New-York tribune., 1910-06-12
HAPPY DAY At PRINCETON
Reunion, Presentation and Pa
rade Attended by 10000.

princeton, n j., June 1L-Princetou Uni
versity's reunion day was one of the rooz,
Joyous in years. fully FIVE thousand gradu-
ates gathering for the celebration. A feature
OF the days programme was the rressn.s-
ton of a gold vase to Moses Tavlor pyne
in recognition of his twenty-five years SER
vice as a trustee. President Woodrow vii
son made the presentation speech being
introduced by Charles Scribner. of New
York. chairman OF the graduate council
The words Of gratitude and thanks for Mr.
Pyne's services to the university by Presi-
oent Wilson we're regarded as evidence of
the unihcation of Princeton's alumni.
In Introducing President Wilson, Mr..
Scribner said:
we have come before Old North TO
honor q fellow alumnus for twenty-five
years Of faithful service to the university.
Princeton takes great pride in the LOYALTY
OF her alumni and we wish Mr. Pyne to
know that his place is secure I'm the hearts
OF Princeton men always"
When President Wilson began 70 speak
locomotive" cheer was given him and
the gold vase was presented to Mr. Pyne
Mr.. Pyne," said President Wilson. II
have the pleasure and the honor to-day 10
SP-lN oS IiiC OF q great DOOy
of our fellow alumni who are grateful to
you for the extraordinary services you
have rendered the university ue all love.
For twenty-five years you have served her
with devotion and generosity beyond all
praise, through dark days and bright.
Your chief thought has always seemed
70 be of her. and IL has been IN no smell
part through the stimulation of your ex-
ample that hundreds of Princeton men
have learned how TO translate their affec-
tion into action. This vase is In itself very
beautiful; but what It signifies Is much
more beautiful and could hardly be en-
bodied in any possible form by the ait Of
the silversnntth. II is tribute Of honor,
Of sincere sdn1iration and OF deep personal
affection. May il always serve to remind
you Of that best thing 2 man may learn
this side the srave-the homage OF his
fellows. % his comrades and equals FOR MS
devotion ana service"
Mr.. pyne said IN reply:
1T is with g full heart that thank YOU
for this evidence Of appreciation When I
think of the distinguished man with whom
! have been associated IN the last twenty
FIVE years-Dr. Mcccsh, c, .. Cuyler,
Grover Cleveland and others on the board
Of trustees-I wonder what I have done to
merit this gratitude I taks IL TO mean,
however, that you approve Of my actions
il. the last twenty-five years as member
Of the board, and shall do ali in my power
10 maintain your affection"
After the exercises Kari Lanslotz, com
poser of "Old Nassau" LED the assembled
crowd OF more than ten thousand persons in
the song, and President Wilson and Mr..
Pyne then headed the procession tc univer-
sity field for the baseball game with Yale.
As they passed the stand the crowd rose
and cf1eered loudly.
Several noted athletes carried the cha M
pionship banners Of their football and base
ball teams John Dewitt, Arthur Poe, Will
lam Edwards Edward Harlan and other
famous athletes being IN line. Then came
the various classes in costume. 4 live
camel and several floats gave a circus touch
70 the long line. When Princeton won the
baseball game the entire gathering OF
graduates joined in the antics Of the cele-
bration.