The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-06-18
PENIS GRADUATES.
Wednesday Closes a Very Success.
full Year for this Institution.

was delivered by the Hon. Oliver w,
Stewart, of Chicago, and was listened
to by large audience. 1t was one OF
the best commencement addresses ev.
err presented before Penn graduating
class.
The class of 1909 is not so large in
size as some of the preceding classes,
on account of various reasons, but it
is a class of workers. The personnel
of the class shows students who have
accomplished much. Each and every
one have been delivers and work has
been accomplished by the members
that has been surprising in it's extent
and thoroughness.
Bachelors degrees were conferred
upon the following members compris-
ing the class of 1903:
Stephen C. Berry, &c., Oskaloosa.
E. Pearl Caldwell, Phi, Oskaloosa.
John w. Casio, CT, Cedar.
Bruce Ensley, &c., Oskaloosa.
Anna j. Everett, Phi, Oskaloosa.
Henry " Farr, Sc, Oskaloosa.
Luke Lindley, Sc, Avilla, Mo.
Gladys McCune, &c., Kirkville.
Myrna d. Sharpe, &c., Brookings, S.
Dakota.
Luda r. Smith, Phi, Ackworth.
Masters degrees were conferred up
on the following candidates: Master
of Arts to all but Homer Rosenberger,
and to him Master of Science.
H. Lulu Dean, Phi. B., Penn, 1902,
Oskaloosa.
]. Emory Hollingsworth, A. B., Penn
1902, Oskaloosa.
Alice Johnson, Penn, Oskaloosa.
Francis King Jones, S. B. Penn 1896
Newburg, Oregon.
j. Clifford Roberts, A. b., Penn 1900
Oskaloosa.
Homer G. Rosenberger, S. B., Penn
1900, Whittier, California. ...
Gertrude Spencer, A. B., Penn 1900
Oskaloosa.
The commencement celebrated the
twenty-ninth annual class that has re.
ceived the graduation honors of the
school. Long before the exercises be
gan the room was packed with the
friends and patrons Of the college.
Every chair that could possibly be
placed in the room was used and num-
hers were compelled to stand. The
decorations were very simple and only
a few palms and flowers were arrang-
ed about the platform and few
strips of bunting were draped about
the chairs occupied by the graduates.
Schmitt's orchestra furnished the
music for the occasion and as they
played the opening march, From
Tropic to Tropic," the class appeared
and took their seats on the platform:
The usual custom of wearing caps and
gowns at commencement was thrown
aside this year and the class appeared
without them.
Of the seven who were to receive
the masters degree only three, Misses
Gertrude Spencer, Alice Johnson and
Lulu Dean, were able to be present.
The diplomas of the others have been
forwarded to them.
Following the invocation, which was
offered by Rev. l. P. Wooten, of Mar
shalltown, the orchestra rendered the
overture, THE Maid of Corinth, u
which had been written especially for
the occasion by John Casio, member
of the class.
The commencement address was de-
livered by Hon. Oliver w. Stewart, of
Chicago, on the subject, Christian
Education. He is a very pleasing
speaker and his eloquent and inspiring
address was given the closest atten-
ton by the audience.
The speaker especially emphasized
a few things which are inseparable
parts of Christian education, faith,
or a reverence for truth, high ideals,
and willingness for service. The
work and leadership of The world al
ways has been and always will be in
the hands Of the men of faith. The
fact that the earth was round was al
ways true but it had no effect on the
world until some man believed it SO
thoroughly that he was willing to risk
everything in a voyage to prove it.
and then a new continent was discov'
cred. He urged the necessity fo1
high and lofty ideals Victory for the
right and truth is always brought
about by men who have high ideals
He spoke at some length to show that
the man who has a true Christian edu
cation must have clear understand
ing of the nobility Of service. He also
showed thai in order to do great
things for mankind, a man must nave
vision Of duty an must be faithful
and loyal to it.
1t was a mastery address, well de
liyered, and received by an appreciat
i've audience.
Alumni Banquet.
Immediately at the close Of the ex
ercises the commencement banquet
was served in two Of the class rooms
on the first floor of the college build
ing. There was very large attend
ance, about one hundred and fifty
staying to the banquet The mem
consisted Of three course dinner ant
was served by the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Friends church.
President Rosenberger acted az