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About The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899 | View Entire Issue (June 10, 1891)
jtyja.-u a 10 HE HESPERIAN. , 1.1) ! I 1 L I f 5 i if Hi hi! gjer, '88. Hi ih on fonnsr occasions before Lincoln audiences, and his effort this time certainly will not dctiact from his reputation. He held the attention of the audience, and showed all through considerable reserve force. The string quartet for some reason did not appear. After the program, an adjournment was taken to Palladian hall where a reception was held until the usual tap from the janitor reminded all that the good old gatherings in the hall were at an end for this school year. THE COMMENCEMENT CONCKRT. The most interesting event of commencement week was the rendition on the evening ol June 8, o! Cow-en's canta'a, ."The Rose Maiden," by university talent assisted b local talent under the able direction of Mr. and Mrs. Gustuv Menzendorf. A large and appreciative udiencc was present who showed their approval by frequent bur is of applause. The orchestra and chorus were arranged on tin. Mage with the principal soloists in front among whom were Mrs. Lippincott.soprano; Miss Bonnell,alto;and Messrs. Seamark, tenor, Thomas Barridge, bass; and H. Northam, baritone. Of these, Mrs. Lippincott, Miss Bunnell, and Mr. Seamark deserve special mention. The program consisted of solos, choruses and orchestral music. The orchestra was reinforced by Mr. Maurice D. Hesse of Beatrice, and Miss Louise Schaefet of the Chicago conservatory of music, both violinists of great m:rit. The excellent condition ol the chorus and orchestra is due to the careful training and painstaking care of Mr. and Mrs. Menzendorf who have spared no eflort to maintain the high standard of their department. Before the commencement of the program the members of the chorus and orchestra as a token of their appreciation of the work of Mrs. Menzendorf, presented her with a very handsome decorated Haviland china plate service. C1.ASS DAY EXERCISES. At 9:30 Tuesday morning the chapel was completely filled with students and friends of the university, who listened to the following excellent program: Instrumental Quartet Anna Rogers, Belle Rogers, Elinor Williams, Edith Brace. Class History ....I). A. Hatrcard Class Poem Elinor Williams Vocal Solo. ............................. ..K. O. Williams The I,ate Unpleasantness W.J.Taylor Vocal solo II. A. Reese Oration WillT. Brown Vocal Duet . ( R. O. Williams Elinor Williams Class Prophecy Fannie Baker 1 C. 1). Schell Instrumental Quartet Anna. Rogers, Belle Rogers, Elinor Williams, Edith Brace. A1.UMNI I'KOCKKDINGS. The business meeting of the alumni association was held Tuesday afternoon. After the preliminary business, Professor H. W. Caldwell, '8o, was chosen to deliver the annual address in June, 1892. The officers elected were as follows: president, Professor Lawrence Fossler, '8i; 1st 'vice-president, Mrs. A. W. Field, '82; and vice-president, Mrs. H. H. Wilson, '8o; secretary, Professor Elton Fulmcr, '87; treas urer, A. L. Frost, '86; historian, W. O. Jones, '86; executive committee, Prolessor H. K. Wolfe. '8o, N. R. Pound, '88, Mis Dcna Loomis, '90, O. V. P. Stout, '88, T. S. Allen, '89. A committee to anange for the celebration of the twenty, .fifth anniversary of the founding of the university was appointed. It consists of Will O. Jones, '85, P. F. CJark,8 H. H. Wilson, '78, Lawrence Fossler, '81, and C. S. Lobin- The social part of tne alumni meeting took place Tuesday evening at the Windsor hotel. From 8 o'clock till 10 the parlors and halls were filled with graduates and their friends in animated conversation. At 10 o'clock all descended to the banquet hall, which was nicely decorated. About 130 covers were laid, making it the best attended of any alumni banquet. After enjoying the feast, the following toast list was given, with Clement Chase, '83, as a genial- toaslmaster: Toastmastcr's Greeting - Clement Chase, '83 1 lew I Was Educated Will O. Jones, '86 University Fools and Clowns Josie C. Brown, '83 Outside the University 1). H. Mercer, So U Marriage a Failure? Mrs. Glen T. Babson, 88 Whv am I an Alumnus? -..-. (. McMillan, 85 Is the Ranquet a Tax? E. R. Holmes, '90 Baedeker Laura M. Rolerts, '87 Inside the University H. W. Caldwell, '80 The Unclassified Residuum C. S. Allen, '86 Mr. Chase then expressed the sorrow of the alumni that Professor (I, E. 1 loward was about to leave the university to take the chair of history in the Leland Stanford, Jr., uni versity, and asked him to speak. He did so in a most feel ing manner. Then with all standing, a larewell was drunk to the beloved professor. So closed a most pleasant occasion '90. E. R. Holmes is in the city attending commenem'ent exercises. He is having a vacation now and will return to his journalistic work soon. '85. Professor Conway G. McMillan, of the university of Minnesota, is down visiting his parents and university friends. '90. Edwin Farmer is down with the other boys enjoying the June exercises. He has been teaching the past year and probably will teach the coming year. '90. Hugh Lnmasler has gone to Europe. TWENT.KTH annual commencement. A large and enthusiastic audience assembled to witness the commencement program. The music throughout was excel lent and received liberal applause. The feature of the occasion was, however the university oration by Professor Canfield. Professor Canfield is of short, heavy build. He wears no beard and the outlines of his striking countenance display all the qualities of a great mind. As a speaker he has perfect control of his audience, thor oughly captivating his hearers by the magnetism of his pres ence. He spoke without notes, to the point and with telliiiF effect. He has the happy faculty of telling a story well and interspersed his oration with pleasing anecdotes. Professor Canfield fulfilled all the high expectations of his hearers and leaves behind him the merited admiration and respect of uni versity people and of the citizens of Lincoln. The following is the program in full: Overture "Silver Bell" ShJepegrell Cadet Band. Invocation by Rev. O. A. Williams. Tenor Solo Selection Dr. E. H. Eddy. University Oration Professor James H. Canfield, of Kansas University. Quartet "Praise Ye the Lord" Chcrubini Mrs. lansen, Mr. Wurtzburg Mrs. Watkins. Mr. Barttaby. Conferring Decrees by the Acting Chancellor. Presenting Military Commissions by the Governor. Conferring of Degree of LL.D. upon President Dungan. Vocal Duet Selection Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Eddy, Selection--"Little Beauty" , Ripley Cadet Band Miss Smith gave her usual reception to the seniors on Tuesday, June 4. An'excellent and enjoyable time waffhad. Although three members of the class were unavoidably detained from attending the party at the Misses Rogers, the seniors had a delightfal time. -' 1 .1i 1FI1 ill XN HI X L . .. m T I 1) 11 linrtlirTrTrTTT t V if i c KiiirwuiwwMnMiiMiwM 4-Afrtta3tai & 4'utaan.h hiJf-J- -'
