The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-03-17
LANGsTON Is GRATEFUL
Holds u JOlIihcatiOn Over the
Appropriation Made 10 the
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the coiored people Of the territory and 81
lastly becoming popular among nose
people
The citizens OF Langston together with |
mempers of the faculty arranged re- |
ceptio1 which was attended by several |
from this city. The order Of the evening |
was speech making and social intercourse.
The exercises were opened by an ad-
dress hy President Page which was pre-
ceded by prayer by Rev. J.. II. Holt
president OF the Board OF Regents. Re
marks were made by G. W. =. Brown,
ttev nou ,.. Il. Greer, Il. eminent
stewart f. s. Pulliam and J.. S. Barde.
Prof Page feels very thankful as do
the people OF Langston, Tor the aid that
has been extended 20 the university, and
| In consideration Of the appreciation of this
| appropriation tno 1onoWins resolutions
were unanimously adopted las. night
! whereas, The Fifth legislative assem-
bly, just adjourned recognized the neces-
slty of fostering the educational institu-
tions Of the territory That upon the
education of the youth OF this territory
depends Its success and rank in TIE civil
llzeu world in future ages. That primary
and secondary schools are not enough but
supported by public funds. That in "a
| spirit of fairness it was eminently hitting
tnat an classes Of citizens have an equal
opportunity so far as public encourage
mert can make lt so, Of securing ligeral
| education.
Therefore, be It, Resolved that we eN-
tend to the Governor and the legislative
assembly our sincere thanks for the hand
some appropriation given us. That we
assure the authorities that It viii be
our highest endeavor to make it the best
institution not only In the territory, but
Of the country. That every effort shall
be put forth TO have the benefits Of this
institution reach all persons whose In
terests it was intended or 1t Us proper
to foster, and that the sympathy and ac-
tive cooperation of an are earnestly
sought That we recognize the good wotk
being done by the primary and secondary
schools Of this territory. They are indies
penslble Their assistance in the develop
ment Of this institution Is solicited.
That we have confidence in the ability
and sincerity Of purpose Of the the pres
ent Boar dof Regents. That we recognize
Inc valueable services OF the President
OF the Board Of Regents and tho President
Of this institution and the active as
sistance Of its many friends in securing
the liberal appropriation.
Amendment by Stewart:
That we thank the press for its kindly
consideration, and encouragement, and
that the members OF the press are at ali
times welcome within its doors.
The address offered by President Page
before this gathering Is as follows;
Ladies and Gentlemen We have met
to give expression to our feelings in re-
ference 70 the appropriation which has
been made by the Fifth legislative assem-
bly, Of oklahoma for tho support ana inn
, provement OF Lansston university, and
to unite our efforts TO a greater extent
than we have ever done before with the
= view to making this institution a potent
force IN the work OF uplifting our people
our lawmakers, in their wisdom, have
seen fit TO give MS a direct appropriation
OF $4,000 for buildings, one-hfth Of the
school land lease fund a tax levy OF
one-tenth Of a mill. one-tenth Of the mon
ey which will hereafter come 20 oklahoma
, under the operation OF an act Of Con-
, gress approved on the 9Oth OF August
1890 and $4,000 Of the amount which has
, already come TO the territory since this
act OF Congress went into effect.
II IS probable that our share OF the
e school land lease fund viii be $500 fol
D the next two years. The money derived
! from the tax levy will amount TO $1,000
. and our portion OF what IS known as tn,
Morrill, fund for the next two years vii
be 5000 The total appropriation from al
= sources viii amount to $4,000, exclusive
D OF the $500 to detray the expenses o
the board OF regents.
( In view Of the fact that Langston uni
versity Is one OF the youngest institution
in Oklahoma, its doors having been open
ed for the first time for the reception
i OF students on the lith day Of Septembe
r last, We have a right 10 consider thil
I magnificent appropriation as an expires
e sion OF confidence and good will on thl
y part Of the legislature which made It
, ana OF ths executive. who by his sigma
ture made It possible for The various bill
e containing this appropriation 20 be place,
e upon the statute books OF our common
wealth. therefore nothing could be NOR,
appropriate than an expression OF thank
by the people for whose beneht this in
sutuuon was established 10 all In auth
; ority who have IN any way made II pos
c sihle for us TO receive an appropriation
j which Will make Langston university on
A.. OF the most useful institutions In thD
country for the education OF the negr,
race.
But the duty OF the hour will only b.
{ partially performed when this expression
. is given. Gratitude should bo followe,
4 boy united clefort on our part TO mak0
r. the wisest possible use Of our privileges
q Let every one make It his duty 10 ge
AN the good he can out OF the institution
and TO tell others, young and old allk,
how they viii be benefited by attending &C
a II you can not come yourself, encourag,
c some one else TO come, for his coming
;. | win benefit the race and hence viii bene
4 III you. By helping others we help our
solves
The mission OF Iangston university II tC
thoroughly prepare our young men ant
women for the great battle OF life; e
y make Il possible Tor them 20 enter tho var.
, ious trades ana work with as great skill
and desterlty as the young men OF Other
I races; 90 give them higher conception,
Of farming, and 10 make A plain thai
there Is more 10 be gained by remaining
= upon the farm and conducting Il in ac-
I cordance with the most improved method,
e than by seeking the attractions OF cits
I life, 10 teach our young women thar cook,
I Ing, sewing and other arts which art