Newark post., 1919-01-29
LEGISLATORS MAKE
BIENNIAL. VISIT
4NI 10I0 r'>f@1VO1z&L NEEDS OF BOTH COLLEGES
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS AND PROMINENT

legislature OF tne state OF Della
ware paid its biennial visit to
Newark. Senator Richards, Repre-
sentative Dean and the College
committee with the cordial CO.
operation Of townspeople who as
sisted in conveying the legislators
from place to place in machines
had every detail in readiness and
a regular itinerary mapped out.
The lateness of the train and other
delays hindered the latter part of
the schedule which included in
spectiUn of the Women's College.
Here an entertainment had been
planned and refreshments pre-
pared by the students in the Home
, Economics Department. The late
ness of the hour, however, made
it impossible to follow the sched-
ue closely. Tea was served in
Warner Hall while the Mandolin
Club rendered several selections.
The members from Kent and
Sussex we're due to arrive on the
11.01 train from Porter and the
various committees together with
the battalion from Delaware Col
lege assembled at the Pennsyl-
vania Station at that time. Here,
however, it was found that there
had been a wreck on, the road
which held up the expected train
over an hour. Governor Townsend,
Ex-Governor Miller, Lieutenant
:, Governor EliaSon, members of the
2 New Castle County Levy Court,
and other State and County Off
CialS had in the meantime
arrived by automobiles and after
the officers of the u. S. Army
who have returned to college and
the officers of the battalion had
been presented to the Governor by
President Mitchell, the battalion
with the returned commissioned Of
fcers at the head, lead the way to
the college farm. Upon entering
the grounds, the battalion was
drawn up on one side of and facing
the road and stood at present arms
while the Governor and his staff
passed by. The men were then
taken back to await the tardy train.
1t finally arrived, but so late that
the legislature decided to 90 di-
rectly to the college without first
visiting the farm. Then with the
band playing the column headed
up Depot Road. just before the
column reached Main Street the
battalion was again drawn up on
the right Of the street and present
ed arms while the legislators Of the
State rode past,
The Legislators greatly enjoyed
the dinner, which was served in Old
College Hall, and Miss Stewart,
was highly commended for the ex-
ceIIent dinner served. Governor
townsend presided, but because OF
an engagement in Wilmington, had
10 leave before Ex-Governor Miller
made his statement relative to the
financial needs Of the institution.
Governor Townsend, however, be-
lore going, made few reparks, IN
which he thanked the college Off
clals and the people of Newark for
The welcome extended. He also
commended the work Of the col
leges.
In the course Of his speech form
er Governor Miller said: "You are
mere for information. That is why
'he Board of Trustees and Faculty
want you here. 1t is your duty to
vote appropriations for the various
state institutions and consequently
you should have the right to know
just how such MONIES are to be
spent"
lie then stated that he desired
any member after he made his
statement to ask any questions they
usSired and they would be answer
ea by himself or other college off
s,ais' 1t was here that he told OF
.ne work Of Mr.. Wilkinson, the
BUSINESS administrator, and stated
.ne college would be run on a mod
'Fh business basis.
What we want" said Mr.. Mil
ter, sa lis "$112,S ,S9O.S7 for 1919 and
S9oO44.6l for 1920" He explain
eu that some of the items are in
tIieases, but this is necessary
oecause of conditions. The various
AMOUNTS that are needed were read
as follows:
Delaware College maintenance,