The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-20

side of President Andrews were the fol-
lowing gentlemen; Governor d;
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son, Thomas Durfee, A. j. Gordon, Alvah
Hovey, II. III. i. Goddard, Rowland
Hazard, N. s. Shales, Charles Il. Mitchell,
and Elmer l.. Corthell.
There was one new feature to the big
assembly, the presence OF the ladies. Not
with their sisters In the usual point
OF vantage in the gallery, but right on
the floor, half . dozen OF the young
women graduates eating their first
alumni dinner with Mrs. Benjamin
Andrews as chaperone. The young men
graduates OF today sat with the co-eds but
non ane unusual usual Ssa presence placed no check
The members of '9i persisted
in cheering 'si with the same
energy that every class yells for
the one ten years ahead OF 1t and the rest
OF the company enjoyed their own college
"reminiscences.
Another new thing that the Seniors in
troduced was feature suggestive OF class
supper rather than an alumni dinner;
they threw biscuits at the young women
In the gallery and the young women
threw them back.
The class of '93 was obliged to eat in the
faculty room and come in later to hear
The speaking. 1t Is the first Alumni dim
ner where the attendance was SO large
that all could not be accommodated in the
main hall.
The blessing was asked by Rev. It. ID.
Anderson.
Speeches After Dinner.
President Andrews made the address
OF welcome and assumed the duties of
toastmaster.
He said in brief: Fellow Alumni am
here today principally to introduce Others.
sadness in the last few days by the
announcement of the death of
Il. j. Robinson, for IL years presi-
dent of Brown University. At the proper
time the alumni will take some action in
recognition Of his services.
There are. however, some gladstone
things that may be mentioned today. We
turn out today the largest graduating
class that ever left Brown, and for the
first time there are young women among
the graduates.
DIR. Andrews spoke briefly of the
work accomplished during the past
IL months and took the occasion
TO thank the Faculty and various boards
and committees for their hearty co-opera-
tion.
Governor Brown was then introduced.
0ON'ihOF thIoWH Sptttus
The Governor said: "The recognition
OF TIE State on this festive occasion
through the courtesy shown to the Gov
ernor seems to be most appropriate and
suggestive. In sharing your hospitality
for the third time, meet you with in
creased affection and interest for this hon.
cred institution.
"Last October 1 had the pleasure of meet
ing around the banquet board in Chicago
a group or graduates from old Brown who
were seeking fame and fortune in that
West tern city. They were men who had al
ready attained in that stirring metropolis
positions OF prominence and honor. 1t
was then that realized the unity of this
venerable institution and the State have
the honor TO represent. Intermingled |
with the fond college memories Of those
alumni were sentiments OF love and |
loyalty for their native State, sentiments |
which kept the fame of Rhode Island |
alive in their adopted home. And that |
which is truth in that Western city is
shores OF Narrgansett Bay, for
.he history of this institution
IS the history of this community since it |
became State. In your halls and upon |
your campus have roamed the men who |
nave shaped, administered and expounded |
'ur laws and who have controlled and |
managed our business enterprises. Surely, |
,rond OF this, the highest institution of |
earning, within It's borders.
II believe the history of Brown Uniyer- |
ity is q prophecy for the days to come.
The desirabilily of maintaining and ex-
'andiHg this seat OF leafaiag cannot be
Questioned and it is In the hands of friends
vho VIII not permit it to fade.
time OF trial seems to have been
cached, and it is rumored that there is
coyDess towards the university on the
art OF responsible citizens. ii this is
rue surely the cause is not irremovable, |
nd the sound Judgment of the admins
rators OF the corporation will be equal to
be emergency.
"That sound judgment was shown In The
micable settlement of the yexatious con-
roversy over federal funds. / am not
ure that the abolition OF the
enetciary system is to be
egretted, but think that in its place the
tate should be Unidentified with this
'ork by maintaining competitive scholar
hips for the graduates of its higher
,hools.
GAS loyal citizen, recognizing the value
} the community of this institution, l
merely hope that the aims of the man
cement in the direction OF enlarging the
eld of work, may find speedy fulfillment,
nd SO far as my humble powers permit
~ active sympathy will be given to that
nd"
Associated Alumni.
The Associated Alumni of Brown Uni
ersity held their annual business meet
" in Manning Hall yesterday after
oon. Henry Kirk Potter Of Pittsburg.
10 president, occupied the chair. The
bard of officers was reelected with the
tception Of the recording secretary, Dam
l Beckwith, who resigned, and Prof. G.
- Wilson--was chosen. Resolutions
ere passed on the death of Dr. Robinson,
id vote of thanks extended to
Ir. William II. Lincoln for the
emorial of his father, the late
John l.. Lincoln. Chair
an Charles ii. Merriman of the COM
ittee on the deficit fund of the uni
,rsity, reported that the sum of $4,000
Id been guaranteed by $50 men. The
sficit of this year caused by the
,prec:ation of the investments OF the
'rporation amounted TO $500, and is to
, borne in equal shares by the guaran-
rs. Speeches were made by Mr..
ardner Colby, secretary of the Alumni
ssociation OF New York, Secretary Nc
elan OF the Boston Association and
hers.
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