The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-10-12
RECEPTION TO PRES. eAuLr.
People Turn Out in Large Numbers to
Greet New Head Of University.

Vermillion, S. D.. Oct. S.-President
Franklin b. 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. and students and faculty of
the institution, at the armory last
evening. 1t was an occasion long to be
remembered by everyone present, as
it is seldom that the people have turned
out in such large numbers to show re-
spect to any man. 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 propose to
boost for the university as they never
did before. They realize that it is now
or never.
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 that means that the pa
irons of the sunshine state outside of
the city will also have a greater re-
spect and admiration for their univer-
sity. fractional fights are a thing OF
the past, and from all indications the
presidents word will go in future. He
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Mayor II. l.. Ferry was the first
speaker on the program of speech-mak-
ing, and he welcomed President Gault
on behalf of the citizens of Vermillion.
He told of the trials of the university
from the beginning. but believed that
the institution was was now entering
on an era of prosperity. The next
speaker was Hon. Bartlett Tripp, of
Yankton, an old friend of the presi-
dent-elect. Mr.. Tripp has known Presi-
dent Gault 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
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
subject we'll in hand, and it not only
came as a welcome, but his address was
filled 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-
sented the young ladies. Both acquit-
ted themselves with becoming grace.
and their messages from the students
We're 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
4 modest to accept the reception and its
I enthusiastic features all for himself.
| but was content to know that he had
! been made a part of it. and hoped that
the same enthusiasm would continue
for long time to come. 1t was the
right spirit, and would augur we'll for
the future of the university. He hoped
| to be able to announce some definite
plans soon that would start the ball
rolling for the betterment of the uni
versity.
AT the close of his remarks the people
We're given an opportunity to meet the
new president and Mrs. Gault That
they have 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
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