Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-06-05
RENEWING SCHOOL TIES.
ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE ABB
LENE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
One of the Pleasantest Social Occas-
ions in the History of the Organi-
zation-An Elaborate Program of
Toasts and Musical Selections
Many Guests Present at the Feast.

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Toasts and Musical Selections
Many Guests Present at the Feast
The graduates of the Abilene higl
school and their guests never enjoyed q
more pleasing social reunion than was
had last evening at the Pacific hotel,
the event being the annual banquet OF
the Alumni association. Nearly one
hundred young ladies and gentlemen
with the members of the school board
and the superintendent and principals
of the city schools gathered in the par
Tors and made bright array of fair
forms and manly attendants.
1t was half past nine o'clock when
the long banquet table was surrounded
by the feasters, and all entered on the
discussion of an elaborate bill of fare
dispensed in the best of style BY Mana
ger Eagaman and his assistants. The
edibles were fingered over and enjoyed
amid jest and laughter until Toast
master Z. G. Little announced the be-
ginning of the secondary portion of the
program, the feast of reason.
TOAST RESPONSES.
The list of toasts to which responses
were made was a carefully prepared
one and each number elected hearty
applause.
1.-The Children" was a mock-solemn
piece of advice by II. E. Ellison to the
class of 1890, warning them of the
dangers and pitfalls of life and naming
each member of the class in spicy
manner.
"Our Ancestors" was the title of the
response by Miss Maude Eames, of
the class of $50, who begged the grave
and reverend seignors to be merciful
and allow 1.-THE children a chance.
Miss Eames' remarks were sparkling
and we'll delivered.
"Our Members by Marriage" was
responded to by G.. NJ. Harger.
1.-The Old Chestnuts," by Homer w.
Wilson, reviewed the tiresome expert
ences of school life both to teacher and
pupil and happily satirized some of the
mouldy chestnuts that follow one into
after years. His hits were good
natured and well received.
1.-THE New Education" fell to Supt
w. D. MoultOn, who found it difficult
to say what the new education included.
1t is the perfect and symmetrical de-
velopment of the entire body and mind,
1t is a new thing, but its motto is to
aspire to the highest possibilities and
it will succeed. Mr.. MOulton closed
with some witty remarks as to the re-
sponsibility of his position.
1.-THE Cold World" was the subject
of a brilliant, rhetorical response by
Prof. w. S. jerks. We all find the
world cold at times, but it will not do
to be afraid of it. Meet it boldly and
it will be your friend. Mr.. jerks
his remarks with many
happy quOtetiO which were enjoyed.
1.-THE College Man in Business" by
T. E. Dewey, quoted Chauncey NJ. De-
pew as the greatest example of sue
ceSsful college man in business. Mr..
Dewey's response asserted that the col
lege man succeeds as often as the self
educated man, the only difference be-
ing that the misfits are noticed often
er in him. AS for his enjOyments, he
is the happiest of creatures, for he has
that which cannot be taken from him.
1.-The Alumn9," by l.. G.. lumbar
gar, was glowing tribute to the ac-
complishments of the sweet girl gradu-
ates, whom he ranked a little higher
than the angels.
1.-The Alumni was the reply by Miss
Lottie Thornton, who gracefully COM
plimented the young men on their
achievements and wished them abund-
ant future prosperity.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES.
Brief remarks were also made by L.
H. Malott, f. V. Close and A. H. Paul,
of the school board, and 7. R. Hoff-
mire, of La Junta, Colo, one of the
alumni members.
instrumental solos by Misses Hodge
and Corbett, vocal solos by Misses
Lebold and HOisington and a trio by
Misses iGleissner, Hoisington and Will
son made up-the musical portion of the
program and were all charmingly given
by the young ladies.
Mr.. Little was a model presiding
officer and kept the banqueters amused
with his hits at the speakers.
1t was past midnight when the party
arose from the table, each praising the
evenings entertainment unstintedly.
AS the years 60 by and the association
continues to increase in numbers the
pleasure Of the annual banquets will
continue to be enhanced.
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A Court Room Marriage.
GiDoon I RaSSlor and Mics Anna K