The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1872-07-05
COZ. G. W. HOWARD

was introduced, VINO delivered
highly entertaining and enthusiastic
address, briefly reviewing the past
history of the old G.. M. l., from its
incipiency to the day that the fam
ing torch Of the invader lett it a
smouldering heap of blackened ruins,
and, also, touchingly alluded to the
hundreds of noble sons that had
graduated in the Institute, some now
filling prominent positions in the
land and others filling soldiers graves.
He congratulated the people on the
restoration of the Institute and the
encouraging tokens of its success,
and then gracefully
AWARDED THE PRIZES
to the successful contestants, who
were Cadets w. S. Buttolph for the
third prize, E. V. Williams for the
second, and w. j. VIM for the
first. The proficiency Of the ca
diets was alluded to by the speaker
in glowing terms, assuring the Presi-
dent and Professors that it was on an
average of any Institution ne ever
witnessed. The young men did re-
markablv we'll and no mistake and
acquitted themselves with much
credit. We trust it will not be con-
sidered invidious for us to allude to
the speech of
CADET &. f. GOBER.
This speech, while it may not have
equaled others in proficiency of pro-
nunciation and gesticulation, yet,
was in originality of composition,
conception and merit, deservingly
creditable. The subject was, "lhe
Gray Jacket, the repeating of which
found responsive thrill in many
heart. The subject was handled ju-
diciously, with sprightly Judgment,
and good practical sense, and he
was repeatedly interrupted by en-
thusiastic applause. We regret
that there were not two prizes in
stead of one for the first contestants.
THE SILVER CORNET BAND
interspersed the exercises with de-
lightful music, and at intervals Prof.
Freyer treated the audience with
violin music, as only Prof. f. can
render.
TUESDAY NIGHT,
the Park was illuminated from seen
tire to circumference" in a halo of
candle-Iight. Its Pickering splen-
doris were like flashing gems set in
ebony, and seemed to rival in beau
ty the twinkling stars above. The
Park was filled with a peculiarly
sweet influence, and the gay ladies
and polite gentlemen promenaded
the circle of the Park, from avenue
to avenue, drinking in the pleasures
the occasion afforded,
THE SUPPER,
at the warehouse, was attended by a
large multitude of people, consisting
of ex-cadets, cadets, professors and
citizens. 1t was sumptuous feast
and recherche affair and preparations
ample, but lacked system and order
in catering. The various tables
we're literally laden with viands of
every kind, meats, breads, cakes,
confectioneries, fruits, &C., while
ice cream and lemonade were in
abundance. The ladies deserve
great credit for the part taken in its
success.
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HE Rh-o''loS " IN" NA''AON''
was an item of considerable interest
and will be Froductive Of good re-
suits. At heir meeting, Tuesday
evening, r buttons were adopted
nledoino NJ, ,yaver;no determination
and doyotcl ,urnose in re. establish
;nn tho re ia Military Inst;tnte
Az AInno; -"c;o,v at LARGE was or.
oan;zed & p Pierce Yonno, Col
N;Ilodnc ;,,l,a ry;gos MAI Me-
CuIloch, ca Howard, Col Dobbs,
and numeF IS others, made the re-
union VlYaciou5 and pleasureable,