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TRIGENTENNIAL (Air-"Mandalay") In his sixteenth story office
Lookin' out across Broadway, Sits Ed Simons writin' letters, Stickin' at it night and day, Tellin' you to come to Princeton- Don't you hear his urgent call? "Come you back, you '82 men, Come you back to Nassau Hall; Hear that all compelling call, "To the Thirtieth Reunion 'Neath the shades of Nassau Hall."
CHORUS.
Come you back to Nassau Hall, Listen to Ed Simons' call- "From June seventh to eleventh, Be with us at Thomson Hall."
Bobby Clark will surely be there, With his tales of Scottish lore. Bob Waddell will smile upon you, With that sunny smile of yore. Eddie Ernst will sing his coon songs, Billy Sutphen's wrote a poem, Ed has sworn by all that's holy He will leave his book at home. Leave his little book at home, So you'll surely have to come. Don't you hear Jack Hibben callin'? "I want every man to come."
CHORUS. Come you back to Nassau Hall, Don't you hear Jack Hibben call ?- "From June seventh to eleventh, Be with us at Thomson Hall."
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Listen while I whisper somethin'
1 To you men in cares immersed- There won't be no prohibition,
And a man can raise a thirst. Lock your office doors behind you, Drop your bonds and railroad shares, Chase your clients and your patients, And forget your business cares. Blow those bloomin' carkin' cares, Shake those silly, solemn airs, Come where '82 is callin' From your every day affairs.
CHORUS.
Come you back to Nassau Hall, Eighty-two sends forth the call- "From June seventh to eleventh, Be with us at Thomson Hall."
Thirty years have come and vanished, Since those days beyond recall, But the trains still run as swiftly, From your home to Nassau Hall. Pack your grip and come and join us, Tread again those classic halls, Come and rest beneath the elm trees, And those ivy covered walls. From those ivy covered walls, From those tower crowned halls, Hark! your Alma Mater calls you- "Come and rest beneath my walls."
CHORUS.
Come you back to Nassau Hall, Hark to Alma Mater's call- "From June seventh to eleventh, Be with us at Thomson Hall."
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MR. WILLIAM RANKIN
SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES
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AFTERNOON TEA AT THOMSON HALL
BACK AGAIN TO NASSAU HALL Air-"My Old Town." There's a college in every location That is ranked all the others above, It's the joy of its State's population, And the one they are proud of and love. Massachusetts has Harvard, New York has Cornell, and Connecticut, Yale, But far better than all, Is our own Nassau Hall. To our dear Alma Mater, all hail!
CHORUS.
Nassau Hall! How we love the dear old name,
There's no other spot would ever seem to us the same.
From far away we have heard her silent call,
And so we have to all come back again to Nassau Hall.
There's a class in this dear Jersey college, That stands on the loftiest peak, It excells in all classical knowledge, In philosophy, science, and Greek, The others have lawyers and doctors, With ministers some are content ; But they looked them all through And they chose Eighty-two When they needed a new president.
CHORUS.
Dear old Class! How we love old Eighty-two,
Here's to her, for thirty years "She's solid through and through".
From far away we have heard her silent call, And so we have to all come back again to Nassau Hall.
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THE EIGHTY-TWO NEWS
"Here's to John Hibben !
Fill him up a full glass,
Fill him up a full glass once again !
And, at the same time, don't forget his true love ;
Don't forget his true love once again !
Ah! Ah !! Ah !!! Ah !!!!
Fill him up a full glass once again !"
The editors of "The News" hoped to have at the head of this column a leader from the president of the Class and the president of the University, but Jack is away somewhere try- ing out his digestion, so we reluctantly go to press without it. Perhaps he will write an article for our next number.
Taylor Bryan was in New York recently. He looks as young and is just as full of ginger as when he was captain of the football team; he is coming to the Reunion.
Here's luck to "Dode" Guerin, who is rusticating in the Adirondacks in order to secure a clean bill of health. And the same to Ogden Rafferty, now invalided in California.
