THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, FRIDAY, JUNE 27r IS9tt
Closing Exercises.
OREGON.
STATE AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE, 1889-90.
Reported for The Gazette.
Sunday, June 22, 1890: '
In accordance with previous appoint
ment the Baccalaureate sermon, the
first of commencement exercises, was
delivered by Rev. E. J. Thompson in
the college chapel at 11 a. m.
The stage decorations had been un
der the management of Geo. Coote,
and they rendered his excellent taste
apprrent.
The audience began to arrive before
the stated time and soon filled the
assembly hall to its- utmost capacity.
When the services commenced every
nook and corner which gave a view of
the stage was filled with people.
The services opened with, the sing
ing of the Doxology by choir and audi
ence. Rev. Thompson then led in
prayer, after which Rev. A. Rogers
read a lesson from 96th Psalm and
from Numbers, 13th. The choir then
rendered "Zion, City of our God."
The audience was again led in prayer
by Rev. A. Rogers, after which
Rev. Thompson arose and read the
text, "But my servant Caleb, because
he had another spirit with him, and
hath followed me fully, him will I
bring unto the land where into he
went and his seed shall possess it,"
from Numbers 14:21.
The speaker compared the position
of the class to that of a ship passing
the mouth of a river, and being warn
ed by the pilot to enter. If it passes,
there is a lost opportunity. He said
that the world's heroes are those who
are searching for opportunities; all fol
lowers after truth, are seeking to enter
new fields of enterprise. He asked,
"What kind of men and women does
the present age require?" "The ideal
allures men onward." A revolution
in the realm of opinion is passing on
all around us." The tendency of the
present age is materialistic. Ho dis
eussed the question in this strain in an
exhaustive manner and then passed on
to the other, viz: "Who are they that
are most likely to meet with success?''
This was as thoroughly demonstrated
as the other. He came to the conclu
sion that they are those who will make
most of opportunities; that there are
heights and depths no human mind
can iathorc; that education points
through nature up to nature's God.
At this point he turned aside in an ad
dress to tha class of 1890. He bade
them strive for character; told them the
earth holds unexplored honors for them;
that life's possibilities are all before
them; and bade them go from those
halls like men to win their triumphs in
life. He reminded them that when
they met others in the battle of life
they should first know that they are
right and then pres forward- He
closed the address with good wishes
and a prophesy of future success..
The whole sermon was eloquent and
instructive, and will long be remem
bered by visitors as well as by students.
Alter pnother prayer and a song,
"Onward Chaistian Soldiers," the con
gregation was dismissed by Rev.
Rogers.
The people presented a magnificent
spectacle as they filed down the walk
in front of the college on their way
home. There were from 250 to 300
in number,, the ladies in gay spring
colors, and the gentlemen in their best.
All seemed to-take pride in the present,
flourishing condition of our college
The assembly would have done honor
to many older institutions than ours.
Members of the alumni from all parts
of the country were ih attendance
June 23rd:
The entertainment of the Dialectic
society was one of the most important
of the week. During the day the hall
was beautifully decorated with floral
tributes from the conservatory. . Mr.
Coote, assisted by some of the cadets,
placed the flowers so that they seemed
to have grown where they stood. Long
before the time- for the exercises to be
gin crowds of people began to arrve
from town and soon filled the hall.
This being the first oratorical contest
occurring in connection with the col
lege it presented a new attraction.
When the time for beginning the
exercises arrived, Miss Addie Bristow
took her seat at the piano and began
playing a march. Immediately the
rice president of the Dialectic society,
Mr. E. E. Wilson, entered the room
followed by the members who were on
the program. As the strains of the
well-executed music died away all the
performers seated themselves oa the
rostrum and when the applause had
ceased the president announced the
first oration for the evening. It was
on the subject "Ancient Monuments,"
by J. A. Jeffrey. It induced much
favorable comment. The next p?rt
was a solo by Miss Sarah Harris which
was creditably executed. Then came
the second oration for the evening
which was on the subject, "The In
fluence of Agriculture," by M. O. Wil
kins. Tht subiect was well treated
and the speaker liberally applauded.
