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About The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1896)
s T 11 K II E S P K K 1 A N u 1 phrases with some "commencement Latin," the first prize was presented. It was a musical top and was thankfully and blushingly received by Prof. Fossler. A second prize had somehow been for gotten, and Prof. Caldwell clamored for his share, but Taffy Williams was equal to the occasion and presented him the piano. "Take it, take it, it doesn't be long to me." And the show ended as 'Prof. Caldwell made a wild dash for the piano and played an original rhapsody. 'Every body was too tired to laugh any more, too satisfied with wit and nonsense to care for any more. The affair was considered a howling success, and in its own particular way no less a credit to the society than the other more dignified events of the celebration. Reception a till Reunion. Prom three to five o'clock, Friday afternoon Palludiun hall was one of the prettiest scenes ever within University wall. The wall wa 'beautifully decorated All around, the four walls near the ceiling were draped with choco late and scarlet and creatn bunting festooned with ribbons In the center of the hall stood a large screen and on both sides were grouped plants from the university conservatory. Other plants were f-cattered in many parts of '-tho room The room was darkened and the gas lit. On the wall and scattered on tables 'were many souvenirs of interest to all visit ors. 'lhe record books, scrap books, and 'filed programs were looked over. Miss Ellen Smith very kindly loaned some of the old time program-, which were arranged on cards and hung on the wall. The Palla dian Goose" elaborately tied with chocolate and cream ribbons was hung on the wall and many old pictures served to recall friends of former days Members of the faculty, student friends and others e.illed and wore pleasantly enter tained. Scarlet and cream ices were served "Many old Palladians were present to recall the days of their youth and all voted the cel ebration worthy of the society. Old Timers-Program. OIIAIMOL, IMUDAY KVKNINU. It had been at first intended to hold itlhis program as a special Palladian affair in the Hall. But the Union and Del'mn societies were anxious to attend, as amo .other friend. so the chapel was secured, and the meeting made open to the public The chapel was nearly full when Miss Bullock, the president of the society, called the mooting to order, and in a few words introduced as chairman of the meeting ,1 S. Dales, who presided over the first meeting Sept. 15, ,1871, a week after the opening of the university Mr Dales made a few remarks giving glimpses of early days Miss Helena Rod ford, vice-president of the society sang "Auld Lang Syne1' as perfectly, it seemed, as the beautiful song could be sung Miss Edna D Bullock M) then read some not too bona fide extracts frein the minutes of the P. G D C. giving the inside history of some old escapades. Miss Silence Dales took tho place of lief mother, and pleased all groatly with u violin solo. She received a most enthusiastic recall. The Palladia!) society might claim some cied it for Miss .Dales fine work us a violinist, for her father and mother wore charter mem hers. At least her talent and artistic work are appreciated by all university people. In place of Judge Field who had ued his voice too much while out saving the coun try Rev. O V. Fifer of (roneva gave an impromptu speech, reminiscent i i nature. T. F A. Williams and C. M. Skile next took up tho debate. The whole thing wit made into a burlesque on tho issues of the day. Mr.' Williams favored tho free and un limited, admission of the ladies to the Palhid ian society without waiting for the aid or consent of any other society on earth, while Mr akiles proved that what the society need ed was not more ladies but more oonfideaeu Tha points made were numerous and often very amusing Laurence Fossler, as critic made a very short report He wanted to gel to the banquet. The Palladian boys quar tette closed the exorcises with a song to the tune of "Tenting to night on tho old I'limp ground " The meeting then adjourned t the Lindoll hoiol for the closing banquet. T 'HI. 'Peters, :i()24 -0 shroet, jeweler. Diamond rings madlo'bo order. We are selling tablets and students' iio'te books at a big reduction this week f cent note books go for J! and 4 eolith )0 cents for'fi, 7 and 8 cents. Don't mi 'this chance. Horpolsheimor & Co. ps 1
