Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-02-01

tCS OOScured the TAR end OF the double
perspective of long tables, and the hur-
rah was undated.
The chairman pounded on the table.
II am glad" he shouted, ''to see such
a large and disorderly mob here this
evening. (Cheers.) I understand that
Mr.. Dudley, of the class of 80, has some
thing to say to you, and will now call
on him.
And Mr.. Dudley arose. The clamor-
Gus applause helped to encourage him.
He took drink of water.
A Voice-What is the gentleman's
name, please?
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is Mr..
Dudley, of the class of 80.
A Voice-Never heard of him before.
Naughter.)
Dubley-Mr. president and gentle
men.
A Voice-Mr. president and gentle
men?
Another -Yes-why this dis
tinction?
Dubley-Of course-you understand
when I say Mr.. President and gentle
men don't mean to insinuate that the
president is not gentleman. think
he is a gentleman.
A Voice-You think he is?
Dubley-The president has told you
that I am to speak of college Days"
A Voice--I didn't hear him.
Dubley--Well, -ah-should have
announced that as the subject of my
toast. (Cries CT "All right" eco ahead"
"Alake good.') college Days" sub
ject that must arouse the tenderest and
sweetest memories in the bosom of
everyone here. (Applause.)
A Voice-Say, this fellows eloquent.
Uaughter.)
Dudley -Tenderest and sweetest
memories in the bosom of everyone
here.
A Voice-No encores.
Another Voice-You said that once.
Dubley-Pardon me; I-ah-
A Yoice-Go ahead! You're all right
maybe.
Dubley-When I look around me and
see all these faces beaming with good
fellowship and fraternal love, 4
Grand Chorus-Ah-h-h-h-h!
Dudley say, when look around
A Voice That's twice you've looked
around.
Dubley-I realize that there are no
ties as lasting as those that we form in
the bright days Of our youth within
the college halls. (Cries of "Good boy"
and Fright you are, old rox.'D No mat
ter what experiences may befall us
Distant Voice-Mr. POSTMASTER! Mr..
Toastmaster!
The Chairman-Well, what is it?
Distant Voice-There are several of
us down at this end of the table who did
not catch the gentleman's name. He's
making good speech, and we want to
know who he is-let 60 of my coat!
The Chairman-Ge Gentlemen, I will an
nounce for the ethird time that the
speaker who now has the floor is Mr..
Harold Dudley, of the class of 's9.
A Voice-Harold's such sweet name.
The Chairman may add that Mr..
Dudley has prepared his speech with
great care and hope you'll give him
your quiet attention. (Cries of "All
right" and "Let 'er go!')
Dudley (hcsitatingly)-
If you will,
it still"
A voice-Oh, Lizzie! prolonged
howls of laughter.)
Dubley-I sometimes think
A Voice-You don't look it. IRE
newed laughter.)
DUDLEY say, sometimes think
A Voice-Did anybody else ever
say it?
Dudley that in the rush and hur-
ry of business life here in this great
metropolis we make a serious mistake
in neglecting to keep up the friendships
formed in college. Qndian yell. Some
one throws stalk of celery at Dubley.)
Ah-let us keep alive the holy torch ig-
nited at the altar of youthful loyalty.
A Voice-Mr. Toastmaster.
The Chairman-What is it?
A Voice. propose three cheers for
the holy torch. tremendous cheering
and laughter.)
Dubley-The enthusiasm manifested
here this evening proves that you in
dorse what l have just said.
A Voice-You haven't said anything
yet. Cries of "Order!' and give him a
chance.'D
Dubley-I know that your hearts
know that your hearts
One of the Rioters (arising)-MIr.
Toastmaster, l move you that Mr.. Jub-
ley or Gubley, or whatever his name is,
be directed to omit all anatomical ref
erences from his remarks. He should
remember that there are gentlemen
present.
The Chairman have every conf
dence in Mr.. Dubley's sense of propriety
| and will ask him to continue.
Dudley (hesitating and referring to
his card)-Oh-oh that we might
might again gather on the campus
| A Voice-Wouldn't that be nice?
Dubley-In the same company that
was once SO dear to us, there to sing the
old college songs, to-
| A Voice-Mister Toastmaster!
| The Chairman-What is it?
The Voice. suggest that Mr. Bubley
sing one of those college songs to which
| he refers with SO much feeling.