Remarkable College Service Inspires Audience With Music
A large audience gathered as Beardshear delivered a sermon on resurrection and harmony of nature and faith. The program featured Mrs Resler, Miss Knapp, Mr Resler, Miss Metcalf, and Prof. Resler in a sequence of vocal and piano solos, duets, organ pieces, and a final rousing choral finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apel
Ior
Beardshear
School of Nature
Mrs. Resler
Miss Ambers
Mr. Resler
Miss Kapp
Miss Metcalf
Miss Basset
Miss Knapp
Messrs
Besler
Franklin
Messrs. Resler
Miss Campbell
Mr. Boyd
Graduation of the Literary Societies Recital Honors East Ames Societies
On Saturday evening the annual graduation of senior members of the literary societies took place in the East Ames chapel. Rev. Douglass spoke on The Social Duties of the Educated Man, urging graduates to return to country homes to share knowledge and uplift communities. Diplomas were then presented by society presidents to each graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ames
Mr. Macy
Oratorical Association
Edith Forter
Newans
England
Maurice
Kingsley
Harvard
Boston
Flora Wilson
T. Z. Frankin
Presidents Reception at the Gables for the Class of 96
Dr. and Mrs. Beardshear hosted faculty and the graduating class of 96 at the Gables during Commencement week. Carnations and old gold colored decorations filled the parlors as guests received old gold ribbons, enjoyed light refreshments, and heard a coronet duet by Mason and Mundhenk followed by Miss Chambers singing The Mission of a Rose. The social evening ended at 10 30 with guests recalling a memorable college moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Mason and Mundhenk
Senior Banquet Song and Toasts Echo College Wit
A college senior banquet featured Miss Rummel as toast master and performances by Miss Foster Miss French and Miss Lockwood. The highlight was Miss Cole's class song sung before seating, with seniors and a playful jab at "Independent" party rivals and the crowd cheering through verses about seniors and the college.
Recital by Miss Marie Chambers at the Gables and campus notes
Miss Marie Chambers sang at the Baccalaureate sermon Sunday and will give a 11 a.m. Tuesday recital in Clio Hall. The hall was filled and praised her singing. The competitive drill saw Lund and Lingo win first and second. E. E. and A. C. Carpenter won rifles prizes. Will Ryan of Des Moines visited the college. Guests at the Gables included Misses Wright and Mrs. Kinney. Ed wards of Waterloo visiting Flora Willson. Muckler of 96 visited the Gables. Sanford Dodge to be heard in Damon and Pythias. Local ads note plow sales, violin and guitar strings, and a sale of sixteen head of Purebred Poland China pigs. Lost: a black silk collarette. reward at the office.
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Marie Chambers
Senior Girls Banquet Held With Full Table Spread
Thirteen senior girls gathered for a last spread in the dining room last Wednesday evening. The table featured a large bowl of yellow chrysanthemums as the centerpiece and a bountiful repast described by attendees.
Cheap Excursions to the West and South
On November 28 December 1 and 15 1897 the Northwestern Line will sell excursion tickets to many points west and south at very low rates with favorable time limits. For tickets and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
T. B. Cookery
Des Moines
Iowa
The Companion Calendar of 1897 Offered Free With Subscriptions
The Companion announces a limited issue calendar featuring four folding pages with twelve color lithographs. Each page measures 103 by 6 inches and replicates watercolor originals praised for design and color. New subscribers paying 1.75 dollars receive the calendar and six months of free issues through January 1, 1897, plus a free illustrated prospectus.
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Rue
Companion
Catalog of tonics and ads from a small town newspaper
A collage of medical claims for Hood's Sarsaparilla and One Minute Cough Cure, local real estate notices, farm equipment promotions, travel excursion ads, fruit prices, and store showcases. Mentions Irwin Randall & Co., D. C. Bales, Shugart, Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway rates, and Thurston & Graham's Oak Store.
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U.S. Gov’t
the Intelligencer
College Notes
Peete
Hayseed
Billy Bryan
Independent” Party
Lund
Lingo
E. E. and
A. C. Carpenter
Will Ryan
Miss Edwards
Waterloo
Flora Willson
Miss Muckler
the “Gables
Sanford Dodge
Damon and
Pythias
Abe
Irwin Randall& Co
BALES
Poland
China
C. Barbour
Hood
Irwin Randall & Co
D. C. Bales
Shugart
Nevada
New York
G. Hamilton
O. C. Baker
S.G. Hamilton
E. M. Sorer
Nice
Miller &Kooser
D. D. Bales
Judish Bros
L. M. Bosworth
S. G. Hamilton
Biincham & Co
Thurston & Graham’s
Canier Bros. & Her
You
Our
Canier Bros & Herman
Spring & Son
Ames
Lockwood
Gilbert Station
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