Burt. Chamberlin is coming to the Reunion just to hear the boys sing "Absinthe Frappèe." Burt., you old rascal !
Hillhouse celebrates with '81, but he may want to try it again ; we hope so.
Morgan Edgar is making his plans for June; he says he hopes there won't be so darned much marching as there was ten years ago. Do you remember that Morgan was our Salu- tatorian ?
Collis was at the dinner the class gave to Hibben. Say, he hasn't changed a bit.
Why shouldn't you have the time of your J. C. Life? See small bills for full particulars.
Jackman didn't appear at either of the two banquets. If not, why not? Third and last call for the dining-car.
Westervelt is living in New York now. Sometimes we think he pines for the boundless West. He went to the class din- ner, and is coming in June.
He was christened "Hoofey" Lauman the night of the '81-
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'82 rush. But no one has seen him since. "Is this me long lost che-ild ?"
"Dad" Wheeler bought a bottle of champagne at the Alumni dinner ; it is believed he was carried away by sitting next to Harry Terhune. "Dad" is coming to the Reunion.
F. A. L(ibbey). Come home and all will be forgiven. Veal cutlets. ALMA MATER.
Simons was caught recently buying a gross of little red books for use in June. He'll get you if you don't watch out.
What do you think? McWilliams went to the Alumni din- ner ; had such a good time he is never going to miss another, and is coming to the Reunion. Better late than never, Mac.
Billed to Princeton, N. J. One case of Black and White (Scudder). Line up, gentlemen.
EVERYBODY write "Beef" Williams, to show himself. He has hidden away in the mountains of Maryland far too long.
Best wishes to Frank Root. We hope he can and will come.
Every Reunion '82 has ever had has been a howling suc- cess, but the coming one will have them all sewed up in a bag and tied to a little bush.
Dunning of Wilkes-Barre was a welcome little stranger at the Alumni dinner, and is coming to the Reunion.
Jimmie Bannister was with us, too. Jimmie knows when he is going to have a good time and so is coming to the Re- union.
Joseph J. Summerill came to Princeton once, why not again ?
Paul Martin and Lindsley were at both dinners and are com- ing to the Reunion.
Reiber is a sure starter in the thirty-year handicap. No allowance of weight for age.
Dave Magie has developed into a perfect crank on fishing; is just as impatient as a colt over getting to Maine where he spends his vacations. Is also some auction player, believe us. He was at both dinners and is coming in June.
Burt Fine came to the class dinner. Honestly, he doesn't look as if he had been out of town over night, so young and fair.
Ed. Rankin came to both dinners; Ed. is a very loyal son of '82, and will be with us in June.
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Come and play in our Yard, Bob.
Uneeda reunion, Edward L. Yeager, for you've never had one yet. Give us a trial order. There's a reason.
Withington was at both dinners and is coming in June. Truth compels us to state that Chandler is outgrowing his nick-name.
Ed. Ernst is packing his trunk for Princeton and will bring some new songs with him, also that Sunday-school scholar.
Edgar Newbold Black was not present at either of the din- ners, but nothing short of battle, murder and sudden death is going to keep him away from Thomson Hall. Echoes of the "bar-tender" song are already floating up from the suburbs of Philadelphia.
While you are at it don't forget that May IIth is the date set for the inauguration of John Grier Hibben, Ph.D., LL.D., as president of Princeton University. He wants all the '82 men to be present.
Henry Welles attended the Alumni dinner and is coming in June. He is another man who is drinking from the fountain of perpetual youth.
Acker is looking younger than ever despite some slight touches of frost in his erstwhile raven locks. Walter will bring along his usual toothache, and hopes to require large quantities of his customary remedy-"Wilson-That's all."
We want "Senator" Browne.
Harry Terhune came to the Alumni dinner, but we can tell him right now he missed it when he skipped the other. Harry has taken up ice-yachting and motoring but says they are so dull he is thinking of an aeroplane. Sure, he is coming to the Reunion.
Jack Larkin came to both dinners. Jack is treasurer of the Reunion Committee and consequently looks very solemn. Cheer up, Jack, the worst is yet to come.
