A Memorable Occasion

1 he year 1887 will be rcmembcrod by the people of Ann Arbor as the one in which nearly the whole legislature visited tlie city and university, and the right en(oyable occasion result'mgtherefrom. The program as published in the Couuier last week was quito generally carrieil out. It was thought best to select a committee of our most distingulshed citlzens to go to Jackson Thursday to meet the legislativo party and escort the same to our city. A committee conslsting of Mayor Uobison, Huns. A. J. Sawyer, E. D. Kinne, E. B. Pond and J. F. Lawrence, was selected for this purpose. They went, but owing to a chauge of time by the railroad authorities by whlch the li'pslutive excursión train startetl from Jackson an hour previous to published time, all of them got left in Jackson savo Mr. Fond, who by good fortune caught the train as it was moving out. As the train arrived at our depot something like one (hour ahead of time, the visitors came near taking the people by surprise, but the thoughtfulness of one of our citizens in ascertaining the time of the arrival of the train here saved the committees from the humiliation of not being prepared with carriages. The entire party was conveyed to Hangsterfer's hall, wbere A. F. was equal to the emergency and soon had them taken care of. At about 6 o'clock the banquet was spread, covers being laid for 225 gnests la the Ariuory hall. There were no formalities observed, but everybody took to devouring the many good things spread beforc thum in t w;iy that denoted a good healthy appetite. After partaking of the supper Presiident Angelí announced the programme, handsoniely printed copies of which liad been placed ut each píate. Perhaps the most pleasing event occurred just as the guests were about through at the table. The Mayor accomcoinpanied by kis companions on the committee who failed to at-cure a passage ou the legislative train, marched forlornly in la single file, (having followed on the next train), looking very demure and innocent. The appearance OÍ our Mayor's stately form leading the procession was the signal for cheer after cht-er from the guests who at once demunilecl a speech. I5ut alas, hls honor's speech, carefully momorized for the occasion, was entirely a uii-üt just then, and although he succeeded in pronouncing a welcome. Ha was 80 "broken-up" over the decidedly unpleasant circumstances that liis usual fine tlow of language was lacking. Carnajes were then in attendanee and all were taken to the uiain building of University Hall. Here a sort of inforinal receptiou was held, and the chapel was soon fllled with people who were hantlsoinely entertained for a half hour or more hy the University Glee Club, the members of which fairly out-ilid th ;inselves in singing college and other songs. The whistlinu of Parker, of the medical classof '88, was!pronouuced;notonly pleasing but wonderful. After the singiug, cards whicli had been prepared were distributert ttnong the guests giving the name of the person with whom they were to reinain while here, and also the name and No. of Street on which they reslded. The assignments thus made were as follows: SENATORS. J. W. Babcock, of Sanilac, Dr. Obetz, Washtenaw avenue. W. I. Babcock, wifeand laiy, of Niles. W. I. Merwin, E. WashlugtoQ st. D. Campbell, of Hay City, Jumes Clements, 8. State t. C. B. Crosby, of Wayne, D. Cramer, E. Huron si. C. I. Deyo, of Oaklaod, Prof. Geo. S. Morris, S. State st. J. W. Olddings, of Cadillac, Qov. Ashley, Monroe st. .1. s. (inrinan, of Washtenaw, Hon. A. J. Sawyer, Monroe st. J. Holbrook, wlfe and daughter, of Lanslng, Mrs. Lakens, Washington st. O. Ilowell, of Lenawee, Dr. Dunster, División st. P. Mayo, of Calhoun, Isaac Perrlne, E. University avenne. C. J. Monroe, of Grand Haven, Judge Cooley, State 8t. J. W. Moon and wlfe, of Muskegon, Dr. Stowell, 8. SLiito