Miss Leon Louis then favored the au
dience with an instrumental solo
which was highly appreciated, and call
ed forth two handsome boquets from
the audience. The oration by Wm
Lampkin on the subject, "Between the
Hills the Bright Rays of a Noonday's
Sun Light up a Fertile Willamette,"
was lively and poetical, and received
much applause. The instrumental
duet by Miss Mattie Avery and Miss
Anna Allen was also well received and
liberally applauded. The final oration
by J. H. Starr, on "The Power of a
"Voice," was short and to the point and
well appreciated by the audience.
Geo. Paul, in the recitation, "A Con
vict's Soliloquy the Night before Exe
cution," showed considerable dramatic
power, and received a large share of
applause. The judges of orations were
Mr. Tos. Johnson, Dr. Lee and Mr.
Roberts. Owing to some arrai
ments not being completed the prizes
were not awarded that evening1. The
judges were not required to give their
decision until the other arrangements
are completed. The crowd went away
well pleased with the program pre
sented.
The success of this, the first contest
of the kind in Corvall is shows much
for the work of the Dialectic society
during the past winter, and would
seem to indicate for it a bright future.
The boys accredited themselves well,
and their example will no doubt lead
to the continuance of the practice from
year to year. Considerable credit is
due to Profs. Lake and Washburn for
the hearty support they have given the
society during the past year. The
prizes consisting of $10, $5 and $3
were supplied by them personally.
Work of this kind should be encouraged
by all friends of education- A num
ber of visitors from other sections
were in attendance.
Tuesday, June 24'.
Owing to the threatning weather
there were not more than a hundred
! people on the grounds during the first
part of the afternoon exercises.
The match gauj of baseball between
the Philomath and Corvallis teams,
began about 1 o'clock and centinued
until nearly 5 o'clock. The score stood
19 to 12. in favor of Corvallis. This is
a very good showing and the boys
were all satisfied and separated in the
best of humor.
At 2 o'clock the choir, consisting of
students, headed by Prof. Berchtold,
appeared on the balcony in front of the
college and gave a song. The loud,
clear voices, so carefully trained by
the professor, could be distinctly heard
in all parts of the grounds.
Games of various kinds, including
archery, aerial, and ground croquet,
were in. progress in. different parts of
the campus. Prizes weie given to the
winners of the games.
Promptly at 6:30 o'clock the audi
ence, which had now grown, larger,
repaired to the mechanical hall, west of
the college building,, to witness the
planting of the class ivy. All the class
iook part in the planting and it was
soon completed. The "Ivy Song" was
than rendered by the class, after which
Miss May Warren stepped' upon the
platform and recited Mrs. Hemans'
beautiful poem on the ivy. It was very
appropriate to the occasion. Wm. A
Lampkin then read an original poem
on the class ivy, which was very good
and showed considerable talent- The
ivy oration, by A S. Additon, referred
to the ivy as the symbol of high en
deavor and noble aim. It was deliv
ered with ease and without notes.
Prof. Washburn, who was conduct
ing the exercises, then announced that
the next thing would be drill on the
lawn. The cadets hurried over, took
arms, and "fell in." They first march
ed off south of the college and were
formed into dress parade. They then
resumed a "close order" and were taken
through battallion drill by Col. J. Di
Letcher. The field evolutions were
executed with a precision that a regu
lar, military school would not need be
ashamed of. At the close of the drill
hour the battallion was marched up to
the south side of the college where the
adjutant took charge and proposed
three cheers for Col. Letcher. The
hearty good will with which it was
responded to may assure the colonel
that the training he has given them
will not soon be forgotten. Cheers
were also given to Adjutant Wilson
and Captains Additon and Wells.
