The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-06-20

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opened by Scripture reading by Miss Zepp
and prayer by the chaplain. To the roll call
OF the secretary large number responded.
Miss Carrie Rinehart then gave pretty piano
solo; Miss Kemp read an interesting sketch of
the life of Mrs. Browning; Miss Clara W.
Lewis recited with fine effect .'Herve Riel;
instrumental solo by Miss T. Buckingham; the
History of the Society was read by Miss Mir
lam Lewis. 1t showed prosperous year for
the Browning. The society was then favored
by recitation by Miss Miriam Baynes.
Miss Bessie Herr concluded the program with
solo The Land of Yesterday Refresh
meuts were then served.
Annual Society Contest.
After the reunions there was general
fraternlzing or resting until the hour for the
annual society contest of the Browning
vs.. Philomathean-Irvingv VS.. Webster. Here
is the program, the judges being j. Z. d.
Cross, and Rev. F. T. Little, of Baltimore.
and Hon. James A. c. Bond, of this city.
Onward !" Geibel...-..-..........;. .Glee Club
Browning Essay Definite Purpose
Emma May Bowen. Bowers, Md.
80, Mary Hood Bailey, Florence, Nd,
Irving Sea Hath Its Treasure
Willis Archer Burgoon, Union Mills, Nd
Webster Evolution Friend of Faith
..s, Charles Edward Fortunes oseeoia, y. G;
BroMnPne Mind the ,Iaee C 81 Ma,
"a sadie Lee Cook Snyder, Mount View, Nd.
seriousness of Reetitude.
Eva May Davis, fredericksburg, Md.
safety Mandolin Clnb
Irving OTation. Hidden Ways
Roby Franklin Day, Damascus Nd
webster Grafton OF Politics
Elmer Justin Nelson, Harrington, Del.
Estudantlna, Lacome. Club.
All of the Essays and Orations were above
the ordinary and Judge Cross in announcing
the decision of the committee paid the con-
testants and the College high compliment,
saying they need not regret that they were not
students of Yale, Harvard or Princeton.
Judge Cross, himself Princeton, man was
highly delighted with what he saw at Western
Maryland College. Although he was mis-
taken in thinking the contestants members of
the graduating class, no senior class need be
ashamed of such able productions. The
| Merrill Trophy was awarded to the Webster
Society and the Newell Trophy to the Philo-
mathean Society. The Brownings have won
five and the Philomatheans four times. The
Irvings have won four and the Websters five
times. Special mention should be made
of the very attractive music furnished by
the Glee, Mandolin and Guitar Clubs under
the leadership of Prof W. NJ. Black, and the
College Orchestra lead by Mr.. Hearn.
Class Day Exercises.
The program of the Senior Glass day was
of rather more than usual interest. Up-to-
date represented the Senior Glass in costumes
that no one man could adequately describe, as
it required the united ingenuity of class of
thirty eight bright boys and girls TO devise.
The roll call proceeded with the usual inter-
ruptions and many of the responses of the class
brought down the house in roars of laughter
Three Maids of Lee by Misses Parker, Gunkle
and Herr in antique costumes was perfect
| Tho SaOppul Eou,1lia { A
from Shakespeare gave opportunity for quite
lot Of fun and was much appreciated by the
audience. "The Cap and Gown March,
composed by Mrs. Pearson, of our city, and
dedicated 10 the Class of '96, was rendered by
Miss Dodd, and the Glass, who in the mean
time had exchanged their fanciful regalia for
the more sombre academic cap and gown,
marched in from the rear of the auditorium
and formed on the stage. The Glass History
was then read by f. d. Posey and it was
remarkable, if true. We have no doubt that
much of it is fact, yet there was Just enough
fiction in it to render it spicy. Much of the
hitherto unwritten history of the Glass of '96
was revealed and many mysteries are now
quite clear to the College World. We hope
those of worlds foreign to our College-State
will not form their opinion Of I" '96" entirely
by the unbiased judgement OF the worthy
historian.
The Prophecies then read the fates of
'''96.' We haye no doubt her knowledge OF
the past of 60 96' even were she not possessed
of oraeular powers would enable her to be a
true prophet and we are sure no venom of
prejudice would induce her to misread the
pages of fate's reluctantly opened book and to
subyert her high powers to the lnluring OF the
fortunes of her Glass. She is not like the
Gypsie Fortune Teller rendered eloquent by
the touch of silver or gold, but pursues her
mission as all Glass Prophetesses have done
before her in the fear of her confreres Very
wisely she utilized the telephone and mes.
mersm to work her spells and thus made a
more modern prophesy than is possible to
obtain from mystic stones, Aladdin's lamps
or Wizards humps 1t is to be hoped that all
the good may happen and all that is not prove
u mere inadvertaney of the Telephone Elk
change Connection with the castle of mes
merism.
This was followed by the unwilling of the
Glass Shield and presentation of the Glass
Annals to the Faculty which were accepted by
Prof Ward. The singing of the class Ode,
composed by Miss Dodd, closed the program.
The Glass Officers are J. W. Smith, Presi-
dent; F. D. Posey, Historian; Miss A. NJ.
Ilderdice, Prophecies; L. c. Freeny, Secre.
tary; D. Z. Stone, Treasurer. Following is
the program:
Up to Class
Roll of State
scopulorum Famiiia....A Scene from s6akespea.
PART II.
Cap and Gown March. Composed by Mrs. Pearson
and dedicated to Glass of 'g6.
Class History emo
Glass Prophecy 5ys;1s Of shield 96s Oracle
Presentation of Glass Annals to Faculty,
Glass ode.
Alumni Meeting.
The Alumni Association met on Wednes-
day afternoon, with President Ward, 80, in
the chair, and the business transacted was of
unusal interest. Under election of members,
the class of '96, So members was elected to
membership Mr. W. II. Forsyihe, '94, and
Mrs. Grace Herring Miller, 1872, were APP
pointed to escort the class to the. meeting,
where they were received by President Ward.
motion was passed earnestly requesting
all Alumni to wear cap and gown during fn-
ture commencements. The motion called
forth general approval, and committee was
appointed take charge of the matter.
A resolution by DIR. Lewis in regard to
Alumni Hall was read and adopted. About
$500, accrued from the annual dues, we're
voted to be used in building the hall. This,
with the paid up subscriptions, makes over
$1,000 in hand for the purpose, with about
So, 900 in unpaid subscriptions. A committee
will also be appointed, which, with like COM
mittee from the trustees of the college, will
act as building committee of the hall. A
900 building is proposed, with auditorium
to seat 1000, hall and parlors for the Alumni
association, society halls, etc.
Mr.. B. F. Grouse, '73, was appointed to
have the association incorporated.
Prof L. |. Pollitt, SO, alumni editor, be.
ing unable to longer serve, was given rising
vote of thanks for his efficient service to the
association Prof a. S. Crockett, 81, and
Prof A. G. Watson, 'S9, were elected editors.
The election of officers resulted as follows
President, G. W. Ward, 80; President,
from Westminster, B. F. Grouse, '73; from
Baltimore, Mrs. DIR. Z. B. Fenby, from East
ern Shore, Rev. H. L. Elderdce, 50, of Po-
comoke City; Secretary, Miss NJ. L. Shriver,
80; Treasurer, Prof. W. R. Mcdaniel. After
the annual address by President Ward, the
association adjourned for refreshments.
Recital by the Department of EfocutiOA.
This entertainment given on Wednesday
evening, was one of the most enjoyable Of the
whole commencement At least 300 persons
were turned away after the auditorium was