The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-01-19
The president has told, etc.
] sometimes think, etc.
The enthusiasm manifested, etc.
Oh, that we might, etc.
Gentlemen. / have no wish, etc.

these were long tables joining short
transverse table, at which sat the chair
man and the speakers. Dudley, 80, was
at this head table.
Dinner came on with great clatter.
The mandolin orchestra played coon
songs aud the young men beloved the
choruses. An ex-star of the football,
team was carried thrice around the
table on the heaviug shoulders of his
and stepped high.
Mr.. Dudley, 80. who was dieting and
abstaining, in order that he might be
in good voice and have possession of his
faculties when the critical moment
came. began to suspect that the assem-
blage was in no mood to give serious at
tention 10 the memories of college
days. His fellow-alumni sat low in
their chairs, with their white fronts
very convex. and pounded the tables
rhythmically, causing the small coffee
cups to jump and jingle.
Cigars succeeded cigarettes. A blue
fog obscured the far end of the double
perspective of long tables. and the hur-
rah was unabated.
The chairman pounded on the table.
~ am glad" he shouted, ito see such
q large and disorderly mob here this.
evening. (Cheers.) understand that
MIR. Dudley, of he. class of 80, has some
thing TO say to you. and will now call
on him.
And Mr.. DuL.ey arose. The clamor-
Gus applause helped to encourage him.
He took drink of water.
A Voice-What is the gentleman's
name, please?
The Chairman-Dubley- 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 voice-Yes-why this dis
tinction?
Dubley-Of course-you understand
when say MFR. President and gentle
men'l 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 am to speak Of College Days"
A yoice-I didn't hear him.
Dubley-Well. he-ah-should have
announced that as the subject of my
toast. (Cries of "All right" "Goahead,"
"Make 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.
(Laughter.)
Dubley-Tenderest and sweetest
here.
A Voice-No encores.
Another Voice-You said that once.
Dubley-Pardon me; I-ah-.
A Voice-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, L
Grand Chorus-Ah-h-h-h-h
Dubley--I 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 roxy No mat
ter what experiences may befall US
Distant Voice-Mr. Toastmaster! Mr..
Toastmasteri
The Chairman-Well, what is it?
Distant Voice-There are several of
lis down at this end of the table who did
not catch the gentleman's name. He's
making a good speech, and we want to
know who he is-let go of my coat!
The Chairman-Gentlemen will an
nounce for the third time that the
speaker who now has the floor is Mr..
Harold Dudley, of the class of 80.
A Voice-Harold' s such sweet name.
The Chairmap-I may add that Mr..
Dudley has prepared his speech with
great care and l hope you'll give him
your quiet attention. (Cries of "All
right" and Let 'er gol)
Dudley (hesitatingly)-
You may break. you may shatter. the vase
II you will,
But the scent Of the roses win cling round
A voice-oh. Lizziei prolonged
howls of laughter.)
Dubley-I sometimes think
A Voice-You don't look it. IRE
newed laughter.)
Dubley-I say, sometimes think
A voice-Did anybody else ever
say Il?
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. llndian 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 langhter.)
Dubley-The enthusiasm manifested
/ here this evening. proves that yon In
dorse what have Aust said.
A 19iee-You haven't said anything
yet Cries Of "Orderl" and "Give him a
chance.)