Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-19

Students-Dr. Purinton Presided
Toasts Deliyerd by we'll Known Al
nmni-New Glass has its say-Th,
Arm0ry the Scene of the Festivities
The second annual Alumni dinner
held in the Armory this afternoon
reminded one very strongly of tht
heldlast year, it was so different
There were knives and forks for ev-
eryone and the spectacle OF dlgni
fed old grad eating peas out of 9
bowl without the aid of any of these
| adjuncts was not presented this time
as before Noone had to come down
town to get square meal after tht
feast which was success in every
particular.
Mrs. L. j. Peabody served the din;
ner and she did 1t right. She had q
large force OF walters brought from
Pittsburg at large expense. These
men added much to the pleasure of
the occasion Gaston's orchestra
furnished the music which was by
no means the least delightful of the
many features of the dinner.
The attendance was very large
nearly three hundred old students,
alumni and their friends sitting
down TO the repast The committee
IN charge deserves and has received
much commentator for their work
and it's results.
DIR. d. B. Purinton presided at the
dinner and introduced the various
speakers in his usual happy VEIN
The occasion was graced by the Gov,
ernor and the members of his staff
together with several members of his
official family.
1t was two clock when DIR. Pur-
inton arose to introduce the speak
ers. He stated that the souvenir
programs had been delayed in tran
sit. He then introduced Governor
White who spoke on Our Mountain
State" Governor White said that
he felt like Daniel who went to the
celebrated feast with the feeling that
he would not have to make extended
remarks after its close. The Cover
nor spoke in 7ahappy vein and dis
cussed the love of people for this
state. Some are not fortunate
enough to have been born here but
when they are born elsewhere and
deliberately come here to live they
deserve mere than the man who was
born here and never got up energy
enough to get away.
He discussed some of the phrases of
the development of the state. Becom-
ing somewhat iocular he said that
from his experience ia running for
Governor he had become convinced
that there were over one million
Mountains and not one OF them less
than ten miles high.
"Our Aln1a Mater was the subject
assigned to Prof. Thos. E. Hodges 'S2.
The professor said that he had hoped
that his functions would cease when
he had prepared in conjunction with
the splendid symposium this magnif-
icent field day OF gastronOmic Prov
ess. He discussed the growth Of the
University, it's authorities, its stu
dents, its possibilities. This is the
best commencement Of the best year
in the history Of the institution He
closed with the hope that the coming
years would be even more successful
than, the past and much larger
number of students next year than
ever before.
Our Professional Brother as
signed to Johns McCleve OF Pitts.
burg did not elicit any response as
Mr.. McCleye had gone home.
Our Political Brother was given
by Judge T. Perry Jacobs, rs of
New Martinsyille He said that he
had never been able to make any al
ter dinner speeches. He wanted to
know why he had been selected to
talk on this subject when he was not
worthy to be called politician The
West Virginia politician is the best
variety known. Judge Jacobs talk
vas one of the best OF the day and
while not heard all over the hall kept
the crowd in splendid humor
The West Virginia University is
the best place to make the best pol
itlcians that may be made. Our
sister brother" was the toast given
by Rev p. c. White 90. He was
q lad to speak for the girls So much
has been SAID for the boys and the
girls have had nothing said for
them. Now things have changed
and the girls are getting a chance.
The family today is complete not
boys alone but girls as well being
present. What ever makes for the
better'nent OF woman makes for the
heilerincnt OF the whole race The
advancement of woman is destined
40 make them the leaders of the
worli.
II. NJ Nicely 'o2 spoke on sour Ell
der Brother. He said that this
feast was made for the prodigals who
had been away aud who came back
satisfied That there is no place like
home. The Caney Bright hack DAYS
were recalled and the delights OF the
early times as compared with the pres
ent. The Increase in students and
amount Of equipment was touched
upon. Times change and the effect
on the old boys received masterful
treatment The address was very
fine one and drew many expressions