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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.
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