The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-06-27

three cheers for Col. Letcher. The
hearty good will with which it was
responded to may assure the colonel
that the training he has given them
will not soon be forgotten. Cheers
were also given to Adjutant Wilson
and Captains Addition and Wells.
A large audience had by this time
arrived, as the threatening aspect of
the weather was changed. A balloon
was sent up from the east, or front of
the college. It arose to a considerable
height, and taking the current of the
sea breeze started for Tangent. AS
soon as it began to grow dark, the col
lege building was illuminated through
out. Chinese lanterns were also hung
around on the lawn and furnished an
abundance of light Viewed from the
east end of the walk the illuminated
building and grounds presented a
grand appearance. When the fire
works were exhibited the whole
grounds were lighted by many colored
rays. During the entire evening the
ladies of the Hesperian society and of
the w. C.. T. u. had refreshments on
the lawn, where many social dishes
were indulged in.
1t was nearly ten o'clock when the
merry throng retired, we'll satisfied
with the exercises. Members of the
board of regents were present.
June 25th.
On Wednesday, June 25th, the time
for the graduating exercises, the
weather was fine. The college building
was decorated on the outside with the
@colors" and the large flag hoated from
the top staff of the building The hall
was more crowded than on previous
occasions, standing room being at
premium. At 1:3O o'clock the faculty,
followed by the graduating class,
marched in and took their positions on
the roStrum. Some of the board were
already in their places and more kept
arriving for some time.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by the chaplain, Rev. Satch-
well, after which the band played a
selection. Miss May Warren was then
introduced, and in Il well chosen speech
welcomed the board, the faculty and
the visitors. She then read an'essay on
the subject "The Influence of Alfred
the Great o12 Literature" which was
we'll discussed and showed consider
able acquaintance with literature.
After music by the band Mr.. Boyd
Hamilton was introduced and acquit-
ted himself in an excellent n,anrey in
an oration on the subject, "The Per
manence of the Past" There was
another selection of music, when Mr..
A. S. Addition was introduced with the
subject, "Relation of Agriculture to
Other Industries. " He made a good
demonstration Of the real relation of
the different industries to each other.
The next event of importance on the
program was the valedictory by Mr..
c. @. Wells. He gave a graceful salute
70 the board of regents, paib respect
full tribute to the ability and honor of
the faculty, and lastly bade touching
good-byej to his classmates After
music by the band Prof. Condit, of AL
bany, conferred the degrees on the
members of the class. He also made
some remarks filed with sound advice
and genial feeling. In the absence of
Rev. T. L. Elliot, Mr.. Wilson, of this
place, made the regular address. He
read letter from Rev: Elliot, explain
why ulA iit'l COluC,
and also giving some good advice to
the class.
The full list of the class is, Miss
May Warren B. S., c. O. Wells B. S.,
w. Boyd Hamilton B. S., and A. S.
Addition B. S. Members of the board
present were, Grand Master Hays,
Hons. E. B. McElroy, Shipley, En-
NETT, Grim. Hon. R. S. Strain, Rev.
J. r. N. Bell, Pres. Condit, and many
other distinguished visitors, whose
names could not be sectted, were also
in attendance:
After the exercises Pres. Arnold in
vited the visitors to look about the col
lege end grounds. A considerable
number accepted the invitation.