Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-06-16
GLASS DAY EXERCISES.

The clear skies and bright sunshine
that took away some yesterdays chilly
atmosphere, brought the friends aud rela.
lives OF St. Johns College students out
in large numbers today, and Mcdowell
Hall was filled with an audience that
enjoyed the Class Day exercises.
Class Day is the day OF all days mos {
dear TO the graduates. 1t is the one day
that they enjoy perfect freedom and say
and do just wha. they please. regardless
of consequences. as there lis but one
more day between them and the coveted
diploma and college degrees. The seniors
were seated on the rostrum and were
presided over by their president, Mr.. w.
w. Galbreath, of Darlington, Md, who
made an address in a humorous vein,
which was followed by salutatory ad.
dress and calling the class roll.
When names of absences were called
Mr.. Cummins read ficticious telegrams
from the absentees. one OF whom, he
said, was ''in Jail. another ''in hades
with large number OF society people,
MANY of whom were from Annapolis.
The secretary, MIR. Nevus p. Reed, read
the minutes, which were Characteristic of
all class-day proceedings-iull of humor
and the ridiculous. The treasurer's S
report, stupendous in its figures and
amounts, was read by MIR. Beatty. The
class history was read by Mr.. Rohrer.
1t was brimtull OF "grinds'' and hits at
the class and brought forth much ap-
plause and laughter from those present.
Mr.. Grant read the class prophecy,
which was unique in its construction and
originality. Indeed, Mr.. Grant charac-
terized it as explosive imagination,
which, in truth, il was. He classed him
self as Jeremiah. the prophet" and his
prophecies were fearfuliy aud wonderfully
written. Above the heads of the class
hung its mock shield, design of fear
iul makeup. On large white board
emblazoned in letters OF inky blackness,
were steps representing the ascent of a
college man-from freshman to senior,
with himself in cap and gown on the
top step. Around this were the names
of the graduates, with the motto
"Tempus do fugit" underneath.
Mr.. Carey presented the presents,
which were blocks of ice. dolls. buckets,
cards. chips. bottles, &C., &c. The
mantle Grafton was delivered by Mr..
Woodcock, who made an excellent ad-
dress and let the mantle fall upon the
president Of next years class. Mock
diplomas were presented by the class
president for"pro6ciency in gouging bluff
fing prois." &C.. &c. Mr.. Clark deliy-
cred the valedictory address, and the
class smoked the pipe of peace, after
which il adjourned. singing "Here's to
old ST. Johns" and giving the class yell.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The Philomafhean Society celebration
will be held tonight in Mcdowell Hall,
when an address will be made by MIR.
w. X. Kemp, of Baltimore.
The commencement will be held to-
morrow morning at 10. go o'clock, and
an address will be delivered by Hon.
Edwin War6eld, of Baltimore.
The Alumni Association will hold its
annual reunion and dinner at Caryel
Hall tomorrow evening. This year
meeting viii be especially interesting on
account of the large number of alumni
and prominent guests who viii be present,
and respond to tcasts. Among some OF
the guests expected TO be present are
II n. Edwin WaifiSld, Hon. Spencer c.
Jones. Hon. George Whitelock, Com
mander H. P. Huse. u. S. N. A., and
Mayor Charles A. Dubois, of Annapolis.