The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-10-11
RECEPTION TO PRES. eAULT.
People Turn Out in Large Numbers to
Greet New Head Of University.

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Vermillion, S.. D., Oct. S.-President
Franklin Is. Gault, the newly elected
head of the state university of South
Dakota, will always have good cause
to remember the reception given to
himself and family by the citizens of
Vermillion, I'M students n faculty of
the institution, at the armory last
evening. 1t was an occasion long to be
remembered by everyone present, as
1t is seldom that the people nave turned
out in such large numbers to show re-
spect to any nan But the spirit of
enthusiasm over the prospects of a
greater university has been instilled in
the hearts of the citizens of Vermillion,
and from this time on they ropos to
boost for the university as they never
did before. They realize that it is now
or never.
The reception was q fitting tribute to
the new president, and he was made
to feel that in planning for the future
of the leading educational institution
of South Dakota he will not be hamp-
cred by any local, political or religious
strife. The people Of Vermillion are
with him, and hat mean that the pa
irons of the sunshine state outside of
the city will also have a greater re-
spect n admiration for their univer-
sity. fractional fights are a thing of
the past, and from all indications the
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will be given clear sailing.
Mayor H. l.. Ferry was the first
speaker on the program of speech-mak-
ing, and he welcomed President Gault
on behalf of the citizens of Vermiliion.
He told of the trials of the university
from the beginning, but believed that
the institution was was now entering
on IN era of prosperity. The next
speaker was Hon. Bartlett Trip, Of
Yankton. an old friend of the presi-
dent-elect. Mr.. Trip has known Presi-
dent ault for a number of years, and
could not say enough for the man. He
believed that he was the right man for
the place and that he would build up
the university from the very start.
With the hearty cooperation of all
concerned, he saw no reason why the
enrolment should not double within a
short time.
Dean Thomas Sterling represented
the faculty in extending welcome to the
executive. AS usual the dean had his
subject well in hand, and it no only
came as a welcome, but his address was
filed with good advice to his auditors
as to their part of the work which was
necessary to build up the university.
Thomas D. Lyons was chosen as
speaker for the young men Of the uni
versity while Miss Louise Jones repre-
scented the young ladies. Both acouit-
IN Will pSSollllllS grace,
and their messages from the students
were highly appreciated by the presi-
dent.
President Gault was loudly applauded
as he arose to express his gratitude for
the kindly words that had been spoken
in his behalf He said he realized that
the task before him was none too EASY.
but that with the hearty cooperation
of the people of the state he believed
the dawning of a brighter day was in
sight for the university. He was too
modest to accept the reception and it's
enthusiastic features all for himself.
but was content to know that he had
been made a part Of it. and hoped that
h same enthusiasm would continue
for a long time to come. 1t was the
right spirit, and would augur well for
the future Of the university. He hoped
to be able to some definite
plans soon hat would start the ball
rolling for the betterment of the uni
versity.
AT the close of his remarks the people
were given an opportunity to meet the
new president and Mrs. Gault. That
they I've made a favorable impression
is very apparent, and it is the hope and
belief that the regents will have no
cause for regret in the appointment of
a successor to President Garrett Drop
pers.