Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-07-02


sad, no loyal son of the University of
Vermont would see anything curtailed, no
salary reduced, or advantage dispensed
with | feel confident no loyal alumnus
Will permit such thing to happen Each
must do his share to prevent such an un-
fortunate contingency and | know it will
be prevented The president Is altogether
too modest in his hopes, for think the
number taking shares Will be 20 instead of
80 But this il no time for speech-makinp
the house is on fire and we must put It
out. The trustees will redeem their %
shares, and | beg you brethren to tax
your pencils and do your part Thcscheme
is not intended rs Il burdeuSume or prruta-
ncnt tax upon the alumni il il Si,npl, "A
provisional sheme to tide over rncru,n-
cics rs they may arise. Nov then we, us
| trustees, have made Il frank statement
and hope the alumni or their part will
do their share ! would like to see the
pencils in motion
The spirits moved, aud the pencils fol-
lowed and as the subscription papers
were handed up to President Buckham he
read the names "l the several sharehold-
ers and the numb Of their shares, each
being greeted applause X ID. Bene-
dict, Esq, Of Brooi Ign took two shares for
himself and 4 share for each of his sons,
WHY'S and Edward; a share was taken
by the class of $50 and 70 and also by the
chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, the young
ladies society of the college, guaranteed by
the young lady members present. Mr.
John Converse of Philadelphia took four
shares, and Mr.. Henry LOOMS of Bur
llngtOn two shares and other alumni and
friends of the college took single shares
bringing the number up to 81 on the spot
Hon. Henry Ballad was then called
upon by President Buckham to make
| some impromptu remarks He said that
he had graduated 26 years AGO, and was
now glad to be able to contribute toward
the maintenance of the University by
bearing his share of this burden He was
not so old, he said, as some of those who
had subscribed for shares in the century
fund for themselves and children He
had no children who were alumni for
whom ne could subscribe. He was graft
ned at the cordial response with which
the Cniversity's appeal had been met
President Buckham then called upon
Hon. John |. Gilbert Of Malone, y. V, as
a growing man in the public affairs of the
great State Of New York. Mr.. Gilbert
said that it was rarely that he had the
pleasure of being present at commence
ment of the University, and that he had
looked forward with a great deal of inter
est to what he might hear from the grad
uating class on this occasion. think,
said Mr.. Gilbert, and | believe those pres
ent will not charge me with eX-
aggeration, that the University
tested by the orations of to-day,
Is worthy, Of very high respect
among colleges The spirit evinccd
was of the highest and best. That is the
KIND OF people we want-peOple of the best
spirit have become nauseated by some
OF the young people Of to-day who think
they have outgrown the wisdom of those
who have gone before us There will be inn
provemeut, of course but it Will be along
the old lines. think that the exercises
OF to day have justified everything that
n Of, | -,ett. :.
Let me say word to those who are en-
gagged here in the work of instruction. 1t
may seem as though there Were a great
deal of routine and grind about il but
we all have more or less of this This fac
ulty, working here, is working all overthe
its Influence.
DR.. a. +. a. King of Washington was
then called upon and responded in be-
half of the medical department of the
University DR.. King said that he sup
posed ms position when called upon for a
poSt-prandlal speech, was about like every
one else's, and his speech was made up
OF three paris, first, the speech he was 90
lhg 10 make before he got up second, the
speech he really did make, and third. the
speech he would make if he were back on
the floor again. Referring 10 he medical
department he said it had done Il great
work In he past, and its distiny was to br
still greaterin the future. If asked what
was Its condition at present, he would
say u was doing as well as could be eX-
pectcd Under the circumstances. Its
prospects, think, are wonderfully bright
No element j., left which is inharmonlOus
or likely to cause any eiferVesceuCe pre-
judicial to the best interest OF the depart
meut.
Prof ~tagcr being called upon to re-
spond for the Summer School of Languages
sand that he rose to bear testimony to the
University of Vermont and the great
spirit that rules that institution. Since
his arrival in America he had met with
nothing but warm welcome or every hand,
but nowhere warmer than when he came
to burlington, two years ago. Prof.
Stager spoke in warmest terms of his APP
probation OF the Kindness shown him by
the University in throwing open its
buildings and all its facilities for the use
of the summer school. He said that he
hoped, five years hence, to sit down among
the members Of the University century, or
at least with them
AS the hour was growing late, and many
of the alumni wished to leave on the after
noon trains, the exercises of the occasion
We're brought to close at this point by
the singing of the hymn, From all who
Dwell Beneath the Skies" which was
heartily joined i'll by all present.
THE PRESIDENTS LEVEE.
In the evening the president and the
ladies of the faculty received the alumni
and friends of tie college in the
Billings library, which was bril-
liantly illuminated and beautifully
decorated for the occasion. The flow
ers were especially fine, and included
among others the baskets given to the
speakers of the graduating class at the
opera house. These We're beautifully ar
a
very fine display. The library building
was thronged throughout the evening
with the friends of the college, while the
fashion and beauty of Burlington Were
literally represented in the persons of our
fair ladies. Choice Wusic was furnished
for the occasion by the Howard Opera
House orchestra, and an evening Of rare
enjoyment was spent by all present
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