The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-13
CLOSE OF THE SESSION.
One of the Most Successful
Meetings Ever Held by
the Society.
PROFESSOR JORDAN's ADDRESS.
1t Arouses the Enthusiasm of His
Large Audience to a High
Pitch.

PACIFIC GROVE, CAL, July 12.-To-
| day was the last day for the Chautauquans
and it closed one of the most successful
conventions that the society has ever held.
There was not much actual work accom-
plished, except the winding up of some of
the classes, but the time was devoted to
the commencement exercises for the class
of '95, which graduated to-day. Some of
| the classes are to be extended this year, as
the work could not be finished during the
convention. The classes have gro5wFfa rap
idly of late years, and the courses are more
| thorough, consequently more time has to
| be added.
David Starr Jordan opened the day with
an address. The subject was "Altruism
and Altruria." In many instances Profess
sor Jordan aroused the enthusiasm of his
| large audience to such a pitch that it gave
vent to its feelings with hearty applause.
The lecture was sprinkled here and there
with wit as we'll as wisdom, which was ex-
pressed in that dry way with which the
speaker is so gifted.
The commencement exercises this after
noon were attended by hundreds, as this
was open day for Chautauqua.
At P. NJ. large crowds assembled in
| front of the Chautauquan headquarters to
take part in the grand procession. Rev.
Mr.. Bevier headed the line with the en-
blems of the assembly and the National
stars and stripes. Second in line were
about fifty little tots, varying in age from
3 to 6, dressed in white costumes trimmed
with corn colored ribbons, the colors of the
G. L. S. G. Third in line and headed by
! DR.. Hirst were the new officers. Fourth
were delegates from the various portions
of the State, numbering about 100. Fifth
and last was the graduating class of '95.
From headquarters the line marched up
Lighthouse avenue, the main thorough
fare of the city, to Assembly Hall, forming
pretty sight, especially the youngsters
with their baskets of flowers.
The procession marched up the hall
steps and took seats on the rostrum. The
hall, which was decorated for the occasion,
was pretty sight, yellow in profusion
everywhere. Wild California peoples
stood out conspicuously on the platform,
while banners and streamers of yellow
bunting were stretched about the walls
and ceiling. Just over the rostrum an i'm
mense floral piece, with the words "The
Pathfinder" was favorably commented
upon"
DR.. Hirst, president of the G. L. S. G. of
California. opened the exercises by a well
coming address to the class, which was fol-
lowed by responsive reading by DR.. Bent
ley. Mr.. Scudder of Oakland favored the
audience with a solo on the violin, which
was heartily encored.
Among the graduates who took part in
the exercises were Rev. Frederick H.
Maar of Niles, Edward and Mrs. E. H.
Clark of Niles, Selma Burston of San Jose,
Louise Culver of Petaluma, Mrs. Louise F.
Edison of Manzana, Rev. Philip Graft of
Oakland, Mrs. 1. Kirk of San Jose, Elnea
Y. Smead of Manzana, Marguerite B.
Lloyd of Pacific Grove, Sara A. French of
Lodi, Mrs. Southworth of Santa Clara and
Mrs. Fitield of Gait.
There were forty-six graduates who re-
ceived diplomas to-day. The day was
closed by grand concert by the Califor-
mia Quartet.