Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-22

n|E ID|[US m SAYING.
THE ALUMNI BANQUET
MANY NOTABLE PEOPLE PRESENT
AND AN ENJOYABLE OC-
CASION.


ing dropped in the maidens ear under
the weired shadows OF summer moon
as the soldier boys and athletes de-
part for summer in the mountains,
by the seasid,e or on the farm. It is the
first summer in three when so many
adieus have been given, because here
tofore many students stayed for the
summer school. This year, Morgan
town viii be without summer school
again.
Tee Alumni dinner at o'clock yes
terday evening was the climax of the
Commencement festivities for those
who will not attend the ball. Two
hundred and seventy tickets were sold
for the banquet, mad it was the great
est gathering of alumni and friends
OF the University ever held in the
State. Plates had been prepared for
less than 200 guests, but on the eve
of the banquet, the demand for tickets
so greatly increased that covers couiu
not be prepared for all in time. Com
mencement Hall was used for the
dinner, and the overflow of visitors
was accommodated in the audience
seats Prof. Thos E. Hodges, Frank
Cox, Esq, and Prof. Waitman Barbe
composed much of the working force
of committee of arrangements.
Judge NJ. III. Dent. Grafton, first
graduate of the University and presi-
dent of the Alumni Association. was
the toast master. and presided in a
h onpy ounap introducing much Ifpi-
versity history and trite comment as
he introduced the various speakers.
He, together with DR.. P. B. Reynolds.
president of the University acting, DR..
E. M. Turney, the only ex-president
here in attendance. w. j. w. Cow
den, president of the Board of Regents,
Hon. Geo. c. Sturgiss, ex-president Of
the Board of Regents and Hon. M. d.
Post, the orator for the occasion.
Among the alumni of earlier years.
who were present, were Hon. A. G..
Dayton of Phillppi; DR.. T. H. Price,
of Philadelphia; Regent Chas M. Babb,
of Falls. Grant county; Rev. P. c.
White of Weston; w. l.. Boughner,
Fairmont; Rev. II. G. Stoetzer, Fair
mont; Benz. F. Daily, Grafton; l.. H.
Frasher, Uniontown, Pa; S. G. Stath-
ers, Warrington; G. E. Carrigan,
Benwood, C. M. Gore, and Harvey
Smith, Clarksburg, John Nuzum,
Glenville; Remble White. Fairmont;
John L. Steele, private secretary to
Senator Scott, Washington, D. c.; H.
L. Robinson, Uniontown, Pa; Rev.
John l.. Roemer, Chillicothe, Ohio;
Frank Snider, Uniontown, Pa.
DR.. P. B. Reynolds was the first
speaker, and in introducing him
Judge Dent said that he would proba-
bly, have been president of the Uni
versity had he been an alumnus of the
school Mr.. Reynolds was received
with the heartiest applause, and he
showed his appreciation of the COM
pliment paid him. He has always
been one Of the most popular men in
the faculty. He declared his continued
faith in the future OF the institution.
after giving brief sketch of some OF
the eminent men it had already turn
ed out.
w. j. w. Cowden spoke for the
board Of regents. He declared their
purpose to do all in their power to
make the University such a school as
the people want. They are the servants
of the people, but their ideals for the
State University are high. They hope
for a largely increased attendance next
fall
Hon. Geo. C. Sturgiss represented he
retiring board of regents. He affirm
ed his lasting interest in all the affairs
OF the school. Vie was secretary OF the
board at the time many of the Oldest
alumni present were graduating, and
signed their diplomas. He declared
that with all the increased growth OF
the school in recent years, not cent
had been added to the taxation OF the
people for University expenses. He said
that one-half cent per ton on all the
coal mined in the State, one-half cent
per barrel on all the oil produced and
one-half per thousand feet on the gas
produced, would make an endowment
fund of 100000 year for the Uni
veSsity.
Mr.. John L. Steel, OF Washington,
made one of the best speeches OF the
evening, recalling many "reminiscences,
and referring to his experiences in the
old Columbian Literary Society. He
represented the classes Of the seventies.
Prof. Robt. Armstrong rpresented the
classes of the eighties. The announce
ment of his name brought forth a spon-
taneous storm of applause. He recount
ed many early "reminiscences OF his
school days. He said Tom Hodges in
duced him to attend the University, be-
cause he wanted to be soldier.
Congressman Dayton paid a noble
tribute to the women OF Morgantown.
who have done so much for the stu
dents OF the school.
Miss Sarah Johnson, daughter OF
Judge Johnson, represented the class OF
1901.
Miss Villa Butcher. Of the same elias,
made plea for mems rights in these
days of the new woman.
Mr.. Posts talk on The New
Science" was the gem OF the speechmak-
ing programmes. He paid a beautiful
tribute to the memory OF the late la
mented VIM L. Wilson. one OF the most
beloved presidents this University ever
had. He said the new science that Of
the lives Of human beings. would be the
most interesting and the most intense
ly practiced that could be imagined. Mr.
Post Is very graceful speaker, and he
always says something original.
The University Giee Club, led by Prof
ElienberEer, sang two selections and
GuentheTs orchestra. OF Pittsburg, fur
aished the instrumental music
There was = general spirit Of We are