Bob Waddell is coming to the Reunion. You can hear his laugh now, can't you ?
Dust those moth-balls off your mortarboard, for Hibben's inauguration. You know how nice you look in your gown, you will never have another chance like this to wear it.
Has anybody here seen Guyer? Or heard of him? Don't all speak at once, just write Simons.
Horace Emmons hasn't answered to the roll-call for many
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TALKING IT OVER
SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
ON THE STEPS AT THOMSON HALL
a moon. But the latchstring at Thomson Hall will be out for June 7-II. Come in and "get acquainted."
"Petey" Rowe is headed for Princeton, but he says it is a rocky road from Reading, Penn., to Carl's. If he will get as far as Rocky Hill the '82 "Seeing Princeton" bus will pick him up and deliver him at headquarters. Remember, Pete, your ancient war-cry, "Id quod qualitatibus substat," and don't fail us.
Andy Barrett came to the class dinner and staid late. Dar- lington was at both dinners. These men are coming to the Reunion.
Do right and fear no man; don't write and fear no woman .- Socrates.
Answers to Correspondents .- C. H. Marshall: Yes, your name is on the list, but it will be necessary for you to report in person at Thomson Hall, Princeton, N. J., on or before Fri- day, June 7th, 1912.
Night Message .- To Dr. Theodore Potter, Indianapolis, Ind .: Will reserve accommodations with cellar bathroom, June 7-12 .- Hotel de Seminole.
Dear Ralston: We note that you live in a town bearing the pleasing name of Coin. Bring it with you when you come ; we need the money .- '82 Memorial Committee.
McCarter came to both dinners and is chuck full of en- thusiasm. Mac missed the last reunion, but says he is coming to this if he has to walk. That means a great deal.
G. B. F. Hallock, our distinguished member of the Graduate Council, came to the Alumni dinner. This makes him two up and one to play, on R. C. Stir your stumps, "Nancy."
Tommy Peebles is coming to the Reunion. Billy Sutphen's burglar had better lay low.
Goloknath, do you remember him? Well, he isn't coming, worse luck.
What tho' the world for you is calling,
Come ye back to Thomson Hall.
Charley Milford had such a good time in 1907, that he has already bought his ticket.
Platonic friendship is that period of time which elapses be- tween the introduction and the first kiss .- Elinor Glyn.
82 is expected to do things in style this year for her presi-
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dent. That means the crowd must turn out and, of course, that means YOU.
Reverend John M. Boggs, Marathon, New York. "Mara- thon" sounds good; make a winning run of it Boggsy.
Peabody came to the Alumni dinner and is coming to the Reunion. Ward is one of the old guard and can always be depended on.
Bob Clark came on for the class dinner and was in great form. We were sorry to hear that he suffered from heat prostration last summer and had been ordered abroad for his health. Bob has promised not to sail though until after the Reunion.
Critchlow is coming to the Reunion. Just think of the trip he has to take. What excuse can you fellows frame up who live within a few hours of the place ?
Ed. Grier, for instance, is living in Elizabeth, so there is no excuse, even the walking is good.
Advertised Letters .- William C. Howell. Apply at Thom- son Hall, Princeton, N. J.
Charley Parker came to both the dinners. The Judge has the real spirit of '82 highly developed.
Get out the Class ode and practice up. You may be called on to sing it. Do you think you could ?
Ed. Hughes is seen in New York frequently and is coming to the Reunion.
"Hello, Trotter Woods," where are you at? You are ex- pected in June, so don't miss your train.
Doc. Warfield sat on the throne with Hibben at the Alumni dinner. Many thought he should have been slated for a speech ; he certainly could have put it all over a couple of the orators, and that's no fake wireless.
Now, once more and a little louder, "We want Senator Browne."
Henry Gayley is registered from Wall Street, but no line will be drawn on plutocrats. Bring your own dormitory if you like ; it's the correct thing to do this year.
Come down to Thomson Hall and help us sing :
"You push the damper in, and you pull the damper out, But the smoke goes up the chimney just the same."
