The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-02-09

EXPIRE. in words their profound appreciation Of
the visit you have paid them.
vitatOn, the prompt aud generous response which
you gave them touched the heart OF every cti-
zen and moved the humblest among us to do his
utmost Tor your beftting reception
Ii all our appointments have not been perfect;
ii aught has been omitted that could have con-
trihuted to your comfort or pleasure, we deeply
regret IL, and bid YOU remember that this is the
/ iirSt time in eur history that we have been non
ored with such coneourse OF royal guests.
Neither can we suffer the occasion 10 pass with
1 out word LON regarding the Institution
which has been the object OF your visit. As the
/ Delphic oracle was the pride and common posses
sion OF all Greece. and yet had peculiar interest
the common property of the State, and viii one
day become. If il is not already, special object
of its pride. has for peculiar interest.
From the outset Lafayette has shown her ap-
probation Of the University. To secure its lOca-
ton here, one of her citizens who, by a life OF
poverty TO wealth. aud whose memory grows each
day brighter among US. donated sl5O,000. other
citizens contributed in land $4,000, while 1ippe
canoe County supplemented the whole by
donation of 5000
Having thus pecuniary investment OF s2iOOOO
IN the Institution. We have watched its growth
watches the growth of his child
We were present when il began 10 creep: with
glad hearts we saw it take the first step: with
anxious concern we watched it totter for time
as it tried to walk with delight we il acquire
at length steady step and firm tread; with
splendid powers aud It's broad and thorough
preparatiOns'for the work Of life with fond pride
and buOyant hope We see il to-day in the flush Of
early manhood, fully entered.
The Board of Trustees have, with great Steadi-
ness Of purpose, fidelity and persistent
energy discharged wor;hily their high trusts
The several Governors who "ex-OficiO. have
been members of the Board, and some OF whom
honor us with their presence to-day, have, with
out exception. hecn ltN active friends ana nave
contributed much to It's present prosperity. His
ENcellency. the late lamented and much beloved
Governor Williams though hesitating at first in
hl> friendship. becamcs on more intimate ac-
qualntance with the institution, It's ardent friend
and champion.
The Faculty arc all picked men except one, who
IS picked woman. lappausel. Each master in
his department and each preeminently conscl
eutiOus, ambitious and rcSOlute in his work.
while The President, by the generous acclaim of
all, is royal man.
At the citizens meeting the other day the Sec
rotary of the Board Of Trustees Hon. John a.
stein compared the University in It's present
condition 20 stately ship, built on the most APP
proved principles Of modern art. and thoroughly
equipped in all OF its appointments, putting out
to sea without sufficient fuel in the hold to keep
the great engine III motion.
You have just been aboard the noble vessel;
YOU have trOdden It's spacious deck; you have
visited its cabins; you have inspected its ma
chinery you have marked its capabilities; you
have spoken to it, crew; you have looked into its
empty hold.
we take courage in the thought that its future
Thanking You from fun hearts for the dis
tinguished honor you have conferred upon a.,
we bid you God speed in the work of legislation
and safe return To your homes
President Waite. after Captain Wallace
had taken his seat, read a letter from ex-
senator Hendricks, rcgretting mis- absence OH
thisbccasiCn.
ON invitation of the Chairman, Senator
Chapman, of Marion, said he responded in
part on behalf OF the General Assembly. !
and hoped what he might say would meet
+lof- bod III,
day and especially that part devoted to the |
Institution over which the Chairman so
efficiently presided We recognize and |
favor, he said, that department of education |
to which it is devoted. Ii was Of vital inn |
pOrtance to disseminate scientific, agricul- |
tural and mechanical knowledge among |
the children Of this Commonwealth. |
The professions were being over crowded !
because our children are given classical !
education only, to the useful of mechanical |
and agricultural knowledge lie favored an !
institution in which American youth, after !
graduating thcrefrOm are fitted to follow (
these pursuits This occasion has afforded !
us opportunity to come in contact with the /!
good and hOspitable citizens of TppecanOe /
County. We, as representatives OF other |
portions of the State. have reason to feel !
proud that TippecanOc County is a /
portion OF indiasa. lApplausel that
Purdue University, although now
but in its youths may reach !
full manhood under the helpful hand of |
the State, and the efforts OF its efficient Fac |
ulty and Board of Trustees: that its streams |
of knowledge will flow through ali the val |
leyS and broad plains of the State, spread |
ing intelligence and prosperity throughout I
its length and breadth Whatever apprO- |
priatiOns we may or may not make, we,
your guests, will appropriate to you large |
share of our affection. Applause.
Other speeches were made by Judge eau /
thorne Lieutenant Governor Hanna. Speaker |.
Ripath. Representative kenner, of Hunting /
ton, and Professor James IL. Smart all /
favOring directly and indirectly proper APP |
and rendering thanks for the /
hospitality of the citizens of TippecanOe /
County. The Chairman thanked the COM |
pany for their visit, and hoped them a God |
speed and safe return TO their homes.
The following prominent gentlemen were |
among the guests accompanying the /
Legislative party: Ex-Governor Baker |
Lieutenant Governor Hanna, General Man
son, Hon. J. C.. Shoemaker, Colonel ROyse. /
of Terre Haute; Harry Craft. Esq, Justin |
Adams, Esq, W. w. Curry and DIR. Water !
man. The affair was well arranged and every |
detail carried out with promptness and in |
telligence The Committee of Arrange |
ments at Lafayette were composed of the |
best citizens and well up in entertaining !
strangers. Each one seemed to take it on
himself to do some little act or give some /
attention that would make the |
stay of their guests more pleasant. |
Their hospitality was very pleasing and left
a lasting impression. The Faculty at Pur-
due were equally attentive, and showed re-
markable skill in presenting the good side
of everything. n better pleased party prob
ably never left indianapolis than this one.
The expense of the affair was borne. wholly
by the citizens of Lafayettc-the Institution