, 1897-12-22

StlloTS WHO Illu tD1llt llltlt " ntil lIle
term orations. thinking to enjoy a
pleasant afternoons entertainment.
and they were not disappointed as the
program from first to last was enjoyed
by all Many new ideas were put forth
by the seniors and the o%rations were
delivered in "A manner which reflected
great credit not only on those giving
them but also on Prof. Morey. who has
been training the seniors in their ora
tons for some time past.
The first Grafton given was that OF
Journalism Dcgenerating." Miss Flags
proved that while newspapers are often
filled with trash it was because the
people demanded it. when they wished
something better they would obtain 1t.
She also said that while much might
be said disparaging to journalism. still
looking on all sides Of the question.
there was no doubt but that a bright
future remained for American journal
ism.
Miss Wolbol followed with an essay
on The State University as the Ameri-
can IDEAL in which she spoke of the
advantage which the state university
possessed over denominational schools,
how the universities formerly were
more in touch with the people than at
the present time. and how a university
to be worthy of the name should EN-
brace both the graduate and profession
al departments.
The Entrepreneur' by Mr.. Elias
Nelson came next. Mr.. Nelson explain
ed that while Il great deal might be
said against capitalism a great deal
could also be said in favor of it, as
without capital the II of our
country could never be developed, in
situations, etc. established, in fact that
capital was needed in every enterprise.
After Mr.. Nelson. an essay was given
by Miss Nagel, Science the Handmade
of Religion In her essay Miss Nagel
showed that religion and science go
III III hillu. lIil Il zeal Sluutul COulu
never remain neutral toward religion.
With a little study he would probably
become an atheist, but if he went deep
ly into the study he would become a
firm believer in the supremacy of Goa.
After a pleasing selection by the or.
chestra Of the Lowell society and an
encore, Mr.. David Nelson gave his ora-
ton entitled Mobility of Character an
Important Factor in a Successful Life"
Mr.. Nelson showed how moral power is
needed for a successful life and how
without it no undertaking could be ac,
complished.
Miss Mary Gates then followed with
her essay, The Cross Against the Cres-
ent.' In this Miss Gates gave a short
outline of the wars between the Sara
Gems and the Christians, showing how
the Christians had been twice success
full, only to be conquered in the end.
Mr.. Land spoke on "Immigration-A
Plea for Improvement" From his ora-
ton it IA evident that Mr.. Land is
strongly in favor Of immigration being
restricted. He thinks that property,
education and character should be ex,
amined before anyone is admitted to
the rights of a citizen of our country
and in conclusion said thai while our
country needs men it does not want the
outcasts OF every country.
The Olympic orchestra then gave an
enjoyable selection but owing to the
late hour did not respond to an encore.
After the music, the orations were
again resumed, Miss Land giving her
GRAFTON on Napoleon Bonaparte." Miss
Land described the victories Of Ma
poleon and the services which he rend-
cred France She said hat the fall OF
Napoleon at Waterloo was due neither
to Wellington 0 Butcher, but to provi-
dence, for when a man imagincs that
he is above God. he must fall.
The Grafton Of Mr.. Ingham, Some
Famous Battles for Independence" was
a powerful plea for aid to Cuba. 1t
seemed impossible to him that a nation
which had obtained its own liberty by
such struggles should refuse to aid an
other nation fighting against such odds.
The last Grafton OF the program was
Miss Knights, entitled, The Patriot.
ism OF Peace" Miss Knight spoke
against mOnopolies and told how the
great systems. such as the postofices,
railroads, etc. should be controlled by
the government since the expense
would thus be made less and a better
system established.
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Misses Edna and Maude Willox. who
were students at the university last
year, spent Thursday in the city. They
were greeted by a large number OF
friends who did everything in their
power to make their short visit a pleas
ant one.
Invitations have been Issued by
Misses. Morse. Hebard and Morey for
a party to be given at the residence Of
the former Friday evening, December
the 2Sth. This party iAgiven for the
seniors and outside students.
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Saturday afternoon a merry party Of
young ladies were entertained by
Misses Harriet Knight. Grace Davis,