st. B O'Klelly and wife, of Detroit, W. H. Mc Inty re, Spring M. L. G. Palmer, of Big Raplds, Dr. A. I!. Palmer, N. División Ht. F. L. Post, of Midland, E. Jones, S. State street. G. N. Potter and wlfe, of Eaton, H. Bryau Cook House. A. K. Hoof, of Ionia, F. L. Parker, Ann st. W. Rairden, of Wayue, MxJ. W. C. Stevens, N Ingulls st. J. C. Sharp, of Jackson, MaJ. II. Soule, S. UiiIvcikHv avenue. G. P. Stark, wife and lady, of Kent, Gov. Felch. N. Statest. A. W. Wetgate, of Cheboygan, O. H. Worden, E. WiUlamst. REPRESENT ATI VES. A. O. Abbott, of Hudson, Prof. A. H. Pattengill E. Catherlne st. W. A. Anderson, of Newaygo, Wm. W. Whedon.N. Statest. D. B. Ashton and wlfe, of Traverse City, Horace Carpeuter, Washlenaw avenue. s. Haker, of Monroe, Prof. liutchlus, Wnshtenaw avenue. f. A. Baldwln and wife, of Gay lord, Mrs. A. II . Hunt, Paokard st. H II. Bardwell, of Genesse, H J. Brown, N. División st. A. N. Bates, of Allegan, Prof. Calvin Thomas, Packard st. W. J. Baumgarden, of Manlstee, Jobn Burg, Jefferson st. N. A. Beerher, of Genesse, Mrs. Cueever, Washington st. J. W. Beutly, of St. Joseph, C. H. Richards, Hurón st. C. Beltlnger, of Detroit, C. Mack, Fourth street. W. M. Broek, of Bay, Harvey Cornwell, N. Ingalls st. C. H. Cady, of Wayne, D. Cramer, E. Haron st. E. C. Cannon and wlfe, of Evart, Col. H. S. Dean, E. William st. A. L. Cbapman and wlfe, of Hlllsdale, J. O. Pattenglll, Cornwell I'lace. W. H. Chappell and wlfe, of Corunna, Mrs. Waldron, S. Statest. M. T. Cole, of Lenawee, Juniuu E. Bual, Fifth slreet. M Crocker, of Mt. Clemens, Prof. Hutciilns Wushtenaw avenue. J. 8. Cross, of Van Buren, E. J. Knowlton, N. Statest. M. II. Dakln, of Saglnaw, E. R. Curtís, E. Washington t. J. A. Damon, of Tuscola, Dr. Breakey, E. Hu ron st. C. J. Dlkema and wlfe, of Ottawa, C has. II. M .ui iy, S. Main st. F. A. Douglass, of Houghton, Prof. Pettee, Thompson st. A. E. Dunbar, of Monroe, J. J. Robison.'N. Ualn st. II. Engleman. of Macomb, E. Treadwell, E. Huron st. J. B. Goodrich, of Ottawa, C. H. Manly, 8. Main st. J. A. Green, of Bay City, Dr. Obets, Washttiüiw aveuue. J. Grenell and wlfe, of Detroit, E. E. Beal, Madlson st. E. P. Harper, of Washtenaw, J. S. Henderson, Washington st. N. Haskin, of Lapeer, C. HUI, E. Liberty street. C. B Herrlngton, of Poatlac, Prof. Hulchlns, Washtenaw aveuue. L. Hlll and wlfe, of Clinton, E. B. Poud, S. State st. C.F. Hoagliu, of Calhoun, D. Cramer, E. Huron st. Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Porter, of Mmkegon, Mrs. KoKers, E. Huron st. L. R. Hoobler, of Iosco, Louis Hall, Washtenaw avenue. F. H. Hosford, of Detroit, J. J. Roblson, N. .Main Kt. T. G. Houk. of Oceana, at Hotel. L II. Hunt, of Lowell, Dr. Herdman, E. Huron st. W. T. Jones and wlfe, of Mecosta, Prof. V. L ISpauldliiK, Thompson st. M. Kallauder, of Ontanagon, Prof. W. H. Pettee, Thompson st. M. N. Kelley, Lapeer, C, Hlll, E. Liberty street. J. Killeau, of Grand Rapldx, McC. LeBean, Bowery st. W. Z. Kirby, of Kalamazoo, Dr. W. H. Dorrance, Ingallsst. L. E. Lincoln, ef Huroo, N, W. CUeever, MaillNon st. W. S. Llnton and wlfe, of Saglnaw, Prof. O. C. Johnson, Thayer st. J. A. MoGrasor, of Saglnaw, Prof. W. S. rerry. K. Washington st. C. H. Manly, Anu Arbor, Mrs. C. II. Manly, s. iuia ut. D. P. Markey and wlfe, of Ogeinaw, J. C. Knowlton, E. Huron st. K. Y. Ogg, of Detroit, F. Hchmldt, S. Flflh street. G. Ovtatt anti wlfo, of Woxford, V. W. Whedon, N. 8tate. _ A. B. Pardee, of lonla, T. J. Keech, N. Fourlh st. I'.. .. Perklns, of Choboygan, I'rof. Ciirluirt, Church si.. W. H. H. Pottlt, of Hlllsdale, 11. Campbell, Paekard Bt. A. B. Ploroe, of Wayno, W. II. Jackson, E. Liberty st. „ , W. Powers, of St. Clatr, Mr. Penny, N. Unlvorlty avenue. s. 1 1. Preston and wile, of Inghura, Prof. M . v. Barrington, K. Anust. C. H. Reodor, of Masoo, E. 8. Worden, 8. División. T. Kentz, of Detroit, L. Gruner, N. Main