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Don't reverse your own decisions, Judge Hurin. You know you said you would come this year.
Dwight Elmendorf came to the Class dinner. We are sorry to say that Dwight is due on one of his long trips and so can- not make the Reunion, but he is going to have a dinner all by himself on June 10th, and drink several glasses to the crowd he had to leave behind him. We could tell you something very nice about Dwight, but he has modestly forbidden us.
All the men who could have made the Class dinner and did not are kicking themselves. It was about the best time the crowd has ever had. Take warning, we are going to have the same sort of a time in June, but it will last for four days and nights. Come out and don't let ANYTHING stop you.
Denby is Consul-General at Vienna, and as the summer is his busy season we are afraid we won't see him.
Van Stone came to the Class dinner and looks very well and hearty, fit for another cane spree. Is coming to the Reunion.
There are a lot of Scientifs, who seem to have very retiring dispositions, Cornwall, Gill, Montgomery and Wills. Won't some of you stir 'em up and get them out ?
Other classes give dormitories, but '82 produces presidents. We have already manned Princeton and Lafayette and could cough up a few more if pressed.
Come along John Chetwood and make it once in thirty years. You can get a long distance cup as a souvenir.
We all have rooms in the Seminary, special four days' course. Join the brethren, Cromer, and be happy.
Sam Lloyd was at the Class dinner, but had to break away for an hour though to get the directors of one of his hospitals to give him something he wanted. Sam is an awfully busy doctor, but he is coming to the Reunion.
Do you know anything about E. J. White and his clarionet ? He is that modest he has stopped writing. Write what you know to Simons.
Judge Mills came to both dinners. They do say that Alf. is preparing something for June that will make the "Monk of Siberia" feel like a Hottentot. How about it, Alf .?
Remember, there are NO charges at this Reunion. Meals, lodgings, base ball game, etc., free, gratis, for nothing. Come one, come all.
Here is the proper spirit for you. The Rev. George P.
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Pierson is en route for Princeton. George is coming all the way from Asahigawa, Japan. He is to bring with him a full line of all the spring styles of pajamas and Geishas. Banzai! Banzai !
Personal .- If Dr. John Dunlap will call at Thomson Hall, Princeton, N. J., he will hear of something to his advantage.
Take a day off, Dr. Elmer, and give 'em a chance to get well. It will add years to your own life.
Don't you hear that "Gabriel" horn? Charles V. G. is com- ing down from Plymouth, Penn., thirteen stories high and all lit up.
REMEMBER, Reunion begins with dinner at seven p. m. on Friday, June 7, at Thomson Hall; and our meals will be served there up to and including breakfast Tuesday morning. We want to open Friday night with a rush and a bang, so be on hand Friday night for the early stunts, sure; they listen good.
Now's the time, George F. Greene, B.A., M.A., and D.D. (Princeton), to add to your collection of degrees. Friday and Saturday are bargain days. Ask for Mr. Hibben.
Mac Campbell and Tom Clarke have been spending the winter in Europe, but now are headed for home and Prince- ton, and will be with us in June.
We hope to see Dr. M. J. White in June ; of course you re- member him. He comes all the way from Wisconsin.
If a man goes up to 175th St., gets a girl, takes her down town to dinner, after dinner to the opera, after the opera to supper ; should he kiss her going home?
Answer. No, he has done enough for that girl .- Tales of a Bachelor.
Billy Sutphen got his dates mixed the night of the Class dinner, turned up at the club the next evening. Probably due to the fact he had been touring the South with Col. Harvey and was full of matters political. But our able historian will be present in June with a corps of stenographers and will get all your tricks.
Nothing so far from "Old Abe" Bickham, war eagle of Dayton, Ohio. But, then, silence gives consent.
Again, and now put some force into it, "We want Senator Browne."
Be sure and bring your golf clubs. Pete Bryant, Chamber-
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lin, Clark and Sutphen are ready to renew that fourball match. Bob and "Chimby" have been playing all winter with a cap- tive ball and Billy has been practising at Aiken.
