Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-14
President Is Called by First
Name and Slapped on Back
by Classmates.
EXECUTIVE ORDERED TO
KEEP STEP IN PARADE
Walks Along Dusty Roads Behind
Blaring Band in Hot Sun and
Is Supremely Happy.

PRINCETON. N. J., June l3-With
President Wilson-'Tommy Wilson," '1e
AS the hero Of the occasion. Pr1nceton's
greatest alumni in years was cele-
brated here today
From all parts Of the country Prince
ton graduates focked to welcome their
most distinguished alumnus and former
president. From his arrival at noon until
his departure. shortly before midnight
the President was cheered. serenaded
shaken by the hand and lionized gener-
ally. He entered completely into the
spirit OF the occasion and behaved like
any other afumnus back at his alma
mater.
Washington visitors started when ell
derly men shouted Tommy at the
President. but Mr.. Wilson only smiled
and retorted by calling his old class
mates by their first names and nicknames.
Once or twice he was called doctor
by some who knew him as president Of
Princeton, and many hailed him as gov
ernor."
Have Long Parade.
The climax of the celebration came
with the parade Of the alumni, several
thousand strong. from the campus to the
base ball field, to see Princeton play
Yale. The President walked nearly q
mile. along dusty roads, behind blaring
band and beneath hot sun. but all the
way his face was wreathed in smiles.
The march was a continuous ovation for
him. AS his class swung out on the field.
preceded and followed by other classes,
dressed in every conceivable costume,
from sailor suits to patriotic outfits. the
thousands OF spectators rose and cheered.
He circled the field once with the
mi nd IN 10
P. W. Miller of Philadelphia, one Of
the marshals Of the 10 class, shouted to
the President: Keep step there.
Tommy"
piled the President.
The President rooted hard for Prince
ton, and was disappointed when Yale
won the game. He asked many questions
about the team and Joined in the college
songs and yells.
Grayson Is Honored.
Prior to the game the President took
| lunch at 10 quarters. DIR. G. r. Gray
son. the Presidents naval aid and physi-
clan, was made an honorary member Of
70. Others who took part in the cele-
bration were Justice Pitney Of the United
Of Ohio, J. R. Silliman. vice consul at
Saltillo, Mexico, and William F. Nc
Comb. chairman Of the democratic ma
tional committee. ,,
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
McAdoo, who came to Princeton with
the President, visited friends.
During the day and evening the Presi-
dent managed to shake hands with sew
eral policemen and other townspeople.
He laughed at many floats and banners.
situation The class Of 1907 had camel
ana a sign reading This is no psy-
Geological reunion and 1909 had a
manikin labeled Huerta.
Behind closed doors, the class Of 1873
gathered tonight for a reunion dinner.
The speeches were informal and reflect
ed the Princeton spirit. The President
made happy Princeton address.
Greeted by Throng.
As the President stepped from the
train this morning A. w. Halsey Of New
York, president Of the class Of 70, and
w. r. Wilder, New York. president OF
the class, greeted him warmly. One OF
them handed him hatband with pur-
ple 10 on it. and another pinned
Princeton button on his coat. Many
other members of the class pressed for
ward to welcome him. and the crowd OF
Princeton undergraduates sent up
locomotive"
At the same time a negro band started
Princeton song.
All the members of the class Of ~
were dressed in blue coats. white trousers
and straw hats with 10 hatbands
A reception committee escorted the
President through the university grounds
to 10 hall. They passed through cheer-
ing throngs of Princeton men with their
wives and other members of their fam
lilies. Many bands struck up Princeton
airs as the colleges most distinguished
alumnus went by.