Cornell College - Royal Purple Yearbook (Mount Vernon, IA)

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then spoke of the last forty years of its history. Prof. Freer presented Striking Statistics, showing the growth and present needs of the college. These topics, having been treated in last year's Royal Purple, need no review. Next Mrs. Fellows, wife of Ex-President Fellows, dealt briefly with reminiscences, and Hon. Matthew Cavanaugh, who was the flrst alumnus and whose wife was the first alumna, told of early days. Col H. H. Rood then paid a brief tribute to the Cornell men in the Civil War. The programme was closed with the song, Fair Old Cornell, composed for the occasion by Horace G, Lozier. The Student and Alumni Celebration in the afternoon was pre- sided over by Judge Pollock, '78, of North Dakota. Brief addresses were given by Royal J. Smalley, '05, on behalf of the students, Con- gressman E. W. Martin, '79, of South Dakota, on behalf of the alumni: Rev. James M. Buckley, on A Seminary Student of Earlier Times in Methodism. The roll call by classes was conducted by Rev. J. B. Albrook, '07, the representatives of the class rising at the call and standing while one of their number responded for them. This was a most interest- ing affair. The later classes made up with fuller ranks and more en- thusiasm for what they lacked in romantic interest which attached itself to the depleted ranks, battle scarred figures and touching speeches of the older members. The regular succession of responses was broken by occasional songs and class yells, and concluded by the rousing yells of the undergraduate classes. After the singing of Auld Lang Sync , this interesting meeting was adjourned to Ash Park, where occurred the girls' basket ball and hockey games, and the basket ball con- test between the alumni and the college. The latter game, after a dis- play of much enthusiasm and good natured rivalry, ended with a score of 6 to 5 in favor of the alumni. In the evening Rev. Geo. Elliott, '72, delivered the commemorative oration. This was preceded by Miss Irving's reading of the poem written for the occasion by Adele S. Welch, '79, and was followed by the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. Wednesday, Jubilee Day, opened with the usual procession to the Auditorium. After music and the invocation, Gov. S. R. Van Sant, of Minnesota, was introduced as chairman. Greetings were extended by: VicePresldent James E. Harlan, A. M., '69, on behalf of the faculty, Capt. E. B. Soper, A. M., '68, on behalf of the board of trustees. Respon- ses were made by: The Hon. L. M. Shaw, L. L. D., '74, Secretary of the Treasury, representing President Roosevelt, His Excellency Gov. A. B. Cummins, on behalf of the Stateg Dean Marion Talbot, of the University of Cornell, on The Higher Education of Womeng Rev. C. B. Spenser, D. D., editor of the Central Christian Advocate, on The Press as an Educator, and Pres. L. H. Murlin, D. D., of Baker Univer- 18

