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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
4
The many friends of Mrs. William Hiram Foulkes are pleased to hear that she has returned home much improved in health. Rev. William Woodfin is gaining strength rapidly after his recent operation.
Gabriel L. Hines of Swarthmore Preparatory School earned second prize of 1500 dollars for a cantata The Progress of the Pilgrims in a contest involving 482 composers for the 1915 Panama Exposition. His work features full orchestra and notable soloists under his direction.
The thirty-ninth annual Alumni Association meeting at Swarthmore College in Parrish Hall on June 16 elected officers led by President Ellis Ridgway and directors for 1914-16. A post meeting luncheon followed as classes held reunions and the rain shifted events indoors. The day featured a parade, a 6 to 3 alumni victory over the Varsity, and notable class decorations including 1912 graduates in white and 1904 garnet sashes with medals for distinguished service.
At the six o'clock Alumni banquet about four hundred graduates gathered in the hall gymnasium to hear toastmaster Howard Cooper Johnson introduce speakers. He reviewed the college’s progress under President Swain, noting endowment grew from 360000 to 1570265.50 and facilities expanded with Wharton Hall chemistry library and other buildings adding 506054.59 in value. Student body rose from 209 to 420 and teaching staff from 24 to 45 with salaries up nearly 40 percent.
President Swain announced the 1914 15 awards of Fellowships and Scholarships. The Joshua Lippincott Fellowship of 450 dollars yearly goes to Frederick Myerle Simons Jr. The Lucretia Mott Fellowship of 525 dollars yearly goes to Marie Safford Bender. The John Lockwood Fellowship of 450 dollars yearly goes to Helen Heed. Continued next week.
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