life, and he firds no more anywhere
than in politics. He is offered such re-
wards for indulging in what - called
sharp practise and other smooth
sounding names. but let me conjure you
to ever keep in mind tho truth that
there is nothing more certain than the
ultimate success Of that which Is right.
True, there have been martyrs for the
right, who had no comfort while living
save that afforded by their own con-
sciences, bat " As round and round We
run. It's ever tho truth comes upper
most and ever il justice done" If they
were persecutsd and made martyrs By
those of their own day, history has
taught succeeding generations 10 love
their names and cherish their memories.
In this country where every one has a
voice in the affairs Of the nation, 1t IS
imperatiyely necessary that the masses
should be educated, ard you who may
enioy the advantages of university
education. and therefore can fully re-
aiize the necessity Of universal educa-
ton, should watch, with an ever jealous
care, the public schools of our country.
II can, at most, lie but few years be-
fore we part, each following after the
education Of his own heart. 1t has
been so with those who were here before
US, and it must b 30 with Us. Though
none Of IA may ever be Senator or a
President, No may all be vigilant for
our country's welfare, valiant for her
preservation, and be virtuous for her
honor. Indeed We may all be good citi-
zens."
Miss c. A. Watt followed with !,
CuOlc6 ScieCtiOu cutItlru x<cCuAIlN6i ,
which she read very we'll.
Walter A Hall was then introduced.
and gave n plain, though somewhat elo-
quent, history of the origin, growth and
present status of the Erosophic Society.
His remarks bore ne uncertain sound
in their praise of the Society, and al
the conclusioe of his speech he was
loudly applauded.
Miss Leila Shorey followed in one
of her choice solos. She was
accompanied on the piano by
Miss Jeanette George. William Black,
editor of the College Journal, read his
leader" and several contributed arti-
cles by members of the Society. and last
but not least, the Journals Primer.
This was followed by "Ths Skeleton
in Armor," by Miss Addie Piummer,
rendered in her usual pleasant style.
Lady We're do We're" was admirably
recited 10y John Denny.
The history of the Euphfonean Soci-
ETY., witten by Miss Hettie Greene, after
the old Scriptural style, and read by
Miss l.. Anderson, was one of the lead
ing features of the days exerci ses. II
was highly interesting production and
followed the society through all its ups
an l downs during the past three years,
and brought it out, at the end of that
time in moro prosperous condition
than at any other period of its history.
After music by a male quartette, Ed.
Ch,lberg rocited the "Old-time Country
Schoolmaster," in his accustomed droll,
humorous style, and was loudly APP
plauded.
Miss Tillie Piper read several articles
from the College Journal. principal
among which WAS an essay on courage.
Geo. II. Colman, President Of the So
cisty. read an original poem, entitl, d
Origin Of the Erosophic Society" set
ting forth in verso the csuses and cir
cumstances which led to the disruption
in tho old society, and led to the
formation of tho new. This poem was
heartily enjoyed, especially by those
faInili " with the incidents therein men-
toned.
''Curfsv Shall not Ring Tonight" by
Miss Flora Fonda, was well rendered
and well received.
The programme closed with an origi-
nal speech on tho life. character and
public services Ut our late lamented
President, James A. Garfield, delivered
by Walter A. Hall. young mah of
much promise rs a speaker. He talked
in an otf-hand manner, without notes,
and his remembrance of dates and in
cidents was remarkable.
The University hall WAS not 80 well
filed as il should have been, but unfor-
tunately drenchinR rain was prevail
ing during the afternoon, and many
who would have attended remained
away on that account. However, u
very good attendance was present, and
the best Of order prevailed. The young
people Of both societies show remark
able progress in the art Of speaking and
reasoning, and II the University docs
not turn out number Of creditabls
speakers w will miss our Quess.