The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-01
TRACTION IN SOCIETY
LAST NIGHT
YESTERDAYS SOCIAL NEWS
News of Interest in the Social Eddy
Gathered for the Read
ers of the
Globe.

geously decorated for the occasion with
palms, ferns, roses and lilies, orange and
red-the college -predominating
The floral decorations were all presents
from the friends of the graduates.
The exercises opened with an organ
voluntary by Prof. c. G. Tftcomb, after
which Rev. Alexander McGregor delivered
the baccalaureate address. Mr.. McGregor
chose as his subject "Non Predu sed Vic
toria a''-''Not Spoils but 0ictory''-and
managed to crowd a good deal of practi-
cal philosophy into his remarks. He was
listened to with intense interest by all
present, as well as by the members Of
the class to whom his remarks were spe-
cially addressed. in choosing our life
work." he said, I'VE should do what We
love to do-what nature fitted US for
and do it like a Hercules. Nothing will
supplant enthusiasm. Whatsoever thy
hand findeth to do, do 1t with thy might.
The world has success, whether riches or
not, and the result achieved in our lives
is generally greater than what we seek.
Only that man fails whose business sWa1
lows him up, but this cannot occur if We
are true to ourselves and to our indiVid-
uality." He pointed out to the class the
great possibilities they enjoyed. They
were about to embark in life when civtli-
zation has reached the most advanced
stage the world ever saw; they lived in
| the greatest country on the globe-but
with these advantages they were to be
none the less mindful of their obligations
to themselves and to their maker.
On the conclusion of Mr.. McGregor's ad-
dress Miss Celeste LeFevre Coghlan sang
a soprano solo, I'm Thee, Oh God! I Put
My Trust" in a manner which charmed
her hearers.
The graduates then stepped upon the
platform to receive their diplomas, which
were presented by Prof. Clinton J. Back
US. The personnel of the class is as fol-
lows: Judith Dawson, Ruth Frisk, Bessie
Currie, Martha Neal, Florence RYAN. Flor
ence hohlker, Sadie Sargent, Agatha De
Lambert Egil B0eckmann, Everett
Brown, Paul Hutson, VIM. Fl. Neal Ell
bert A. Young.
Inc young ladies, according to custom
were all attired in white.
Inc class this year is the largest in the
history of the seminary.
AFTER the presentation Of diplomas Miss
Coshian Sang another solo, "To the An
gels and the exercises concluded with
the usual congratula tions.
+ The semt-annual meeting of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
the Methodist st. Paul District was held
In the church at Newport Yesterday
morning and afternoon Mrs. e. n VOL
ever, OF Hamline, presiding. The secre-
tary' Mrs M. j. Atkins, reported twenty
.nIee auXlIlarles In the district, with an
increase of forty-six members during the
past half year. and an increase in +ha
SUBSCRIPTION list of all of the society 8
pupIlcauons. The news from the auXiI-
IdrleS showed progress along nearly all
nnes. AT the noon hour the ladies of
newport entertained the visitors a t lunch
on the lawn of Mrs. Leyde, adjoining the
church. At the afternoon session Mrs
u b. Gardner, of St Paul, who was a
delegate from the branch to the recent
ecumenical missionary conference in New
YORK, gave an interesting account Of
some OF the many things she saw AMI
heard. Of the $19,120,1 ,12O given last wear
by Chrlstendom toward foreign missions
nearly $5'COO,OO0 came from the "2 cents
a week of the women. Mother Ptin-
gle, of Minneapolis, gave an address on
| the preparation of the heart necessary
10 the advancement of the work in aux
| iliarieS.
The meeting was closed with an invi-
tatlon to st. Anthony Park for their
next conference.
| The graduating exercises of the school
Tor nurses of St Luke's hospital were
held at the hospital last evening. A
! class of fourteen was graduated.
The commencement exercises of the Me-
| chan1c Arts high school will be held ar
| Raudenbush hall, June u Rev DR. A. B.
Meldrum will address the students.
The Eighth ward branch of the
| Womans Civic league met yesterday aft
| ernon with Mrs. David Ramaley. 277 Sher-
| burne avenue. Mrs c. A. Dibble. chair
man of the educational committee. was
| the principal speaker. The leae11e has
| abandoned the idea of Harriet island
| playground, but will continue the play
| ground on the West side flats near the
Lafayette school Two baseball clubs
VIII be organized among the boys and
a glee club among the girls.
MS' and Mrs. Lyall Bradford. nee Es-
tella Burke, have gone to St. Louis 10
| reside.
Frank Buck, of this city, and Amelia
| Sieler of Minneapolis. were roarried
Wednesday at the home of the brida,s
sister, Mrs. Waldron, in Montevideo. They
will reside in St Paul.
The Peoples church quartette will sing
at the garden party to be given June 16
at Highland terrace, the summer home of
MRS; = H. Mckenney, by the Daughters
OF the American Revolution The busi
| ness meeting of the st. Paul chapter will
| pc held during the morning. At noon
! luncheon will be served and the afternoon
! will be devoted to a musical and literary
| programme.
Mrs ID. A. Monfort will return from
the East next week and will be a guest
Oh honor A special Saltwater car will
! convey the women from st. Paul to Sill
yer lake.
The Womans Foreign Missionary So
! siety of the First German NJ. E. Church
will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Arzt
| III pennsylvania avenue Mrs. Arzt will
have charge of the meeting.
The fourth anniversary of the Ladies'
Aid Society Of st. James English Evan
| gelical Lutheran Church was celebrate
last evening at the church, Marshall ave-
nue. and Grotto street.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the First Baptist Church will
meet in the church parlors today.
The Epworth League of Dayton's Bluff
German NJ. E. Church celebrated it's fif-
teenth anniversary last evening.
Sunday school class of thirty pupils. She
was assisted by Miss Alice Kirby.
Mrs. Edward Mott, Summit place, will
next week entertain the Monday After
noon club.
A dinner party will be given next
Thursday evening at the Minnesota club
by Miss Sophie Greve and George M.
Kenyon for their bridal attendants
Mrs. Richard Relf, Park place. will