The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1893-06-10
THE CLOSING EXERCISES.
The College Of Idaho Closes the Sec-
ond year Of Its History
An Excellent Program Is Enjoyed by a
Large Audience Of Caldwell People.
The Students do Themselves Proud.

The second annual closing exercises |
OF the College of Idaho. at the Presby-
terrain church last Wednesday evening |
was great success and an honor to |
both the pupils and management of !
that popular institution. The church
was gracefully decorated with flags and
flowers, and the seating capacity was
taxed to its utmost to accommodate
the large crowd that assembled to
hear what the College students had to
say upon this occasion. The Caldwell
orchestra-the best in the state of
Idaho-furnished music for the occa-
sion.
Rev. J. H. Barton, of Boise City, in
voked divine blessing upon the assem-
blage, after which Miss Doris Peterson.
of Caldwell, delivered the salutatory
Grafton. Miss Peterson chose for her
subject "The Bud of Today the Rose of
Tomorrow" and handled it well.
Edward E. Plowhead, of Middleton,
delivered an excellent grafton on 'Our
Country" After briefly reciting the
salient points in American history, he
made happy comparison with other
countries in which "Our Country"
showed to excellent advantage. The
address was instructive and patriotic.
Miss Maud Breshears rendered a
piano solo, which was well received.
Miss May Stevenson read an essay
on "Home and its Influences" replete
with many excellent suggestions and
beautiful sentiment. Miss May GER
tainly has had the advantage of a
happy home. n
Leon Mayer spoke on the Gearv law,
and handled John Chinaman without
gloves Leon is nothing unless fair,
however, and while he advocated the
deportation OF the Chinese, he thought
that China should take similar action
against Americans residing there. The
address was quite ingenious.
MIR. Harry Gray, of Banner, read an
exhaustive essay on mining, showing
that he was perfectly familiar with his
subject. He gave brief description
Of the methods employed in mining
gold and silver. tracing the different
stages from the time it is taken out of
the ground until ready for Uncle Sans
mint. 1t was very instructive.
Woodie Maxey spoke upon sour
Military System" and made strong
plea for more and better military
schools. He characterized the present
system as extravagant in the extreme
and almost barren of results. He ad-
vocated the changing of all military
posts into schools, where the youth
and flower of the land might receive
thorough education rs well as military
training.
Miss Hattie Stiles read delightful
essay entitled "Soliloquy of an Old
Arm Chair" The old chair told its
pretty story in simple and entertain
ing way that was appreciated by the
audience.
"The World Owes Me Living" was
handled by J. B. Stewart, of Idaho
City, IN mastery manner. Mr.. Stew
art is something of philosopher, and
brought out some good points. His con
clusion was that the world owes a per-
son living just in so much as he has
contributed to the advancement and
welfare of the world.
I Miss Edna Little rendered difficult
piano solo, much to the delight of the
audience.
Miss Emma Strickland read an essay
entitled "Do Your Own Thinking
which was full of good points and ele
giant diction.
'.Random Shots" by G. J. Shorb, wa
announced, and that young gentleman
stepped forward and proceeded to fir
grape and canister into the ranks o
political parties in general, but KEEP
his heavy guns turned on the populists
Mr.. Shorb claimed that the salvation
of this country must'be worked out b
individual frugality and ecOnom
rather than through politics, and Ell