The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-10-28
ScYsnth Annual Gathering and Sup
per of the Alumni.
A VERY LARGE ATTENDANCE
Addresses b. General Morgan. Principal
Wilson. Mr. Iittiefield and others
Election of omesrs for the Ensuing
Year.

There we're about 140 present. And what
a pleasant time they did havel Old
Friendships renewed, old school days
s'talked over" and new acquaintances
formed.
But, still, ir was not all Joy that stirred
the hearts OF those present; thoughts OF
absent ones who have FALLEN asleep"
siucc the old .hool days. yea since the
last reunion, sadlened many hearts aud
moistened many eyes. AT the close ofthe
exercises The News reporter heard one
lady remark TO the retiring presidents
sOh, how lonesoms and SAD IL made me
feel as ] looked IA the faces Of all these
dear ones and realized that you and
were the only members Of our class pres
enti'
The Exercises.
At 5:15. after a season of sociability,
supper was served. Then followed class
meetings and reunions. 1t was 6:l5 when
the president, Mrs. Esten, called the
meeting TO order in the large hall The
secretary's report was read, aud the re-
ports Of various committees were sue-
misted Then the preside 6, in neat
little speech, introduced Gen. Morgan,
Indian commissioner, and ex-principal OF
the Normal school.
Gen. Morgan's Address.
Individuality was the subject OF
General M rgan's address He ref rred
20 his col nnection with he school. con-
arntulated all upon the progress that the
school had made during the past few
years and bespoke for IL prosperous
future.
He said normal schools might be real
hindranre to progress, IL they insist that
there IL Just one form OF doing thing,
certain method sure OF accomplishing
their purpose. I'm our work as
teachers we should aim TO reach the
highest standard. That teacher who
stimulates the pupils to higher
efforts is good teacher normal
school ought to be oil that is inspiring;
there ought to 60 out from 1t new ideas,
new thoughts. When you find there Is
no progress, sound the alarm at once.
"Your new building signifies much.
Rhode Island Is small state but 1t has
= large influence In many respects IL is
leader in those elements which con-
otitufe higher civilization. Browa
university Is n noble institution, but It's
doors ought to be opened TO the young
women 20 they can have an equal chanc,
with their brothers to obtain an educa-
tion.
''lf were citizen of the state OF
Rhode Island / should not BE- satisfied
until we had the best Normal school in
che world. This school ought to take an
Immense stride; there is no reason why it
should no.. Aud now is a
good time to make it. Adopt
the best plan for your new build
49, ho ~f
NAL school work In the United States.
You can not yet ANYTHING that will b
too good for Rhode Island or too good
\ for her citizens good school here will
have its influence to the remotest parts
Of the world
'In conclusion. / wish for each OF yol
The most abundant success in your work,
In your homes, in your life, and in your
struggle in the world"
Mr.. LittIeheId's Remarks.
Mr.. Llttlefield followed General Morgan.
81 think IL great honor TO have been n
principtl OF the school-a greater honor
81 fac than being governor of the state.
q believe Governor Brown has left the
hall y The pleasantest part Of my life
has heen spens here. It is
great pleasure 10 meet You here. IL is a
\ great p eisure TO meet our former prin
cipals. Principal Greenough's noble
work, and DR.. Morgan's, too Is fresh Ia
\ BUR memories. and IL will be "A long time
before we lose their influence. Principal
Greenough ~ not with Hs, but hts picture
there on the wall seems to speak To Us.
"The new lu lding AID training sch oil
! will be our pride and glory This is a
4 eort of stock kholders' day, sort of div
dend day You CT me 10 see how we have
! Eptospered. TO see what we
have made. All these new
tbings are 20 d; but do not let ole OF the
good old things that has been here 20
cuf. This school has had per 'eect sys-
tenn of order and discipline; the spirit of
she school is admirable. Principal VII
son 10 doing all he can TO make il better"
Principal wiison Speaks.
The president said that she hoped that
the next annual report OF the secretary
would contain a history OF all the grad
uates, would tell OF heir success In life.
their marriage. their home. aud record
the dea hs of those who may pass away.
Sfe then introduced Principal Wilson.
Mr.. Wilsoh said; II wish TO express the
happiness your presence here gives me.
IL a red-ieiter day when ,ou meet ms
You have today. We AL rejoics in your
brosperity; we all sympath re ia any mis-
ortune or disappointment that overtakes
vou.
'If the Normal school makes itself
vorthy OF you it M Sc become more and
more capable; IL must advances in educa-
1onal matters. The Normal school also
ooks to you; It expects you TO olive that
,ou will reflect credit upon IL.
"Gsnersl Morgan,w we owe much to you;
lou gave this school impulses that
ro still felt We have tried
follow your teachings. we
AVE pride ard satisfaction ia you and in
|our work--your work here aud among
be Indians aud we are glad to see you
ore tonight. iGrest applause
"Just q word more. la 1885 a list Of
<oduates was published aud we expect
notbcr list will be published in 1895. We
oDe tc have reunion every year at the
css Of some term, bat this Is no. yet de-
nisely arranged"
The New O0icsrs.