The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-06-13

teNi, lie e ana ue-
liyered a most excellent sermon,
which was of interest not only to the
graduates but to the large audi
ence present. The music of the SER
vice was worthy of mention. 1t was
furnished by the choir of thirty mem
bers under the direction of Prof.
Christensen, Miss Cecile Welch, Gar
nett Hedge, the new dean of the
music department of the college and
his assistant, w. Albert Peterson.
Sunday evening Mr.. Best delivered
the annual address TO the Christian
associatiotions Of the college. and
gave another splendid sermon. His
evening tex was The New Synthe-
sis" and the sermon was directed
especially to the young eel and wo-
men who have labored through the
school year for the spiritual welfare
of their fellow students.
Monday evening at the opera house
the regular class day exercises were
given. The program was we'll pres
ented and was enjoyed by an audi
ence that completely filled the house.
The following numbers were taken
by the class members:
Presidents Address, B. II. Schaphorst
Whistling Solo. ~"Serenade," Schubert
V. f. Welker
Glass Poem. ....... Henry +. Erdman
In the GlOaming' Parks
Messrs. Granger, Bisby, Edison,
Schaphorst
Charge to the Juniors Guy r. Bisby
Flute Clarinet Duet Swiss Boy" Bent
Rayford Edison, b. II. Schaphorst
Farewell Charge to the Faculty
John f. Larson
Glass Grafton. Fred J.. c. Dachtler
Male Quartet
On Tuesday evening at the opera
house the class presented their play,
"Strongheart,' before a large and
thoroughly appreciative audience.
"Strongheart" is a college play, the
scene being laid at Columbia Univer-
sity, and as put on by the students it
reflected the true college life and
spirit. 1t was most capaDly present
ed by the cast, and they reflected
credit upon themselves and their
coach, Miss Nellie Kendall. Each
player did exceptionally we'll, but the
work of William Sauder as Strong
heart" and of Miss Lila Skinner as
Dorothy Nelson" is deserving Of par
ticular mention.
Yesterday morning the commence
ment exercises proper were held at
the college chapel, and were attended
by the usual large crowd of friends
and relatives. The program was
opened with a selection by the col
lege orchestra. after which Rev. j. J.
Gardner of this city, delivered the in
vocation, and Prof. Carl Christensen
favored the audience with a violin
solo. The commencement address
vas delivered by Hon. Charles S.
Whiting of Pierre, judge Of the state
supreme court. Judge Writings ad-
dress was a masterful effort and was
thoroughly enjoyed. The address
was particularly a plea for good citi-
zenship and contained much advice
of value to the young people. A vocal
selection by Garnett Hedge, the new
dean of the music department, was
much appreciated, and then followed
the comforting of degrees by T. w.
Dwight of Sioux Falls, a member of
the board of regents. President
Slagle presented the silver loving cup,
donated by Father Shean, to the Mil
tOnian society, which won the inter
society contest this year. Miss Biz
utlld AIthIlSuL NdS pItotuItu Win
the silver loving cup, given by f. H.
Beatty, for winning the highest honors
in the se%cretarial course, and Miss
Florence Olson received the gold
medal for the best work performed in
the ananensis department. the pro
gram closed with a selection by the
orchestra.
The alumni, while not present in
large numbers, have nevertheless had
a very enjoyable week. On Tuesday
afternoon the annual gathering and
picnic luncheon was held on the
college campus. Following the pro
gram yesterday morning the annua.
business meeting was held, at which
time the following officers were
elected for the coming year: Presi
dent, S. p. Miller, '03; first vice-presi
dent, b. T. Whitehead, 80; second
vice-president, William Schaphorst
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