The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-06-25

Last Thursday nIgnJ week was the
closing night of the Commencement
exercises of the College of Idaho. The
opera house was used for the occasion,
and when the courtain was raised Cald-
well people we're out in body to par
take of the enjoyment. The stage was
deliberately decorated and beautiful
flowers and evergreens were stewn
about in profusion. The stage was oc-
cupied by President Boone, Prof. Hay
don and Miss Hull, the faculty, and the
graduates.
AS the courtain slowly folded itself
to the ceiling, the Arion club emerged
from the right wing. After the beauti-
full singing by the club of the Soldiers
Chorus" which was listened to with
rapturous attention, Rev. Barton pro-
nounced an eloquent and appropriate
invocation. Next the Mandolin and
Guitar club played beautiful and in
spring march which was heartily ap-
plauded by the audience. This part of
the program prepared the way for list.
ming attentatively to to the graduating
exercises proper.
Imogene Madden read a very ably
prepared paper upon the conditions
that exist today between this country
and England and those which existed
a century ago. The title of her essay
was Reunited" and tended to show
that the old differences that existed
were fast being oblitered and that a
new epoch was dawning. The effort
was masterful and entitled the yOung
lady to the beautiful and prOfuse trib-
ute of flowers paid by her young ad-
mirers.
Miss Lillse Plowhead, in a carefully
prepared Grafton, spoke of the various
driftings of humanity with Wind and
Tide" The young lany showed slight
embarrassment but rendered her ora
ton in a manner that did herself credit
and was satisfactory to the audience.
II is hardly necessary to state that
Miss Plowhead received the regulation
number of flowers and applause.
Lula Maud Boone next came forward
and read an excellent paper entitled,
What Next?" The young lady showed
evidence of having carefully considered
her subject, which was well construct
cd and abunding with good sense and
wit. After the congratulatory boquets
had ceased to shower at Miss Boone's
teet, the Arion club rendered another
beautiful selection from its endless
repertory.
Carrie May Gekeler then read a
beautiful aud pleasing essay entitled,
Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver"
The composition was perfect and the
thoughts we'll portrayed, emitting the
young lady to great credit.
Lille Alchenberger next read her
essay, which was a beautiful and in
spring effort entitled, Nothing Beaut-
4tol but the Truth" The young lady
mad a beautiful subject to work on aud
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shower of boquets and applause the
Mandolin and Guitar club rendered an
other brilliant selection. Their able
ana akilful playing brought forth round
after round of applause. We think it
proper at this point to digress slightly
ana compliment the club on its excel
sent playing. This was the first ap.
pearance in public and they were en-
Titled to the applause they received.
Inc TRIBUNE hopes this viii not be
'helr last appearance.
Gertrude Hart read a paper entitled,
Mountain Tops" and eloquently car
RED the audience away with her in
Gamble through a valley Astounding
with sweet sented flowers and beautiful
OBJECTS of nature, eventually leading
Cnem to the summit of high and rug
geo mountain. The object of the essay
ISL was to show how hard it is to as
cend the ladder of fame and knowledge
WIN the temptations which surround