The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-25
rrrx NORMAL ALUMNI.
\ Succe Isfat acknowledgements Or
SanfEatIOn Effected

f Tue sday evening, which included
music, Judge Kellogg's address on the
Power of Combination" and that of
B. I. Davis, ON Morals
n the Pebble School," both of which
nave been referred To elsewhere. The
business meeting was held at D.
IN, ON Wednesday, 10th, over thirty grad
yates participating. J. ii. Hill, B T.
Davis and J. F. Kirker, previously APP
pointed committee on constitution sub
miited a report which was adopted, and
the election by ballot Of officers for the
ensuing year was taken mp with the fol-
lowing result; President, o. B. WhaT-
ton, '7G; Vice,Presi tents, NJ. ]. Watson,
co, and Matte Spencer, 60; Secretary, |
}. +. Kirker, "a; Treasurer. Ellen |
Plumb, 81; Historian, May Overstreet, |
10. j. II. Hill, 70, was chosen to de-
liver the annual Grafton, and NJ. c. |
Hodge, 70, the poem at the next re-
union. On motion, Mrs. Alice niger
soil, '6s, was requested to prepare an es-
say for the same occasion. Interesting
letters were read from the following
graduates unable TO be present: Josie
Slocum, 90, May f. Ella. rs, Della
Spaulding, IA, g. T.. and Lillian Ken
nedy, "A, c. NJ, Light, ia, Cornelia
Slack, ia, Mira. b. g. Ross, rs, Ella
Thompson, 10, Sarah Romigh, rs, Flora
(BenneiD Morgan, '76, w. NJ. Sherwood,
'76, c. T. Pickett, ~, and Nellie Tur-
ner, 70
On motion, the treasurer WAS instruct
ed to procure suitable books for the sec
rotary, historian and treasurer, and re-
Imburse herself out of any funds collect
ed, also 10 pay to the temporary secre-
tary three dollars for the expense incur
red in correspondence.
A w. Stubs was selected to respond
to the toast 1.-THE Alumni" at the ban
quet on Thursday, The committee On
resolutions asking further time to report,
the association adjourned to meet imlne-
diately after commencement exercises on
Thursday The first exercise of this adj
journed meeting was to proceed en- ntasse
TO the dining hall and engage In the dis
cussiun of the Alumni dinner, which
business was transacted to the entire sat
isiaction of everybody, and with zeal
and enthusiasm which reflects great
credit ON the association. About forty
persons were seated at the table reserved
for the Alumni. After the banquet and
tOasts, the committee ON resolutions-A
Marter, Matte P. Spencer and RoXana
Davis-made a report as follows, which
: was adopted
WHEREAS, We believe that the Alum
: nj of any school should be to it an ele
: ment of strength, and loyal, active
:. force in its favor. therefore
ResOlped, LIST, That We, the Alumni o
the State Normal School, desire to eX
J. press our sincere pleasure at the prosper
s Gus condition and bright prospects O
- our alma mater, our confidence in tn
present plan and administration of tn
school, and our earnest hope for il
d abundant success III the future,
p end, That we will do all in our pOWe
- to advance the interests of the schoO
and do our part in diffusing the Unfit
s. ences of Normal training through th
a. state.
ID 3D. That we hereby express to Ill
q board of regents our hearty appreciate
y" of the noble work they have accom-
he plished in behalf of our alma matt
lg and their untirIng efforts to place I'll
,y same among the first institutions of IL
land
WHEREAS, the hand of death has el
tered into the hitherto unbrOken circ
in of our Alumni and taken from OF
midst beloved one of the class Of 1877
~ Mrs. Eva tHowarC) Mccormick, and v
10 desire TO express our sorrow at this Ill
pensalion of providence and our app
he citation of the noble and wOmanly qua
ties of our friend and schOolmate; theI
HI fore.
Res0lred, LIST, that we tender to Il
cd husband and parents our since
Of sympathy in this common affection.
- I'd. That the secretary of the assoc
Il" ton be instructed to forward to them
art copy of these resolutions.
of WHEREAS, we have common interel
AS graduates of the State Normal scho
and feel the necessity of united, h
ap- mormious action therefore,
ent ResOIced, LIST, That we are deep
rly gratitied at the success of this attem
the Ia effect Il permanent organization.
ID. That We will use our utmost {
deavors to promote traternal spl
to and unity of sentiment, and that
the trust our association will continue
-, A., prosperity and include in active me
ship every Alumnus of the school.
IN ResOlced, That we have heard W
ned deep interest the letters read from so
of our members unable TO be W
and us, and our only regret in this happy
union is the absence OF many VIII
the faces we should have been glad TO {
the and whose names recall bright memnl
of other days. Though not toih
L.. they are Of us, and are not forgotten,
Oei share equally in our thoughts, and we
ued tend To them the most earnest wishes
on future prosperity and the hope that in
nit ture reunions we may be cheered &
- gladdened with their presence, and
abled to renew and strengthen the tie
mix memory that already bind us so clio:
i, to together.
gar On motion, II. c. Ford was appOir
t in to express To Judge Brewer our APP
year citation of his address and request
very its publication. The chairman was
rected to appoint committee OF
c of from each class whose duty it shall /
inst collect, if possible, pictures of the C
ton during the year, to be hung in the
hers nal parlor Committees were amour
each as follows: Executive-O. B. Whar
er-obfciO, j. F. Kirker. Mrs. NJ
will Newman, NJ. j. Watson, NJ. G. Smit
h ey. Programme: B. T. Davis, ]. Clay
NJ. l.. Rees.
To collect pictures: 1867, f
GOOD Plumb; 1868, Alice lngersoll; 1869,
L. Poplin; 1870, J. NJ. Spangler;
Samuel Davis; 1878, Hottie g. V
10 ~ 1874, A. Gridley, Jr.; 1875; A. Maj
1875, Allie Gordon; 1877, L. f. Dy'
Dlors 1878, Sadie Hinkle; 1879. T. Campi
1880, Asenath Dixon.
quail All the graduates present were N
gratified at this opportunity of renew
,sual old associations and uniting in {
mon cause, and parted feeling that
organization would continue to
pleasure and profit to all. The
torian's present address is EmpOria,
y Us it is hoped that each {
uate will comply With the
o the auirements of the constitution
notify her during the year of their
their office address, occupation and any c
facts of interest pertaining to Il
, - selves.
Americas Notes.
SATURDAY, June
uoiic The picnic at Lambert's ford "
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