New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
FROM UNIONS GRAY WALLS
ALUMNI SING OF THEIR COLLEGE.
ADDRESSES AT THEIR ANNUAL DINNER by pREsI-
DENT WEBSTER, w. II. M'ELRoY, GEN

N@'ah poIIEkFlEID AND OTHERS.
Inc alumni OF Union University held their annual
eieouoh INST evening at the Hotel Brunswick. General
Dshei Butteriield elected president, TO success
W. H. McElroy' Edward Cary chosn vice presi-
Dent George f. Allison secretary, and IL. " N.
fmiip treasurer. In place of the members of the
Executive Committee whose terms expired this year,
John L. Hill, Samuel t. Benedict and Charles E.
sprague were elected
After the meeting, the members of The alumni to
the number of about 100 went the ballroom OF the
hotel and sat down TO their fourth annual dinner.
vt the table OF honor seated the retiring prcs-
dent Mr. McElroy, with Harrison +. Webster president
OF the college, his right. On each side were seated
General ButterGeld. W. II. ii. Moore, the Rev. DR..
C. D. Mott Chester Holcombe. Charles J. Noyes, Of
Boston; John II. Starn, the Rev. DIR. A. V. v
Raymond. silss b. Brownell l.. Clark Seelye, A. W.
Gleason, j. Newton Fiero and ex-senator Warner Miller
Among Others at the lower tables were Colonel ID. s.
Lamont the Rev. Dr.. George Alexander, the Rev.
DR.. John G. Crulkshank Ward Mclean, the Rev. DR..
c. w. Anable Andrew j. Perry, ). V. X. Cooper, j..
f. Olney, John J. Pnkerton, Colonel Charles f.
sprague George +. Seward, G. ID. Van Vranken, the
Rev. DIR. ;. b. Rossiter Henry NJ. Cox Frederick r.
Bellamy, Assemblyman Howard Thornton, the Rev.
J. Howard IIoyt, Walter Il. Benjamin, the Rev. Dr.
A. V. V. Raymond, W. b. Rankine, A. b. Du Bois,
james l.. Carter Taicott c. Van Santvoord, Abon
Man. Henry j. Cullen jr., and John l.. Hill.
The decorations OF the hall consisted only Of the
college banners. Max schwab's orchestra furnished
the music. on the tables automatons were stationed
arayed In grotesque costume, and In the intervals be-
tween the courses each performed some characteristic
Part. The monkey beat reveiile; Lady Pompadour
powdered her face to the accompaniment of sentimental
music. Then there the Egyptian flute player
and the Italian harpist and these were succeeded by
dude" smoking cigarette and clown performing
his pranks. At one point pineapple opened and a
canary bird emerged, and sung merriiy. At another
head OF cabbage parted ana Two niue raDDts were
detected eating the leaves
Many letters OF regret were received. Among
Others who wrote were Joel I. Hedney, Con
gresham Philip S. Post, Henry Bacon Daniel
" Lockwood and Seth l.. Millken, Senator Joseph
NJ. Carey Of Wyoming, Edward Wemple, tr., ex-Gov-
ernor A. H. Rice, of Massachusetts, and Judges Landon
Earl, Danforth and Potter.
MR. MELRoY's WORDS
At 9 o'clock w. II. McEroy delivered his last ad-
dress as president of the alumni. lie spoke in part
as follows:
In behalf of you all venture fondy to greet you all
1t is good to be here and let make the most Of our
CAV and festive opportunities. Surely there can be no
better way of beginning the winter than this. the
months going to sB be bitterly win
fault we do not rise s 1m sS ,eeou Sg
glow ali through the coming incement season, no
matter how may az Gs @ ad Of
is one Of the good things which came in with President
CSacS and state has been revival which
yived and has lasted our gatherings nave stea St
interest
that have presided over two Of them. laugherl
This evening may well find us IN paracanIaL,Et
9y o%T board saG in this year of grace The record
OF the last twelve months at Union Snd e e
septembeF to the largest freshman class which Viii ot has
assss have sRsa Also see added students
been met by ,a an asnme nj Is higher than
president faculty a and in peefect s c
| tha
they ought nevertheless more more enEP 6nsnse
sn @ Rs,0 Salient c and in view Of them
NAV well thank God and take courage; .io, and
beneace e. Scheme it is however conflicting may be
opinions touching that phase Of wcn WAS
av iaT s sS Bnt university extension at the
smaller colleges like charity should begin and be maae
Which Mss IS now in PROCESS in schenectady
ss singing sG sS sasR Stirring
Which the mcther OF ali is represented as smiling
ecan a strictly Speaking our mother not smiling
DER us She was, in fact signing Ger US OF weeping
ewes Der us But the days of her mourning are ended
the days Of her ash pr & srf naye eo e
VI ''' Then here's to thee, the brave and free.
| Old Union smiling DER US,
And day IS + thy c yf cSoa,
| (Applause loud and long continued)
| Following the applause those present Joined In
singing college song AS there were Indications 'hat
| the sentimental strain was likely TO continue uhuer
| The influence of the memories which the words and
! notes revived Mr.. McEroy induced TO interrupt
this feature OF the harmonious and Jolly feast by re
marking that as he about to retire to the ranks OF
the alumni he wanted opportunity to have the last
| word Then in few complimentary sentences he
| Welded to the new president
| GENERAL BUTTERFTE ED SPEAKS.
| After thanking the alumni for his election General
Butter6eld said in part:
You win remember made an oner last year. after
listening TO some remarks by Senator Miller. man OF
high character whom all revere and who has now
nohine TO do but dig canal aughter) that II the alumni
would Join and contribute ohe-half the expenses
would contribute personally the other half toward esao
fishing experimental proessorshp or course OF lectures
which should nculcae among Students spirit OF hgher
citizenship. Now find myself in situation ike that
which man playing euchre sometimes experiences There
was great deal said about these lectures but NOBODY
came forward and have concluded to take up and
plav IL alone C.ughter.) other words have stood
by the course all Of which are arranged Tor
| (Applause.) ] sought TO introduce something III
the college which would not in any wise interfere WIN
the course OF studies.
In every educational Institution there should be Guilt
waited high sense Of honor. There will be Two iec-
lures before the Of the college during the next Two
wears at the option Of the president There VIII be lec'
lures on West Point Military Academy It's fouhdatoh
origin uses its course training, its unwren code
Of honor effects and benefits In life In any "orh
or profession discipline study obedience the use ana pu
pose mathematical training In biting the bah 10 rasoh
and men for the battle Of life has done for the
country in and military lhe instances what OF IL
nov ha common 10 all education" These will be delivered
nv General F. S. Niche professor Of mathematics dean
- the faeuy United States Military Academy, West Point
| and General Horace Porter e pplause)
| The next will "Poties In the United states -
o,el view Of the necessities and duties for young men
IN fansrzlng themselves with political and party usages
laws and customsnd participating in primary poltes
and caueuses the good Of the country shd tue elevation
Of party irrespective of their party views William
Mckinley of Ohio (appause) and distinguished gentle
man from side Of politics. who has not yet July
| assented but encourages the hope and the work.
| After politics comes diplomatic service 1"u
| consular service Their customs, usages and ways