The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-14
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.
m. LYMAN ABBoTT WILL DELIVER
COMMENCEMENT SERMON.
Orange and white VIII ne the Per-
maneut University CoIors.
Notes and Personals,

Austin, Texas. April ls.-Dr. Lyman
| Abbott, editor Of the outlook. and sue.
cessor OF Henry Ward Beecher as paste,
of Plymouth church. Brooklyn, has mott.
/ fled tho faculty OF the university of mis-
4 acceptance OF their invitation 10 preach
J the annual commencement sermon on the
university on Sunday. June Ii. Or. Alb
hott ranks high among the most scholarly
and eloquent ministers of the world,
David f, Houston, professor Of political
science, was notified last week by telo-
gram from Congressman Burleson that
President Mckinley had appointed him az
one OF the annual board of visitation of the
West Point Military academy, The work
Of this beard constSs OF "A visit of inspec-
ton during commencement week nj the
academy. Afterwards It makes u report Of
the condition OF the institution 10 the sec
rotary OF war and to Tne president. The
expenses OF the trip Will be paid by the
so ernment. This nigh honor could have
fallen on no wortnier subject than Prof,
Houston Ills merits have already been
recognized by the university in his ap.
pointment ne dean OF che academic and
law departments as Austin, and he If de-
tINNAtl Out OF Alf nNCt IVHhAnt Pig
fossors OF the institution
Ae the last meeting OF the board Of
regents It was ordered that vote of the
students of all departments, the faculty
and tho alumni of inc university be pole1
on the color question The results, which
haVo lust been announced by the commits
tee appointed to canvass the roturns, show
that the old coiors, known az orange aud
white, received majority OF all the votes
cast, and they viii thus become the perma-
nent colors of the university. Orange and
maroon was next in the race, closely fol-
lowed by royal blue. This vote officially
settles forever the color question at tho
university. as itis not expected that the
regents will decline 70 ratify the choice
made
The freshmen have demonstrated their
superiority on the diamond In The series
OF class games recently played. They ilrst
beat the different classes in the academic
department, and then were victorious over
the junior fBws, vino had previously do
feated the senior laws. The team to rep
resent the university has not YET been
chosen, although II schedule OF games has
been arranged to be played with the lead
Ing college teams Of the outh.
the Rush Literary society has ordered
a large picture OF the late Senator Coke.
This is done In recognition of the graceful
act Of Mrs Coke 10 founding medal 10
be annually awarded 90 the best debater
of the Busk society. MIR. 4. Jones OF Locke
hart has been elected final OF the RuslS,
He viii appear on the commencement pro1
gramme,
The grades Of the students for the win
ter term have been mailed out during the
past week. Mr.. Conrad shuddemagen Of
Gonzales is the only student who made
the highest mark in each OF his courses.
President Prather has written the fol-
lowing letter OF invitation 10 all rhe alum
nj and friends OF the university;
II take this opportunity to extend 10
you special and cordial invitation 10
attend the annual commencement cxer-
coses OF the university June 1920, i'm
elusive. An effort Is being put forth TO
mako the programme OF this year one
Of unusual interest In addition to the
features. the Alumni assocla-
ton VIII give banquet 70 he followed by
A list OF toaste, responded TO by the most |
representative orators OF the university |
The occasion is 10 be utilized 10 rally, |
through the medium OF community Of
and Intelligent corporation, all |
the forces OF the university In speeding |
he institution forward on It's era of ex-
pansion and growth.
The future Of every educational enter |
,rise Is in the hands OF its alumni. The |
1hdL tHfilbn Tue university q |
Texas make this statement doubly tfue |
When calumnators arise, the loyalty aud
owe of the alumni must furnish defenders |
o silence them grave problems will in
ayitably confront us; they must be set.
led by full and free discussion by thoss
Who have at heart the best interests OF
heir alma mater Ultimately the maiorl-
y OF both the board OF regents aud the
aculty Will be constituted by alumni OF |
he university, The trust is already large
y committed TO you. and we earnestly de- |
ire your presence at commencement that |
ou may become informed concerning ite |
progress and development.
Come back and he our guests for a |
week; strengthen and renew old ties oil |
riendGhip; enjoy week OF good cheer 10 |
he stimulating environment OF the uni |
ersity, whose badge OF commentator you |
AIRY II will be an occasion for giving |
nd getting strength and inspiration for
advance hearty welcome
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