A large audience had by this time
arrived, as the threatening aspect of
the weather was changed. A balloon
was sent up from the east, or front of
the college- It arose to a considerable
height, and taking the current of the
sea breeze started for Tangent. As
soon as it began to grow dark, the col
lege building was illuminated through
out. Chinese lanterns were also hung
around on the lawn and furnished an
abundance of light. Viewed from the
east end of the walk the illuminated
building and grounds presented a
grand appearance. When the fire
works were exhibited the whole
grounds were lighted by many colored
rays. During the entire evening the
ladies of the Hesperian society and of
the W. C. T. TJ. had refreshments on
the lawn, where many social dishes
were indulged in.
It was nearly ten o'clock when the
merry throng retired, well satisfied
with the exercises. Members of the
board of regents were present-
June 25 th.
On Wednesday, June 25th, the time
for the graduating exercises, the
weather was fine. The college building
was decorated on the outside with the
"colors" and the large flag floated from
the top staff of the building. The hall
was more crowded than on previous
occasions, standing room being at a
premium. At 1:30' o'clock the facaltv,
bllowed by the graduating class,
marched in and took their positions on
the rostrum. Some of the board were
already in their places and more kept
arriving for some time.
The exercises were opened with
prayer by the chaplain, Rev. Satch
well, after which the band played ;
selection. Miss May Wart-en- was then
introduced and in a well chosen speech
welcomed the board, the faculty and
the visitors. She then read anVssay on
the subject "The Influence of Alfred
the Great ore Literature," which was
well discussed and showed consider
able acquaintance with literature.
After music by the band Mr. Boyd
Hamilton was introduced and acquit
ted himself in an excellent maanesr in
an oration on the subject, "The Per
manence of the Past." There was
another selection of music, when Mr.
A. S. Additon was introduced with the
subiect, "Relation of Agriculture to
Other Industries." He made a good
demonstration of the rea' relation of
the different industries to each other.
The next event of importance on the
jrcgram was the valedictory by Mr.
C. O. Wells. He gave a graceful salute
to the board of regents, paidi respect
ful tribute to the ability and honor of
the faculty, and lastly bade a touching
good-byel to his classmates. After
music by the band Prof. Condit, of Al
bany, conferred the- degrees on the
members of the class. He also made
some remarks filled with sound advice
and genial feeling. In the absence of
Rev. T. L. Elliot, Mr. Wilson, of this
place, made the regular address. He
ead a letter from Rev-. Elliot, explaiiv
ing why that gentleman did not come,
aud also giving some- good advice to
the class.
The full list of the class is, Miss
May Warren B. S., C. O. Wells B. S.,
W. Boyd Hamilton B. S., and A. S.
Additon B, & Members of the board
present were, Grand Master Hay3,
Hons. E. B. McElroy, Shipley, Em
mett, Grim. Hon. R. S. Strahn, Rev.
J. R. N. Bell, Pres. Condit, and many
other distinguished visitors, whose
names could not be secfred, were also
in attendance-.
After the exercises Pres. Arnold in
vited the visitors to- look about the col
lege and grouuds. A considerable
number accepted the invitation.
Among other things they were shown
the drawing work in Prof. Hull's de
partment, that gentleman conducting
them around- The mechanical hall
was visited, and all saw for themselves
that there is really a great amount of
practical work being done. At the
forcing house nearly all varieties of
flowers generally cultivated were dis
played showing how thoroughly the
work in that department has been
done. The people found all the faculty
and the janitor ready and willing to
show them all there was to be seen.
The alumni were called to order
at 8 e'clock by ProL Yates,, president.
