New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-24
GEORGE w. KETCHAM.

for their alma mater. by forming cluo. the oo'
ject Of which is to keep up the traditions OF the
college days and perpetuate the memories OF Ola
Nassau So 1t Is that the Princeton dinner Is an
affair looked forward to by .arge number OF
Newarkers whose business prevents them from see
ing as much OF each other as they would desire
Last nights dinner therefore, was made gala
occasion The diners turned themselves loose as
only collegemen can. and the air resounded with
song from the beginning TO the end OF the Feast
An orchestra which unfortunately had not peen
coached In the college melodies. made up for this
shortcomlng by playing all the popular airs or this
and other days and the men at the tables showed
that they were up-todate by Joining In the re-
trains. No matter whether the air was Lite
Anne Rooney" or May Twins Bully Song
Several times In the evening gee club OF Prince
ton students entertained the guests by singing IN
frst-class sty.e the songs which were so familiar
and full OF meaning to everyone present. The
entire party Joined In all the choruses, and many
an old Princetonian lived over his college career
IN a few short moments.
The hall bereft OF adornments save number
OF fesoons OF orange and black. The tables were
arranged in hollow square. and were brilliantly
Illuminated The caterer outdid himself. and what
with good cheer good music and good speeches the
evening was a particularly enjoyable one
rze II. McCarter. the president OF the club. pre-
sided Seated near him Professor Andrew F.
West Job r, Hedges Senator Ketcham Thomas T.
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Kinney, Thomas \. McCarter and f. O. Taesbey.
1t was hoped that President Patton would be able
to be present. but he was In Washington attending
important meeting.
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Frazer, f. NJ Ward Joseph F. Field. James 4.
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Parker Dodd. Judge Thomas ~ Mccarter and Ed
President Mecarter acted as tOastmaster; Before
Introducing the first speaker he said The class
offered a prize for a National anthem. IL was
written and 1t is called 'old NASSAU eau on al
Nassau The Presidents request was we'll com.
h oG Tin eoy 'ns his rad @ t
dent McC1rter declared that he had been elected
business mans platform with wide reform
Professor Andrew +. West introduced. He
said in part:
1t Is matter OF great qualification to be able to
Newark that the preparations for the sesqu-
centennial celebration and the canvass Tor ADJ.
condition The days set apart for the sesqu-
centennial celebration October 20. q and p OF
far, thar on October o. i7i6. the first charter Of
Princeton signed But in celebrating the date
~ our first charter, are celebrating something
more than a mere date: we are celebrating the
character OF that charter and the history OF Prince
princeton was the first academic document in the
history OF America which guaranteed religious lib-
ertv in academic matters. II was also the nrst
academic charter In American history which dis
tinctly contemplated the creation OF an INSTITUTION
which should some day have the full power ana
nriv.lege OF the old World universities.
need not 20 into the details OF the ceebration tor
tho programme is not yet perfectly determined. But
NAV say that the occasion will be honored not only
by the representatives Of sister American inst-
tions and by a distinguished group OF scholars from
The universities OF the Old World. IL Will be- the
object of those who preparing and executing the
programme OF events during the three days OF our
academic festival 10 that Princetons historic
character Is fully represented. both In respect 10 its
undergraduate life. its alumni Its place In scholar
ship religion and public life.
or the endowment little need be said except that
II Is prosperously rolling up II our benefactors and
alumni appreciate the importance OF this tuncture In
orr history, and every Will rally with his GIT.
whether II be small or large. sufficient sum can be
secured TO put Princeton In that position OF COM
handing advantage rs an Undergraduate and gradu-
ate university Of pure learning irrespective OF tech
meal or professional schooisthat commanding posi-
ton to which her history entities her For the true
academic university out OF the noise and rush OF
cities. "A sheltered retreat for plain living and high
thinking n place where deep and quiet scholarly re-
search shall flourish source OF strength. repose
and steadness In the midst OF the whri Of our
American life
The next speaker Senator Ketcham, who
introduced who is never found want
ing when his opinion Is asked for. Senator
Ketcham declared that he thought men could not
get any better edcIatlon now than they could
years ago. when Princeton was smaller school