The Men's Reception Room. The
evening of Saturday, hebruary 7. 1903. witnessed an occa long he remembered by all who were so fortunate be present. Tlie e.xercises of the evening marked an e|)oeli in the growth of tbe college, and may justly be regarded ;is a favor able omen of the future prosperity of our institution. .N'o other sion that wdll as
to
occurrence,
in
a
number nf years, has served to arouse such a man spirit and of mutual regard between the fac
ifestation of cnllege
ulty
and students.
The occasion in
was
the formal
opening
of
a
men's reception
room
No. 13. Davis Hall. Eor some time the facnlty and tbe alumni had been considering the advisability of having a room or a
room
suite of rooms, set apart aud
of the institution
furnislied
for the
use
of the
men
reception room, and a ]il;ice where tbe fac might meet upon a eomnion basis, and. becom ulty with each other. ing better acquainted, come iu closer touch .A short time ago it was definitely decided to fit up such a room and a committee from tbe facult)' was appointed to consider and ])erfect the plans. The expense of fitting up this attractive room was borne wholly by the faculty and their assistants, and the student body may well feel a lasting gratitutle towards those who have added so substantially lo the attractiveness of our college home. This gift was espeeialb' pleasing since il came as a et)mplete sur prise to the majority of the students, and the coiumittee in charge of the work are to be betirtilv eongratulated on the success of their plans and earnestly thanked for their unfaltering efforts in prejiaring this most welcome addition to the social life of the college. The room set apart as a reception room is that generally known It is situated on the ground floor of Davis Hall, anil as No. 13. is one of the largest and most attractive rooms in the dormitory. The entire room has been renovated and prepared for occupancy. It is papered wilh dark green cartridge paper, with a wide antl and studenis
as
a