The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1895-06-27

est education possible. The womanly wo
mans place in the world could be filled by
no other. In securing an education woman S
health should be considered first; and to
this end she thought gymnasiums as neces-
sary for girls as boys. Three years instruc-
tion in the household economy course Of the
O. A. c. was such as would prepare girls to
better carry OH the duties of life.
Lester M. Leland took for his theme s'The
Mission of the Farmer" claiming that to
many the calling of farmer was repulsive,
ON account of the manual labor it required; !;
but there was labor in all lines of honest en-
dcavor. Without purpose labor was un-
availing. During pioneer days less work
was required in growing crops than now,
and prices were better then. Education in
the past had done much for the farmer,
and in the future would do more for him.
Farming was not an industry by which men
might accumulate wealth rapidly; but it
was life of genuine contentment. The
mission Of a farmer was higher than many
and he should use his best
efforts for the success of his race.
James Edward Adamson took for his sub
iect 'sSymmetrical Education" taking the
position that the proper education of the
young was duty the present generation
owes to posterity. In order that education
might reach it's highest possibilities there
must be physical as well as mental trimming.
By moral training, character was formed,
and to attain this, the daily environment of
students should be carefully guarded. The
best thing that could be done for students
was to have placed over them instructors,
whose daily lives were worthy of emulula-
tion, and education should be managed with
view to the pupil Pssymmetrical Developments.
Elsie Long took ''The Bright Side of Life, :"
for her subject and handled it in a mastery
way. Life's pathway was beset with many
distractions. but kindly disposition main
tanned one toward another would remove
many of these obstacles. The pursuit of
happiness was an inherent right, and all
were created equal, but the stations reached
in life were the result of environment and
education, As to whether education would
be of benefit to its possessor was entirely
owing to the purpose to which it was put.
"The King of Fruits" was the subject of
3 well-written paper by Andrew Burr Kid
der, the delivery of which would have been
improved had more study been given it. lie
began by claiming that it had followed
man wherever he went Trees planted dur,
ing colonial times are still growing in New
England, some of which produce annually
over 100 bushels to the tree The apple
was sintroducedin in Oregonia ls47, from Iowa.
There was only about one hundreth part
of the earth adapted to apple culture, and
IN account of its many excellent qualities,
stands today the king of fruits.
Miss Hortenss Greffozs theme was
Home, and she handled the subject ad
nirablY and presented some thoughts that
will be long remembered by those who heard
ner. ''The hon,e," she said, sis the citldel
Of the state; the safeguard of political insti-
sutions. Then all that elsvates should be
cultivated. Every lesson should reflect the
zood. the true and the beautiful"
A D. Adamson had scientific subject,
Agricultural Chemistry" and spoke dis
sinctly an with ease. His paper showed that
ne had delved deeply into the subject, and
that he had thorough understanding of it.
From the paper the conclusion was drawn
that a thorough knowledge of the chemical
value 6 soils and fsrtelizers was required
by the farmer to attain the best results.
The thems of Frank E. Edwards was
1.-THE Future of aluminium" The metal
was discovered in 1910, and Mr.. Edwards
thinks it has brilliant future. By its
use he believes the problem of aerial navi.
CATION will be solved in the near future
Science" he said. "has placed new spoke
in the wheels of industry, and that spoke is
aluminium
''Vandals in Nature" was Miss Effie Will
lis theme and she is to be especially COM
as she chose subject which, to
most people, would seem uninteresting, but
when she had done no one could deny that
she had made the most Of her subject nor
that it was highly interesting. Her closing
sentence was, "Our purpose should be to
always do the noblest thing in the noblest
way"
When Austin T. Buxton was chosen vale
dctorian Of the class no mistake was made.
In fact it would seem that more fortunate
selection would have been impossible. His
address, "What is a College ?'' was mas
terpiece and has seldom been equaled. His
farewell to the class was impressive, and that
his address was thoroughly appreciated by
the audience, was evidenced by the silent
and interested attention that was paid him
throughout.
The address 10 the class was made by
Hon. FL. B. Miller, Of Grants Pass, in which
he gave some very plain, but sensible advice.
Being man Of many years. experience in
active business life, and careful student of
political economy, the words of Mr.. Miller
are entitled to careful consideration, and the
class may well feel thankful for his kindly
interest in their behalf.
After short speech, President Bloss con-
ferred the degrees. Superintendent Irwin
next addressed those who had passed success
fully for state diplomas, of whom ther were