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About The Nebraskan. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1892-1899 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1893)
1 16 THIS NEBRASKAN 11 i W A i i 1 1 tumcs of the male coterie. When the danc ing began at half past nine the gaiety reached its height and continued till about half-past twelve o'clock, five extra numbers having been added to the regular program. There were about fifty couples on the lloor and there were no wall Powers. Everybody danced. That was what the)' came there for and they undoubtedly did all that mortal man possibly could to extend the fullest en joyment from the few Hooting hours which were given them. It was generally regarded as the most successful promenade ever given by the senior classes of the University. Much credit is due the board of managers for the good music and excellent arrange ments. Friday evening was devoted to the special entertainments of the different societies and fraternities of the school. The literary societies gave a union program in the University chapel which was generally aftended and enjoyed by all. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity gave one of its usual enjoy able dancing parties at its hall in the State block as a farewell entertainment to its young lady friends. THE MILKORD PICNIC. Departing from the usual custom of the previous graduating classes, the class of '93, instead of holding the usual class day exer cises in the University chapel, packed up its lunch baskets, extended a general invitation to everybody else connected with the Uni versity to do likewise, and hied itself to the groves of Milford. Whatever some people may have thought as to the desecration of an ancient and bewhiskered custom, many jumped at the opportunity of a day's outing after the terrible strain of the examinations of the past week and, availing themselves of the nine o'clock excursion train, proceeded to do the "hie" act with as much grace though less dignity than the reverend seniors. The day was spent as picnic days usually are, with eating, drinking and loafing around or in some cases of sentimental inclination, botanizing of a general nature. At five the threatening clouds drove the picniccrs to the train and to Lincoln. Sunday night the Rev. Mr. Buss of Fre mont delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the members ot the class of '93 and a small audience of their friends. Mr. Buss spoke at some length on a subject of a somewhat abstract nature. Monday afternoon was devoted to the de partmental receptions and the reception by the Chancellor of the general public in the Grant Memorial hall. The latter reception was very generally attended by friends of the University. In the evening the department of music gave its commencement concert at the Lan sing theatre before a large audience. To Prof, and Mrs. MenzendorfV it must have been the greatest pleasure to see the fruits of their labor so finely exemplified by their pupils. The University orchestra gave its selections in a manner which surprised the majority of the audience, who had no con ception of the possibilities involved in the steady practice of a few months. The indi vidual performers likewise, were at their best, and succeded in impressing the audi ence, composed, it is true, for the most part of their friends, with a good opinion of their respective training and ability. The concert was one of the most enjoyable features of the entire week's program. '93'94 hanqjjkt. The banquet given by the members of the Junior class to the seniors of the Academic college and the law school, was most pleas ant in every way. The afiair was held at the Lindell hotel on Tueeda) evening, June 6. The reception committee, consisting of Miss Weller, Miss Bain, and Messrs. Fisher, Westerman and Tucker, met the guests at the doors of the hotel parlors and gave them a cordial welcome. The parlors were soon crowded by the one hundred or more mem bers of the Junior and Senior classes. The banquet was served a little after ten, and the time passed quickly and pleasantly until Miss Hammond, in the parting toast, ex- nwUulu4MM s VIvW;, tmmmmmmmmtsssssammmmmaBMmmm