The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-05-31
THE q. Y. c. COMMENCEMENT

Til. brigham Young College has again closed
with ayiDs coors. The closing this year per-
haps important, and more in the public eye
than any that has taken place for many years. Con.
nected with 1t there the coming change Of
administration which always attracts the attention
Of friends and patrons, and then there the COM
ing back" OF the class Of 1908, and the usual in
cidents connected with the work Of the Alumni as
ISOLATION. Throughout 1t all perhaps week Of
more genuine pleasure could not have been planned
and carried out. From the beginning to the end
the people were entertained on a high plane. and
the lame of the Brigham Young College today
stands enshrined in the hearts Of all
The testimonias to the retiring President
James II. Lnford were earnest and impressive.
Many tributes to this faithful servant were paid,
and President Linford goes to his new field with
the highest recommend and endorsement that 1t is
possible for those connected with the institution for
which lie has labored so long to give. We'll done
thou kood and faithful servant" the words that
have fallen from the lips of thousands in comment
ing the work and record OF James II. Linford
retiring President of the Brigham Young College.
The reception to the new President Doctor Jtn.
sen was the less whoesouled and impressive,
and th. official takes up his labors with the multi
tides who always ready to sing the praises of
the b. Y c. at his back. The Republican be.
a
ton
The unique feature of the occasion was the
coming back" of the class of 1908. This little
incident presented an exhibition OF loyalty that has
never been in this community before and was
certaily credit to the class, and the institution.
The reproduction of their play The Toastmaster,"
their presence at the institution in body, and
around the table at the banquet hall something
tnat the students and friends OF the school will
long remember And the class too, what it has
done during the past five years, the positions its
members occupy, and the force and energy they are
giving to the world for good is something that is
a distinct credit to the institution. The class of
1908 is an honor to the B. Y. C.
The Alumni banquet was the best and most
successful thas has taken place. President F. A.
Hnkley of the Alumni association had the matter
well In hand and from the start to finish the ar
rangements perfect. During the past year
President Hnkley has brought much enthusiasm
into action in the association. Mr. Hinkley is a
worker and starts out for anything that he
does not accomplish. Some time ago the idea of
having the Alumni association take the initiative
in the seating of Nibley Hall was conceived. Upon
the shoulders of Mr.. Hnkley this burden fell, but
with his old time determination he went to work.
and the chairs were in place for commencement
week Just passed. The Alumni association had the
right in the right place when it elected F.
A. Hinkley president
The large gathering OF Alumni was a feature
that commands notice Men and women of Affairs
Of standing throughout the state, and other states
doctors, lawyers, merchants, farmers, professors.
teachers representatives OF all that is high and
honorable in community life the pillars on which
communities and homes are established, assembled
and with one heart and mind sang the praises of
the Brigham Young College 1t is great organ,a
tion and in 1t the Brigham Young College will live
forever.