The herald., 1896-06-26

was delivered by Charles H. Ward of
Carpinteria. His subject was Thor and
the College Man. Mr.. Ward received the
Gordon prize Of $40 for this, the grafton
containing the largest number of Anglo
Saxon words. The Ave Maria was then
rendered by Miss Mills, after which
President Baldwin conferred the de-
grees.
At the after-dinner speeches which
followed, the Rev. H. w. Lathe acted
as toast master Mr.. McDougal spoke
Of the influence Of the college upon the
community; Mr.. Duvall spoke for the
alumni; Mr.. Searle for the graduating
class, and Miss Mary Parker represent
ed the students In a witty address de-
livered with spirit. Mrs. Mccartney
spoke in favor of higher education for
women. Prof. E. C. Norton spoke on
the influence Of the college as it appears
to IAN outsider" Miss Sudduth Of the
Union Signal. Chicago gave her impress
sion OF the college as gained by several
visits to it. Rev Jones, a Claremont
minister, referred to the desirability of
Claremont as place of residence.
President Baldwin next presented prizes
for the best advancement made in draw
ing. Frank Strobridge receiving first
prize for greatest improvement in work
and Miss Florence Baldwin for best
work; Mr.. Illingsworth was awarded
second prize.
hC OL,lG PilZt uGDdte OCCuTIeQ at
Holmes hall, Claremont, Monday, at
p. m. This debate is an established fea-
ture of Pomona college, by the Dole Bros.
of Pomona The subject of debate this
year was, Should the United States Ac-
quire Additional Territory. The partici-
pants We're w: s: Dezendorf, Rombo
Gould. Helen E. Clapp and Josiah Sib-
ley A committee consisting Of c. c.
Esterley, Editor S. M. Haskell Of the
Pomona Progress and Attorney W. A.
Bell judged the composition, and the
Rev. Mr.. Day of Los Angeles. Rev. B. c.
Corey of Pomona and Gen. John Was
son of the Pomona Times the delivery.
The composition was judged on five
points and delivery on four Mr.. Sibley
was awarded first prize and Mr.. Dezen-
dorf the second, the first prize being six
volumes of biography and the second
five volumes OF history
BREVITIES
The inquest held yesterday over the
remains of s. A. Cummings, who was
found dead on his home place, near the
San Dfmas canyon, assigned the cause
of Cummings sudden death to be from
hemorrhage of the lungs. Deceased was
sixty-five years Of age and has no rela-
tives living in this state. A son and
daughter living in Iowa and three sons
In Washington survive him.
Apricots are said to be commanding
$16 and $40 ton. However, the Clare
mont Fruit Growers association have
sold the entire crop of it's members to
Waters & Pitzer of Pomona for $3.50
per ton. The apricots will not be culled,
however.
The marriage of L. R. Lorbeer and
Miss May Snow occurred last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Rutan,
Miss Snow having made her home with
them for a number of years. The bride
is well known, lovable young woman
and the groom is a well-to-do young
business man of this city. The Hon.
George w. Merrill will deliver the
Fourth of July grafton here this year.
The Women's Relief Corps, at meet
ing held yesterday. appointed Mines.
usie Sweet, Helen Taylor and Lizzie c.
Hanum to represent the Pomona corps
at the Ventura encampment.