Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-06-25

or vermont, Is about to celebrate nor ono
hundredth commencement next year, and
whereas her useful past has warranted
our most loyal support and the admins
tration and conduct Of her affairs inspire
our every confidence in her stewardship.
and whereas the demands of educational
progress have rendered her resources in
adequate TO her needs and believing it our
bOundcn duty as loyal alumni to assist
her progress. therefore be it
Resolved, That we her associate alumni
hereby undertake the raising of an on
dowment fund of one million dollars for
her use, to be known as the University
of Vermont Centennial Fund; and that
the president of this association be and
the same hereby Is empowered and direct
cd to name n committee of six, of which
he shall be cx-oflicio n member with power
to add to its number to be known as the
University of Vermont Centennial Fund
Committee, whose duty 1t shall he to de-
wise ways and means for the raising of
such a fund and to whom Is hereby given
every power and endorsement by and for
us to carry the same into effect.
II. w. Hill of Buffalo, n. V, of the
class of 1876. spoke of the loyalty of
the alumni of other colleges. notably
Brown University. in carrying out
similar plans and believed it could be
done here.
II. +. Kingsley of New York, of the
class of 1881. said that there were two
factors which should count in making
the plan n success. One was the 10y
atty of all Nermonters, wherever they
are. to the state and to all its instl-
tutions, which feeling lie believed
would result in a liberal response.
Another factor, of which he was not
so sure. would be an appeal to the peo-
pie of Burlington. who are benefited
in so many ways by the location of the
University in this city.
G. G. benedict. of the class of 1Si7,
said the alumni could count on n con-
siderable assistance from the people of
Burlington and referred to the time
some years ago when the University
was in sore distress and when it was
again put on it's feet largely through
the instrumcntality of tnc citizens of
Burlington.
The Rev. Dr. +. c. Moore of Harvard
University cited instances of Mr.. Cat
Inns ability in putting through similar
projects and believed that the one in
contemplation would be a success.
a quartette composed of w. T.. Ross
and ID. G. Jarvis. mod. u. l.. Macra",
"a, and II. p Gulick '03. rendered n
selection from the University song
book.
Mr. Catlin was then called uron
again to say something moro in detail
about the plans. He suggested tn"
wide circulation of the University
brochure with invitations ia attcud tho
coming commcnccmont exercises. thos"
to be sent to the alumni 81. friends
generally, particularly to prominent
citizens of Vermont and prominent
Vcrmontcrs in other States The en-
dorscmcnt of the Undertaking by Il
formal vote of the corporation will
also be of assistance. Suggestions
were also made for the organization
and operation Of tho centennial fun1
lows: That Il member of the faculty
be detached from his ordinary duties
to assume the position of secretary
of the committee and that the treas
uror of the corporation act as collector.
treasurer and custodian of all pledges
and funds; that the corporation en-
gage to administer all funds in ac-
cordancc with the pledges and con-
ditions made to and by the several
donors, and ut the same time indicate
that it retains tho right to reject any
and all donations as may be accom-
panied by objectionable or impractical
bic limitations the corporation itself
to be the Judge of the same; that the
committee take into consideration a
general scheme for carrying ON its
work. appoint canvassing committees,
prepare subscription blanks. etc.
The resolutions submitted by M.
Catlin were then unanimously adopted
and the exercises were at an end.
THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the Athletic
association was held in the gYmna-
stun after the breakfast. Dr. Lyman
! Alien presided. The trcasurer's report
| showed Il healthy financial condition.
| Following brief discussion of athlc-
tic matters in the University, officers
were elected as follows President:
/ |
y. +. Merrill; secretary, II. O. Wheeler,
Jr.. '04; treasurer, Lyman Allen, '93.