The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-06-15
THE ALUMNI BANQUET.
A Grand Gathering at the w. v. U,
Of the Sons OF their alma mater.
The Greatest Alumni Gather
ing in the History Of our
University.

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University.
Just after the conclusion of the
exercises in Commencement Hall
yesterday morning and the crowd
dispersed the Alumni Association
was called to order by Pres. Morgan.
On motion the graduating class was
allowed to sign the constitution and
become members. Then in short
time the alumni together with their
ladies and friends proceeded in a
body to the Agricultural Expert
ment Station where were the recep-
ton rooms, and in short time all
were ushered into the old armory'
building where three long rows of
tables bore an abundance Of that
which tickles the palate and refresh
es the inner man. After all were
seated Rev. DIR. Flanagan returned
thanks and the festivities began.
After course of substantials
Hon. B. S. Morgan, President of the
Association in a neat speech en-
phasized the fact that the members
were not merely gathered around the
festive board to cement friendship
and make new friends and create a
spirit of enthusiasm for their alma
mater. He announced a bill Of fare
yet TO come with which every one
would be delighted.
Toasts were then called for in the
following order
"The University and the State
Gov. i. Willis Wilson. His Excel
lency directed his remarks first to
the State. He showed by few sta
tistics and with striking presenta-
ton the physical and intellectual
growth and prospects of our noun
tain state. Our abundant resources
test our physical prosperity and our
5000 schools test intellectual growth.
We spend more money for education
according to our ability than any
other state iii the Union. Referring
next to the University he became
enthusiastic and spoke of the proofs
of ability among the students, but
emphasizing the fact that gradua-
tion was only the beginning of the
battle of life; that genius is hum
bug and labor a talisman, that there
is room az the top and that the ne
cessity of work was the one thing he
wished to impress.
"The University and the Regents"
Col. d. ID. johnson. Col. John
son began in an amusing way saying
BLESSED is he that blows his own
horn" He said man is compelled to
assume responsibilities and that he
who fails is considered a criminal.
He extolled the w, V. U. with all his
heart, and said heroes were made in
country where the hills were high,
the. air pure, the sky blue, and the
ripping rills tumble down the rock
ribbed hills. He said the melting
influence in the gentler sex has at
last affected the hard hearts of the
opposers of co-education and the fair
maidens that bless these valleys will
enjoy equal privileges with the boys
"The University and it's Future"
President Turner. Pres Turner
spoke of the missing factors in our
educational system, the preparatory
schools for the want of which our
University is crippled every year.
Our school system should be like
body through the ramifcations of
whose veins the blood WHITES and
purifies the whole.
The University of Michigan fed
by rs preparatory schools has 1882
students and is one of the most
fourishing universities in existence
Next came ice cream, cake and
tropical fruits.
"The Judiciary and Education"
Judge Henry Brannon. This gen
tleman made clear that the Judi
ciary harmonizes the State and ma
tions, avoids conflict, war and con-
fusion and always favors education
and religion. He made some beau
tiful quotations.
"The Legislature and the State
Senator Alexander Campbell. Our
schools for the masses are now
gift and not charity. How can
our Legislature hesitate to furnish
legal and financial aid to those 5000
schools whose attendants only need
encouragement to make noble citi-
Zens.
'sThe Scholar in Polite" -Hon.
]. P. Dolliver, M. G. Mr.. Dolliver
INDUCED in some real wit which won
derfully pleased all present There
are three classes of scholars, 1st, the
intellectual dude who uses his edu-
cation like an overcoat. I'd, the in
tellectual hermit. Sd, the true
scholar
The Alumni Poem was then read
by w. T. w. Barbe. q
ALUMNI POEM.