The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-23
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The commencement exesc1an Of TIE
graduating class OF the Cnivefsity were
concluded yesterday. with apprOpriaas exer-
cises. In the Central school hall The
stage vas beautifully dscorased with palms
and other exotic plants. and ths hall erovded
with the friends and sdmirers Of the fair
graduates. who received warm and hearty
receptions 1t the conclusi0n Of their
orntions-
The exercises we're begun with musical
selection by Mr.. r. G. Aliens orchestra.
which vas followed with . prayer By the
Rev. d. d. Campbell.
A musical treat in the shape Of . vocal
trio followed, in which the Misses Julia
chamberiin, Jennie Houghton and Rena
Bagiey took part. All three ladies are pos
sessed OF excellent voices, and they en-
tranced the audience with their beautifui
singing. ~
graduates. then delivered IN Grafton upon
The Land Of the Nile" Her ideas were
expressed IN an original manner and
framed in easy. graceful form. She made
short historical review Of the country and
then dweis upon its glorious possibilities
She said there was no reason Why the
country surrounding the Nile should not
produce civilization equal TO that OF any
nation in the world. !.
The orchestra then played several seleck
tons, after which Miss Bcatrice A. Karr.
the other beautiful graduate, delivered an
Grafton upon THE Harmony of the
Forces" Her essay was full Of deep
thought and was written in . manner that
indicated the thoughtful student who
delves deeply into the study Of nature and
the laws and forces that govarn il.
Miss Jennie Houghton. the sweet singer OF
the University, sang vocal solo in very
pleasing manner. Miss Houghton has dis
played great talent a. . vocalist on several
occasions and her singing yesterday after
noon her friends say surpassed anything
she has ever done before.
The presentation Of diplomas followed.
after which Mr.. F. A. Mcdonald. ex-regis-
ter Of the land Office at The Dalles, Or, and
an old educator, delivered an address to
the graduates. The young ladies were
graduated from the normal department
and are fitted for teachers. Mr.. Mcdonald
spoke principally of education and he con-
trasted the educational system of the past
with that of the present He then told
the young ladies that the field
they were about to enter was = very diff
cult one. and that they must b prepared
70 fight q hard battle and contend with
many hardships. He concluded by stating
that no battle was ever won but was
worthy the fight. and he said that all who
put their faith in the Creator end trusted
in Him would be sure 70 win laurcls.
The entertainment was concluded with
class exercises in the Delsarte school of ex-
preston. The young ladies Of the classes
were attired in attractive Grecian costumes,
and they went through various graceful
evoIutions expressing emotions BY gestures
and positions.
During the exercises the degree of Mas
ter Of Arts was conferred upon Mr.. E. v.
Bigelow. of the class Of ''S7." and now q
student In the Yale theological seminary.
The young gentleman submitted . thesis
which was accepted by the faculty. and by
virtue Of three years occupation in literary
pursuits he was granted the degree.