Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-12


ised Land" He was no more fortunate
than Moses, for on this occasion DR.
Bradley is in full possession of til,
promised Land"
Rev. II. H. Herriott of Onlah'
brought the greetings of the sists
Congregational circle of Nebraska. Dr.
Herriott is one of the prominent Con
gregationalists of Nebraska, and hi:
words were full OF strength. Mrs
Bradley was next asked to rise and the
audience gave her the graceful Chau.
tauqua salute.
Mrs. Judge Campbell of Denver
daughter of Professor l.. +. Parker
followed with words of congratu'attof
to the new officers. Mrs. Campbell is al
old student. but did not complete Lei
college work in Grinnen. She said
however, that she had tried to make
ample reparation for this grave nus
take.
Professor Whitcomb, of the English
department of the college. RESPONDED
with a poem. part of which follows:
Fate aid to those who earliest build:
Remain within the land of beauty ana
of ease,
And strive the weaker self to please
Stricken with awful knowledge o1 thy
guilt:
Or urge thy steps to the frontier,
Labor for nation and for man,
Pray the God Of heroes, He will hear
And tho thou see it not will bless thy
plan"
The war cloud broke,
And thru the storm the nation spoke:
knowledge is life, none prize 1t more
than 1;
To gain is good, more precious yet tc
give:
This is my hour of need, take we the
measure of my life.
Send thy beloved unto the battle
field,
And when the bayonet line Is wheeled
Let thou be the first to press against
the foe and die
It is not all of death to die, nor all OF
life to live.
How can We take the measure of the
man?
Our hand is placed in his and he in
ours;
But yesterday we met-to-day we
scan
Our leaders face, trusting his hear;
and powers.
How can we take the measure OF q
state?
A western paradise and unashamed
From river unto river,
For the hand of God the Giver
Has opened wide the waiting eastern
gate,
And, in His love. removed the sword
that erstwhile famed.
How can We take the measure Of Q
nation?
But our blood flows quick with hers
From the farthest fir of Maine uric
Manila bay;
And we among the worshipers,
From generation unto generation,
Await the perfect day,
And pledge ourselves anew to labor
and TO pray.
Dean Main was called upon and re-
sponded fittingly, after which the
Chautauqua salute was given Mrs
Main and Colonel Cooper, an old resi-
dent Of Grinnell, but now of California
who has just made gift to the college
Hon. S. F.. Smith, ex-mayor of Dav-
cnport, and son of the author of Amer
ica," was called upon and spoke elo-
Quently. stating that Iowa College was
his alma mater by marriage. His clos
ing sentiment was a corgratulatiOn
10th to the college ard to DIR. Bradley.
Professor Nollen spoke for the fac
ulty, followed by Mrs. r. NJ. Haines
Miss Annie Smiley gave few words
from the graduating class.
Professor Parkers response was es-
pecially fitting and strong. His senti-
ment was in part: Your alma mater
clasps you to her breast. for you are a
part of her own blood. 70 do not need
to know the logarithmic tables, you
need not know sanskrit perfectly, it is
rot essential that you know the dis
lance of the sun: these things are not
what your foster mother asks Of You
But rather to speak words, do deeds
accomplish something inspired, thru
the inspiration of her standards and
ideals. Hers is the idea of service. HeI
supreme desire is that you should live
in this world to make it better"
Miss Lucia Pierce read a letter OF
congratulations from Professor J. r.
wing Manatt, of Brown University
Mayor H. w. Spaulding. the newly
elected trustee, was next called upon
and responded fittingly. Hon. W. D
Evans. of Hampton, and Bishop Morri-
son, of Davenport were next called up
on in turn and responded eloquently.
Rev. Vittum. of this city, stated thai
Rev. d. P. Breed, of Grinnell, was the
first one to mention DR.. Bradley for the
presidency of the college.
Professor Tufts, dean of the Senior
College at Chicago University. spoke OF
the close relationship of Grinnell and
ty-two students enrolled at Chicago a,
one time last year.
In response to handshake and well
come to DR.. Bradley by DR.. Hill in be-
half of the association, the president
spoke. He said: II have been consid.
ering the colors which you have chosen
as your college colors and in which this
room is decorated. The colors have &
strong significance to me. The black
stands for something of depth anc
richness: it is like the Iowa soil anC
suggests it's possibilities. The scarlet
speaks of splendid red blood coursing ir
your veins, making possible splendid eff.
fort and self sacrifice.
Those who followed were Mrs Der.
Eice Newell of Tacoma, Mrs Conkin oil