Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-06-22
WHEELING. W VA THURSDAY MO RN1NG. JUNE o. 1882

this minute be spread in fall upon the
minutes and copy Of the latter be pre-
sented to Prof. Jones.
The Alumni Dinner
was eaten at one o'clock in the pforyes
hall Of the college. It was bountsous
lunch that the ladies Of the town had pro-
vided and it was heartily enjoyed by the
jolly crowd of old boys. many of them with
whitened locks. who had returned 10 their
alma mater.
Post Prandial Speeches.
DR.. Moffat after dinner introduced Rev.
Samuel J. Nichols, D. D., as chairman, who
made neat little address, referring to the
pleasure he felt at being back in the old
halls, and speaking feelingly of some Of the
old members of his class, who were no
more among the living. DR.. Nichols then
introduced Col. Seabright Of Fayette
county, a member of the class of As. Col.
seabright has served in Congress and Is
well known through the State as . politi-
clan. The Coils short and witty speech
was frequently interrupted with applause
and laughter.
Rev. DR.. Margins, Of Baltimore, Of the
class Of 81 was next called on. The funny
bear story that DR.. Margins prefsced his
remarks with got the audience in . good
humor for the short but well timed speech
that followed.
Chairman Nichols introduced next Q
gentleman who was so mixed up with both
colleges that, as he could say Of the lady's
hair, he didn't know (which is switch" The
gentleman was Rev. F. C. Winee, d. D.,
who has 5een identified for some time with
the history Of public institutions in the
country, and prepares the statistics Of Grim
nal institutions and insane asylums. He
said he would agree just now with the old
man who prayed: "0h Lord, We thank
thee that we are alive and not dead; that
We are we'll and not sick; that We are here
and no where else"
Rev. DR.. Wilson was next called on, but
he excused himself by saying he was at
home and they wanted to hear from
strangers, when VIM. bod, of New York, OF
the class OF 81 make very witty speech
that kept the audience in roar Of laughter.
C. B. Downs, of the same class, followed
with good address, expressing his allegi-
ance to Washington-Jefferson. When the
venerable, revered
Prof. Jones
was called on he vas greeted with cheers
and spoke kindly to the alumni and more
especially to the class OF 81.
Mr.. Kuhns, of Greensburg, spoke next,
and he was followed by Rev. Harry Nc.
Clelland, of Pittsburgh, whose speech was
we'll received.
Gen. James A. Beaver, was next intro
duced as belonging to the most conceited
class that the chairman knew in college at
his time. Gen. Beavers strong voice and
magnetic manner made good impression.
He said that although he was q
ffty.sixer he had stopped over
good deal into '57 eyes, we got the slop"
spoke up a member of 81, and felt that he
knew then SO well he did not mind such
Interruptions. He spoke forcibly Of his In.
terest in everything connected with the
old college.
Rev. Mr.. Conn, of Minneapolis, spoke
briefly, and WAC followed by Rav n-
THOMAS Orr. of PhiisdA'nhia Rev. nr
Hays next was introduced, and rs he
mounted the platform, a member OF the
class created laugh by remarking "There
goes the
Beauty ofOur Glass"
The only thing to regret in the history
OF his class, he said, was the fact that five
or six members were still bachelors, and
old ones, too, He spoke Of the advantages
of the drill the students OF the college
could get in the literary societies, and OF
the bright future Of the institution. DR..
Hays spoke very warmly OF bis successor,
DR.. Moffat, and said il could be well re.
earded as choice that had been guided by
the Divine will, and painted the coming
and continued prosperity Of the college in
glowing colors. His words were loudly ap-
plauded.
The vaIidictorian
of the graduating class, Mr.. McClelland,
was called on and made happy address.
He said his class wanted to offer few con.
eratulations they congratulated the world
for containing North America; North
America for holding the United States; the
United States for having in II Western
Pennsylvania; Western Pennsylvania for
having in its bounds Washington-Jefferson
College, and on behalf Of his class he wished
for every thing connected with the alma
mater "esto perpetus-a.um and sunto per-
petui
Rev. Joseph p Graham, missionary to
India, made brief speech, and DR.. Nicolls
closed the meeting by speaking good word,
as Western man, for the best interests oil
the college.
A Hop
will be given in the town hall this evening.
Music will be furnished by Touge's orches-
ira, and the indications are that 1t will be
largely attended. and will be O success In