SEMI-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 291 



STATE COLLEGE OF WASHINGTON 



The New Northwest sends greetings to the child of the Old 

 Northwest. The State College of Washington presents its 

 congratulations and felicitations to the Michigan Agricultural 

 College on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of its estab- 

 lishment. The distinguished service to the commonwealth and 

 to humanity rendered by the College during the past fifty years 

 will forever continue to be an inspiration to men and to states. 



May the oak tree, emblematic of long life, strength, beauty, 

 and usefulness henceforth be inscribed on your coat of arms. 



For the Board of Regents and Faculty. 



E. A. BRYAN, President 



