Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-29
ALUMNI BREAKFAST.
New President OF the University Given
an Enthusiastic Greeting.

New President Of the University Given
an Enthusiastic Greeting.
More than $50 graduates Of the univer-
s!ty, representing classes spread over a
Period OF half a century. took their places
about 1890 O'Clock at tables placed in the
| college gymnasium for the annual alumni
breakfast. The attendance was larger
| tran had been anticipated, and extra
| tables were brought out, even after the
banquet had begun
| The large hall was effectively decorated
with long streamers Of green and gold
extending upward from the sides of the
| building to the roof. and crossing the
room among the trusses above the run
| ming track. at intervals Of two or three
feet. The effect was novel and striking.
l>omeo's orchestra, occupying a deco
rated stage in the center OF the hall, fur
n:shed music during the repast
The after-dnner speaking began at 1880
O'clock Judge Edmund C. Mower of this
city, vice-president Of the association,
was the POSTMASTER The spirit of the
occasion. as reflected in the address Of
the speakers. expressed itself in a glow
Ing tribute to the cherished memory OF
ham. cheerful optimism toward the fut-
ure of the university. an enthusiastic 10y
atty on the part of the alumni. and a sin
oere welcome OF the warmest kind for
President-elect Guy Potter Benton. who
has evidently already won firm place in
the affections of Vermont men and citi-
zens of Burlington.
Very much in evidence at all times was
hn o1a Of
/ the 18th anniversary of their graduation
Its members hadn't forgotten how to give
class yell in the approved fashion, and
they were not bashful In displaying their
accomplishments in this line. nor in prov
Ing to the satisfaction Of all that class
spirit among their number IS not by any
means matter Of ancient history.
THE AFTER-DINNER SPEAKERS.
Judge Mower opened the post-prandal
EXERCISES with a reference to the absence
Of II. w. Hill Of Buffalo. the president
OF the association. Continuing he said:
I've meet here to-day under peculiarly
solemn and significant circumstances. In
the passing of President Buckham we
note the closing Of a career unique in
length of service, accomplishment and
personality"
He then introduced Darwin p Kings
ley, president of the New York Life In
surance company. who said in part:
MR.. K1NGsLEY'S ADDRESS.
mo finer tribute has been paid to Presl-
dent Buckham, and none ever will be,
than that In the address delivered by
DR.. Benton on Sunday,-the Immortality
of effort based on conviction and clear
purpose. Whatever may lie beyond the
veil. none of us need be told that
Matthew Henry Buckham Is immortal
We have evidences all about us of the
length of time that DR.. Buckham shall
| live. Who but DIR. Ruckham planned
these buildings here and there? These
| will remain to the time of our childrens
| children, as a memorial to his deathless
name.
"Fe fought enemies that were in
tangible. Ee had patience. when patience
was needed. With all his courage and
| his patience, DR. Buckham knew what
it was to struggle with poverty In official
| and In personal relations You measure
| poverty by mans outlook and his
aspirations. and in the sense that DIT
| Buckham lacked the means to carry out
his ambitions, he was poor.
|
Dr. Buckham's leadership. cannot say to
the incoming president. we do not know
what 1t Is to be poor But the poverty
will be a different kind of poverty from
| that Of 1851 and thereabouts.
| "Dr, Buckham had the manners of the
prince because he was prince, For you
and for me there is one fact that will
never change. None of the vlcissitudes of
| Efa cop mako a S1ip bt cha nga IL, o,,,
| memory of DIR, Buckham."
| To Mr.. Kingsley's address, JUDGE Mower
added a few words of appreciation in say
| ing:
when President Buckham stepped out
it was almost as II an integral part Of
| the institution had left us" The toast
| master then continued:
| "On the part of the trustees. and also
! am sure, on the part Of the alumni.
| want to express appreciation of the
very great value to this institution of the
| services that have been rendered by Mr..
Lyman, plain business man called to
the administration Of the affairs of this
university 'rlng the past few months"
| A"Fl'H EU-lrENT LYMAN.
M Lyman was called upon. and he
said:
| sappo aaou give short ac-
count Of my stewardship.
| Inc position "a. a duel one. In the
hrst place, was acting president OF the
university. My work in that capacity
was made easy by the 'SiStahoe ana
| royalty of those about me.
| Mr.. Lyman then spoke Of the work OF
| Dean Perkins, mention of whose name
was greeted with hearty applause,
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