, 1908-05-15
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5 University Notes 5
z BY LESLIE BAILEY COOK. I
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The assembly this morning was
perhaps the most interesting of the
year. Prof. Towar delivered his last
address as temporary president and
introduced DR.. Merica, who has been
elected to the position of president.
Prof. Towar expressed his thanks for
the loyal support of the faculty and
the student body during the last few
weeks, and congratulated DIR. Merica
upon his pleasant position. His ad-
dress was answered by a cheer. in
which every student expressed his
confidence in the old president and
his welcome to the new. DR.. Merica
then addressed the audience. saving
that the first words were always the
hardest ones. He took occasion to
present to the student body a view
OF the vast opportunities which lie
before us in the field of invention. of
agriculture and of economic improve
ment. In closing, he asked for the
cooperation of faculty and students
in making the university an institu-
ton from which any one would be
proud to be a graduate. The whole
address was full of a determination
to succeed and a spirit of hopefulness
which spread to every one of his
hearers.
Edward Casey has been appointed
third lieutenant in the United States
constabulary service in the Philip
pines. Mr.. Casey is said to have been
the first white child born in Wyo-
ming and is very well known
throughout the state as president of
the Y. M. C. A.
The classes in mathematics under
Miss Outward will enjoy a picnic at
Horse creek tomorrow.
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Mrs. Mclean, visiting secretary of
the Colorado branch of the Y. w. C. A..
VIII be at the university from Thurs
day 10 Sunday of next week. She will
address the young ladies Friday morn
ing and will speak at vespers Sunday
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Arrangements have been completed
for the presentation of Sweet Laven-
dar' next Friday night by the mem
bers OF the senior class of the Chey-
high school. The affair will be
under the auspices of the Mandolin
club and Athletic association.
Last night at the Corthell home the
members of the Alpha Omega society
a reception to the clubs, which
with them in the mock
trial last Friday night. The rooms
were decorated in brown and yellow,
combined with the colors Of all the or
CARNATIONS, and furnished a very pref
ty background for the elaborate
dresses worn by the young ladies. The
large orchestra vas concealed behind
a veritable grove of palms and tropical
and furnished music throughout
the evening, in~terspersej with solos
by such artists as Miriam Doyle. The
dainty refreshments were much enjoy.
ed by all the guests, who are very en-
thusiastic over this new example OF
the sororities' rousing hospitality.
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The commencement announcements
are being issued and DR.. Downey is
making a list of those desired by the
students.
A student a stand a good deal. He
is prepared for a hearty welcome or a
sofa pillow from a fellow student: he
has become Injured to the Jokes fore
at him from the assembly platform;
he q wen survive the shame of be-
ing found at work, but there is a
limit. When it comes to being
balled by the president of the board
of trustees, in company with the presi-
dent of the university, even the self
restraint of a student is overthrown.
The girls to whom this happened last
Wednesday deny that they made any
attempt at retaliation, but Mr..
Gramm's fox terrier refuses to talk.
Hon. Timothy Burke of Cheyenne,
a member of. the board of trustees, ad-
dressed the class in political science
Friday afternoon on the constitutional
convention. and the federal and state
courts. The talk was well worth hear
ing, and was much enjoyed by the
class.
President Merica has leased the
home of DR.. Tisdel, and will occupy 1t
as soon as possible. He will go some
time next week to his home in War
saw, Ind, to close up his affairs there,
and will return with his wife and son
in the early part of June.
The Y. W. G. A. held an open SEES
sion on Missions" this morning, with
Mate Murray as leader.
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DR.. Hebard is making ar inventory
of the books and apparatus of each de-
part1ment.
George Sliney has returned to his
home to study for the civil service ex-
aminations which he will take soon.