Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1891-08-07
The Exercises Witnessed by Large Mum.
ber of Visitors


The Exercises Witnessed by Large Num-
ber of Visitors
The fourth annual commencement
OF the South Dakota Agricultural
College and Experiment station began
last Sunday afternoon with the ami
versary Of the Y. p. S. c. E. of the
college. Rev. B. H. Breasted, pastor
of the First Baptist church, delivered
pleasing discourse. The music was
exceptionally fine. Sunday evening
the
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
was delivered by DR.. Lewis McLouth.
His theme. "What Is Truth?," was
handled In a very able manner. Pres
ident McLouth is logical reasoner.
deep thinker. and he did not fail in
bringing to light any OF the thoughts
to be evolved from the subject. The
sermon left IL deep impression upon
the audience.
The singing by the choir was excel
lent and the ladies octette rendered q
very pretty selection that was pleas
ing indeed.
MONDAY.
At 2:3O the college foot ball teams
gave an exhibition game which was
witnessed by number OF spectators.
The temperature was exceedingly
warm, however, and the young men
could not show very brilliant work.
At 8 o'clock Monday evening college
chapel was filed with spectators to
witness the joint gradua ting exercises
given by the AtheDian and Philoma-
thean literary societies. The follow.
ing program was introduced:
Music. "The Linden Tree" .... Joint Chorus
'aieuictory' A D. crane
Reply Grafton. on.....................J. .J c. Whitten
tiaho Duet
.... Misses Nora Updyke and Alice Robinson
Naledictory ..'..............A Alice Robinson
Reply Grafton. .................F.N n. Dckerson
Music. usic........................ .Atheuian Orchestra
Comforting of Diplomas.
Music. ''Serenade" Joint Chorus
the participants were heartily ap-
plauded and the Athenias orchestra
received an encore to which they re.
sponded in a pleasing manner. The
orchestra has only drilled short
time and yet renders very sweet
music.
THE FRESHMEN.
Our reporter was detained from
attending the Freshman class exer-
clses, but has heard many words OF
praise from those who were present.
Below we reproduce the program:
Music. ..............." Gan Hail! Happy Greeting.
Presidents Address. Eugene Parker
Grafton, GA Pre-Columbian Discovery" Jonas Lien
Recitation First Settlers Song" Chloe Plank
Biography -. John q. Adams. .... Gilbert Young
Novelette,. ......"A Romance of Hypnotism" go.
Observation-Disclosures. Rose st. Clair
Instrumental Duet "Mephsto Gallop"..
.....................M Misses Burr and Orcut,
Speech. ..... " "Resources of South Dakota.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Allen Curtis
Recitation. "The Relief of Lucknow. Susie Leer
Essay go. ''True Success. ...... William Menzer
Poem. "Know Thy Opportunity. Emma Stelter
Music. Observation-Disclosures. .'The Loom of Life
JUNIOR CLASS EXERCIsEs.
Tuesday evening the Junior class
held their exercises before vast aud.
ience. The features of the program
were carried forward with pleasing
promptness. Mr.. H. B. Mathews,
president OF the class. made a neat
address which was followed with an
interesting and mirthful "class his
tory" by Miss Ida McLouth. We
quote the program:
Chorus..... .................AlD AL Day III Our BARK
| Invocation.
Address. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ii. b. Mathews
Glass History. Ida McLOutt
| Defamation. .. old Mans Council "A. S.Hardine
| Grafton. Night Brings out the Stars.
| .................... ............I. Fl. Hatfield
Vocal Solo. .....Sr eak to Me....... Nettle Sloar
Recitation E. =. .Brier Rose. ..... Emma Keeney
| Grafton. Study of Man Superior TO that of Books
| ......................t... Samuel DAVE
Address ...... Farewell. David Griffiths
Chorus Songs Of Childhood
Miss Emma Keeney g recitation was
a splendid effort and gave evidence O
careful training and extraordinary
developement in Evolutionary powers
David Griffiths' address, Farewell
was rendered in an excellent manner,
showing ease and grace.
| Let us state that we make special
mention of certain participants in the
program only because o. their superior
worth. All did well, and the class ol
'92 will graduate with high honors
and maintain q credit to its mem bers
and the college.
| WEDNESDAY.
During the forenoon the annual in.
spection OF the farm, gardens, stock
and shops was continued.
At 2:3O %. m. occurred the gradual.
ing exercises Of the sophomore class
with the following program:
Chorus, ."Come to the Shore, My Love-
| Invocation.
| Address .......,,,. Elsie E. Curti,