8 THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURO. PA- V: i is i 1 5 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOO..ISBURG, PA. THUKSDAY, JUNK 2.5, 11)08. COMMENCEMENT WE UK. fCotitinued from lnt Pugp. wteem by the student body of the school, and to the school as a whole, he bade farewell to the faculty and daoamatca. In closing he referred to the three years spent at the Normal and the work of training the child, which profession most of them had chosen. Miss Dent, accompanied by Mr. Aipiazu, rendered Mendelssohn Con certo on the piano, which showed her to be a skillful musician. The Class History was very ably fiven by Miss Margaret Johnson. She began the history three years ago when they bade farewell to home and parents and started out to learn the great truths of life. The work of the thrse years was very carefully brought out showing the class, in the estimation of its own members, to be the best and most brilliant ever graduated from the Bloomsburg Normal school. The members of the class, she stated, would never forget the faithful efforts of the teachers, and that the class would always endeavor to raise the standard of the school. Miss Martha Herring then gave an excellent essay on the work of Bur bank, possibly the most successful ex perimenter in the agricultural 'line, who ever lived. She divided his work into two parts, those which have added to the wealth of the world and those which have beautified the world. She told of the marvelous success that he has attained in mak ing plants grow as he desires and of the creation of new species of fruit and Rowers. 'the Senior chorus then sang an evening song which was much appre ciated, each of the parts being well taken. The future destiny of the illustrious class of 1908 was then predicted by Miss Mary Morrow who stated that while on her way home late one dark night, she met a Will 0' the Whisp, which lead her to the edge of a great forest where a great number of them were playing in the trees. Finally they began to throw chips of bark down and upon picking them up she found that each contained the destiny of one of the members of the class of 1908, written- in br'ght shining letters and the inscriptions she would now read. Judging from the pre diction, great things may be expected from the members of the class. The great progress of America, the evils which are going on and how shey mayHbe remedied, was the sub stance of a very able oration by Darwin Maurer. He referred to the (jreat progress made by America and itated that the average prosperity of all classes of people in this country is greater and higher than that of any other country. There are many evils oing on in this country and we in nerit the evil as well as the good of the those who have gone before us. He referred to some men as being money getters and others whose ideals are purely material, neither of which are good citizens working for the food of the country. He cited the evils going on in the different de partments of the Government and che party boss as having much to do ith the running of the govern ment, which, instead of being of the people, by the people, and for the people, is of the people, by the rascals and for the rich. As a neans of minimizing the evils now oing on, he stated that the child--en should be educated and taught .he principles of the American Gov ernment and that every citizen should get into practical politics for .he good cf the country. The prin :iple thing for the citizens to remem er is to act and not criticize the fork of others. Every citizen should :eel that he should do his share for 'tee government. If we as a nation vould succeed, we must get to work nd discover the t viia bein; done and .hen endeavor to eradicate thorn. Francesco PHtilli then gave an ex ellcnt clarinet aulo, I'ienio Canzo ..etta. The China Memorial wbs presented a Dr. Waller by Miss Mary Fcgley. .She stated that the primary purpono f any memorial ia to be remembered y others in after years. In behalf f the class she stated that as they ad receivcil much frm t!io school aey felt like in;; something in re--urn and hud decided upon giving 5350 for the purpo'-e of transforming .he Normal grove into a beautiful ark. The old trees nre to be cut lown, a fountain erected arid many .her changes madu which will add to ..be beauty of Uio place. The money was handed to Dr. Waller who responded in a few words ;fiankii:g tho clans in behalf of tho rustees for the gift. He stated, towever, that it was not necessary OilBI'On.XA.. Stgnstv for the class to i.inke such a gift for the purpose of being remembered for they haa just begun to be knawn, and that they would be remembered not by what they have left here, but by what will be clone in years to come. Tho class presentations were made by Miss Reba Breisch and Thomas Francis. The prizes were very ap propriate and created much amuse ment. One of the most interesting features of this part of the program was a short address in the German and Italian language! by Francesco Petrilh. Tho exercises ended with a class song by the Senior class, the words of the song having been written by Miss Agnes Burke, a member of the class. COMKEXCEMKNT. All the exercises Incident to Com mencement week had been successful ly carried out during the preceding days as arranged, and despite the sweltering weather an audience which nearly filled the large auditorium as sembled yesterday morning to wit ness what was to be the last of the public exercises and hear the Commencement address which was to be delivered by President G. Stan ley Hall, of Clark University, one of the inost prominent educators in the country, and an orator and public speaker of recognized ability. Tho disconcertment of Dr. Waller, president of the school, can be im agined when about an hour previous to the time fixed for the opening of the exercises he received a telephone communication from President Hall stating that he had missed train con nections and was stranded at Wilkcs Barre ar.d could not possibly get here before 12:30 p. m., which would mean that it would be one o'clock before he would be able to get to the school. To keep the large audience waiting all his time under present weather conditions was simp ly out of the question, and hence it was decided, after telephonic commun ication with several of the ministers and consultation with trustees to go on with the exercises, and the result proved that it was a wise decision, as it was the concensus of the opinion of those who have been attending these exercises that it was one of the most successful and helpful and entertain ing in the thirty-nine years ofthe life of the school. The graduates entered the auditor ium to music rendered by the Nor mal School orchestra and took scats immediately in front of the stage. