Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-06-16
FORTlgrn COMMENCEMENT.
DRS. op DIVINITY, BlrCHElORs OF LAWS


The past week has been the grspdest
IN The history Of the oldest college on
the coast.
President Whitaker has shown him.
self q grand all-sround educational ath-
elete, towering above all bis predecess-
ors 10 intellect. eloquence and popular.
ity, and there have been some mighty
men connected with It's history. He
hss spoken to scholars and professors
In all departments, including always
the larger ear Of the public, and Salem
can feel proud 10 have such man In
her midst.
II would have done the whole popu-
latiop of this state good TO have heard
the loyal and patriotic sentiments Of b.
r. Cue, Of Portland. He hung the
hide Of certain species Of pulpit dcma-
cog up 70 dry 10 the breezes Of bis big
hearted broad based eloquence In q
manner that all present eDjoved who
were free to do 30. He won great
rounds Of applause.
The Exercises Of the 49th Commence
ment ADDiversy opened with a grand
overture Lies Noles de Figaro" Of Mo
zart, by Misses Newsome, Jory, Cleaver
and Anderson. After an impressive
prayer by Rev. Kellerman, "The Hillf
Of Song" composed by Miss Nellie
Carpenter, Of the graduating class, was
sung by Misses Carpenter and Sergeant,
Messrs. Parvin and Cofiey. II was
beautiful music and Its rendition was
q credit to the lady's musical taste and
conception.
The prise Greek oration was delivered
by Miss Cora Winters; 1t was difficult
task Of memory, but she spoke with
good expression and effect. The ora
tIon was q discussion on "Cyrus, King
OF the Persians."
Miss Nellie Carpenter, post gradu
ate In music. delivered an essay on the
Legends Of Music" It was recita
Of the beautiful legends and myths o.
the art that has unrivsled power ovel
mankind; the essay was very enter
tanning one and full Of the spirit Of iti
subject.
Mr.. Homer A. Kruse, q post gradu
ate In music. executed "Fantasie" Op
II, Of Schumann, with skill and ex
preston that only composer of musi'
can understand and use.
John II. Hume A. b., spoke on tn
"Historical and Literary Character o
the Gospels" The Grafton was charac
terized by originality Of thought, care
full study Of the different parts Of tn
discussion, hard hits and great earnest
ness. The people heard him gladly.
John Bayne L. l.. B., made his ora
tiOn on Conditional Sale Of Persona
Property" The discussion was thor
ough and plain; he argued the differ
ent points Of the purchaser and baile'
in way suggestive that In the actua
practice Of law, clear mind aud per
ception will stand him In good stead.
Miss Lulu g. Sergeant sang the ari'
Carnival Of Venice" Variations d.
concer. If Benedict. 1t is q pleasur
TO hear her sing and the solo, though
difficult classic opera, won popular ap
proval.
Mr.. Chas. X. Robin, LII. B., crate,
on the "Proof Of Handwriting" TIL
speaker first recounted the proofs of chi
rography, then passed to the genera
discussion. 1t was a plain exposition
Of the subject aud the acutenes
OF the argument was proof G: legal sbil
ity. Mr.. N. M. Newport, A. NJ, Ill
b., chose "The Making Of Nation
rs his subject. The justness and powe
OF the argument, careful preparation
and forcible expression made the ora
tion very excellent.
Miss Nellie Carpenter played tn
piano solo, "Lucia de Lammermoor,
(transcriptlop) of Liszt, with he
wonted brillisncy. Rev. Geo. w. Cue
OF Portland, was introduced and de
llvered the commencement Grafton
His subject was "Symmetrical Educa
tion." He spoke with great power snt
ability. The speaker was frequentl,
applsuded during the pronouncing o
his eloquent oration. The words wer,
specially appropriate and will be re
membered for their great usefulness.
The following degrees were then con
fsrred by the president with the con
currence Of the trustees:
"A. h.
John Robert Spencer Hume.
LII. y.
Nathaniel Monroe Newport, CharleI
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