The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-06-15

DOddS is an operator at the MllWau-
kee depot, and has resided here,
about two years. The young couple
have a large number of friends in the
city who will be glad to extend their
hearty congratulations.
The social function of the students
comprising the membership of the
graduating class of Dakota Wesley
an is the annual reception tender
ed by the members of the ~associa-
ton, and which was held Wednes-
day evening in the basement of the
Methodist church. The invitations
sent out by the association included
the members of the graduating class,
the members of the board of trustees
and the faculty of the institution.
With these assembled in the parlers
of the church a reception was held
from 6 to z O'Clock. IN the receiv-
ing line were Mrs. Lewis Shuster, the
president of the Alumni, Prof. C. d.
Hardy, Miss Lauurson, Miss Noble,
and they extended cordial greetings
to the guests of the evening.
At 1880 o'clock the assembled
guests marched to the basement
where the banquet was served. This
was in charge of the ladies of the
Episcopal church, and they served a
fine menu and which was appreciat-
ed by those in attendance. Plates
were laid for seventy quests.
Prof Hardy presided as toastmas-
ter of the occasion, and in this ca
pacity he added much to the pleas
ures of the evening by his introduc-
tions OF the speakers, and in nearly
every instance something of an in
teresting character was said.
President Kerfoot presented the
members of the graduating class to
the Alumni Association with words
of commentator concerning their
fitness and qualifications for enter
ing into fellowship with those who
had gone before. DR.. kerfoot said
that himself and the faculty had be-
come attached to the young men and
women comprising tine class and he
hated to see them leave the institu-
ton. but he felt they were we'll
equipped, to enter into the life be-
fore them.
Lauritz Miller extended a welcome
to the class on behalf of the associa-
ton. He congratulated DR.. Kerfoo.
on turning out such an excellent
class, and congratulated them fur
Their on coming into the association.
Speaking from experience, Mr.. Mil
Ter said to the graduates that if they
had a hard time in coming through
the course of the University, he want
ed to inform them that the hard
time was really just beginning and
that it would be harder from now on.
4EN aLtrN Hs.eEHs
: S. E. Morris. president of the
board OF trustees. spoke on the broad
topic of "One Thing and Another"
He related a number of humorous
Incidents, which had some bearing
on the topic. and ended by giving a
fine talk why he was SO deeply in
Iterested in the college. He spoke of
the mission of the institution to the
young men and women of the state
lin educating them for the better
things Of life, and the power for
good these young people will accom-
plish in the state when they become
sufficiently numerous.
Miss Nina Hager rendered a choice
vocal selection, which received the
hearty appreciation OF the guests
and she %graciously gave a second
number. She was accompanied by
Misc Dilley.
Miss Dilley was called upon to
speak on "Reminiscences" In this
capacity she referred to a number Of
incidents in the life Of the school
some ten or twelve years ago, and
spoke Of the peculiarities OF the old
members of the faculty and the way
they used to conduct the chapel ex-
ercises. Miss Dilley brought up
many recollections that we're greatly
enjoyed by all.
John Dobson was assigned the
topic Of Evolution in. College
Life, He outlined, in a general
way what the college did for q fell
low outside OF what he gained In the
class rooms-how 1t developed him
along certainereligious. political and
social lines which we're found to be
vaatly beneficial in coming in con-
taact withrthe world. Nj. Dobson
'addressed the greater share o. his re