Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-24
SATURDAY, MAY
ECHOES OF COLLEGE DAYS.
Formation of an Alumni Associations OF the
Indiana State Normal school-An Even
Ing of Wit and Reminiscence-Other

Formation of an Alumni Associations OF the
Indiana State Normal school-Au EveH-
Ing of Wit and Reminiscence-Other
News From Society Circles.
If the first meeting of the alumni of the
Indiana State Normal School, which was held
in Cyclorama Hall last evening, is criterion
by which to prophesy for the future reunions.
they will be very enjoyable events. The Recep-
ton Committee consisting of Prof. a. x.
Snyder. A. NJ, Ph. D., Principal of the school,
and Mrs. Snyder. Miss Jane d. Leonard, pre-
ceptress of the school, and ], WOOD
CLARK, son of Judge Silas n. ClarR'
OF the Supreme Court, were Kept
busy the early portion of the evening, renew
ing acquaintance with former students OF tine
school, and by their kindly greetings and
timely introductions succeeded in making
each guest feel especially welcome and thor
oughly at ease Chairs, which were placed in
stiff. unattractive positions, quickly became
circled, in obedience to the desire of the more
socially inclined. and the hum of the merry
converse and the accompanying ripple of
laughter through the room were the echoes of
college days.
The assembly, which was for the purpose of
organizing a permanent Alumni Association,
was called to order by j. j. Miller, Esq, who
presided as Chairman, and was afterward elect
ed President, with $. U. Trent ESQ, and Misses
Eliza Brooks and Mary Swan, Vice Presidents,
and Miss Hattie Trent, Secretary ana Treas
urer. The Executive Committee also elected
consisted of Prof. Charles A. Riddle Prof. E.
z. Johnston, Misses Lizzie McElwain, Marion
Brown, Josephine Scott, Jennie Mcconnell
Lettie Collins and Mr.. Frank Gibson. The
Committee on Constitution and Bylaws in
cluded Mr.. j. Lincoln Ralf Misses Ellen B.
Angney, Agnes Morrow, Ada Martin and Lii
lian Chisholm.
The business transacted, for which the time
was most unwillingly given, sociability was re-
newed and greatly encouraged by the serving
OF delicious luncheon, and sandwiches.
conee, cakes and creams were dispatched with
salads OF repartee and wit. The luncheon over,
tne most interesting feature OF the evening,
tne address of DR.. Snyder. claimed the atten,
school was of course the founda-
tion Of the address, which was
pardonably egotistlcal, considering the
many distinguished professional men
and women engaged in educational work
which the Normal School claims as its gradu.
scholarly, man, of fine presence, and great
fayorite among the youngpeople with whom he
mas been associated as Instructor, and who
thoroughly reciprOcate the interest he evinces
In their future welfare and success, all of which
is shared by Mrs. Snyder, who, though not en-
much interested in it, and its students, and TO
many of them has been a constant source of in
spiration and help.
Miss Leonard followed in a neat little i'm
promptu address, which revived old recollec-
tlons and caused hearty laughter.
superintendent Luckey made one Of his
CHARACTERISTIC humorous addresses, and S. U,
Trent and j. ]. Miller were equally happy in
tnelr remarks. Among those present were
MISS Bird Marquis Prof. W. II. Sproull b. s.
and Prot. Samuel Q. Schmucker, all members
OF the faculty