New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
JOHN WANAMAKER
nerv A. Stewart Co.. Broadway 4th 9th and 10th

ing. The class of IS began custom. that
OF singing the procession moved toward The
main building The song written for me occasion
vas by Miss DasHam After the class had assem-
hled upon tho steps the president. Miss Vera Sco.t
made the address OF welcome In a gracious and
winning manner Tho singing OF Far smith
followed by the Ivy Grafton. delivered by
Miss Josephine Daskam Then followed the Ivy
song. the words OF which written by Miss
Milne and the music by Miss Burch During tho
singing tho class vine was planted by the presi-
dent. After the exercises an informal dance was
given In the gymnasium.
Tho afternoon OF Monday was taken up by re-
unions of the various societies The Glee. Banjo
and Mandolin clubs gave outdoor concert NJ inc
back OF the main building Monday evening
Though the informally of the occasion distracted
somewhat the attention OF the audience. the appre
citation OF tho programme was general Later IN
thu evening a reception was given for the seniors
and their friends Those receiving were President
and Mrs Seelye. the members OF the faculty and
the presidents OF the class OF 9S-Niss Vera Scott
Miss Ruth Duncan and Miss Celiissa Brown
Tuesday morning ne c9mmenSement eNercs:
entered and took their seats upon the platform
The alumnse hled the ;ransept. and Tie senior
platform The choir sang Whence Come,h IN
Outstanding" after which prayer was offered y
choir OF God SO Loved the World" was followed
by the address OF the orator OF the day. the Rev
subject was. The Relation of the Romance OF
College Life 10 tho Reality OF the World Tas
choir sang re Thee. . Country" and az IN; n:
c.oSe the president presented the diplomas 20 ins
seniors. Mr. Greene. one OF the three surviving
members OF the original Board OF Trustees or mo
college. then. in a touching and eloquent speech
presented 10 President Seelyo a silver loyng-cup
As testimonial Of the gratitude and affection OF
me cOleS" trustees toward lin n the close or tne
first ~ cnty five Of his efficient service Ihs
was hitting climax TO the many expressions oi
personal esteem which the president has receiveo
during the last few days and In Few words ne
showed his appreciation. He announced also, NJ
approaching erection OF new chemistry building
and one for general recitation rooms 49,
The Alumn@ Association met Tuesday AFTER
noon. Inc alumnr tea held m the SYM
nlsium he same afternoon The completion .!
the aumnN fund for new reference library Wa
'nnounced N hon)r Of President Sfelye In ~, az
speech of acknowledgment he spoke OF new ASSIST,
ants In the departments OF history. rhetoric any
English literature. The class suppers we're hvio
on Tuesday night. the largest being that OF w
seniors In the gymnasium. Miss Maud Jackson
was very amusing toastmistress The class Ms
tories read by Miss Gable Miss Alice JacS-
son. Miss Daskam and Miss Ahern. lhose, , ic
spending TO the toasts were Miss Lathrop Nh.
Kendrick. Miss Hall Miss Coyle and Miss Fass
The class Of 9s held its first alumnae meeting Oh
Wednesday morning. and elected Ellzaoet Ap
thorp McFaddea president. The college nousse ~
We're closed on Thursday. The examinations !"
sub-freshmen are in progress.