Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-02-19
Shown Over City and Campus
and Banquetted at Gordon
Hall Saturday Night.

The Law Makers We're with US
Saturday.
Most people of Oxford are familiar
already, with events leading up TO the
bringing of the Legislative Commit
tees from jackson to Oxford, the
main object of which was for the pur-
nose of convincing the law makers
that the University of Mississippi was
located in the most logical point in
the state, and that it should remain
at its present location.
Then too, it was the desire OF the
people of Oxford to convince the state
law makers that the appropriation
sought at the hands of the Leglsla-
ture was for a just cause and aoso-
lutely necessary to properly equip
the University for the accommodation
and needs of the student body.
To accomplish these ends the COM
mittee acting on the suggestion OF the
people of Oxford, secured two Pull
man cars and brought the members OF
the vahious committees to oxford, TO
be our guests, and to see for them
selves the needs of this great edu-
cational institution.
A special committee composed OF
John Falkner, chairman; L. E. Old
ham, E. O. Davidson, E. E. Temple,
II. M. Faser and D. M. Kimbrough,
went to Jackson, Thursday evening to
escort the law makers to Oxford, and
to see that their ever wants and COM
forts were not neglected. Friday
evening the t&p from Jackson was
started. The special coaches were
placed on the sidetrack at Oxford
Saturday morning at $40, where
they remained until Sunday morning.
The reception committee with cars
went to the depot at 7:30 Saturday
morning, transported the lawmakers
to Kicks Hall where breakfast was
served.
At 10 o'clock, all assembled at the
chapel where a number of speeches
were made.
Address of Welcome.
AT the morning exercises at the
chapel, after the orchestra had rend-
cred some splendid music, which was
most highly appreciated, Rev. Chris
tian read chapter from Gods Word
and invoked the divine blessings.
Chancellor Powers, in behalf of the
University, then delivered a welcome
address to the visitors. In his ad-
dress the Chancellor reviewed the
history of the institution from it's
birth to the present day, sressin~ on
the needs of the institution in a mod
est way.
The orchestra rendered more music.
following which Mayor E. E. Temple
in behalf of the citv of Oxford, deliv-
cred the keys of the city to the dis
tinguished visitors, extending them a
most cordial welcome. While his ad-
dress was short, it was to the point
and full of wisdom.
Among other speakers of the morn
ing were Senator Kyle of the 32nd
district; Representative Glass, of At
tala: Senator H. X. Mahon, of Mar
shall.
More splendid music by the orches-
ira and the morning exercises were
closed. The visitors were escorted
TO the Gordon Hall where luncheon
was served.
In the afternoon, the law makers
We're shown about the campus, driven
over the city of Oxford, and entertain
ed in various ways.
The Banquet.
At o'clock, notwithstanding the
severe cold weather and the heavy
snow-like clouds, the people began
to assemble. The dining room under
the able direction OF Mrs. Gideon, was
arranged for seating about 400
guests. 1t must have been on account
of the bad weather, for there were not
more than $50 Oxford people out to
greet the lawmakers and partake Of
the feast The visions and faculty
members of the University swelled
the number to probably $50. Yet
there were fifty or more plates un-
claimed.
A delicious four-course supper, in
tersperced with oratory, Portina ci-
gars and cigaretts, was then enjoyed
until the wee hour.
The occasion was decided success,
and the committees deserve much
credit for the splendid and able man.
ner in which they conducted their
work.
"Side Lights.
Before introducning the toastmas-
ter, Judge Farley, Chancellor Powers
read a lengthy communication from
ton. A. Z. Stovall, of Okolona, ex-
pressing regrets at being unable to be
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