University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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00ARD OF RGNT3, ' It is difficult to say who do us the most mischief, enemies with the worst intention , or friends with the besc. Buhver. EX ' OFFICIO REGENTS, His EXCELLENCY GEORGE STONEMAN, of Sacramento, Governor, ex-officio President of the Board. His HONOR JOHN DAGGETT, of Calico, Lieutenant- Governor. HON. H. M. LA RUE, of Sacramento, Speaker of the Assembly. HON. W. T. WELCKER, of Sacramento, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. HON. P. A. FINNIGAN, of San Francisco, President of the State Agricultural Society. P. B. CORNWALL, of San Francisco, President of the Mechanics Institute. W.T.REID, of Berkeley, President of the University. Fl UC r OI ' ' r ,. Toill i( S

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BLUE AND GOLD epaulets and swords ; and above all, a chief musician puppet has been introduced, that would be the making of any show. And then see how the Colonel puppet stands out from the rest. Perhaps you have won- dered why it is given so prominent a position, for it is certainly not a handsome piece. But the reason is simple enough : that figure is made of solid brass. It is the only one of the kind among the puppets, and in fact we doubt whether anything similar can be found in any other exhibi- tion now in existence. If we had but a few more like this one, we feel sure that our show would be talked about all over the world. To the English group, also, an addition has been made since the pup- pets last appeared before you. It now comprises His Majesty King Albert, Henry the Prince of Wales and Cornelius the Pedagogue. The Prince puppet has been imported direct from England; and this, of course, accounts for its being a little better than any of the others. The figures of this group, it must be admitted, do not work quite smoothly as yet; and their action has been justly criticised as somewhat cranky. We hope, though, to correct this defect in time. During the entertainment the King puppet will perform the feat of scattering Cookies to the crowd. They are harmless, but we would advise you not to swallow them whole. To make the group even more striking, a subordinate figure has been added as attendant on the King. But this last puppet is, in fact, made only of Putty, and has nothing to do but support the King ' s train. And now just look at this last figure undoubtedly the most amusing feature of the whole exhibition. It represents one of the old Albin fathers. Of course you all remember it, for you have all laughed at it ever since the puppets were first brought to Berkeley. It is the same piece it always was, but a slight change has been made in its mode of action. It now performs its tricks in a Chair. You may not see the reason for this at once, but after you have watched the puppet act in the new position, you will appreciate how much the change has added to the effect. And so some other alterations, more or less important, have oc- curred since the last appearance. But they are slight and I will not try your patience further in sp eaking of them. The management has arranged everything only with the desire to amuse you. If you go away well pleased we shall feel fully repaid for our pains. But now, children, keep your eyes wide open. The curtain is up. An able corps of assis- tants stand behind the scenes with their fingers on the wires. The bell rings and the show begins with a grand Faculty dance.

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BLUE AND GOLD APPOINTS REGENTS, REV. HORATIO STEBBINS, of San Francisco. HON. JOHN S. HAGER, A. M., LL. D., of San Francisco. HON. J. WEST MARTIN, of Oakland. HON. JOHN F. SWIFT, of San Francisco. A. S. HALLIDIE, ESQ., of San Francisco. HON. JOSEPH W. WINANS, A. M, of San Francisco. HON. WILLIAM T. WALLACE, of San Francisco. PROF. GEORGE DAVIDSON, A. M., PH. B., of San Francisco. JOHN L. BEARD, A. M., of Mission San Jose. HON. A. L. RHODES, of San Jose. PROF. WILLIAM ASHBURNER, of San Francisco. HON. T. GUY PHELPS, of Belmont. I. W. HELLMAN, ESQ., of Los Angeles. ARTHUR RODGERS, A. B., PH. B., of San Francisco. GEORGE T. MARYE, JR., of San Francisco. GEORGE J. AINSWORTH, PH. B., of North Temescal. J. H . C. BONTE, A. M., D. D., Secretary. JAMES C. FLOOD, Treasurer. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, WILLIAM T. REID, A. M., President of the University. PROF MARTIN KELLOGG, Dean of the Faculty. W. W. DEAMER, A. B., M. M., Recorder of the Faculty. }. H.C. BONTE, A.M., D. D M Superintendent of the Grounds. ARCHIE EDGAR, Assistant Superintendent. G. WASHINGTON LONG, Captain of the Police. JUDGE GEORGE GLEASON, Chief Janitor. Married Man.