The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-06-29

he took a subject that to most people would
seem uninterestine, but after listening to his
essay no one could deny that it was most
interesting plain forward talk on practical
subject and a talk that all could enjoy.
The next essay read was on Natures
Sweet Messengers, by Miss Evelyn Cnrrier.
This essay was beautifully written and de-
iivered in a manner that would be credit
to anyone Miss Currier explained what an
important relation flowers bear to the world,
the mission they fulfilled and the advan
tages to be gained by communion with
natures sweetest offerings.
Mr.. Chas. Chandler came next with an
essay entitled 'What is Diplomat" As
everyone expected, who had ever heard Mr..
Chandler in any of his compositions, this
essay fine aud presented some very
original ideas as to what diploma is.
Miss Della Gellatlys essay on ''Music"
was an ideal one both in thoughts ex.
pres ed and in manner of delivery. Her
beautifully modu lated voice rose and fell as
different topics connected with the subject
were taken up. She gave brief history of
music and described the first instruments
and the discovery of the eight notes.
Music in nature was also spoken of, az the
music found in the ripping of brooks,
rustic of leaves, sigh of the wind and the
oceans roar.
The valedictory was delivered by w.
Frank Holman and was a masterpiece. For
IL students work it has seldom been equaled
and never excelled. A glance through the
audience during Mr.. Holman's speech
showed the tell tale tears on many cheeks.
For testimonial to show the appreciation
of the audience no more is needed. Mr..
Holman's speech ended with the exhorta-
tion to the students to honor the flag so re-
Gently presented TO them. He said Let the
colors be carried not for show but that its
lessons may be 1nculeated into the minds
and hearts of every student"
Rev. Roland D. Grant of Portland had
been asked to deliver the address to the
class.
He said that the very program itself was
the best address. all that was necessary was
to read the titles of the essays to learn a
lesson for future years. Mr. Grant men
toned the fact that nothing was SO essential
to the people today as the work the o. A. G..
is preparing the students for.
The rulers, princes, bankers. etc,
might perish and the country could still
live, but let the farmers perish and the
country would perish rlso."
This address was most nte resting and
the class of "a may we'll he thankful to
Mr.. Grant for the parting words addressed
to them by such a speake
President Bloss next conferred the de-
grees after a shcrt speech.
Under the three-year course. Miss Sarah
Currier, Evelyn Currier, Hattie Friendly,
Jennie Gella.lv. Della Gellatly, Luna
George, Franc Parsons, Ina Gould aud
Lette Wicks took degrees in Bachelor of
Household Economy: Mr.. David Adamson,
Mark Bump and Charles Chandler took the
degrees of B,chelor of Agricultural science.
In the four year course Messrs. Edward
G. Emmett. Henry NJ. Desbnrongh and w.
Fr"nk Holman took degrees as Bachelors of
Mechanical Engineering; and as Bachelors
of Science Messrs. Ross G. Finley and
James Gibson were the only candidates.
Supt. McElroy next addressed those who
had successfully passed examinations for
the state teachers diplomas, and conferred
the diplomas. The whole graduating class
had been successful; Mr.. George Denman
and Miss Newton were the only other can.
didates.
The music throughout the exercises was
furnished by Prof. Rosebrook's orchestra
and was of very high cl:ss of excellence.
Owing to the number of graduates i'll the
class, only half of them delivered essays.
All had, however, prepared essays and
judging from the titles of those not read
would compare favorably with those that
were heard last Wednesday morning.
Miss Sarah Currer had an essay on car
tstic Home Furnishing" Mr.. Adamson's s
subject was "FnIlinatiolh" Miss Hattie
Friendly had written an essay with '.Ethics
Of Luxury for its subject. "Origin and
Nature of Soils" was Mr. Finleys subject.
Miss Jennie Gellatly wrote on Synonyms. u
The subject Of Miss Georges was Garden
ing an Art" and lastly, Mr.. Henry Des.
borough had written on the 'History OF
Iron and Steel"
ALUMNI PROCEEDINGS.
At a business meeting held in the after
noon, funds were set aside for a scholarship,
which it is the intention Of the association to
furnish to some needy and worthy
person. A committee was appointed to in
vestigate the applicants and make a selec-
ton therefrom. A committee was also ap-
pointed to purchase memorial tablet in
honor Of the late President Arnold, which is
to be placed in the chapel. Officers for the
ensuing year are: President, G. d. Thomp-
son; vice president, Leon Louis; secretary,
George Denman; treasurer, Matte Avery;
editor, John Fulton.
In the evening the assembly hall was
again jammed to its utmost capacity, by
those anxious to witness the exercises of the
alumni association. On the stage were
seated about seventy-fve of the associations
mem bers. and at the first strains OF a march
! by the orchestra, the class of '94, mum bering
seventeen, were marched to the platform
and presented by Prof. French. They were
received into the alumni by President R. j
Wilson, to whose address of welcome Henry
Desborough responded. Following this 81.
L. Holgate, class 's6, read an original
poem. dedicated to the memory of the de-
ceased president of the college, B. L.
Arnold After we'll rendered duet by
Misses Ora Spanger and Anna Samuels,
S. T. Jeffrevs delivered the address Of the
evening. His topic was ''The Evolution OF
Man" and showed careful research and deep
study; and was delivered in clear voice
and pleasing style. This concluded the
program and an adjournment was taken to
Cauthorn Hall, where a banquet was spread
for the mem bers of the alumni and their
friends to the number of $50. The tables
were beautifully decorated and the collation.
was served to the sweet strains of music by
an orchestra concealed behind a bower Of
ferns.
Miss Leon Louis made charming toast
mistress Toasts were responded to as fol-
Beachtold; s@si "s 1.-THE e'I faculty. Miss Abbie
Right; The Ladies'" j. Fred Yates;
Public Schools, ;" Superintendent McElroy;
''Class of '94," Miss Ina Gould. After a
few minutes spent in pleasant conversation,
the throne prepared to leave for home,
although many Of them repaired to. the
opera house and enjoyed a social hop for a
couple of hours.
DoINGs OF THE BOARD.
At meeting of the board of regents held
Wednesday Afternoon the following mem
hers were present: Messrs. Ready. Nc
Elroy, Emmett, Apperson, Voorhees,, Nash,
pennover and TNr ilalv At this time a