Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-02
WESLEYANS AGAIN
recall Old DAYS
Fourth Annual Reuniop OF
Former College Girls De-
lightful as Usual
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The DAYS OF Aud Lang Syne were
lovingly recalled today when about
80 graduates and former students OF
Wesleyan College gathered in the
rose room OF the Hotel DUPONT, ana
held their fourth annual reunion.
Guests came from many States, ana
upon their arrival this morning, they
we're met on the mezzan4ne floor by
receptiOn committee, comprising
Mrs. Ella Nee. Byrd, Of Baltimore,
Mrs. Henry p. Rumford. Mrs. James
p. Honecker. Of Smyrna; Mrs. VII
liam II. Morris. Miss Ella NJ hlley'
Dr. Josephine M. r. White Delacour'
Mrs. Julia Robins, of Snow Hill, ma
and Mss Eva b. Taylor.
The morning was devoted to the
registration of guests, and the eN-
changes Of greetings between one an
other. Many present had not seen
each other since the good old days
at Wesleyan. and "reminiscences were
exchanged and the history of the IN
torvening years briefly reviewed.
Tears and laughter mingled, as Ia
m.liar old anecdotes concerning the
davs when they we're school girls TO-
gether. we're recalled. and friend
ehips that had lain buried in the past
we're affectionately renewed.
That eOld Wesleyan" is lovingly
held I'M the memories Of it's daugh-
ters was evidenced at today's reunion
which proved to be one of the most
successful ever neld.
Mrs. Laura Postles Cooper was in
charge of the membership table;
Mrs. sylvia Wright Burris. of Middle
town. and Mrs. J.. r. zebley OF this
city. were in charge Of registration
table and Mrs Mary Reynolds Man
mig. Miss Sarah Weldin, Mrs. Bessie
N. Moore and Miss Mary A. Taylor,
we're In charge of the luncheon
tickets
Following the receiving OF the
guests. an went to the rose room,
where. at noon luncheon was served.
This was a beautifully appointed af-
far and ccnierDieces on the tables
consisted OF yellow chrysanthemums
and blue ragged robins, 10 carry out
the color scheme Of blue and gold
the Wesleyan colors. In addition to
the graduates and former students OF
the old college several WESLEYAN
granddaughter were present; while
Enoch Mccullough, father OF Mrs.
Ella Mccullough Byrd, Of Baltimore
president OF the Alumnae Association,
and who was 40 one time n trustee
of Wesleyan and Miss Winifred J.
Robinson. dean of the Women's Col
lege Of Delaware. were specially in
vited guests.
The luncheon was served at small
tables. while az the speakers table
.were seated the president and officers
OF the Alumnae Association, and the
guests and speakers
The call to luncheon was made ac-
cording 10 classes, the members OF
classes between 1910 and 1850 going
downstairs first. then followed so. go,
and 10 and so on until the closing
year Of college Guests were pres
ent from the year 1S47. Much regret
was expressed over abe absence OF
Mrs Sarah Crist OF Philadelphia,
who Is one Of the oldest living Wes-
leyan students, having been a mem
Der OF the class OF 1S47. This is the
first reunion she has ever missed.
However. she wrote a reminiscent pa
per. which was read during the
luncheon. by her daughter, Mrs. Anna
Crist Barrett. OF Philadelphia.
Others who gave reminiscent toasts
during the luncheon. were Mrs VIII
liam H. Morris. Of this city. and Mrs.
JEANNE r. Field, who read a paper.
which was written by Mrs. FL zabeth
Mcclure. Of Philadelphia. who went
to Wesleyan between the years Of
1s45 and 1S47. Several other infor-
NAL talks were given
A feature OF the luncheon was the
singing OF two original songs. "Our
Alma Mater" which was sung TO the
tune OF Maryland was written by
Mrs JEANNE Riddle Field and by Mrs.
William II. Morris. while the other,
The College Bell" which was sung
to the tune Of "Old Black joe" was
written by Miss Florence Hoffecker.
The menu follows: Grapefruit
Maraschino, Potage st, German; Gel
cry; Olives; Filet OF Kingfish Folen.
tine; Chicken a La Broche String
Beans; Potato Rissoles; Neapolitan
Ice Cream; Lady Fingers; Cafe Brazil.
The treasurer's report showed a
balance OF S32727.
In her reminiscent paper. Mrs.
Morris spoke OF the founding OF the
college in this city In 1887. The first
school building was at No. us Mar
ket street and in 1888 II was remov-
ed to the house formerly occupied by
Governor Dickinson, corner Ninth
and Market streets. The corner
stone OF the college building on
French street was laid June 8, 1889.
The Wesleyan Collegiate Institute
was chartered in 1871. In 1914 the
Wesleyan College was described bv
leading newspapers OF the day as be-
ing the only female institution Of
learning in the Northern States
chartered with collegiate powers
and privileges.
On July 10. 1884. the Alumnae As
ISOLATION was formed with the follow
ing officers. Sarah Darrott, presl-
dent: Maria Weldin. recording secre-
tary; Hetty Niles correspond ny
secretary. and Marv ]. Young. treas
urer.
This data was obtained from a
bound volume Of copies of the "Fe-
male Student" Young Ladies' Caroni-
Gle" first published at Wesleyan in
1874 which had been collected bv
Miss Maria Wedin. tn aunt of Miss
Sarah Weldin- OF this CITY. In honor
OF the memory Of AUNT Mara" Wei.
din, the daughters" arose and ex.
pressed their appreciation after tbs
reading of this Daper had heen con.
cIuded
Mrs. Laura Uric Ruth, of Philadelphi,
of the class Of '4s, was one Of the oldes
students present.