Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-11-06
The Presidents Reception.

quailty.
The Presidents Reception.
It was our good fortune to attend
the reception at the University, ten
dered to the new president, J. w,
Mauck, A. Nj. on Wednesday even
ing, Oct. 2Sth, at East Hall. At 8
o'clock the company began to as
semble, soon the balls and parlors
were filed to everGowing. After
every one had been presented to the
new President, also to Gov. and
Mrs. Mellette, who were present, and
greetings had been exchanged by
all, a few moments were spent So
cially mex. the programme for the
eyening was begun. Prof. Smith
(of the Greek chair) acted as host.
Prot. Gable OF the Music Depart.
ment rendered several pleces,a all join
ed in singing. Then Prof. Dow(of
English Literature) sang a Scotch
song, being loudly encored, he sang
again. Prof. Smith then introduced
Prof. Frazee, who welcomed the
President on the part ofthe Faculty.
His remarks were somewhat humor-
Gus, and we'll received. Next, Frank
Peterson Of the Senior class gave the
welcome for the students. And it
was a genuine and true welcome,
and showed that it came from a
loyal heart. The President then re-
sponded in a happy manner, he
thanked them for their words Of
cheer, and goodwill, said that he
would be lacking in all the fine SEN
sibilities, if he did not appreciate
their kindness. He said that he
was in Minneapolis, when the Tri-
bune building burned, in which the
former President, DR.. Olson, lost his
life; that he should try and carry
out his policy SO nobly begun, said
he was born in Virginia, but did not
belong to the F. f. VS.. Said that
he had heard much of Dakota hus-
tie, and rather liked it. There wa
much more, that l can hot recall.
The President is very pleasant look.
ing, and judging from the merry
twinkle in his eyes, the students will
not lack a friend, who cal appre-
ciate the funny side of things, and
at the same time maintain the dig
nifty Of his position. Prof. Smith
made a few remarks in regard to the
new Faculty. He said that the bur
dens had been quite heavy the pas:
six weeks, and if they had not come
quite up to expectations, ifthey had
kicked over the traces to remember
that they wore new in the harness.
Coy, Mellette was called out, and
spoke at length in regard to the
past, present and future OF the
school. Nj. Frudenfeldt, Sec. ofthe
Board of Regents, then made some
appropriate remarks. Next, Ex-State
Supt. Pinkham was called out and
made a good speech i'll regard to ed.
ucation. Mr.. Blair,as ex-member OF
the Board, was called. He spoke Il
few moments, rather as a champion
of the students. Said from his in
tercourse with them, extending over
four Of FIVE years, he was sure that
the students would do their part
(The boys cheered) Miss Jones then
rendered a fine piece of instrumen.
tai music. Altogether it was the
happiest affair of the kind that we
ever attended in Vermiliion. Much
credit is due to those who had
charge Of arrangements, especially
to Prof. Smith, who acted . host Of
the evening. We came away feel
ing that the University was well
equipped for the coming year. With
a man at the head, who appears in
every respect qualified for the po-
sition, a corps Of instructors, who
|give one the impression that they are
well versed in the different branches
which they are required to teach,
and Mrs. Condor at the head OF the
Boarding Department, surely all will
60 well.
4 OSE WHO WAS THERE.