The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-05-03
F. c. PREXY GETS
ROYAL WELCOME
GREAT DISPLAY OF ENTHUSIASM
SHOWN BY STUDENTS OF CON-
EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE WHEN
PRESIDENT ARRIVES FROM HIS
EASTERN TRIP.

Fargo college turned out in a body
to welcome home President Creegan
and his wife yesterday afternoon.
When the train was due the platform
| friends, and as the train rolled in the
| band struck up lively tune. Conster-
| nation reigned for several minutes
when it was found that the president
was not on the back end of the train.
He was soon found, however, and es-
corted to his carriage, when the pro-
cession started for the college
The prexy and his wife rode in an
open carriage, accompanied by Judge
and Mrs. Pollock, preceded by the
band, and surrounded by a lively
crowd of young ladies, waving banners
and cheering the company. About fifty
of the men of the school procured a
long rope and pulled the carriage down
Eighth street around in front of the
college.
1t was here that President Creegan
gave his first speech, telling the stud
ents what a surprise 1t was, and how
he and his wife appreciated the re-
ception. After his speech and several
selections by the band, the crowd ad-
journed, only to gather again in the
evening, and continue the festivities
About o'clock the grand reception
began in the chapel. The room was
in all its glory. The artistic taste
Of the young ladies was evident in
every nook and corner. Banners
adorned the walls and the college col
r. no
Fargo college orchestra now had it's
turn and played nearly all the evening
After the accustomed greeting and
hand shaking, Charles Pollock, the
chairman of the committee asked ev-
cry one to be seated and hear the
speeches which had been arranged. Mr..
Talbot, the college orator, welcomed
"prexy'' on behalf of the students. His
speech was cleverly delivered and he
concluded with an original poem on
the "doings" Of the afternoon. In a
side remark he stated that if the po-
etry was not well arranged, at any rate
it was a good paper. 1t was immedi-
ately noticed that the papers were blue
and gold, and instantly applause filled
the whole building.
Mr.. Perley was next called upon.
He made the president feel welcome,
and relieved his anxiety by stating
that the faculty had behaved fairly
well during his absence. "Of course"
said the speaker, "the students conduct
has been beyond reproach." He -.ssured
the prexy that the college was grateful
for his efforts to fill the Golfers of the
institution, "for money is a great ne
cessity" Following Mr.. Perley, who
spoke for the trustees, Professor Mil
brath was called upon in behalf of the
faculty.
Following these speakers, Charles
Pollock called on President Creegan
for a few words. The honored guest.
though deeply moved, responded and
after many thanks for the welcome re-
ceived, told the students and citizens
present of the happy relations which
he had enjoyed with Fargo college.
Years ago, when the college was
young" said the speaker 81 was of
fered the presidency of this institution,
but thought my services were needed
in New York. President Simmons was
the party who visited me, and I am
sure every one loves his memory.
Ever since that day there has been
feeling of warmth in my heart for
Fargo college, until when asked Sec
ond time, recently, I could not refuse.
Several eastern positions were open
to me, but the call of the west rose
highest, and l am glad today that 1
accepted my present position to grow
up with the biggest little college in
the world" He told of his visits to
alumni in Boston, where Will Best en-
tertained him to banquet at the City
club, then of his reception at Wash
ington, where Hon. L. B. Hanna en-