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. M. Tinker, who with Rev. Heming way, Heckman, Byers, Bailey and the trustees, occupied seats upon the stage. After an overture ."Spring Song," by the orchestra, Dr. Waller stated that the school was so endeared to the hearts of the people of the com munity that no emergency had ever arisen but that there were friends ready to respond to the need of the hour. He then informed the audience of the fact that President Hall would not be present to deliver the Com mencement address as expected, and also the cause of his not being here, but that several of the ministers of the town had kindly came to hit as sistance and rescue. Before present ing the graduates with their diplomas he explained in a brief and clear ma iner the law of the state govern ing the issuance of the same which was copied from the laws of England. The certificate which is given tho graduates is a license to teachfor two years. At the expiration of that time the teachers present a certificate sign ed by the school board by whom they have been employed certifying as to their moral character and the fact that they are proficient teach ers. This is signed by the county su perintendent, endorsed by the state board of examiners and a certificate is issued which gives them the right to teach without any further exam ination. Seventy-nine such certifi cates were issued to former gradu ates of the school yesterday who had taught two full annual terms. Dr. Waller alao stated that when the school was first organized it was as a literary institute. Subsequently it was changed to a Normal school, its offerings differing from many others, however, in that other departments, College Preparatory, commercial and Music, were added to tho stud ies of which diplomas were awarded when they had completed tho course. After the diplomas had been given to the graduates of the different de partments Dr. Waller called upon Rev. E. B. Bailey, pastor of the United Evangelical church, who said in part that whilo he was sorry Dr. Hall was not herb, as the audience would not have the pleasure of hear ing a connected discourse, but some disconnected remnrks by different ministers. However, there was a Tinker present and ho might be able to bring them together and fi them up. He congratulated tho class upon the fact that they had successfully completed the course and received their diplomas. That they represent ed hard work and were not given out unless tho party who received thoin had proven that, they werj worthy of them. They were not given out indis criminately and it was an honor to obtain one. The one thought that Kev. Bailey endeavored to Impress upon the graduates was that they should do their best, and do their duty under all circumstances. The next speaker was Rev. J. E. Byers, of the Lutheran church, who after congratulating the class upon the successful completion of the course which meant study and work, urged them to go out into the world and be acredit to the institution from which they graduated. The princi pal thought in the address of Rev. Byers, which was exceptionally ap propriate to the occasion, was that they showed should "press on." While he would not have them forget what they had passed trhough, nor the school and what they had learned, he wanted them to "press on." Don't be satisfied with what you have attained. If you think that the di ploma represents it all, and that you have attained all that isworth having, you are to be pitiec'. This is but the commencement " press on. " God expects it of you. Make tho most of yourself. Believe and havo confidence in yourself and don't be afraid of study and hard work. Rev. E. R. Heckman, pastor of the M. E. church, after congratulating the class on what they had accomp lished said that their class motto, "Deeds, not words," was enough to inspire any one. The psople who have amounted to anything in the world were those who had done some thing and didn't talk about it. Every one could succeed if they were will ing to pay the price. This was the keynote of the address of Rev. Heck man. He sought to, and did impress upon the minds, not only of the class but the entire audience, the fact that the recret of all success was a will ingness to pay the price. Success is nDt a question of luck or environ ments. Every one who has attained a prominent position in any sphere of life has paid the price. If he has not it will soon demonstrate itself and he will fall to where he belongs. If you are willing to pay the price you can become great teachers. He urged the class to Day the price in order that they might achieve suc cess. If not it would be a failure. If you are willing to pay the price you will live in deeds and not in words. The next speaker was Rev. Hem ingway, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who endeavored to impress upon the minds of the graduating class the fact that the world was a great deal better than many people imagined, and that there was a great many good people in it. Everybody has some idea of what the future holds in store for them. No matter what you have thought of it, he want ed the class to remember two things, viz : That the world is a great deal better, and also a great deal worse than they have imagined. You will find falseness beneath the veneering. Take things as you find them. Don't be discouraged. Don't forget that you are to make' the worse side bet ter. Then, too, there are thousands of people better than you thought they were. There is a large number of good people in the world. People who say kind things about you to oth ers. The world is a charming place to live in, and is worth all the sacri fices we make for it. You