The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-06-17
TUESDAx
JUNIORS AND pEcLArxKRs.

Ahe gunioEc always give one oi kne
most entertaining programs OF the conn
meneement season. Last night their
oratioos with with the prize declama-
tions made q program of much interest,
bringing ont excellent talent and speak
ing for the splendid training received.
The program was opened with q piano
quartet By Misses Perry, Johnson, Sharp
and Potter, Of Salem.
"Ameriea in the Future, grafton by
Joseph Edgar Tyree. Delivered careful
ly and well. The main thought spoke
tor the supremacy OF christianity, ad-
yaneement socially, great progress in
science, America in the lead with this
continent in her control. Our policy
must look beyond our horders. America
must be the example for other nations.
"a Purposefui Life" Grafton by Mary
K. Stewart, containing some thoughts
worthy of remembrance. Joan Dare
was taken as the text and example OF q
life with purpose. The importance of
an aim in life, q quiet fixed determine
ton to do something for mankind was
impressively stated. Florence Nightin-
gale. and Frances E. Willard we're given
as examples.
The Conflict Ct the Age" oration by
Charles Cisde Bryant, splendidIy pre-
sented The conflict is that between
capital and l7bor. The present wage
system cannot meet the demands Of
advancing civilization. Wealth has been
9 menace to nations The strongest
nations have bad moral foundation.
Miss johnson was heard in vocal solo
Yes or No.i'
The prize defamation contest was
here presented. Nellie Foshay was
heard in "The Trial of Abner Bar
row." Eiva Whealdon in The Boat
Race. Ora Harkness in 'sClaudius and
Cynthia" and Lot.ie Keichum in How
Aristarcnus Studied Elocution. ~
Aiss Sharp and Perry rendered the
Maiden's Prayer" and the decision of
the judges on the contest wss heard. The
prize ~ss awarded ID Nellie Foshay.
THE SoRMALs
At the U. P. church at 10 a. m. TODAY
in the presence of fair sized audience.
The program was opened with the
William Tell overture by Misses Sharp.
johnson, Perry, and Potter on two pianos.
beautifully performed.
Rev. II. L. Reed offered prayer.
Hiss johnson, of Salem, was heard in
vocal solo, .:Rejoice Greatly" and twice
afterwards in Casta Diva and Katie.
Crations were delivered as follows:
On account OF serious throat trouble
Miss Orpha Lulu Fishers oration on
"The Power OF Imagination" was omit
ted.
Charles Fralkiin Cooper, WAR from
Two Points OF View It is one thing in
poetry and sculpture, but another thing
IN reality It's only right object can be
70 secure peace. For glory or conquest
it is wrong. The destructive nature Of
the present mode of warfare was well de.
scribed and the progress of events to-
wards peace
Julia Perry performed Beethoyen's
63rd Opus, skil'fully. displaying splen.
did talent.
David Hart Gotlieb, aThe Career Of
Spain in the New World" The discoy.
cry oi America by Spanish expedition.
Spanish cruelties from the earliest age,
avarice for gold, resulting in barbarity
aaG sobbery, even too this day, as seen
in Cuba. The old relation of pride and
honor between Spain and the u. S. has
given place to hatred and contempt.
Soon the history of Spain will cease and
she will receive the fate of Babylon.
Zua Winnie Skesls, "Man's Reach
Must Exceed Bis Grasp The idea
was brought out that the aim in life ID
; what brings success, high mark in view
steadily pursued, emphasized by ap. il.
lustratIone.
Luther A. Wiley, "Heroes and Here
Worship" VAS excused.
, The chair OF Angus Gfaham in / Co
Il
Grated, his picture draped with a flag
II Ida Willeska stelImacher. America
, Literature" The gubject was well treat.
!, ed under three heads, colonial, revoiu-
tionary and national, an excellent reviev
OF our literary growth.
Hiss Laura Sharp rendered eelectioni
from Beethoven and Liezt, well
4 Mr.. Charles Cooper pronounced tn,
valedictory in happy manner.
The program was closed with the pre-
sentation OF the grand march from Tam
hauser by Miss Perry.
CLASS DAY HILARIrY.
? Tnis afternoon the members of th
senior class we're having a glorious tim
D 10 the regular class day festivities. Th
Il program consisted of several collec
songs sung with will. remarks by th
President Miss Marguerite Hopkins,
history Of the c.ass well gotten up b
y Miss Zua skeels, the prophecy by Mis-
). Ella Mccoy, prophecy on the propht
Mr. David Gotlieb, and planting OF th
a tree by Mr. Luther Wiley, a feature
{, commencement season that is alwsy
1 very interesting.
y Tonight the popular college entertain
y ment of the season will be presented
l. under the direction OF Miss Alice Nose
st and it promises to be one of the finest |
y the history Of the college entertain
- ments twill consist of the dramat
poem Peer Gynt, four paniomimes wit
songs, . garoen scene from Mary Stuar
- q Telephone Romance, scenes from Iliu,
q one OF The prettiest things ever presents
ar. here and the Bicyclers, pretty coined
A small admission fee will be charget
- Tomorrow at 10 q. M, the regul
- commencement exercises OF the semi
~ class will be held at the u. P. churc