The Aluinni
Banquet
On the evening ofthe twenty-ninth of May of last year the Alumni .(Vssociation gathered about one-half of its members at the "Wellington" in Providence, at a dinner given in honor of President Butterfield, who had but shortly before entered upon his duties as president ofthe college. An informal
reception was held for a half-hour so that all had a chance to meet both President and Mrs. which forty graduates and about twenty former students and members ofthe faculty took their the table. Every class but one was represented and some ofthe earlier ones had from one-half to twothirds of their number present. Butterfield, after
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After enjoying an excellent menu, the toastmaster, Burdick, '95, started the formal program by calling As Dr. Wheeler is one ofthe oldest members of the upon Dr. Wheeler for a review of "R. I. C. in the Past." if not the oldest, in term of service, he was able to relate many interesting items of the earlier history of our institution.
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The minority ofthe graduates was represented by Adams of '94, who gave us a good word for "R. I. C. Agriculturists." Brightman, '00, who had come from Michigan especially to be present, told of the opportunities that await the "R. I. C. Graduate" who is ready ro grasp them, and his success thus far in life emphasizes well his advice. The majority, "The Engineers," had strong support in Kenyon, '99; and Scott, '95, saw that "R. I. C. Needs" were presented in a forcible manner.
Rodman, '95, then welcomed the president in the name ofthe Alumni Association. In reply the presi dent spoke of his hopes for the "R. I. C. in the Future" and told ofthe necessity of good hard work on the part ofthe graduates in order that the college may succeed, as their success in life reflects honor and credit upon their
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The dinner proved such a success that it is hoped it will be an incentive for better and harder work for and that not many years will be allowed to go by before another reunion is held.
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