Jim Beattie has a hold over "haidache," dating from June, 1907, he acquired it at the Vigintennial dinner and he in- tends to secure a duplicate, perfectly matched in every re- spect. Greenville, S. C., papers please copy.
Rutherfurd was at both dinners and will be at the Reunion.
William B. Baker, the man of mystery, will "loan a match" to all applicants of good moral character, "Senator" Browne included, during the four days of Reunion. Collis will supply the cigarette.
On receipt of this you will please go to your photographer and get your picture "took." Then send it to Billy Sutphen, care of Harper Bros., Franklin Square, N. Y., for the class record. At the same time send him your autobiography (in full). The record is going to be a pretty fancy volume this time and the sooner you mail your dope the sooner it will be published. DO IT NOW.
In Latin it is our Trigentennial; this for the benefit of the country members.
Ed. Simons says throw out the life line for the Secretary and write him anything you know about anybody. He also requests us to say that he is not responsible for anything ap- pearing in this journal of civilization, though it does bear his mailing stamp. We cheerfully accede to his request.
Information Wanted .- J. B. Doland, has been missing from several Reunions, communicate with Simons.
There is another Judge we expect to see in June, Shaw of old Kaintuck. My, how '82 would suffer if ever the "recall" should go into effect.
If any of you fellows ever get hold of a system which you think would break the bank at Monte Carlo, first put it up to Crewe. He is today probably the best mathematician in North America. He could even make our dear old friend Halstead go some, and you know what that means, don't you? We hope to see the Professor in June.
This will perhaps be our last large Reunion. The memory of it will stay with you while you live, you don't want to miss it.
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"McCARTER'S BAND"
Whoop 'er up for Eighty-two! De Tiger brand, You understand. Ve are solid through and through, And dot's McCarter's Band. Here ve come, de finest yet In all de land, So lend a hand,
Whoop 'er up, and don't forget Who lead's McCarter's Band.
Cheer boys ! Ve are de big noise ; Don't you hear, boys, Dot moosic grand ? Give a yell-O For ev'ry fellow, And a hello, McCarter's Band ! So steady on the long tail blue, Rah! Rah! for Eighty-two.
But ven you hears dot moosic blay so sveet, See dot band a marchin' oop de street. Vy it vas you tink dey blay so grand ? Who it vas you tink dot leads dot band ? You hear de moosic gay, You hear de beeples say, Ve vonder if McCarter leads dot band. You hear de moosic gay, And as dey march away, You know it vas McCarter leads dot band. VAN T. S.
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A CARD
Tot homines, tot sententiae. Consequently your historian felt not the smallest pang when George Pierson, on the night of the dinner, gently chided him for the allusion to a certain "J. Iscariot" in the Trigentennial ode ; after all, the gentleman in question needs someone to speak up for him, and there was no harm done. But the incident did raise a query-how would our dear friend Rowe feel about the matter? It was not impossible that, with the accession of years and profes- sional honors, he might consider the old association a trifle infra dig. And so the matter was laid before "Petey," and his reply is subjoined. It is too good to lose, and Judas will just have to take another whack. Incidentally, we all under- stand Peck's position and the genuine sincerity of his con- victions, backed up as they are by his devoted life. Honestly, no offence was intended to anybody, and the incident may close with the re-establishment of the era of good feeling.
What ! no tablet? What! no marker ?
Sure there is ;- in every mind,
Memories glad-of Mills and Parker,
And all others of their kind.
There are graved on Memory's pages,
Chiseled deep in thoughts of gold,
Recollections of those Sages,
All the future can't make old.
What tho' Pierson-strange-to jolly On an act of kindness bent ;
Fearful lest the shaft of folly
Find a mark that wasn't meant;
Fearful lest the words of wisdom in your Trigentennial ode Might reflect on some one's feelings-cutting, piercing like a goad ;
His was but a courteous token-mindful of his fellow-man. Do your worst-in lines or spoken-
Myself-I don't give a damn.
R. B. R.
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