New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
ALUMNAE STEAL A MARCH ON THE MEN.
THEY INVITE A NUMBER OF THE SPEAKERS AT
THE DINNER TO A LUNCHEoN-INTER-

THE DINNER TO A LUNCHEON-INTER-
EsTING SPEECHES BY WOMEN.
Although the Cornell Alumne OF NewYork and
Brooklyn were not invited to the dinner OF the
Cornell Alumni given at the Waldorf last evening.
they were wise enough to waste no time I'm repin-
ing. They proceeded to arrange luncheon OF
their own and to invite the speakers who had ac-
copted invitations for the dinner also TO favor them
with their presence and addresses few hours
before they spoke 10 the II Is understood
that the Committee OF Arrangements for the din
ner objected. bu, President Schurman. Professor
Goodwin Smith and others sIgnihed their Intention
OF accepting the women's invitation. there was
nothing for the men do but consent to take
second place.
II don't care so much myself about the banquet
said an aumna at the luncheon but Vassar
girl said to the other day that she thought II
men and women could study together they might
properly dine together. That was too much
About fifty women were present at the luncheon
The tables decorated with flowers. among
which a centrepiece of cream roses and cardinal
carnations. presented by Mrs Eunice Cornell Tay-
lor the granddaughter OF Ezra Cornell. attracted
much attention.
After an elaborate luncheon addresses were de-
llvered by DR. Schurman. president of Cornell Uni
verslty: Miss Emily Lovira Gregory, 81, professor
OF botany Barnard College; Mrs. Julia J. Irvine.
IS president OF Wellesley College; Professor Gold
win Smith Miss Ruth Putnam. '7s the author OF
n recent Life Of william OF Orange" and Miss
Martha Carey Thomas. II. president OF Bryn Mawr
College. A letter OF regret was read from Andrew
ID. White ex-president OF Cornell. who was de-
tanned In Washington. Between the addresses
Cornell songs sung by all the company.
President Schurman told Of the recent improve
ments made al Cornell for the benefit OF women.
Although the university has not a single hall OF
residence for men, It had within the last fifteen
months practically doubled Its accommodations for
Sol hen ko "A
OF the successful record made by Cornell Alumnn
In various educational fields, and ended his re-
marks with defence OF coeducaton.
Because have said nothing about II IN the last
few years" he remarked at has been thought
that am weak in the faith. declare that be-
eve thoroughly in It. I do not see how In this
democratic age. anything else be defended
There may possibly be places-such Boston AMI
New York-where the scheme OF coeducation IS
not advisable; but at Cornell It IL fixed the
order of nature We no longer talk OF it,
Miss Charlotte Smith, '&. who. as chairman OF
the Executive Committee. also presided toast
mistress next announced that greetings had been
sent the Cornell AlumnP from the Association OF
Collegiate Alumni, the Womans University Club
and the Cornell University Club. The latter organ
zation also sent for distribution at the luncheon
copy of It's yearbook to each alumra- The names
OF the New-York alumnR were for the first time
included in the book.
After telling humorous story at the expense OF
President Schurman. Miss Gregory paid eloquent
tributes to ex-Pres,dent White, Professor Smitn
and others of Corners first teachers. who were
advocates Of higher education for women at a time
when such an idea new.
In a witty speech, Mrs. Irvine pointed out some OF
the faults and foibles as well as the virtues OF
college women. They might occasionally be re-
universe. but an extenuating circumstance was the
fact that 1t Is always by special request Mrs.
Irvine then put up an earnest protest against the
become
the fashion OF the hour She hopes the time may
not Browning. perhaps-without secretary or
treasurer Even II thl. spirl; Of organization and
of repression, 1t has lasted long enough. Cornell
women at least have no need to batter away at the
After Professor smith had spoken OF Cornell IN
q the women who are teachers with the words,
You are TO be Dresesses at the shrine OF truth"
Of history the benefit Of spirit of harmony be-
tween the two great nations SO dear to him. Ameri
Life in the Dutch university at Leyden was charm
ingy described by Miss Putnam. She spoke par
owing to the fact that the unpopuIsrty Of TIE
Dutch language prevents It from ever becoming an
Miss Thomas began her speech with tribute to
much to further the university education Of women
She then went on to say that she believed tho
had been due rather to mems abstract sense OF
justice than to any overwhelming demand on the
crowd to the colleges In larger numbers is that
though they have opportunity to study, they still
lack opportunity to use their academic training
At present women could not afford 10 be scholars
After three years study for Pm. D.. n $1,000 in
structorshp all they could usually hope for |
They shouid be free to compete for the highest
honors university platforms. well as In coll |
lege halls No college woman should allow an I'M
trained woman to be appointed without protest |
to educational place. nor professorship. open
to only. to be endowed without her objection. !
Miss Thomas is herself the first woman to be a |
member of the Cornell Board OF Trustees
Besides those already mentioned there were pres
ent at the luncheon Miss Marguerite I. Lee. Miss |
Elizabeth Briggs. Miss Edith Grant. Miss Anna |
Mcclure Shol. Miss Susan =. Peabody. Mrs. Stiles |
A. Torrance Miss Jennie NJ Jenness. Miss Sarah |
Dynes. Mrs. Lydia Laney fiallsted. Mrs. Anna |
Jones Baldwin Miss Elizabeth Carss Miss Lulu |
Miss Mary Defendorf Miss Cornelia Adene Nc |
Conville Miss Macy l. Seymour. Miss Caroline Wy |
CANT Miss Jeanette Sheldon. Miss Eva Capron, |
Miss Berncc Haviland Miss Rose IL Cahill, Miss |
Winnifred Ball, Miss Frances T.. II. Flint. Miss |
Harriet Chedn Connor. Mrs. Carrie Adsitt slater. |
Miss Clara Avis Hart. Miss Lois Otis. Miss |
Gertrude Nelson Miss Nellie NJ. Reed Miss Emily |
Berry Mrs Josephine Spencer Slawson. Miss Laura |
Drkev Miss Arabella Wilcox Mrs. Griffin Riegel, |
Miss Elizabeth Brane. Miss Anna Wing. DR.. Eliza |
beth Mcrceis Mrs Alice Cone Best. Miss Josephine
Sims Miss Marie NJ Hoppe. Mrs. Olga Neymann |
Miss Jessie Jane Cassidy Miss Mary |
Gather ine Markham Mrs. Robert J. Eidlitz. Mrs.
BRYANT r. Blood. Miss Halsey, Miss Brandes. Miss
Lester and Miss Wales.