The Washington bee., 1911-05-20
THE HOWARD LAW STUDENTS
SMOKER.
An Enjoyable Time at Gray's.

l III o4liCANl SiNCll ldSl HUI sud-
evening, May II, by the Junior Class
men OF Howard University Law De
partment proved notable event from
both a social and literary standpoint.
The spacious banquet hall at Gray's,
dazzling with light and decorations,
the silvery strains of the electric
band, the Sumptuous TepaSt, the Jolly
appearance of ClaSsmen and their
guests, gave a fascinating effect to the
occasion.
The committee spared nothing in
making this one of the most de-
lIghtful treats of the scholastic year
The supper was lnterspersed with a
unique and instructive program, Mr..
J. Z. ROundtree presided with such
skill and precision that he at once
takes rank among Our best toastmas-
ters and parliamentarians.
During the first course of the repast,
which included bisque of CLAIMS, aux
croutons, baked roe shad, potatoes a
la Julienne, and Roman punch, Mr.
John w. Robinson in an address
made a vivid comparison of ancient
and modern history in treating the
subject, "Why We Are Here" And
Mr. Henry T. Dunn, with equal zeal
and enthusiasm, discussed in a most
scholarly manner THE Relative
Merits of the Quiz and Lecture Meth
DDS of Teaching Law"
During the second course, which
consisted of chicken CrOquets, French
peas, and snowflake potatoes, Mr.. P.
c. Reed received great applause while
discussing the subject, Negro Law
yer and His Relation to American
Life Mr.. William H Martin
sWayed the audience at will, so fine
were the distinctions in his discourse
on The Necessity Of a College
Training for the Preparation OF the
Legal Profession" We make special
mention of Mr. Martini because we
believe that in him IS an extravagant
gift of intellect that is destined to
make Of him either an able lawyer or
great poet. for the recital of his
original poem, Roll On demon
strated his exceptional ability as the
coming poet.
The third course was a combination
salad. While it was being served Mr..
7. 5. Jefferson sang, in purely BO-
hemian air, solo entitled The Waves
of the Turbulent Deep" Mr.. Jefferson
was at his best in this song, as well
as in the response made in reply to
the eloquent Mr. ]. H. Clinton. Mr.
Marion F. Harris discussed somewhat
at length the subject, Would the
Election of United States Senators
be a Menace to Our Civil and POliti-
cal LibertieS?" "Our Eminent Amer
lean Jurists" was the subject of an
eloquent plea by Mr.. Thornwell Cald-
we'll
In the fourth couse was served ice
cream, cake, waters and blanched al
monds. During this course, Mr.. H.
]. c. Capehart delivered a mastery
Grafton on "The Class of 1913" His
discourse was so substantial with his
torical facts, treating of the peculiar
ties of human nature as applied TO the
members of the class, we think it |
wise that copy be reserved as class
literature. or that Mr.. Capehart be
made Historian in order that we
might get more of the work he has so |
beautifully begun.
Among the invited guests who |
spoke, special mention is made of DR.. |
c. w. Childs, of this city, and Messrs. |
F. w. Newman and L. A Wilson.
The fifth and last course consisted |
of demitasse, cigars. Roman punch |
and sweet mints- While all were |
seated around the festive board, Mr.. |
the noted photographer, en-
tered upon the scene, and, of course, |
his work can be nothing short of ex-
cellence
All regretted very much that Mr..
the class president, was
not able to be present at what is
thought to have been the greatest
of the present scholastic year.