Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-22
PREPARING TO CUT LOOSE.
University Seniors and Aristo-
telians Hold Forth.
Interesting Proceedings at Yester-
days Exercises.
Members of the Society and Their
Addresses-The Music-The Ex-
ercises ON the Campus.

the Aristotelian Literary society was
held in the University chapel last even
ing before well filled house. The word
"Aristotelian" in evergreen graced the
wall back of the rostrum; surrounding
this was palm leaves.
At $40 President Palette of the 90
ciety announced the eopeninR of the even
ing's entertainment. Rev. Healy offered
prayer.
Cosi fan Tutte (Mozart), as q piano
duet, was played by Mrs. Carven and
Mile Peters.
]. s. Dougherty delivered the saluta-
tory. He showed wherein the literary
society is practical training for the
political life OF the republic. He re-
ferred to the literary society as repub-
lie, each member being forceful part
of the whole, taking an interest in the
origin of law.
Mr.. Fred W. Thurston gave conf cal
recitation entitled The Movement Cure
for Rheumatism. 1t was an account Of
Mr.. Midderib's experience with the
sting of bees as a cure for rheumatism.
1t was recited in lively manner. The
audience presented their compliments
to Mr.. Thurston in the shape of bunch
of odoriferous onions.
George E. Cook sang solo, Wondrous
is the Power (Handel.
The Famine in Russia was the theme
of Don @. Porter's oration. He reviewed
the causes of the great famine now ex-
tant in that country. The taxation for
the support of the standing army and
the drouth are the principal causes.
Miss Grace Whitehorn sang selected
solo, accompanied by the Hill sisters on
the guitar. and Miss Shook at the piano.
She was called back for an encore.
The next number on the programme
was an interesting and exciting one. 1t
was the representation of the combat
between Fitz James and Roderick Dhu.
1t was scene taken from Scott's Lady
of, the Lake.
Roderick Dhu was impersonated by
Mr.. l.. H. Caswell, Fitz James by Mr..
H. W. Cummings. Both young gentle
men were arrayed in the gorgeous cos
tune of the old Scottish chiefs.
Professor Bacon rendered the recita-
tive and aria from Handel's Messiah.
The professor was recalled.
T. w. Robinson delivered the val
edictory. He praised the value OF knowl-
edge, but said, as Aristotle, that knowl-
edge must be accompanied by activity.
Thisis the principle of this society. He
bid his fellows of the society a God
speed as he graduated from the school.
President Palette reviewed the origin
and growth of the literary society,
which is one of the important factors in
educating the young man to be citi-
zen.
In little Latin addendum, Mr.. Pal
lette presented the seniors with diplo-
mas.
The evening exercises were closed
with vocal duet, Dews of the Summer
Night Dudley Buck) rendered by Prof.
Bacon and Miss Shook.
This wednesday, evening the college
of music will give public recital in the
University chapel, which promises to
be treat for the music-loving populace.
SENIOR CLASS DAY.
Glass day exercises took place yesier-
day afternoon on the college campuss.
The first on the programme was cor
net solo by Charles Dodge. acconapanist
Mamie Sawyer. President T. w. Rob.
inson made an address, speaking in q
humorous way. A medley composed
by the class was read by Miss
Abbie Chapia. Each verse referred to
some trick in which the class had been
concerned. The class song was sung as
a solo by 7. w. Robinson, the whole
class joining in the chorus. At the
conclusion they whistled the chorus.
The class essay was read by Miss Mamie
Sawyer, on University Extension. The
class hietory was read by j. S. Dough-
erty. 1t was written in the style of the
old chronicles, and was full of good
hits. Miss Josie Maclay read the class
prophecy, which was full of humor-
Gus allusions to the peculiarly
of each member of the class. Then
came the presentation to the juniors.
Mr. Winsor received button as a
badge, Mr.. Hall an immense wooden
key, Mr.. Porter "cricket," Miss EN-
cry of Boston loaf of brown bread,
Mrs. Lapham toy sprinkler, and Miss
Minerva Cook paper and pencil with
which to outline the profiles of the pro-
fessors. All the students then sang
Tavern in the Town, and the audience
dispersed.