The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1906-10-05
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.
Grand Opening Of This State Institu-
ton IN les New Home. 9th Inst.
Gainesville, Fla, Sept. 30, 1906

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Editor True Democrat:
! Despite the sOmber skies of sadden-
ing shadow which hung ominously over
the happy, laughing, welcoming Gaines
| vile Sun on Thursday afternoon, large
crowd Of enthusiastic citizens came in
a mighty, tbroDging stream 20 the open
! ing Of the plum for which they have
fonght 80 successfully.
At 2.30 the chapel hall in administra-
ton building was filed TO Overlooking,
and all available space in the adjoining
halls was also taken. Then the distin-
guished gentlemen of the occasion, led
by Or Slcdd president of the univer-
sity, came 20 the rostrum, where they
took seats.
After good music by the Jacksonville
orchestra, DR.. Slcdd introduced Rev. r.
+. Hoy, who invoked divine blessing on
the university and all connected with it
for all time.
After the invocation Hon. w. w.
Hampton delivered a very earnest and
interesting address OF welcome to the
students and faculty. He very aptly
expressed the sentiment Of the Gaines
vile people toward the university.
Hon Frank Clark, NJ. c.. could not
appear. He was unavOidably kept away
by pressing duties.
Gov BrOward was next introduced
by Dr. Slcdd The Governor. in his di-
rect straight-tO-thc-p point fashion Of
speaking, told Of the mighty struggle
before the board for the university To-
cation He said il was his firm convic-
ton that this in few years would be
the foremost university of the South
He reasoned this and received great APP
plause. He made a few more interest
ing general remarksan then proceeded
with his address, Education and Citi-
zcnship." He said it was broad sub
ject, but he hewed straight 20 the line,
and when he begun 10 make the chips
fly he was frequently interrupted by
wholesome laughter and hearty APP
plausc. Many who have heard the Gov
eTnOr several times declare this was the
speech Of his life. II was mighty fine,
| tell you. "Plumb good, as the boys
say.
Prof A. A. Murphree, of the Female
College. was then introduced. He made
some very interesting remarks in intro
ductiOn, and began his address, THE
Unity Of the State School System"
He stated that he brought greetings
and wishes from the SISTERS" in Tai
lahassee. daughter and prolonged APP
plausc, from the boys and ALL When
he, with his characteristic emphasis,
asserted that the two schools were
united i'm one bond of sympathy, the
house came down handsomely, very
much SO, indeed His address was a
profound discussion Of the origin and
benefit OF the State school system, deal
ing especially with the Florida phase Of
the subject HE speech was the effort
Of scholar, and made his old +. S. C..
boys (do2eu Of 'cm here) ard his other
friends lots prouder Of him. 1t GER
tairly was neat and nifty, and made all
feel good who heard him.
The orchestra played between each
speech.
After the strains Of melody had sub
sided DIR. Slcdd introduced the last
speaker of the evening, Hon. N. p.
Bryan, chairman Of the Board Of Con-
troll.
In a very able and interesting adj
dress, "Thc University of the State Of
Florida. MIR Bryan toldOf the past,
present and future Of this institution.
lie spoke very earnestly and deliber-
atCly and held the audience spellbOund
After much cheering andliVcly music,
DR.. SiCdd announced the names Of the
two buildings The west hall is named
Thomas Hall; the cas-: hall is buchanan
Hall These names received tremen-
dous applause
An informal reception followed the
spccchmaking, and after that the "Rah,
rah boys" got perfectly busy, making
their enthusiastic yells to split the very
air
Last night they came down town. and,
AZ "colorcd pusson" said, made
noise just like a college"
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Yours truly.