street. J. W. Robinson, of Montcalm, A. B. Prescott, 8. Thayer. lt.Hobhisou, ol Muskogon, M.Congdon.S. Univirslty avenue. J. Hogers, of JIuMtlngs, Mrs. B. P. Crane, 8. State ut. M. HL Riimsev and wlfo, of Ingham, A. W. Hamllton, Madlson st. E. H. Slmpson and wlfe, of VanBuren, Mrs. J. V. Nlchols, N. lngalls. B. A. Snow, of Saglnaw, M. E. Cooley, Packnrd st. J. W. Spencer, of Cato, W. Blggs, Churcb street. I". smart, ol Detroit, A. II. Holmes, Forest avenue. J. J. Vroman, of Wayne, W. Wagner, 8. Main at. N. B. Washburn, of Adrián, Prof. Payue, N. State. F. H. Watson and wlfe, of Owosso, Dr. Wood.rt. Kourtli st H. Watson, of Montcalm, Prof. B. Burt, Waslitenaw avenue. W, II. Watt, wlfeanddaughter.of Jacksou, MrB. Z. Burd, B. State st. A. J. Webber and wlfe, of loula, Israel Halt, Washteuaw avenue. C. W. Wellman, of St. Clalr, Dr. V. C. Vaughan. 8. State m . W. W. Williams and wlfe, of Eaton, K. Klttredge, S. División st. F. A. Wllson, of Harrison. A. F. Martin, A. Ij. Wood, of Qratlot, Dr. Wood, División st. Regent Chas. S. Draper, Dr. Angelí, S. UnlverBlty avenue. Regent E. ü. Grosevenor, J. H. Wade, Monroe st. Surgeaut-at-arms Stoner and wlfe, Mrs. Dr. Hartley, E, Wllllam st.. 1 . L. Crossman, Clerk of the House, Samuel Crossman. Mrs. Randall, Post-Mlstress of the House, Mrs. R. A. Beal.S.;Flfttl t. Miss Luce, of Lanslng, Dr. Angelí, S. Unlverslty avenue. These probably vuried somewhat as several of the members prefeired stopping at a hotel and Uid so. After this the party repaired to the ture room ot the medical college, wnere they listened to a very interesting but brief lecture, accempanied by experimentó in electriclty. The only expressions heard by ye local being of regret at its briefIK'SS. Tlien the library and art gallery were thrown open, aud an hour or so was spent looking over the books aud statuary, etc. But few found their way to the whisperïicr crullery (and there were a good many young people present, too). After looklug through chis building earriages took the guests to their assigued places. Thus ended the first chapter of the visit. HilDAY MOUNING at ')M0 o'clock the guetts Mee m bied at the umin building aguln, and lirst visiteïl the mechanical laboratory where eviTvthing was foood in motion. Several of the members, however, uotioed tliat thu engiue v.as not powei lul enougb tü drive allthe inacliinery and remarked also of the need of more room (which aceommodates ouly about one-half the ;liilii-,llllë). From hei e the visitors scattered to the vari. mis departmena whero U;c:ure3 were in progre.-s, by far the largest number lateuing to Dr. Ford, on anato:ny, at the medical building, who made bis words doubly iiileresting by using a cadáver to Ilústrate the action of the luugs and heart. At 10:45 the scène of action was transferred to UNIVERSITY HALL. The memben of the legislature, and board irf regenta oecupied the Itage, aud tor tweuty minutes or a half hour they watched the stucients trom the various depirtments file in, filling up the lower seats and overflowing to the gallery. It WÊ au impi essive sight to look upou this sea of bright young faces tidl of lite, andenergy, and vigor - the future strenirth and bope of Ihis natten. And it opened the eye of more than one of the legislatnrs ás to the magnitude of this institution. At President Angell's auggestion the Students sang 'John Brown's 15oly,'' which they supplemented with one or two of their colleire songs, without in vitntion. This great volume of voices filled the hall completely, and conscdering that one miss of voices was separated f rom another above In thu gallery the time they kept was wondertul. The hearing of these songs was au event ol'a life time, for the effect was grand. President Angelí then welcomed the visitors and prawnted the coudition and the nwdi of the University in a very convincing as well as