Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
The PhiloS Entertain.

| Ine AQelpnlcS were entertained OIL
Monday evening by the Philomatheans
and we are safe in saying that the sue
cess of the evening was far beyond
all its kind heretofore.
About eight o'clock the Adelphics
having assembled in a body, proceeded
to the ladies hall. After a few mo-
ments had been spent in social chat, the
house was called to silence, and each
gentleman was kindly requested tC
secure partner, and line up in the hall
which was Immediately done.
Then as Miss Brodie played familiar
march, the line marched into the din.
ing room, and soon all were seated at
tables which were most elaborately dec
GRATED with carnations, ETC., which the
young ladies had spared no pains to
secure The tables were most beauti-
fully arranged. each accommodating
two couples.
| Then Mr.. Bush and Mr. Randalls,
who had the honor of waiting, brought
in those most precious delicacies, such
as only the Philos could prepare and
which everyone enjoyed, most especially
Mr.. Willebrands who so often bursted
into loud peals of laughter which
showed his most hearty appreciation.
Then followed the toasts given by
Miss Strange, Mr. Ronald, Miss Derring,
Mr.. Northrop, Miss Lockwood and Mr.
| Perez.
Miss Bair, who had been chosen
toastmistress for the occasion, gave a
we'll prepared introduction, and then
called upon Miss Strange to reply with
| her toast. one of the many good
things which Miss Strange spoke, con-
cerned brother Adelphic (Mr. Robin
SOM who, one evening, for unquestion-
| able reasons, began TO talk Latin while
skating The subject of his little dis
course was omdfe, which, with little ef
| fort, was Changed TO ono.
Mr.. Ronald then spoke on the Philo-
natheans He said when he was inn
formed that he was TO have this inesti-
mable privilege, he felt somewhat like
Jonah when he was swallowed by the
whale-down in the mouth However
we think the thought of hunting his
favorite game, came to him, for every
one was delighted before he had finished
his toast.
Miss Derring was then called upon, to
talk upon the subject "Co education.
Miss behring's talk was not only enter.
tanning, but also very instructive. She
said if Alma college was ladies college,
all social gatherings, which are enjoyed
80 well. would be done away with, and
most especially the Philos could not en-
tertain the Adelphics. Of course the
very thought of such a thing brought
pain 10 some hearts, but eventually led
them to appreciate the co-education Of
the institution TO far greater extent.
Mr.. Northrop then talked upon Per
petual Motion" Every thought he pro-
duced was most interesting and instruct
i've, such as only Mr.. Northrop can pro-
| duce.
Miss Lockwood was then called upon
for toast Her subject was,
Where thy leather apron and thy rule;
Why art thou In thy best attire"
She, in her graceful way, delivered
words which were indeed,a special treat
to everyone present.
Mr.. Perez, next took the floor. AS
Mr.. Perez is so we'll known as an orator,
it is scarcely necessary to speak of his
elaborate production; suffice it to say
that words fail to express the great APP
probation of his witty speeches.
Mr.. Martin and Mr.. Mcbride then
gave interesting talks which concluded
this part of the program.
The company then proceeded to the
reception room where Mr.. Baker, our
noted photographer, took a flash light
Of the assembly, after which the Adel-
phics departed for home, each one ex-
pressing his great JOY for having been
present.