The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-07-10
The Alumni Banquet.

company Of young gentlemen and Ia
dies gathered at the American House
for the annual banquet Of the Alumni
OF the Wellington High school.
The assembly was called to order by
Mr.. N. T. Horr, President.
The reading of the histories Of the
classes was first In order.
The historians of classes '73 and '75
being absent, the history of class "a
was first read. Mr.. Blair Doland, who
was historian for this class, was spark
ling with humor, and fairly brought
| down the house.
Mr.. Arthur Allyn's history of the
class of '7s, was short aud to the point.
Correspondence from absent mem
bers was next on the programme, and
an interesting letter was read by Miss
Nangle. the Secretary, from Mrs. Has
kins, of Clovsrdale, Cal, a member of
the class of 10.
Supper was then served, and was
followed by the toasts, the feature of
the evening.
The following toasts were responded
to, Mr.. E. G. Rust acting gracefully as
toast-master.
sour Graduates: as they toll up the
hill of prosperity may they never
meet. "-E. A. Van Cleef.
"Class of 10: welcome and valua-
BILE addition to our ranks. May your
enthusiasm and integrity ever keep you
abreast Of the times."-R. B. Carter.
"Pedagogies. ."-F. Srevick.
"The District school Maam: may the
chickens be plenty, the boarding
houses many, but the feather beds
new."-Gertrude n. Johns.
''CornelI Freshmen."-N. T. Horr.
"Our Nestlings: prospects of Alum
nj. May their future labors be as
potent as their present cries, and may
our Alma Mater realize in them her
highest expectations."-M B. B. Her
lex was to respond to this toast, but in
his absence 1t was q theme Of silent
meditation.
''The Ladies: fascinating as friends,
loveable as sisters, and delightful as
sweet-hearts." ."-k. c. Horr.
'Professor and Mrs. Wean: whose
work, though ended, must ever live."
Mr.. Wallace Barker being absent,
Mr.. f. G.. Rust made few remarks,
followed by a very happy speech from
Mr.. Wean.
The responses were, every one, In
the highest sense, satisfactory.
The old American House dining
room was probably never the scene of
q pleasanter occasion than this. The
last echoes of oratory and laughter hav-
ing died out, the ladies and gentlemen
returned to the parlor.
After the Secretary's report, the an
nual election Of officers took place.
The following officers were chosen:
President, Mr.. Blair Doland.
Vice President, Miss Fannie Austin.
Treasurer, Mr.. E. A. Van Cleef.
Secreta ~, Miss Addie Trip.
HISTORIANS.
Class of '73, Miss Orrie Warner.
Glass OF 10, Mr.. f. A. Van Cleef.
Class of ~, Mr.. r. C. Horr.
Class of '7s, Miss Gertrude Johns.
Class Of 10, Mr.. A. B. Rust.
Editor in Chief, Mr.. N. T. Horr.
ASSISTANT EDITORS.
Glass Of '73, Miss Edith Dickson.
Class Of '75,
Class of ~, Mr.. E. G. Rust.
Class Of '7s, Mr.. B. II. Fisher.
Class Of '79, Miss Effie Chapman.
After the election of officers, Miss
Gannett, the editor-in-chief, read the
Alumni paper, which was composed of
contributions from various members Of
the Alumni.
Miss Warner was then given the
floor, and as she arose. two other ladies
also arose, and two elegant chairs were
brought to view. Miss Warner In a few
well chosen remarks, presented the
chairs to Mr.. and Mrs. Wean, in the
name Of the Alumni.
Mr.. Wean then addressed the Alum
nj, In . touching and appropriate
speech Of thanks.
The exercises Of the evening were