Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-10-17
ESQ At BANQUET
President HutChinS Of U. Of N. and Men
from Other Colleges Speak
is. BROOKE 's6 TOAST MASTER
Many Pledge Support and Pay Tribute to New
President

The fine social feature OF the day
was the informal banquet at Wright
Hall, directly following the inaugural
address This was attended by about
two hundred and fifty persons, in
cluding members of the Synod OF
Michigan, the Board of Trustees,
members OF the faculty, friends OF the
college and students. After the
Synod, Board OF Trustees and faculty
had faced the camera on the steps OF
the hall, all were conducted into the
dining room uider the direction OF
Prof. James +. Mitchell. President
Blaisdell leading the way was fol-
lowed in order by visiting members
from other colleges, trustees, alumni,
seniors, members of the Synod, VS.
itors. juniors and all the rest. When
all were nicely at their proper places,
DR.. Spencer OF lonia invoked the
divine blessing. Then came the
splendid luncheon so nicely prepared
under the direction of Miss Albert
SON AT 2:3O p. m, Dr. Starker, OF
Calumet, moderator of the Synod,
rose to his feet and called the Synod
TO order Rev Cleaver of Big Rapids
then offered the following motion:
"Be it here resolved that the Synod
of Michigan extend their hearty
thanks TO the Trustees and Faculty
of Alma College for their liberal ar
rangements in bringing us to Alma
and providing this splendid banquet"
This was passed upon by hearty
hand clap from the members OF the
Synod. DR. Bryant of Detroit then
moved that the Synod adjourn to
meet in Adrian, October 2nd, 1913
Things were then turned over to
Rev. Louis s. Brooke, 90 of Howell
who was the toastmaster OF the oc-
casion.A Introductions were very
short at first as several of the speak
ers had TO get through in time for
the three-thirty train, nevertheless he
brought in some of his humor, which
is always enjoyed by the friends and
alumni of Alma. He first called upon
Prof. Albert p Cook to read greet
ings from absent friends, which we
give here only in part.
President Samuel Dickie of Albion
College: Cannot get through Al
bion sends congratulations and best
wishes"
Ex-president A. F Bruske; at will
be great day; probably the greatest
that Alma has ever seen. congrat-
ulate you upon it and upon the happy
beginning OF your work
Dr. Remsen Bishop, Principal of
Detroit Eastern High School: "Alma
College has stood for high moral
ideals and sound scholarship Every
one interested in education. and es-
pecially everyone so interested and
living in Michigan, will join in the
confident expectation that under Pres
idcnt Blaisdell Alma will continue
its valuable work for the state and
for the nation"
Governor Chase s. Osborn Only
unusual pressure Of official business
prevents me from accepting the invi-
tation TO attend the twenty-hfth ami
versary Of the opening of Alma Col
lege and your inauguration as presi-
dent | feel an especial interest in
Alma College and in you | consider
that the college is favored in having
your services, and | earnestly wish
for your success and happiness in
your new work. My congratulations
go to both you and Alma College.
] deeply hope for its continued sue
cess and progress"
Supt Joseph Northon, 90, of East
Jordan: 81 must write the message of
good will for and loyalty to Alma
College and her future that / would
gladly express in person
Rev Harry f. Porter, 90, of Zanes-
vile, Ohio 81 assure you of my good
will and tie good will of Mrs. Porter
in your new office The fact that |
bear in loving memory the history of
other times and another administra-
tion does not in the least affect my
interest in the Alma of today, and in
the president Of that Alma May God
who has so abundantly blessed our
COLLEGE watch over and prosper your
administration"
f. c. Lindemann of Plymouth
church. Lansing "The denomina-
tional institutions must surely be the
leaven in this wild scramble for in
dustrial and state education
] am wishing big things for you"
J. s. Dickerson, Editor Chicago
Standard: 81 send my best wishes for
the old college and the new presi-
dent"
Rev Sherman J. Divine, Woodward
Avenue Presbyterian church, Detroit.
REST assured of my readiness to CO.
operate with you in the upbuilding of
our beloved Alma Mater
President w. A. Mills Of Hanover