can do more by loving men, women and chil dren than you can by instructing them. Love them and they will enshrine you in the warmest place in their hearts. In order to do right, you must be right. Your heart will tell you what is right and when you have decided do it, but do it in a loving manner. The last speaker was Rev. W. M. Tinker, formerly the pastor of the Baptist church of town now here spending a few weeks with friends. He said he desired to leave with the one thought and that was that love was the greatest thing in the world. It never fails. Everything else does. It has been the keynote to the success of the lives of many prominent inenT What we get out of life depends entirely upon what we put into it. Dr. Waller closed tho speaking by stating that the happiest thing mani fested during the exercises was not the fact that tho Bloomsburg minitsry was composed of able men as was proven by their addresses, but the fine feeling which was manifested Ly them responding ho willing to his re quest for aid. He said if it had been planned, the exercises could not have been arranged better, and he was sat isfied he expressed the opinion of the audience. The exercises closed with the bene diction. AI.UMXI BANQUET. Very elaborato was the Blooms burg State Normal School alumni banquet held in the dining room of the school yesterday afternoon. An exceptionally large number of the alumni were present and all spent un enjoyable afternoon. v The toastmaster for the occasion was Granville J. Clark, a member of the class of '83. He fully demon strated hii ability and made some very appropriate remarks, two of his I epigrams being, "Leisure is the spare time that women have to do other's work," and "Money talks, I never had a dollar yet thnt did not say Good-Bye." In responding to the toast "The Class of '83," he stated that of a class of 38 members, 5 have died and of the 33 members liv ing, 18 were present. Prof. G. E. Wilbur spoke in a happy vein as usual, speaking upon "The Secret of Perpetual Youth." There is no secret of prepetual youth, he Btated. It is in the heart and soul. It enables us to get above the cares Tind come into contact with the young hearts. "Our Decennials, the class of 98," was very ably responded to by Mr. Williams, a member of the class. He stated that of the 161 members of this class at the time of graduation, 90 are still teach ing. Dr. Waller spoke upon "My Old Girls," and Prof. SutlirT upon "The Faculty. Both addresses were very good and much appreciated. "Naughty Eight,' the baby or youngest class in the association, was then discussed by Mr. Maurer. Following is the menu served: Pine Apple around mounds of sugar Nabisco Wafers Olives Sweet Pickles Cold Ham, garnished with parsley Deviled Eggs Buttered Buns Chicken Salad in nests of lettuce Butter Thins Saltine Wafers Sweitzer Cheese Sliced Tomatoes with French Dressing Fruit Punch Fancy Cakes Mixed Nuts Neapolitan Ice Cream Oranges Bananas Coffee BUSINESS MEETING OIf AtUMNI. In the absence of Geo. E. Elwell, who was attending a reunion at Trin ity College, the vice president, Dr. D. J. Waller, Jr., called the meeting to order promptly at one o'clock. The minutes of last year's meeting were adopted as read. Upon motion the members of this year's class were admitted into mem bership of the Alumni without dues. Prof. Jenkins, as chairman of the financial committee, read his report in which he stated that all moneys which were on hand had been eveply divided bewteen the Philologian and Calliepian Literary Societies as per motion of last year. The report was adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Geo. E. Elwell; vice president, Dr. D. J. Waller; corresponding secre tary, G. E. Wilbur; recording sec retary, S. J. Johnston; treasurer, H. G. Supplee ; executive committee. Prof. O. H. Bakeless, Prof. C. H. Albert, Miss Eva Rupert, Mrs. L. P. Sterner and Mrs. J. G. Harman. There being no other business the meeting adjourned tomeet at the ban quet in banquet hall. For headache Dr. Miles' Antl-Faln Pills, Jtoyul Simple Life. Kin? Oscar of Sweden got up be tween 8 and half-past 8, dressing with the help of a valet. He took coffee In tho breakfast room togeth er with ihe Q iten, with whom he set t'cd any family matters, and rend the morning papers. By 10 o'clock King was ready for business. On '1'ues.lay he held an open reception. On Monday, the court, official, mili tary and civil dignitaries had the l:s. Tho King devoted Wednesday nnd Thursday to reviews and mili tary Inspections, but particularly to audiences and ;resentatlon of pcr-sr';- promoted to offices of - honors. -n Friday tho Swedish Council of !j 'o took place. Saturday was for merly devoted to Norway and to Ihe Swedish Norwegian Council of State. At half-past 2 the royal pair took luncheon, consisting of a cup of soup, a warm or cold course, a glass of jle, nr i glass of Marsala. After that th" King walked out or rode In the modern manege In tho new royal stables, then to business, correspond ence, &.C, In his study. At 6 o'clock the King, Queen, and persons In nt t duacc dined In the blue diawii;'; roo:,: The sort of dinner most of ten served was soup, fish, greens, a Bteci- and dessert, with three sorts of wine. On feast and parade days :"i entremets was added and a gitna of champagne. It ofteued happen ed, however, that tho King, with his siiviplu taste, preferred for himself two uk courses or a vegetable and ni..at, leaving everything else in toiuhed. After dinner tho King was won'1 to attend the theatres or Free masons' lodges, or else he stopped at homo and listened to music by She Queen or tho ladies In attendance. Supper was soon over; It usually con. slsted merely of a cup of soup. The K.n, then retired to his study, sign ing incoming papers and seldom go lntr to bed before 1 o'clock. Lon don Truth. Gutters Jum wltli Ileer. The gutters of Uio d Janeiro rp.n with beer for several days recently. The municipal laboratory having dis covered that practically every beer In the local market contained a dan. gerous amount of sulphuric acid, the authorities proceeded to destroy all stocks on hand. A skilled English cotton Bplr.ncr spun a Blngle tbreud 1,000 tii'iiu Ions. 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