The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-17
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4 good sized .uiiepce were hivhl,
pleased With the excellent program pre
sented al the opera house last evenins
nnder the management OF Miss Alics
Moses. IL was unique bat fall OF inter.
eet.
Miss Mildred Bnrmesser and Emma
Sox were heard In the pretty dnet from
or,eg, Peer 6ynt. performed we'll,
ine presentation OF p&ntomimes with
song accompaniment was an excelleot
feature spiendidiy carried out in each
case. They we're ''My faith looks rip 10
thee. with cong BY the ladies quirtet.
iis Tor TAI, with cong by Eva French.
scenes iron Hind by Misses Alexander.
onsmberiain. Fosnay. Froman, ffeaton.
aaston, Aekechnie. Merrill, Nutsing.
schinier, sie~art. Thompson and
hreaadou. with Emma Sox as pianist,
beautiful thing warmly enc3red, and
The star Spankled Banner" BY Mia
Ora harkness with . scng by Mrs Not.
un4- Ioe garden scene from Mary
stuart w.h Miss Anna Marshall ~ Eii-
zaoesh and Miss Ora Harkness a. Mary
vas sp.endidiy presented. Miss EIls
aeooy gave monoIogue, "A Telephone
komanee," In pleasing manner. Miss
Dora Page presented " Diamond Cut Dis
moud, with sooi effect. The enter
tainment closed With The Bicyclers"
OF John Hendricks Bangs, in Harpers
several years ago. with Oven Beam,
SIyoe Bryant, @ A Nuikey, Jos Tyree.
Marguerite Hopkins and Anna Marshali
10 the cast, 10 which they all excelled.
Ii was live affair.
TIE sESioas.
Notwithstanding q webfoos mis-, n
large audience Was present at the princI-
pal event OF the commencement season,
IN. commencement proper, held at the
church a. 10 Q N today. IL was the
closing event OF successful years work,
and more than any other spoke for Al
bany College.
The program was opened With some
excellent music by the orchestra, fol-
lowed By prayer by Rev III L Reed.
The orations pronounced we're Of high
character, displaying thorough cultiva-
iiou. We give just enough 70 chow the
spirit oil the efforts, an extended synopsis
being impossible.
Albert William Wight, B. A., "The
Strength Essential to Progress" A rep
iesentanve OF the Oregon colleges in the
coming interstate ora.orical contest 10
take place in Idaho, his grafton was o!
particular interest. Il was splendidIy
delfvered, displaying the ease and con-
hdence oil experience, and able in COM
position. The central thought was the
need OF well rounded development,
physically, morally, mentally and spirit
ually for the best success.
Marius Breckenridge Marcellus, Proc.
Perity," omitted on account OF Mr. Mar
cellus having enlisted and gone 70 Man.
lila to serve his country. In place Of the
Grafton the "Star Spangled Banner" wa.
sung with q will.
Ada Abigail Morris. B. S., Liberty
The desire for liberty 10 innate and va
see II In every stage OF life, in every fold
OF action, religious and civil, illustrated
in the pages Of history by many incid.
ents. On our emblem We have lib.rty
fraternity, equality.
Dora franklin Page. B. A., "a New
Factor in Modern Civilization" Thii
proved TO be woman, and the mannei
in which she has risen handicapped b.
history and prejudice to an enviable posi-
tion in the events OF the times, was vel
and fairly portrayed. In the home, IL
higher culture, in religion, she has ar
influence that has advanced wonderfully
Miss Pages home is in Oakland ant
during her six years residence here ha,
gained the confidence anu respect Of all
10th for her excellent personal qualities
and intellectual developement
Ella Leigh Mccoy, B A, "The Spiri
oil the Age" Patriotism az displayeS
in the prompt response OF our younl
men to their country's call. Dewey
the hero OF the day, In the greatest Ha
val battle In history. This is an unset
tish, righteous war, against the powe
oil might, cruelty and selfishness.
timely effort nicely pronounced.
James Philip Smick. "Qui Vive. Col
umbus. We need more Colum buses 70
discovery, not of new countries, but II
intellectual research. New thoughts In
stead OF old thoughts remodeled,
march on with unfaltering courage, Col
umhuses in investigation.
Marguerite Emma Hopkins delivered
the Valedictory in pleasing manner
presenting some good thoughts in con
nection with the closing oil the colleg
course, as well az the strife for know
. edge and the importance Of college edr
cation in success In life. The effort va
bright one that made stong imprss
sion on the large audience.
Irterspersed were vocal solo by Mil
Eva French, aweetly rendered, o corn,
! solo by Ray Parvin, greatly appreciate
and vocal solo by Prof Ware displa,
ing to advantage mis- fine voice.
The floral offerings were elaborate m
beautiful, fit tributes TO the popull
members oi the class, who leave the CO
lege with the respect and esteem OF "a
! ulty and brother students.
The diplomas wore awarded by Pres
, dent Lee and the exercises closed wit
. benediction by Rev @ r Stevenson.