Westminster College - Blue Jay Yearbook (Fulton, MO)

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Lamkin, '99, of Kestesville, Mo., in behalf of the Alumni, Mr. David H. Harris of Fulton, in behalf of the citizens, Mr. Robt. S. Boyd of Wright City, Mo., in behalf of the students, Prof. J. J. Rice in behalf of the Faculty, Dr. T. S. McPheeters of St. Louis, in behalf of the Board. In the opinion of the students Dr. Clyce's response was the most eloquent, all were proud of the way Boyd represented them, and all were gratified and surprised by the smoothness and eloquence of Lamkin's ex-tempore effort-he having been notified, just before the exercises, that he would be expected to take the place of an absentee. Item 5. President Kerr chose for the theme of his inaugural ad- dress The Evolution of Religious Education, and The Opportunity of the College. He brought his admirable address to a most effective close by calling for a song, Westminster, we hail thee with loyal de- votion, to which the audience heartily responded-all standing-160 student voices leading the plaintive melody. Item 6. Rev. Dr. Niccolls of St. Louis reported that the Com- mittee on Degrees had directed him to present for the degree of LL. D. Joseph Wingate Folk, Governor of the Commonwealth of Missouri. As President Kerr conferred the degree and clothed him with the hood,'l the audience rose and applauded and the students let loose the Folk college yell and several other yells. The Governor's speech was heard with intense interest. At the close the enthusiastic ap- plause broke out again and again. After the audience grew quiet, Rev. Dr. Meade C. Williams of St. Louis pronounced the benediction. Hundreds then wended their way to the Library, where Dr. and Mrs. Kerr and Governor and Mrs. Folk held a reception. Missouri's Joe had his hand squeezed a good many times by enthusiastic student ad- mirers, we all felt proud of him. Item 7. The big banquet for the visitors was held in the Reunion Hall, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. Of course, on account of lack of room and provisions, not everybody could be invited, but all the visitors and a hundred others were there. After the good things of the several courses had been discussed, the banquet room was thrown open to all comers for the speech-making. Dr. Niccolls was toastmaster and presided with genial humor that set every speaker at ease. Chancellor Chaplin, Gov. Folk, Dr. Hemen- way, representing Hamilton College, N. Y., Congressman Champ 21 tk ,451 Q vu. 3.32 , 1,' K . div .5 .,-'

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1 l Q, I1 4 Clark, President Black of Missouri Valley, President Grossman of I Lenox College, Iowa, President Thompson of Tarkio, and Rev. E. C. g Gordon, D. D., ex-president of Westminster, responded. In the I opinion of many Drs. Hemmenway and Gordon spoke most eloquently and Champ Clark mingled wit, wisdom and humor in a most attractive style. ANONYMOUS. Reverie Like the organ's distant singing Within the kirk on yonder hill, Which the evening breezes bringing, My soul with its desire doth fill. E'en so doth 1nem'ry fill my heart With yearning, and my eyes with tears, Mem'ry of one, from whom to part Meant for me Weary, empty, years. But, as the organ by its theme, My soul to seek its God inspires, So mem'ry lends her sacred gleam, And stars the night with beacon fires. -Jolm W. Kerr. 22 . rl. :X C