The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-04
DRNIXONW WELCOMED
Students of Whitman Dive
Him an Ovation
SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL TODAY
Said it Gave Him Great Pleasure to
Be at the Dear Old College
Again.
SPOKE AT THE CHAPEL TO-DAY

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given to DR., O. w Nixon at Whitman
college this morning. The dlstln-
zyuishad visitor was introduced to the
students as a close friend OF DR..
Pearsons. himself a life long friend OF
Whitman. probably the most con-
slant devoted friend the college ever
bad. When he stepped forward to
sneak the students jumped to their
feer and made the hall ring with a
rousing "Brecky kOaX." When he
finished the applause lasted several
minutes
In opening his remarks he spoke of
his pleasure, his very great pleasure,
at being able to be at the dear old
college again and to talk to The stu
dents. Never was it looking So fine
and never did the students faces
beam more brightly. He had been
visiting many OF the educational in
stituti0ns of the coast and he found
that in Southern California there were
too many COLLEGES Whitman had a
broad field. He said The pioneers
and founder made n0 mistake in max
ing this grand memorial to Marcus
Whitman No college is better known
than Whitman. This is the result OF
the last 10 years work. One hundred
are interested today where one was
.en years ago. The testimony OF edu
Gators is that Whitman is abreast OF
the best educational institutions in
the country. Dr. Pearson especially
!, l-n of re
marvellous success. This is all the
more remarkable as it is his custom
never to 90 into praising institutions
which he benefits. Chapel service is
4 great thing because 1t builds up
character and moral training. Our
great president Roosevelt. lays great
stress on moral training; building up
character viii lUild up the nation as
fathers intended
The only pat of M life | wish
to live again olId be 10 be again IN
small college I; T. one great happy
family. Here 49,. and girls are fit
ting themselves = take up the work
of the pioneers. any grand deeds
are to come w are but on the
threshold of great inventions. Edu-
cation is to fit you to accomplish
something. 1t is to learn how to
think and to get principles that VIII
make you think right AS you go to
your homes take the spirit Of the col
lege with you. Talk the college to
your friends" Again the speaker
touched on the importance of attend
ing chapel 1T is the best part OF
the day even il you don't get any re-
ligiOus spirit. Chapel gives mind re-
pose. TrJ 10 learn to love it
Dr. Nixon then spoke OF the great
importance Of literary societies. Ev-
cry student should be able to speak
This ability will enable you to DO
much for your college. The memory
Of what Whitman did is and has been
fercely attacked. But even now its
enemies are being abashed. We have
elements in this college to meet its
enemies Do work assigned and all
| will be we'll
DR.. Nixon was interviewed yester
| day by Statesman reporter 1t is
| pleasure to one interested in Whitman
| college to talk with this venerable old
| friend Of Whitman. His every thought
| seems to be about the college and his
earnest words are said in a manner
| which is sincerity itself. Just tell
| Them" said he. that an old tramp
| mas come over the mountains to steal
little Of the beautiful weather ana
| beautiful scenery and inspiration of
his college town When asked about
| President Roosevelt's utterance in re-
ard TO the Whitman story he said:
| That will tel. That Will tell He
| also thought much of President
| RoOsevelt's attitude toward the moral
| side. He said: AN athlete himself
| and convinced Of the need Of athletic
work for all, yet he said in all his
| speeches that the moral side must
be always thought of; that it was the
only true foundation" This position
| Of the president DR.. Nixon believed
| 10 be potent for good because il
would set the young people to viewing
these things in their true relative i'm
pOrtance.