Evening star., 1899-03-22
THE WELLS OF CORNELL
Echoes of the Campus Heard at Rauschers
Last Night
Banquet and Reunion Under the Au-
spices of the Alumni of WASH
fnHtOn The Addresses.

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flags, the Cornell a,umni Association of
| Washington last night gave it's annual din
ner. The occasion was q success in every
way. There was much merriment from the
| start, and at no time did ii seem to be dam
pened in the least by the inclement weather
without.
| The alumni and guests gathered at an
early hour in the reception hall and some
| time was spent in renewing old acQuaint-
ances and making new ones. There were
representatives from almost every class
graduated from the institution, and the
! time quickly passed in the interchange of
notes by the older and younger elements.
Prominent persons present were Acting
President Crane, who is serving in the place
| of President Schurman, now serving on the
Philippine commission; Secretary Wilson of
the Agricultural Department, who, though
| not a Cornellian, Is much interested in that
| institution, and Prof. B. E. Fernow, for
merly chief of the division of forestry in the
Department of Agriculture and director of
| the first school of forestry to be estab-
| Eshed in this country, which was started at
Cornell last year by the state of New York.
Before 0 clock all entered the banquet
hail and were seated about the table ar
ranged in horseshoe form, on which were
bouquets of carnations of red and white,
representing the college colors, and menus
and songs printed with red ink white
paper. After fun justice had been done TO
the nrst part of the program, which con-
sisted of an elaborate dinner, all joined in
singing the favorite song of their alma
! mater, Far Above Cayuga's Waters" and
this was followed by the hearty slogan,
Cornell, yell, YELL yell, Cornell = the cry
which has spurred many a crew and ath-
letic team to splendid victory.
Throughout the speaking rne college cry
and cheers were frequently given and be-
tween the toasts familiar conege songs
We're sung.
DIR. l.. .. Howard, II, the president of
the local alumni association, acted as
POSTMASTER, and introduced the speakers.
AT mis- right were seated Acting President
Crane. Secretary Wilson and DR. D. E. Sal
mon, and at his left Prof. F'ernow, DIR. II.
w. Wiley and Mr.. G. B. Howard of Lon
dom MIR. r. A. Pearson, "a secretary of
the committee Of arrangements read let
ters OF regret and others of general inter-
est. He stated that a number of the Wash
lugton alumni are now absent in the army
and navy and other government service.
As Friend and Teacher.
The first toast was responded to by Prof.
Crane. who stated that he preferred to
speak to his old friends and students as a
friend and teacher, rather than as presi-
dent Of the university. He said he was
very glad to be able to come to Washing
ton to attend the alumni dinner as this
association is one of the strongest in the
country, and this city sends many students
to Cornell. Comedians found in the
front rank of every profession and busi-
ness calling of life, he declared. They are
found occupying important positions IN all
parts of the word. In the recent war
former students at Cornell were with
Dewey at Manila, with Sampson at San
tiago, participated in the victory at San
Juan and were among those ready TO 20
to the front at any time. If needed He
referred to the service of Comedians in
Congress- as representatives of our coun-
try at foreign courts and as experts on
special commissions.
Secretary Wilson's Remarks.
In his Introduction of Secretary Wilson
the toastmaster tocosely stated that when
the Secretary came to Washington from
the Iowa Agricultural College he found
many Cornell men occupying important po-
sitions in the department, and he refused
to discharge them to make places for west
ern applicants. He was, therefore to be
considered a. special friend of the uniyer-
sity. Secretary Wilson spoke of the re-
cent war with Spain, in which the United
States lifted the yoke from an oppressed
people, and stated that there would be little
trouble in governing the islands of Cuba and
Porto RICO If men like Cornell alumni
should make their homes on those islands.
The positions college men should occupy
and the good work they can do We're re-
ferred to.
Prof. Fernom told of some of the expert
ences OF Il FRESHMAN professor Like the
young lower class men, he had to learn of
ways peculiar to Cornell, ana some of his
experiences were most amusing. He wants
new building but finds that two or three
others must come first, so he urged those
present to assist in raising the several mil
lion dollars for alumni and other halls that
must precede the special building for for
estry. He told of some things necessary TO
a school of forestry, and some of the things
not necessary.
The toast Cornell alumni was respond
ed to by Dr. Salmon, '72, the only Wash
ington representative of the first four-year
class to graduate from Cornell. He has
been very familiar with the university at
two periods of his iife-as a student and as
an alumni trustee. He thought the uni
vers!ty showed that 1t is strongly in favor
of expansion, as its faculty now numbers
s6S, more than the combined number
of professors and students in his college
days. He referred to several humorous in
cidents of college life.
Harvard and Cornell.
DR.. H. w. Wiley, a prominent alumnus
of Harvard, answered to the toast 'Har-
ward and Cornell" Representing the old
est American university, he congratulated
the younger institution upon its phenom-
email growth and bright prospects. He be-
lieves in college spirit, but in a narrow
sense. The relations between Harvard and
Cornell have always been most cordial,
and they have long been in the habit of
holding, annually athletic contests, in
which the most friendly feeling is always
shown. A college course, he said, is one of
the best things man can have; better, by
far, than life insurance policy OF his
own class every member has made sue
cess in life. A university Is not reation,
but growth 1t ne,ds buildings and men
and history. Cornell has the first two re-
quirements; she is rapidly making the last.
Following the example of Mansfield in Cy-
rano de Bargerac, DR.. Wiley composed a
''ballade," and at its conclusion made
hit" His remarks were interspersed with
many anecdotes, which kept his hearers in
constant good humor.
The alumni gathered about the piano and
sang their college songs, after which they
gave several yells and adjourned.
Those Present.
The following is list of those present:
Acting President 7. F. Crane, Secretary
James Wilson, VIM. H. Ashmead B. E.
Fernow, G. B. Howard, C. l.. Marlatt, H.
w. Wiley, A. B. Canaga, professor; d. d.
Salmon, 70; Francis D. Neale. 10; L. Q.
Howard, III Frank Hamilton Cushing 10;
A. NJ. Harrington, 20; Geo. H. Wright, 80;
Chas. F. Chisholm, 'S4; W. P. Cutter, 'SS:
Edwin S. Potter. 'SS; Nathan Banks, 80;
John F. Hayford, 80; Lewis P. Clephane,
80; r. H. Strother. 81; Geo. C. Farkell
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