Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-06-14
THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The Alumni Re-Iniou. The College
Graduates. The Last Day.

meeting yesterday afternoon. Col.
Robert a. Miller, '7S, was elected
president, Mrs. J. d. Lee, '67, n. L.
Butler, '66, and w. c. Hawley, IS.
vice-presidents Miss Nellie Boise,
'S7, secretary Miss Minnie Cum
ningham, 80, treasurer Geo. r.
Gray, rs, member of the board of
trustees, Willamette university. r..
a. Miller, Nellie Boise, Minnie Cum
ningham, J. Benson Starr, '67, and
Mrs. Amelia Miller, II, executive
committee.
THE ALUMNI EXERCISES.
The exercises at the university
last night, were of a very enjoyable
nature, and the chapel hall was
crowded. The evening was occu-
pied in the literary exercises of the
alumni of the university. The pro-
gram began with piano duet,
Misses Moores and Reynolds, after
which Rev. T. f. Royal offered
prayer.
The class of 'SS was then brought
in, and Hon. N. L. Butler, of Dallas,
a graduate in the class of '66, intro
duced them formally to the alumni
in a very eloquent speech, which
was feelingly responded to by Presi-
dent Miller, as he welcomed the
newcomers to a home in the alumni
association of the Willamette uni
versity.
Mrs. Amelia E. Miller, of the class
of II followed the introduction of
the class with very entertaining
essay on the subject of Fault Find
ing"
The Misses Royal sang a duet in
very pleasing way, and Hon. Til
man Ford, 20 delivered the alumni
Grafton on the subject "What is a
The speaker defined a
diploma, as any evidence of per-
sons work. Itrepresented what we
could do to-day, or had done in the
past, and not what we might or
would do in the future. The subject
was ably discussed, and was listened
to with marked attention by all
present.
Prof. j. B. Horner, 'S5, read an
original poem on the subject of
''The Worlds Pillars, (Which demon
strated that the author had excel
lent powers of versification. There
was very much merit in the produc-
ton. Miss Addie NJ. Scriber, rs, !
then recited the pathetic story of
Brother Ben" with such degree
Of feeling, as to elicit the sympathies
Of her audience in behalf of the |
homeless girl" and her hope that
-he. power of crime was not sin the
blood" of little Ben.
Chas. "Buoores" as he writes his
name with a pen, but generally !
known to the public as Chas. B.
Moores, then read the annals of the
which proved very interest
ng. These annals recited thewhere-
lbOuts Of nearly every living member
If the association, and paid glowing
tributes to the memory of those who
nave gone before. A cornet solo by
Prof. Coomer, and benediction by
Rev. f. p. Tower closed the literary
exercises.
The members of this association
gathered in the rooms of
he women's college, where an
elegant supper was discussed, with
mpromptu speeches, etc, and a
oily reunion" was had by all.
THE HISTORY OF THE ALUMNI.
Probably a little history right here
nay not come in amiss, as many Of
,ur readers would probably like to
know how this association has grown
O be so large. The first member
he charter member of this associa-
ion, was Mrs. Emily J. york !
Ioores, now of Portland, who took
he degree of Bachelor Of Science in
$50, and Mrs. Addie b. (Locey) |
}easoner, the second member, was
graduated in 1862, and died in 1867.
She was IA sister of Mrs. S. c. Hatch
f this city, and the annalist paid
Ter beauty and attainments, a
tribute of praise last night.
n 1868 a class of twelve graduates
we're added to the association, among
whom were Hon. John B. Waldo,
# this county, and Prof T. II.
,rawford of Portland. Since then
% members have been added 10 its
oils, making the total number Of
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