Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-25
LUNCHEON AND SPEECHES
Medical Alumni Enjoy Banquet,
Classes Observe Anniversar-
ies-ReuniOns End
a Busy Day.

and class reunions played n more I'M
portant part than ever before There was
excitement almost every minute for the
anniversary classes, and the class Of 1889
besides having the largest twenty-fifth
reunion ever held at the university gave
future alumni days boost by giving a
cup to be offered annually by the alumni
to the class which displays the most
original costumes and stunts in the
frolics of alumni day.
The alumni breakfast was a larger
event than ever. 1t was held in the gym
nasium at noon, about 315 alumni. wives
and children, instructors, seniors, and
friends being present. The Rev e. c.
Bass, SO. president of the associate
alumni. presided. The Rev. DR.. Joseph
Torrey, 81 invoked the divine blessing.
AS soon as the breakfast was well start
ed. the classes Numbered out their
cheers from all sides Of the room, cheer
Ing themselves. the other classes. and all
joining in big demonstration for Presi-
dent Benton. Professor Nathan f,
Merrill and Professor Archibald L.
Daniels. who retire this year, were loud
ly cheered. Soon the class of 1904 dis
embarked at the door from their float and
marched twice around the room in pic
turesque costume, with a battery Of
noise-making instruments. The class then
took its place at the north side Of the
ROOM and contributed their share to the
general excitement and pandemonium.
THE SPEECHES.
After the luncheon, there were speeches,
the first speaker introduced by the Rev.
Z. C. Bass being President G. P. Ben
ton. The latter expressed his pleasure at
.,,,e4 i,ev
Of sons and daughters of the university.
He proposed to announce two other
speakers one, Sho Nemoto. 80, of Toxic,
who he said would speak through a letter
which President Benton received from
him. In this letter Sho Nemoto ex-
pressed his deep regret at not being able
to attend the commencement and his
R5th reunion, on account of a special ses-
sion of Parliament. of which he is a
member. AS a token of remembrance
Ind gratitude to the university for the
great services rendered him, he enclosed
q check for $3.50 for the university. This
letter was received with cheers for Sho
Nemoto led by DIR. G. Y. Bliss, SO.
The second speaker, President Benton
said, would talk by means of his picture,
which was held up for view. This was a
picture of DR.. J. b. Angel. president Of
the university from 1866 to 1871 President
Benton spoke of seeing him at his homo
at Ann Arbor, Mich, a short time ago
Although 81 years old he still takes a
keen interest in all Vermont affairs and
iloings. President Benton expressed the
wish that the pictures of all the presi-
dents of the university, from President
Saunders to President Buckham, be col
lected and hung somewhere in the col
iege buildings. In closing, he thanked
the Alumni association for its hearty CO.
operation. Two years ago, he said, there
was deficit of $4,000, but now, thanks
to Treasurer Smith, there is a little sur
plus on hand, chapel and commons,
ne said. were particularly needed, and
ne expressed the hope that they might
be had in the near future. He said that
the L. V. M. was sure to be an inspira-
ton to the future as 1t has been in the
past.
CHANGE IN COMMENCEMENT DATE
NOT FAVORED.
At this point the proposed changing
of commencement from the fourth to the
third week Of June was brought up. John
j. Allen spoke against the motion for
two reasons: 1t would throw more work
on the faculty II they attempted to cover
the same amount of work In week less
time, and 1t would be impossible to OBJ
tain so large number of alumni at
commencement as now. Later the motion
was brought up again, but laid on the
table.
FIELD SECRETARY RICH.
The field secretary, l. l., Rich, spoke
Tor few minutes. He said the activities
of the field secretary so far as the uni
Versity is concerned consist in seeking
TO complete the endowment fund begun
ten years ago. now one-half complete
lie said a greater degree of effort was
needed, and more cooperation, instead
of individual work. We should see that
the interests of the university are adj
Tanced definite organization formed
We should take seriously our relation to
the university and do our best to draw
funds to the institution. Through the
Institution is the opportunity to develop
the highest opportunity possible
d. G. MOORE.
The chairman next called on d. G.
| Moore, 49, one Of the Oldest living gradu-
htes. He said we all believe in the uni
versty and its ideals. He said he was
unable to express his feelings at coming
back once more. In looking back, he
could see all the great opportunities Of
fered by the college. Although he had
been out Of college a long while. he said
his love and friendship for the university
were as warm as ever and he would
continue to stand by 1t as long as strength
and life should last.
DEAN H. c. TINKHAM
Dean Tinkham of the Medical College
was the next speaker. Not long ago. he
said, the automobile was never expected
by some people to become a practical
machine for use. The same was said of
the flying machine, and the Panama canal
WAS thought by some to be impractical
and foolish. However these remarks
were made by persons who knew nothing
lehout the affairs or the results to be
lEaiped by them. The fact that the auto
mobile. the flying machine and the canal
hare practical proves that these opinions
rwere not based on facts, More recently
At has been said that 1t was impossible
10 support medical college here in YER