The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-06-13
C Commencement at the A.C. Of u.

The commencement exercises al Une
A. G. of L. Tuesday morning were
very enjoyable and attended by
large and distinguished gathering.
Prominent citizens from the state,
county and city were seated upon the
stage, among whom were Gov. and
Mrs. Wells, Congressman Howell, Hon.
and Mrs. G. S. Varian, Apostle NJ. w.
Merrill. Pres. Linford of the y. Y. c.
Hon. Moses Thatcher, Mayor Hansen,
Pres. Joseph Morrell, Trustees. Nc
Allister, Richards, Whitmore, Owen
and the faculty of the institution.
The college male quartette sang,
following which Pres. Kerr gave re-
port of the school. The attendance
this year reached 545, and had come
from 10 different counties in Utah
and II different States. His report
was very fattering to the school and
former graduates. Pres. Kerr also
attended to the excellent work Of the
Experiment Station.
Prof. j. A. Anderson, the newly
elected head of the musical depart
ment rendered very pleasing piano
solo, and was followed by the speaker
of the day.
Hon. G. S. Varian was introduced
by Pres. Kerr, and for sixty minutes
held the attention of the vast audi
ence. His speech was given from man.
uscript and was one of great merit.
full of brilliant thought, neatly
rounded sentences and helpful sug-
gestion. The speaker gave the as
surance of sincere friendship for and
faith in our Agricultural college and
spoke warmly in praise of the work it
has already accomplished and ex-
pressed confidence in its future.
He urged the young men and young
women to think for themselves. Ed
ucation does not consist of examining
the mind with an array of facts from
a textbook, but is development of
the thinking capacity. Education
points the way, but you must devise
the means to the end. In the search
for knowledge you should gain wis
dom, for knowledge without wisdom
will seldom bring success. And your
life will be measured by your success.
Life is not without its tolls and strug-
giles, hardships and failures, but
failure should not discourage. Let
it be spur to renewed effort and a
guide in future struggles.
This is an age Of opportunity and
all young people should learn to make
the most of it. Science is opening a
broad field, likewise every profession
and calling, and the young man and
young woman should fit themselves
for the future by applying themselves
to research and study.
BE honorable, upright, and coura.
geous and the battle is half fought.
Be truthful and open-hearted, be
generous; be patriotic. Remember
that character is the one thing to be
desired, and in such strain the
speaker admonished the graduates
who sat before him.
The ladies quartettc rendered a
very creditable selection, after which
Pres. Kerr conferred the degree anC
certificates.
Gov. Wells was introduced and reaG
from manuscript for twelve minutes
The Governors words were listened Il
with rapt attention and many favor
able comments have since been heard
He spoke enthusiastically of the col
lege, its work and the graduating
class, and INDUCED in glowing com
pliments.
At the close of the Governors talk
the orchestra rendered an overture
and Apostle Merrill pronounced the
benediction.