The program commenced with
prayer by Rev. W. C Crawford- The
alumni, at the request of the president,
arose, while Piof. Lafce in a brief but
touching speech commended to their
care the- class of 1890. Prof. Yates
received them in a no less kindly man
ner. W. Boyd Haroireon. in befiaff of
the class of 1890, responded to the
welcome of Prof. Yates in an effective
manner. The alumni were then seat
ed together. The program was then
continued by an instrumental duet by
Mrs. Ida B. Callahan, dass of TBI, and'
, Miss Eda Jacobs, class of '82. Miss-
Miss Nettie Spencer, class of '82 gave a
good solo. Miss Diana Newton, class
of '86, read an essay on the subject,
"Effect of Trashy Literature," which
showed a good understanding of litera
ture. J- H. Collin, class of '88, read
an original poem on School Life,""
which was well received by the audi
ence. J. Fred Yates, class of '85, read
an oration which was well written and
to the point. The annals, by Mrs. Id
B. Callahan, class of '81, were humor
ous as well as being a good history of
the alumni. She gave some personal
anecdote concerning most of them.
The solo by Mrs. Jessie Lesh, of the
class of '81, was rendered in a clear
voice which was distinctly heard! in all
parts of the hall. Throughout, the ex
ercises were highly interesting. Every
performer was cheered by the audience.
After the alumni programme was
finished the president kindly gave the
floor jo the- Dialectic society for a few
minutes. Prof. Lake arose and ex
plained that, as the prize contest had
not been settled on account of an aci
dental misunderstanding between the
coutcstants, and as the- rumors, eon
cerning the society action in the matter
were false, the prizes would be
distributed according, to arrangements.
The decisions were as follows; First
medal, $10, W. A. Lampkin; second
medal, $5, J. A. Jeffrey; third medak.
$3, John H. Starr. The medals were
presented by Miss Lois Stewart in a
suitable and giaceful mannei which
made them doubly acceptable.
The alumni then repaired to the
supper room to spend a few happy
hours before retiring. The names of
all the members would be too much for
a report like this. They come from all
walks of life, and are a class that honor
their almarmater, as well as tfieir state.
Their entertainment closes the most
brilliant and enjoyable commencement
the Oregon Agricultural College ever
had. With their ranks growing
larger every year they will soon be a.
power in the state.
The interest the people have tafterr
in this commencement shows a senti
ment in fxvor of practical education.
So long as the college can make as fine
a showing as this has. been in every
way, there will not be lacking the sen
timent to sustain it. If the increase
in students is in as great a ratio next
year as it has been this, the large clas
rooms will be filled to their utmost.
The efficient management of Profs
Washburn, Lake and Snell have es
pecially contributed to the pleasure of
the week's exercises. Both: the faculty
and the occasion will long be remem
bered by every student and visitor.
DIED.
HILLMAN In this city on Friday, June
20, 1890, of consumption,. Mrs. Hanna B..
I-liliman.
The remains were buried' m the Newtoo
cemetery five miles west of Corvallis last
Monday. She leaves twro children, father,,
mother and two brothers- to mourn hej
death. MARRIED.
FOSTER MERCER On Snnday June
24, 1890, at the residence of the bride's,
parents on Beaver Creek, this couutyr J-A-
Foster and Laura Merser.
PARiC CONNER By Rev.. James C
Keezel at the residence of the bride's
parents near Philomath on Wednesday,.
June 25, 1890, Win, Parks-and Edith.
Conner. All of Benton connty.
McELRGY JOHNSON In Salem, out
Tuesday evening, June 24, 1890, at the
residence of the bride's parents, Willis
E. McElroy and Rose E. Johnson, Rev, J
B. Johnson officiating.
Mr. McElroy is the son of Prof, E, B
McElroy,. superintendent of public instruct
tion and is a Benton county boy, having,
spcut the larger portion of his boyhood!
days in t is. county. Miss Johnson la one-
of Salem's most popular young: ladies.
After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. McElroy
took the train for Albany aud Corvallis, a
which places they will remain on visits to
friends. NOTICE.
State o Oregon, )
County of Benton.
NOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
Dersons that John Strond.. who is an
infant and is legally bound to me as an ap
prentice, has left my residence in said
connty. 1 desire tnat ne may oe sent
back to me. I shall not pay any bills- he
may make for board or lodging;
. lil BOKO B XAYLOR,
Dated June 25, 1890.
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