People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1894 — Washington’s Birth Day at the College. [ARTICLE]

Washington’s Birth Day at the College.

College students always anxiously look forward to holidays. Besides giving a rest from regular class work they usually bring with them some special feature to render the day attractive. Washington’s Birth Day was no exception to the rule. The celebration of the day begun at 9:30 a. m. by a military drill in the gymnasium. The boys acquitted themselves handsomely. After the drill a series of games, which had been planned by Capt. Eberle, took place. They consisted of potato race, tug of war, and several other contests of a similar nature, and caused a great deal of merrb

ment. Owing to the prizes that were offered to the successful contestants no little excitement as the outcome attended the games. The College band added to the good cheer by the playing of popular airs. After the contests the bugle blowed the assembly. The boys fell in, and candy and nuts were distributed to them by Rev. Man Waltz. This feature of the exercises was highly appreciated by the boys. In the afternoon an excellent literary programme was given by the Columbian Society. The principal features were as follows: A recitation, “The Name of Washington,” Jos. Sulzer; essay, “Progress of American,” Christian Daniel; reading of society paper, “The Columbian,” T. M. Conroy; a recitation, B. F. Besinger; and an oration, “Washington,” Jas. B. Fitzpatrick. The music consisted of guitar and mandolin duet by Jos. Pfeifer and Edward Medland; guitar solo, Jos. Pfeifer, and several patriotic airs by the College band between the different parts of the programme. The entertainment was enjoyed by both professors and students. The day will long hold a place in the memory of every student and be one of the bright links in the chain of affection that- will ever serve to bind them to their Alma Mater.