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varying slightly as to details. The one of Tuesday morning will serve as an example. Forming in front of the Main College Hall, it marched around the northeast corner of the campus, and up to the Auditorium by way of Bowman Hall. The order of march was as follows: Under- graduates, alumni, visiting clergy, distinguished guests, trustees, and lastly, President King and Dr. Buckley. On reaching the Auditorium, the ranks opened and the procession, led by Dr. Buckley and President King, entered in inverse order. The most beautiful display of gowns was, of course, among the distinguished guests on the rostrum, where the hood, trimmed in rich colors, denoted both the degree of the wearer and the institution that had conferred it. The annual commencement exercises and the celebration being combined, the opening days were more crowded with commencement events in order to make room for the celebration, which centered, chiefiy, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunday was the flrst day which entered largely into the spirit of the occasion. It opened with a proces- sion to the Auditorium. Such music as The Lord of Hosts, The Heathen R.aged, and The Sevenfold Amen, rendered by the oratory society, lent a majestic charm to the service. Bishop Edward Gayer Andrews preached the baccalaureate sermon upon the text, He That is of the Truth Heareth My Voice. Bishop Joseph F. Berry preached at a well attended and highly beneficial contemporaneous service in the Methodist church. The evening service was hardly less impressive, with Bishop McDowell's address on The Christian College, supple- mented by music by the Oratorio Society and the Ladies' Semi-Chorus. The address was earnest and interesting throughout. The Christian College, said the speaker, should bring rich returns of poetry, of piety, and of that fine sense of civic duty, without which republics are impossible. Monday was the day of reunions. The society reunions, always in- tensely interesting, were, on this occasion with so many distinguished members here lending their reminiscences and encouragement, doubly inspiring. The class reunions were a source of much satisfaction and cheerful cordiality. They adjourned to the reception given by the faculty and trustees to the alumni and friends of the college, where these co-workers were brought in a few hours into a closer bond of sympathy. The Historical Celebration began Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'c1ock with the procession previously describe-d. Following the invocation and the beautiful rendition of Rossiniks Tancred Overture by the college orchestra, President King extended a sincere welcome to all, and in- troduced the Honorable Wm. F. Johnston as President of the D-ay. Prof. S. Fellows, of Iowa City, dealt with the struggles of the school, dur- ing the flrst ten years after its founding as a. seminary. Prof. Norton 17

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sity, on behalf of the Christian colleges, and universities. This service was an auspicious opening for that great day. Following the college dinner at twelve thirty came the toasts and unveiling of the portraits and tablets in the Methodist church. Senator Brackett, of New York, acted as toast master. The Class of '04 was presented by Dr. Harlan, Dr. Divine toasted Iowa and Cornell, and Miss Wood the class of '04. Mr. Frank Armstrong elicited hearty ap- plause by his toast, Tuskegee and the Race Problem. Prof. Jas. A. James responded wittily to Education Dr. W. J. Bissell responded for the Confere-nce, Merle S. Smith for the Theological Schools, and finally, Dr. Stuntz spoke for the Missionary World, in a fervent address full of his well known power. Three portraits were unveiled: one of Miss Cook was presented by Miss Witter, in behalf of the Alumni of the west, one of Dr. Rynett, by Dr. Fellows, representing the Rynett family: and one of Dr. King, presented by Col. Rood in behalf of Mr. Jefferson. Then Secretary Shaw, in touching terms, paid a beautiful tribute to Mrs. King and presented a. bronze tablet, bearing the words, A Hundred Perpetual Scholarships in Cornell College keep fresh the precious memory of Margaret McKell King. The gift of one hundred thousand dollars, indicated on this tablet, was the climax of the celebra- tion. It is the crowning act of a lifetime of devotion to Cornell College on the part of our noble President. The audience was deeply moved, and Dr. Har1an's acceptance was simple and full of feeling. Dr. King then read the announcements of other gifts, including 520,000 of his own and 535,000 by Mr. Wm. Johnston, President of the Board of Trus- tees, completing the endowments of chairs, which brought up the assets of the college to within 570,000 of the million dollar mark. The corner stone of the 350,000 Carnegie Library was next laid by Mr. Johnston. This short ceremony was presided over by Dr. King dur- ing which Dr. Buckley gave a brief address. Judge S. M. Weaver, of the Iowa Supreme Court presided at the evening sessions, and Dr. C. L. Little delivered the Jubilee Oration on The Twentieth Century Scholarf' an address admirable for its depth of thought and breadth of philosophy. Commencement Day opened with a procession to the tent near Bow- man Hall, where the exercises of the day were held. In the forenoon, orations were given by members of the graduating class, and in the afternoon, Dr. Buckley gave the Commencement Address on The Relation of Christianity to Ignorance and Knowledge. At the close of this most eloquent address, after referring to the climax of the pre- vious day, he said, Not to the Heavens above, not to the majestic buildings which tower toward them, but in this man's character should oneqlook for the sublime. Don't forget Dr. King! Make a vow that no generation shall come up here that knows not William Fletcher King, 19