The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-19
PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE.
Commencement June Iii, 1902-Hish
Water Mark.

Every citizen IN our Commonwealth
should feel an interest and pride in
the college adopted by the state, and
believing the readers of your valuable
paper will be glad to hear something
of the commencement exercises l
venture a short report.
The delegates and visitors from
Columbia county were: A. &. Greasy,
+. Ringrose and wife, f. P. Hagen
buch and wife, Oscar Ikeler, f. X.
Heacock, f. r. Mather, Elmer Van.
Horn, Alfred Reece and Boyd Vance.
Leaving here Monday noon they, with
some sixty others, were met at Le-
mont and taken to the college in car
rlages and wagons under the skilliul
management of w. Z. Patterson, the
college farm superintendent, who not
only piloted them to their destination
but found comfortable quarters for all
delegates and others.
The field sports were on when we
arrived and were of unusual interest,
as they we're being contested by the
Carlisle Indians. The evening was
devoted to the Junior Oratorical Con-
test and seldom if ever was a stronger
or more enjoyable exercise of this
character given. The young men
shove good character, mettle and
training, and all was thoroughly ap-
preciated by the large audience.
Tuesday morning competent and
obliging guides conducted the visitors
over the farm, through the barns and
other buildings, and all were given an
opportunity to see just what was be-
ing done.
The Alumni luncheon was served
In the Armory at noon. General
James A. Beaver, President of the
Board of Trustees, presided and over
six hundred guests surrounded the
tables. The celebrated Stopper-Fisk
Orchestra enllvened the occasion with
choice selections, and good cheer pre-
vailed throughout the repast. Post
prandial addresses were delivered by
DR.. Colfelt, of Philadelphia; Senator
Hacklenberg, Of Lancaster; ex-Lieu-
tenant Governor Stone, of Warren;
Professor Jordan, of Geneva Expert.
ment Station, N. Y, and by several
Alumni back to visit their Alma
Mater. After luncheon the delegates
assembled for the election of trustees
to serve for term of three years
Charles w. Stone, of Warren county,
Charles M. Schwab, of Cambria coun-
ty, John A. Woodward, of Centre
county, M. f. Conard, of Chester
county, and II. w. Mitchell, of Pitts.
burg, were elected.
Following the election was the ex-
hibition drill of the College Cadets.
This was pleasant sight and very
much enjoyed by the large assemblage
of visitors.
In the evening the "Thespians," an
organizations Of students, gave a
drama, entitled ga Russian Honey
moon" If judgment can be BASED
on enthusiasm displayed by the very
large audience this effort was a most
pronounced success. 1t was followed
by the trial, condemnation and Gre
nation of two instructors whom the
boys decided to honor in this expires.
sive way.
Wednesday morning was cloudy
but cool and pleasant. Long before
the hour for the Commencement ex-
ercises to begin the Assembly Hall
was packed to over flowing. The ad.
dresses by the graduating olas; were
well chosen and ably spoken, showing
the ability and careful training of the
young men. The address to the
class was delivered by the Hon.
Charles M. Schwab and captivated
every one within reach of his voice.
His counsel to the young men was OF
the most practical sort, and every
point made was fastened by an Illus
tration from his own business exper-
lence.
As grand finale to this grand CON-
DIR. Atherton, president
OF the college, announced that Tor the
first time IN the history of the insttu-
ton financial aid was forthcoming
from individual donors. Andrew
Carnegie, trustee and old-time friend
gave one hundred thousand dollars
for Library Building, and five thous,
and dollars for pipe organ for the