The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-06-09
TOOK IN THE CLASS
Reception rendered 1905
Graduating Class by
Alumni Society.
Mesdames Wells and Burns
Entertained at Luncheon
Thursday and Friday.
University Has Block of Ground
Donated in Cuba for Pur-
pose Of Endowment.
The ALUMNI RECEPTION
THE ALUMNI RECEPTION
Graduating Glass of 1905 Given
Cordial Reception at Hands
of the Alumni.

1hShI WYNN VI GdC LABll SCllOUl Is II
reception OF the alumni to the gradu-
ating class, and this occurred Friday
evening in the rooms Of the Mitchell
Club. There was a large attendance
of the members of the alumni to well
come the class of 1905, and the affair
this year was one of the most pleas
ant of any held in several years. The
large room was tastefully decorated
With flowers and plants and the class
colors of the new members we're dis
played in various ways. Before the
program of the evening began there
was an hour spent in the renewal of
old acquaintance and meeting the
members Of the 1905 class.
W. M. Herbert, president OF the
alumni, called the guests to order
and they were entertained 10y a selec.
tion by Nichols's mandolin club.
President Herbert took occasion to
extend a few remarks in a general
way concerning the alumni and gave
a most hearty welcome to the class of
1905. He was responded to by George
q. Storer, the president of the class.
Vocal numbers were given by Miss
Mae WEIGH, Miss Marie White and
Miss Grace Beckwith, all of which
were highly enjoyed. E. j. Quigley,
formerly superintendent Of schools,
was called out for a speech and in a
facetious manner Mr.. Quigley told
an incident that brought into prom
inence several members Of the alum
nj. In closing he spoke in a serious
VEN concerning school matters and
the future Of the members Of the al.
umni.
Superintendent Hof was also called
upon by the president to say some
thing to the assembly. He said he
was pleased to see such a fine attend
ance at the reception, for it conveyed
to him the idea that they had not
forgotten their alma mater, that
they still retained an abundant in
terest in the schools, and in their
class mates. Referring to the lncom-
ing class the superintendent stated
that 1t was the largest graduated
since the four year course was adopted,
and he spoke very highly of the in
tellectual and moral attachments of
the members, and that the alumni
had every right to be proud and glad
to welcome the individual members.
The election of officers for the en-
suing year resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, Everett White; vice president,
George e. Storer: secretary, Miss
Mae WEIGH; treasurer, L. j. WEIGH.
Before beginning other features
Prof. Quigley presented the matter
OF organization of two literary soci-
cites composed of the alumni mem
bers, which he believed to be an ex-
cellent thing to continue. the study
and improve the intellectual attain
nients Of tile members He felt that
a large percentage did not keep up
this kind Of work.
In one portion Of the room light
refreshments were served during the
balance of the evening.
The initiatory exercises Of the
young ladies and gentlemen we're Civ
en- by the more an cient members of
The alumni and they took their med
icine without much objection.
The field day program was highly
amusing and the stunts that were
put up created any amount OF fun.
Prizes were awarded for the dexter
ity Of the young ladies who were sue
cessful IN their athletic attain
ments, which, however, we're not Of
a vigorous character.
At midnight the affair came to a
close and the entire assembly Of
guests were united in the expires
sion that the evening that had been
a most delightful and successful one.
With the incoming .class the mem
bership of the alumni now reaches
over $50, covering a period Of nine
teen wears.