The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-10-22


OF additional addresses by this country
and Europe, and then called attention to
handsome banner which decorated ono
side Of the stage He announced that it
had boen presented by theladics Of Prince
ton, with tho request that it be called
"The Banner of Princeton University"
Governor Griggs, OF New Jersey, was In
troduCed as the presiding officer He ac-
knowledged the applause which greeted
his appearance at the edge of the platform,
Glad In the flowing black gown represent
ing the honor conferred on him by the
bollege last year. Without making q
speech the governor introduced Rev. DR.
Henry Van Dyke pastor of Brick presby
terian church, New York, representing the
Cli0sophic society who delivered the acad-
pmio ode.
DR.. Van Dykes poem was euogistic of
Princeton's career since its establishment
$50 years ago and the telling points were
greeted with hearty and enthusiastic
hand clappng. The oration, Princeton
IN the Nations Service" was by Profess
Bor Woodrow Wilson, professor Of poiti-
pal economy at Princeton,
The old and young boys Of Princeton,
gathered here to participate in the scsqui-
centennial, gave themselves over to play
In the form Of torchlIght parade last
night, in which the humorous features
predomlnated. Historic Nassau hall wns
ablaze with lights, and the campus was
made brilliant with innumerable strings
Of orange colored japanese lanterns.
Previous to the formation of the parade
President Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs.
nd nj ia ,,l,
arrived on Il special train over the Penn
sylynnia railroad. The distinguished yis-
ltors wcrs met at the station by President
Patton, Governor Griggs and Chairman
Green, Of the board of trustees. The City
Troop, of Philadelphia, acted as special
escort, and headed the procession to the
reviewing stand, which had been erected
In front OF Nassau hall Here President
Cleveland stood for over an hour, while
the various college classes passed in re-
view.
All of the divisions consisting of gradu-
ntos carried banners and transpureucies
with humorous Inscriptions many Of
which made personal reference to Mr.
Cleveland. One Of them, which advised
him to Send your sons to Princeton"
created laugh all along the line Each
class paused long enough in front Of the
reviewing stand to give vent to college
yell. Mrs. Cleveland stood beside her
husband and appeared TO heartily enjoy
the fun.
An interesting feature Of the procession
was the number Of gray haired men,
graduates of the earlier classes who en-
tered into tho occasion with all the on
thusasm of youth. Some of them had
journeyed thousands OF miles to takc part
In the celebration. The class of II con-
tributed sixteen men, who participated in
the centennial celebration Of Princeton
college half Il century ago, j. c. Hepburn,
Of East Orange N, j., who graduated in
the class Of SO, was the oldest alumni to
put in an appearance.
A diversion was furnished by tho 'S4
boys, who drew up in line in front of the
president and shouted; Sixteen to one,
nit" Mr.. Cleveland Joined heartily in
Che laugh which greeted thia sally.
The night festivities were brought to
close by grand display Of fireworks.
This morning President Cleveland do.
hverad an address in Alexander hall, and
this afternoon President Patton gave q
reception In honor Of the president and
his wife.