Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-06-30
CORPORATION DINNER.

CORPORATION DINNER.
At the Corporation dinner held at the |
Addison at 3 o'clock p. m. President
Brainerd presided. Grace was said by
Rev. George Hamilton Bailey of the
class of 1864.
The spacious dining room was crowded
to It's full capacity ,one hundred and eight
of the faculty. trustees, alumni and
other friends of the college, being seated
at the tables.
After enjoying the good fare provided
by Landlord Higgins, President Brainerd
in some well timed remarks, commenting
on the growth of the college and the
increase of the number of alumni in at
tendance at recent commandments,
introduced as the first speaker Rev.
George N Boardman, D. D., AZ. DIR.
Boardman spoke of the many changes
which had occurred for improvement in
the college and village since his student
days. The next speaker introduced was
Prof. Brainerd Kellogg, IL. D., '5S,
Dean of the Brooklyn Polytechnic Insti-
tute. Abiding to the great improve
ment of the village since his matricula-
ton as student he commented on the
sound financial condition of the college
, and made known the intention of the
Trustees to refit and improve Starr Hall
in order to make it a first class dormi-
tory. He stated the college had pur-
chased lot of some two acres fronting
the new d. K. E. chapter house, the
former residence of the late Professor
Eaton, as a site for the Women's college
; and dormitory.
Prof. Loren II. Batchelder, "A, was
the next called upon and in giving col
lege "reminiscences impressed upon his
. hearers the fact that nearly all victories
> were won by great sacrifices, which men
of the classes graduated from Middle
bury were always ready to make.
This, he thought accounted in part for
the high rank that the small college was
assuming among institutions of learning
In common with Professor Kellogg he
spoke in eulogistic terms of former Gov,
D John w. Stewart and his devotion to the
y college and also of Professor Seely as an
: instructor beloved by all his pupils.
= Rev. Charles E. Hesselgrave, '93, was
introduced and spoke in a humorous
college banquets.
Mr.. James A. Lobban, '9S, in few
y incisive words impressed upon all the
;, fact that one who goes out from Middle
bury. college is equipped and ready for a
good life work.
.. Professor John Barlow, '96, called at
tention to the invasion of modern college
life by athletics and the notifications
-. made in college curriculums to meet the
: requirements of the professional schools.
The last speakep called upon was Mr..
Harris II. Holt of the graduating class,
who represents the State of Vermont as
Rhodes Scholar in Oxford University
; England. He spoke in feeling terms of
- the mental equipment he has received
. from Middlebury college which had
enabled him to attain this high honor.
'. THE CONCERT.
" Again the scene was changed to the
8 Congregational church for the Com
mencement concert which began prompt
" after eight o'clock. Considering the
l. small number of alumni present in town
er the audience was a large one. All the
ii artists acquitted themselves most favor
lie ably the only objection being heard
I'd was the unusual length of the program
d The artists were as follows: Temple
d Quartette of Boston, composed of Messrs
'e E. H. Trip. E. F. Weber, P F. Baker
ID and A. c.. Steele; Mrs. Harrison w
Conner, violinist Ralph Smally, violir
- cellist; Doring's Military Orchestra band
of Troy, \. y. The Temple quartette il
an old favorite here and needs no com
ment, for they never fail to please theil
audience. The entire concert was sue
y cess in many ways.
RECEPTION BY PRESIDENT BRAINERD.
Immediately following the concer
came the Presidents annual reception a
the pleasant home of Pres. Ezra BrainerC
on Seminary street. Dainty refresh
ments were served and pleasant occasion
given for the necessary farewells to thos
who will not return in the fall.
THE HOP.
AT the same time the Commencement
Ball was in full swing at the Operi
house. The floor was well filed will
dancers while the balcony contained {
large audience. Doring's orchestra de
y. lighted their patrons once more will
perfect dance music which was literally
applauded. Many new selections were
heard while the novelties were all tina