The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
WAS ALUMNAE DAY
INTERESTING EXERCISES
 HELD IN EUFAULA.
Throngs of Walters Take Fart iu the Chautauaua Features - Professor Van Hoese Arrives and
 Presfdes.

Eufaula. May 26-(Special.) )-The closing days of the Chautauqua exer- cises do not seem to lack in interest and enthusiasm and perhaps the lar gest gathering that assembled since the opening last Wednesday crowded the large theatre to its capacity this morning.
 Today was designated as Alumni Day and the program was perhaps more in- teresting. especially to the home eiti- zens. than any. previous event. After an introductory overture by the mili- tary band. "Auld Lang Syne" was play ed by the band when the curtain arose amid cheers. The stage was occupied by the Alumnae of the former insti- tuition known as Union Female College, and nearly every number on the pro- gram was furnished by them.
 Rev. M B. Wharton offered the invo- cation and bv request. Professor Van Hoose, who has reached the city, sang "Springtime. with a characteristic sweetness that drew rounds of ap- nlause.
 Home Coming" by Mrs. Callie simp- son Dean and Mary Garland Weedon, was feature that was warmly re- ceived. Mrs. weedon read an excel lently prepared paper recalling scenes and incidents of the former college that touched in many parts and was greatly pleasing to the entire audience.
 Mrs. Jelks sang with great sweet ness, Ben Bolt" and was followed by Miss Carrie Berry, who was announced for a reading. Miss Berry told in verse beautiful love story that conn pletely captivated the audience and won great favor.
 This was followed by a duet by Mrs. Leila Cargill Brannon and Mrs. Olivia Price Skillman, who sang To-day We've Wandered Back Again" after which Mrs. Mattie Thompson read carefully prepared paper. 'Reveries of Professor Van Houten's old Violin" The instru- ment, in perfect state of preserva- tion. was shown. and a number of ap- purtenances pertaining thereto that had been kept.
 After the reading of Mrs. Thomas's paper. Professor Van Hoose paid touching tribute to Professor Van Hou- ten. and suggested that he would like to see a grand music hall erected in connection with tle Brenau here and named in his honor.
 Mrs. GenevieVe Lockwood Dent play ed a number of the old time airs upon the instrument.
 The Alumnae joined Tn singing Aud Lang Syne," when Rev. M. B. wharton made a most interesting talk on Joys of a Long Past Day"
 The program this afternoon was made up of numbers bv the military band, the Otterbein Quartette. and lecture on tuberculosis as a scientific and practical problem. by Dr. W. H Sanders.
 A particularly fortunate circuna- stance has favored the Chautauqua visitors in the beautiful clear weather. permitting all to enjoy the morning. noon and evening exercises.
 Tonight was given over to the Bre- nau Dramatic Club. in the rendering of a play. "The Princess Kiku."
 The theatre was thronged and all whose pleasure 1t was to attend pro- nounced the entertainment excellent In every detail.
 The Chautauqua will not close until Wednesday evening, and while the events so far have enjoyed a more lib- eral patronage that was expected. 1t Is probable from the features that make up the program for the remaining days that the crowds will be even greater
 Among the especially interesting at fractions for tomorrow and next day will be the baccaleaureate address, lecture on "The Old South and Its Ideals" by Rev. o. J. Copeland. and two lectures by pr. L. c. Broughton, Wednesday.
 Aftre the lecture this afternoon by Dr. Sanders. a cordial invitation was extended the citizens and visitors to attend an &rt reception in the college building, where hundreds gathered.
 Tomorrow night the young men will tender a german at the armory of the Eufaula Rifles. to which invitations have been issued.