pleasing nianner. He said thev had looked upon the bulldItlK and equipment of tlie University. but the real University dld nol couslst of brlcks, and niortar, and walls, but of bearts aud ur:itns, nnd it aflbrded hlm pleasure now lo show lliem the real University. the stilden Is. llespoke of Ihegreatnumbers Inattendanct', the enrollmeut to dato havlng reaclied l,r:i-"), the largesl uuinbcr in the lilstory of the Unlveralty. and a larer number thau Is in attendauce npon m other unlverslty in this country save one. Harvard, after ruore than UOyoan, had uot reached our development; eltber Ui varlety of lnulruotlon or In uuruber of students. The president said that au lmpresslon seemuü to be quite prevalent that theUnlverslly was patronlzed almost wliolly by the sonx and daughters of ricli people. but ! e facts dld not bear out the statement. Krom a canvass of the students he feit safe lu estiinating tbat at least three-flfths of hem were paying thelrownway through college elther In whole or In part. Out of returns from only 1,401 studenu In the Unlverslly, it was found that 502 were the sous or daughtera of farmers, 171 of merchaiits- mostly ri'tail tradesmen In our Interior towns- 51 of clergymen, tö of mechantes - carpeuiciM, blaclismittis, eto. The speaker theu took up the questlon of University flnances. The curri-nt expenses of the University wertj SITi.OOÜ, those of Cornell wlth only half the Qamber n ¦ladnU and bnt one departmeui. (whlle here we have live departments), were 5118,000. The current expenses of Yale Unlvirslty. wllh one-thlrd less students was I225 000 whlle those of Harvard, with tw or three hundred more, were W3),000. The state legislHture had approprlated for the University, during its wtiole perlod of exlsience- fifty years- $1,024,071. The actual appruised valueofthe property of me Uulverslty was $900,000, o that the aclual running expenses liad oost I lie leglslalure but $2X) a year tor the flfly years of lts exlsience. But aside froin the property mentloned there were the Lewls Art (jallery, the Rogers t'ollectlon and the Chínese Exblbit, which were worlh at least K20.000, so tbat lf the University was credtttid wlth the umuaat of property that It now owned and deblled wilh theamount the leclalature bad expended upon her, Instead of belng indebted to the legislature. the legïKluture would actually owe to the University some t:!OC,000. After President Angelí had finished President Monroe, of the seuate, was callcd upon, and made a few excellent re mark, thaoklngtba people for the generous hospitality and cordial reception given them, and revlewing witb picasure the impressious received while viewing the University. He feit certain that the li'jrislature would in the future as in the a-k J 1 I i 1 ., 1 I ir . . ¦ t i Min I Tri i ¦¦. t ¦ I ' . I I i 1 ' . I 1 I I ' ' ' I ¦ k I 1 lililí lii' i ' i i ? v 1 -i I I J , Speaker iMarkey of the house proved hliBMlf an easy and graceful speaker. He was prouü of tlie University, and proud of his state, and feit tliat lie siiould be upheld in assuring the aodience thnt everything would be done by tlie legislature for tlie University consistent wltli good economy. Senator WestjMte made a happy response when caíied upon. He howerer eonfewed hlmself to be mostly interesled in students froin Michigan. (VVhich was hut natural, but the senator should remeinher that studcuts f rom other states help the revoiiue of the University; they also oftcntiint'8 conclude to settle within our state and make some of our most enterprisin citizcns; tln-y also help to spread the j;ood name and faine of onr schools and University In all parta of this country and of the world as well. Kepresentative Pierce gave the audience some koo1 word, rerettinij the disadvantHges of liis early life and hopingthe young men and wiraion pprecittted the privileges they were enjoyiny.