The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-03-02
The Ovation to the Juniors.

Last Friday evening after the COM
pletion of the Seniors performances,
noted in the University notes, at the
University, the Seniors, Juniors and
Prof. Elliot, all with ladies, adj
journed to Lazier's spacious par
Tors, where fine spread had been
laid.
The Seniors on this evening estab-
lished a very worthy precedent which
is likely to be followed on through
the future annals of the University,
namely, giving an ovation to their
immediate followers in class promo
ton. On this particular social and
gastronomic occasion there had been
nothing left undone for the full and
perfect enjoyment of all present, and
to satisfy the most fastidious appe-
tite.
The guests marched in couples from
the cloak room to the sweet strains
of Protzman's full orchestra and
were seated at tables in the banquet
room. One large table in in the cen
ter of the room was first filed, at the
head of which j. A. Jackson, Presi-
dent of the class of SO, took his seat,
and at the foot f. w. Clark, Presi-
dent of the class of'90 Other small
tables were placed around the room,
and when all were seated the presi-
dent Of 'S9 arose and delivered the
address of welcome to the juniors
and guests. Mr.. jackson INDUCED
in the little "Reminiscences of his stay
here, and then welcomed all SO sincere
ly and heartily that Mr.. Clark, in his
response, was SO moved to a sense of
his class obligations that his clio
quent speech was full Of thoughtful
ness for the elegant banquet
provided for their delectation.
Both gentlemen acquitted themselves
admirably.
Refreshments were the next feature
of the event, and full justice was done
to the elaborate menu served in such
elegant style. During the process Of
mastication the orchestra played
soft, low music, and this added to the
fine arrangement of the tables,
the lucious viands and the fair ladies
(who were never fairer than on this
EVENING" completed everything de-
sired.
John L. Roemer, of'S9, was toast
master, and well did he perform his
port, in the announcement Of each
number making creditable toasts
himself, and after refreshments he
called for the coasters in the follow
ing manner:
"Class of 49,, .........-.........-.E H. yIcxKRs
Glass OF W, 4. DAWSON
aAn address to he Seniors, ......~.H G. sronrzns
The rendition of the above were
real literary treats, each participant
doing himself and the subject treat
ed honor. Healths of purA water
were drunk to the speaker after each
number. Prof. Elliott was called
on for toast, as member Of the
Faculty, and though the youngest
member Of that body his speech
would do credit to any member
thereof
After the toasting and refresh
ments the gathering became informal
and animated conversation and mu-
sic by the ladies and glee club in
dulged in until late hour.
This was in elegance of details and
from all standpoints the most
recherche event for months past, and
was highly appreciated and well en-
joyed by all. No words of praise
of ours could do justice to the
Seniors for the splendid ovation. II
will be green spot in the memory
of the attendants and high exam
pie of what the boys can do as en-
tertainers. :.