Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-25
THE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI.
New Officers Chosen, After W hich the Mem-
bers sit Down to q Banquet and Then
Listen to Entertaining Addresses--So-
cial GOSSIP.

New Officers Chosen. After Which the Mem
bers SIT Down to Banquet and Then
Listen to Entertaining Addresses--so-
cial Gossip.
THE Western University Alumni Asso-
citation held their annual banquet last night
at the Monongahela House, "a graduates of
the Institution being present. Judge James
b. Reed, the President, occupied the scat OF
honor. After the coffee, letters of regret
were read from Chief Justice Paxson, United
States Senator Mcmillan, of Minnesota, and
other members of the association. The
toastmaster was DR.. John NJ. Duff, of the
class of 70. DR.. Duff is one OF the most dis.
tinguished graduates of the university, oc-
cupying an enviable position in the medi-
cal profession. He is also President of one
OF the sections of the American Medical As
sociation.
In his Introductory remarks the doctor
referred to the fact that some people
claimed that but little was heard of the
graduates of the University. That was be-
cause the institution had not been I'm the
habit OF blowing its own trumpet 1t was a
fact, however. that some Of the most distin-
Ruished men in the country claimed the
university rs their alma mater. The toasts
were as follows: Alma Mater, William D.
Moore, al; Trustees, Rev. John Crocker
White, D. D.: A Poem, George II. Barbour,
II.
John J. Buchanan, NJ. D.. II; Sister Colleges,
r. T. Knox; Lafayette '92, Walrher Biddle,
'92; The University's Future, Chancellor
Holland. Among those who took great in
terest in the addresses was David Todd
Carnahan, of BanBsville, Pa, of the Glass of
40, who was the Oldest graduate present.
The University Glee Club furnished some
pleasing selections.
held meeting and elected these officers:
President, Judge James Fl. Reed: Vice Presi-
dent. DIR. John M. Duff. Honorary Vice
Snass Dsn'et udss haiey "
Rev. Alex. Young. Rev. g. A. Holmes, DR..
Robert B. Maurer, DR.. Robert NJ Tindle,
William Thaw, Jr.. and James d. Laying;
Recording Secretary. R. T. Mccormick; Cor
responding Secretary. Reid T. stewart;
Treasurer, Benjamin Thaw. The new con-
stitution, which was adopted, provides for q
committee of 13, to consist of five regular
officers and eight others, to be appointed by
the President, to take control OF the affairs
of the association ana prepare an annual
year book.
The dimensions of this department did
not rise to the needful elasticity of the oc-
casion on Friday morning, and in conse-
quence the interesting rose fete given at
Mrs. Wade's house in Edgewoodville had
perforce to be held over This annual event
is the one circumstance of the year In the
years activity prior to the club entering
upon certain intellectually relaxing and
restful condition. The fete was held this
year at Mrs. Wade's house, who is the Presi-
dent of the club, besides having the honor to
succeed herself Tor several years: and was
rendered doublv enjoyable by serving also
to celebrate the wedding anniversary of the
hostes5-President.
Social Chatter.
The second evening of the outdoor festival
of Butler Street NJ. f. Church emphasized
the success Of the night before. There was
the usual rushing Of trade at the flying
horse. If the fine weather continues the
fete will be open tonight for the last time.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JOSEPH WALTON will leave
for Europe about July ], spending the heat
ed term travelling through the continent in
hopes of restoring Mr.. Walton to a robust
ness, which, unhappily, for some time he
has been deprived OF.
MISS MARGARET DINsMoRE DUNCAN will be
married to Frank Cra ford Waddell on
Thursday, June 80. at O'Clock. The cere-
mony Will be home one, followed by a re-
ceptfon and a wedding tour.
CURRY UNIVERSITY will spend to-day at
Rock Point, when a baseball contest for q
silver cup will take place between the uni
versity club and that of the business col
lege.
A MARRIAGE has been arranged between
Miss Stephenson. daughter of John G.
Stephenson, Esq, and William Y. Hum
phreys. of Point Breeze.
MRS. JOHN HAYS, of Allegheny, and Miss
Stella Hays, her daughter, sail from New
York this morning for Europe.