The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-25

not lessen our loyalty to the flag. 1t was an
emblem of peace, although mighty in war
Mr.. Ellis is graduate of the agricultural
college of Iowa, his native state.
Al the conclusion of his remarks the cadet
band payed the "Star Spangled Banner"
while the flag was being raised over the
building. A strong sea breeze was blowing
and as the handsome banner foated from
the flag pole, the concourse Of loyal citizens
present Joined Mr.. Apperson in rousing
three cheers for old glory"
III, presentation was the result of the
active efforts of Mr.. 7. NJ Hamilton, an en-
ployee of the college, and commander Of
Ellsworth Post of this city. II is an excep-
tional!y large flag, being 3Ox16 feet, ard up
on its field Of blue are As stars, representing
all the states inclusive of the recent accession
into the union, of Utah.
After the presentation, President and Mrs.
Bloss gave reception at their residence that
was very largely attended.
SENIOR NIGHT.
The seniors held their class exercises Tues
day night. A brief program was first rem
dered, consisting of band march, "CIass Of
Ninty-six." composed by Arthur Wood, a
membe of theclass; solo by Miss Louisa
Barnett; class history by Miss Matte
Wright, and Class song, written by Mr.. A.
w. Wood. Don Ray sang the solo part of
the latter, and although his usually sweet
voice suffered from huskiness, this was very
plea>i g number. Then followed Douglas
Jerrold's classical drama, 1.-THE Painter of
Ghent." With the exception Of Mr.. Geo, L.
Paul, who drilled the cast and played the
part Of ''Roderick. the painter" the charac-
ters were represented by m,mbers Of the
cla7s. There was a noticeable absence of rant
ing, over acting and amateurish effect. The
class is to be congratulated upon their good
taste in selecting this play instead of the
cheap and vulgar melodramas usually chosen
by amateurs. The acting was character
lied by quiet earnestpess and deep feeling
consistent with the spirit and movement of
the play. Following is the
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Hso@efick, the palnter..... .........GeO. II. Iaul
lchabod, a jew...............-... Will F. Ready
Father Francis, monk ..... NJ. r. johnson
Anson ............Lee Beall
Isaac
Euphemia, the penitent.. ..... Mildred Linville
Child ......... Little Celia Nelms
At the conclusion of the entertainment
members of the class repaired to the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. johnson,
where, with few invited guests, they were
rendered a reception.
GRADUATING DAY,
Half an hour before 8 o'clock, the hour an
nounced for the graduating class exercises
yesterday morning, the spacious college as
sembly hall was filled to overfowing, and
when the class of forty three young men and
women marched onto the rostrum to the
sweet strains OF music furnished by the I'M
perial orchestra, every inch of floor space
had been utilized and even the corridors and
and stairways adjoining the chapel were
crowded with interested onlookers. The ros-
trum had been beautifully decorated for the
occasion with choice flowers and pottcd plants
from the green houses, while about the walls
red, white and blue bunting and American
flags were very much in evidence. Follow
ing heinvocatiod by Rev. G. F. Pummer,
Miss Ester Simmons pronounced the saluta
tory, her subject being 1.-THE Thoughts of
Men are Widen'd with the Process of the
Sum-" Other class productions OF the grad
uating exercises were as follows: Theme,
'The Progress of Invention" w. F. Ready;
Theme, 1.-The Power of Education" Miss
Edith Lilly; Theme, Fertilization of Plants
by Insects" s. G. Brown; Theme, beyond
the Alps Lies Thine Italy, Miss Katie Buch-
anan; Theme, SIS Morality Increasing ?"
E. r. Doughty. Joseph G. McCune was
chosen yaledictorisn of the class, and his
farewell to the faculty and his fellow students
was feelingiy and impressively spoken. The
themes were all of more than usual merit
and were delivered with good effect.
Owing to the unavoidable absence of Hon.
j. X. Weatherford who was to deliver the
address to the class, impromptu remarks
were made by the president of the board, j.
T. Apperson, and Congressman w. r. Ellis.
These gentlemen from their years Of expert
ence in the world were we'll fitted for the
duty assigned them, and their words Of ad-
vice were attentively listened to by all.
President Bloss then, with few pertinent
remarks, conferred the degrees. Superinten-
dent Irwin followed with an address to those
who had passed successfully the required ex-
aminations and presented them with state
teachers diplomas.
All of the class prepared essays on practi-
cal subjects, to which they had given atten-
tion during their college career, but only
those mentioned above were selected for duty.
THE GRADUATES.
Three year course, B. 81. E.-Edwina M.
Avery, Bessie A. Barker, Louisa NJ. Bar
nett, Mary Buoy, Julia A. Casio, Edith
Lilly, Lulu F. Lindsey, Mildred Linville,
BERTHE Linville, Carrie A. Lyford, Gertrude
Mackay, Josie A. Moses, Lilly NJ. Read,
V. Esther Simmons, Ida Z. Ward, Emma
M. Warrior, Minnie A. Wilson, Matte
Wright, Lizzie A. Wyatt.