The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-25

eXtenuating influences of the times,
such as, the prevalence of the suicidal
mania, Coins Financial School, and
the inversion of the sessions We come
not here to eat-we don't like bullion.
We came here for far more lofty pur-
pose, and that it, to honor and give JUS
tice to, those noble, grand and lofty
aims, that have been the sole propeiling
force, and have so nicely succeeded in
ushering into our midst, the beautiful
brainy. blusing, beardless class of '95.
''Class Of '95. on behalf of the Alumni
of the High school, I herewith present
to you the unequivical, absolute free
dom of the evening. Let your joy and
authority be unconfined-the world is
yours, and we, small part OF it,
acknowledge your merit and will do
the best we can to make this series of
events through which you are passing,
a landmark in your lives. and an in
centive to higher and nobler aspira-
tons"
CARL CRACAW'S RESPONSE
In response Carl Cracaw said:
Il realize now as never before my
own incompetence not only 10 respond
in a fitting manner to Mr.. McClain's able
speech, but TO present to the present
wise and dignified company any
thought worthy OF more than momen-
tary consideration. This is indeed an
suspicious occasion. For years we,
the class of '95, have studied together.
recited together, united by the bond
of common pursuit of educat ton
tie so strong that it tears our very
souls to break it. We have found as II
We're the components of one wave OF the
vast ocean of scholastic training, act
uated by the immediate influence OF
that parable morn, our alma mater;
changing slightly our form. losing mem
berS at times. again at others gaining
new ones, We have ever been the same
in general composition, and now we
have reached the shore that form the
luni of our school life as a unit. Here
the analogy fails for in the sea all the
water that forms the wave returns
but comparatively few of US find our
way back to help form other waves on
other shores. Our paths in life here
widely diverge, some will engage in
active business life. some perchance,
VIII WOO the muses. not in vain IL may
be hoped. Some viii struggle with
classics in far away haunts of wis
dom and knowledge, and some will no
doubt spend the next few years in
the blisSful quiet of domestic life until
Hymen calls and they submit TO the in
evitable. So then It is with a mingled
night. We are sad because the pain
of separation Expresses our spirits
We read in your faces and hear in the
ring of your voices the welcome Mr..
McClain has extended. Surely we are
favorites of fortune. else why would
he so early, at the very beginning Of
our new life, SO graciously smile on us
through the medium of your greetings?
But my scanty wit is not equal TO the
task or rather pleasure OF thanking
you. however, l have sufficient conf
dence in my associates to feel that they
will atone for my falling by the lordIy
airs and weightY dignity with which
they rule over at least this part OF the
great world you have presented TO US.
Truly the recollection of your delight
full entertainment Will linger long in
our memory and we shall go forth to
contend with the ills Of life 9Th glad
der hearts and more phlAnthropic
feelings. Alumnia, in the name Of the
class of '95. | thank you for your hearty
welcome, your splendid entertainment. !
your magnificent reception.
ROY KRAMER'S SPEECH.
Law and lawyers was the theme that !
Roy Kramer responded so eloquently |
10. He said:
Law and Lawyers-The most abused !
and at the same time. the most re- j
spected OF all professions. Existing on /
law, It's expounders generally pass a /
life Of gentle poverty
AS several have made inquiries Of 4
me regarding law in general and the I
examination for admission in particu-
lar, trust il viii not be out OF place 1
TO enEghtsn any prospective students
that may be here tonight. First OF all. I
you are required 20 pass at least a
year In an Office Of some regular prac-
toner. where you can pass the time
pleasantly looking at the pictures in
the numerous law books. After study
ing the requisite length OF time. you
go before the committee appointed by
the court 10 examine the young Black
stones. and by little preliminary con-
versation they draw out your views N
regard 70 the political situation,
Coins Financial School etc
Then you are asked II you can make
2 mint tuiep.' which is generally ans
wereSi in the afffr-na tive.
Can you drink &? is the next pues-
ton. Also answered IN the affirmative.
do you smoke To which question
DO verbal answer - required Your
fate depends upon the supply and tne
brand Of cigars y0u must have within
ready reach
After admission you are supposed 70
reveal IN ltigs tion. declaration. Te-
plicatl0n, consultation. preparation. re-
:utauoa, cross-exa animation. boLbers-
ion. condemnation. arbitration aEi
various UnpTon0unczble and i36ig@s;.-
BE couzlgfne-at5o 81 co-npl4cs iioEx.
Success in law depends 70 a zrs4.
.xteat uPen a thorough understanding
y The matter q fees and n conclusion.
ouote on that suEjset. ths opinion % =
zoted chsncsilo--
zee simple and = simple fee.
And al TIE fees fEfzH
Are nothing when compared 70 thes.
Thou best q fe~z-s.rnzEe
VIII Th-cckmorfga responded - ths
cast wichita. rte Peerless fTI1cess
Z th- Plains he made al eloquent
nd witty talk and was loudly czeer@1- {
Kiss Anna Mason ~ he class = i<-7-
-r.oks very sxeeiiy 70 The toast TIE I
ttsSent Members Mss Mason 81
cry nice speaker and her rer1zfkE
we're pathetic a. che moment and rag