Evening journal., 1913-02-27
U. OF P. SONS
In REUNION
Delaware Alumni Association
= Joins in Twenty-firSt An
nuaI Banquet Here
REGRET LOSS OF
DR.. SHORTLDGE, MEMBER

Dk. ShOkILIDGE, MEMBER
The annual banquet OF the Della
ware Alumni OF the University OF
Pennsylvania was held last night in
the Hotel DUPONT IL was the TWEEN
ty-first annual banquet of the Alumni
and all cares we're left on the outside
at this meeting Of the sons OF the
Red and the BlueS The thoughts
of every man went back to his school
days, the old college, the old haunts,
and in the eyes of many tears were
seen when among those tender mem-
ories and recollections of days gone.
the name OF Dr. Evan G. Shortlidge
who died on Monday evening, was
mentioned in the most glowing terms
by the Hon. Charles B. Lands, a
former congressman from Indiana,
but now a resident of this city. Dr.
Shortlidge was one of the Oldest
members OF the Alumni
Practically every class from the
time honored "a" represented by Dr.
Willard Springer, to the 1913" class
of which Lew" Young, captain of
the 1918 Penn football team, is "a
member was represented.
Dean Edward c. Kirk, of the dental
department, was the first speaker OF
the evening He brought a line from
the provosts OF the University which
simple in itself meant much to the
members who we're present last night
-"Give my love to those dear fellows
down there'-was the provosts
words.
The work of the recent provost,
Charles Harrison, and that Of the
present provost. edgar S. Smith. Dr.
Kirk set forth as following a natu-
raj trend One he expressed il, stood
for material resources; the other, for
educational resources.
Professor Litchenberger OF the
Warton School OF Finance. was a very
entertaining speaker He put college
athletics to the front and praised
them as one of the most important
things of college life He spoke OF
Penn's football prospects for next
year, and told of the things being ac-
cOmplished in other branches OF col
lege life.
DR.. John McCracken told some
amusing stories of his life In China,
one Of which was an Alumni banquet
with six members present that he at
tended in Pekin
Lew" Young, the Wilmington boy,
who is captain OF next years foot
ball team, made a short talk and
promised TO give the members Of the
association the treat of their lives on
Franklin Field this year.
The concluding address was made
by the Hon. Charles b. Lands. Mr.
Lands is not a graduate of the U. of
F., but he has been made an honorary
member of the Alumni He told Of
his own college life at Wabash. of
the things that he should have done,
and the things that he should not have
done, but he made many a tear start
when he drew himself up to his full
height and lifted his head in praise
Of DR. Shortlidge, and said: He rep
resents n generation of men which
are rapidly passing away A man
who passed through one of the most
/ trying epochs in the history OF the
American Republic soldier who
battled in the days of 81 10 '65 and
then returned to his college to gradu-
ate"
The Alumni then adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Whereas. we have learned with
very great sorrow, the sad news of the
death OF our fellow alumnus, DR..
Evan c. Shortlidge. who died on the
Twenty-fourth day of February, A. ID.
1918
And Whereas. in the death Of our
dear beloved alumnus Dr. Evan G..
Shortlidge, we have lost one of our
most earnest and active members, who
at the time of his death was the old
est living alumnus in Delaware and
one who has always taken an especial
interest in the growth of our society
and one who will be missed by all of
US, and the community as well as our
/ Society has lost an esteemed citizen,
and his family a devoted husband
and loving father. one who has led a
well-r0unded life, fulfilling his duties
both as a professional man and a
worthy and respected citizen.
DIR. Shortlidge full well appreci-
ated his usefulness as a citizen when
young man by joining the Army
during the Civil War and serving
faithfully and fearlessly until its
close, and after the war was over at
tended our Alma Mater and graduated
from our Medical School in the Glass
Of 1868. and after graduating came 40
Wilmington where he enjoyed a large
practice. and in his practice he was
always welcome at the homes of his
patients. not alone for his professional
ability but for his kind words and
guidance 10 all A beloved counsel
lor and friend at all times. In his
public life he held many responsible
positions as Mayor. President of the
Society for Prevention Of Cruelty 20
Animals and Children. and his splen-
did work is appreciated and remem-
bered by all. but will be better re-
membered for his long. active, Jealous
and earnest work as a member OF
the Board of Education and our splen-
did system of schools will be a living
monument TO his much treasured
memory. And above all things. he
was always ready, anxious and willing
to aid, help and assist in any matter
that was for the betterment and ad-
vancement Of all and every interest of
the community, as well as the citizens
thereof
Therefore, Be It Resolved. That a
copy Of this resolution be spread upon
the minutes of our Society. and also
BE It Further Resolved, That a
copy be sent to the family of our
deceased alumnus"
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