Project Editor: Anastasia Smallcomb, UCARE, 2007

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Souvenir of the Twenty-Fifth
Anniversary of the Palladian
Literary Society University of
Nebraska Eighteen Seventy-
One Eighteen Ninety-Six

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HOW WE CELEBRATED
OUR
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

WHEN it was first proposed in the fall of 1895, to celebrate the Quarter Centennial anniversary in the following year, with all the pomp and ceremony befitting such an occasion, the newer members of the society, uninitiated as to the tremendous force of Palladian pluck, felt that the task was too great, both in energy and specie. Times were very hard, and the U. of N. curriculum more tremendous than ever. But the spirit of "that elder day," when "to be a Roman was greater than a king," when almost any sacrifice could be made for the "Pall," still lives. The society took hold of the matter, and after much planning by a vigorous committee, and willing co-operation of alumni and the whole society, the celebration was carried through as planned, without a break, and, as a chief glory, with all expenses paid. The Palladians take just pride in the success of their celebration, and the alumni visitors and helpers smile benign satisfaction upon their energetic successors.

To secure a former University man to deliver the anniversary address was one of the ambitions cherished by the committee. It was with pronounced satisfaction that they received answer from the venerable ex-Chancellor Fairfield, accepting their invitation. The whole University body takes

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some interest in those who were the makers and builders of the institution, and all old timers were rejoiced at the prospect of again hearing Chancellor Fairfield. Alumni wrote from distant places in warmest congratulations upon our success in securing so able and charming a speaker.

The faculty, in recognition of the presence of the old Chancellor, and as a deserved tribute to the society, which began its existence with the beginning of student life in the University, made Friday, October 16, a holiday, after the chapel hour. It is proposed that Palladian Day, thus instituted, remain one of the regular events of the society, and be celebrated by an annual address before the society and friends.

The anniversary address by Chancellor Fairfield brought out a representative University audience, which comfortably filled the Lansing theater. The Union and Delian societies attended in a body, and provided enthusiastic yells. Chancellor MacLean gave an appropriate and inspiring invocation, and the University Glee Club furnished the music. In introducing the speaker, the Palladian president emphasized the fact that the literary society was in the beginning and ever since the students' best method of co-operation, in effecting his own educaton, that it is a student laboratory for practice in the art of self-government. One of Chancellor Fairfield's most endearing benefits to the University, therefore, lies in his securing for the Palladian and Union societies their permanent society homes within the University walls.

The ex-Chancellor took as his subject "Consular Days in Lyons, France." Space forbids even an outline of the address here. Also it is the intention of Chancellor Fairfield to publish the address as a magazine article. It was a polished and charming talk, from the beginning to the end. The Chancellor's long life and wide experiences, made his observation the more searching, and the facts he set forth were of much interest. The Palladians were exceedingly gratified at the full realization of their expectations.

The next event on the program of festivities was the mass meeting after chapel. Perhaps only half a dozen people knew

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what meat was in this cocanut, and even they did not escape surprise. The chapel was crowded to the door when Chancellor MacLean and ex-Chancellor Fairfield came upon the platform. Some sense of what it means to be a part of a great University must have come over the student body when they arose as one man and gave the old yell with the full power of their lungs the sight and sound were deeply impressive. The old Chancellor led the devotional exercises and afterwards gave a brief talk to the students. Chancellor MacLean spoke of the significance of anniversaries, especially of such as this, the virtual anniversary of the opening of University doors to the student body. He gave the usual advice to make the most of this holiday, advice seldom followed by the overworked students of the U. of N.

All staid to the post-chapel performance, at any rate, and perhaps spent the rest of the day in needed recuperation.

For there are learned Palls, And some who pose as "bright," But a really funny, funny Pall Is simply out of sight.

Mr. T. F. A. Williams, '92, was informed by the president of the society, that he must take charge of this meeting. He took charge. In his grave and innocent manner he gave things such a stirring up as they had never before enjoyed. There was no gravity left anywhere except in the superb "Taffy," himself. The exercises took the form of a burlesque oratorical contest between three old Palladians: Steward, J. S. Dales, '73, Prof. Laurence Fossler, '81, and Prof. H. W. Caldwell, '80. Mr. Dales used to do considerable declaiming in society, and it was pleasing to have him again with us, as it were, with "The Raven." The students were surprised, doubtless, to find the genial steward conversant with other artists than the art of counting money. Let it not be forgotten that the Palladian can do some surprising things for people. Singing "John Jones" has been the first step in many a Pall's musical education.

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Prof. Fossler, in his "oration," gave many interesting anecdotes of his college days, old to a few, but new to most of the student body. The Prof. always was something of a joker, and he let his talent loose for once. The students were tired of laughing long before he finished—and still there was Prof. Caldwell on the program. Nobody had ever discovered before that the "little Prof." was a veritable "corker," but the secret was let out that morning. An attempt was made to take him seriously, and trembling spirits thought the mighty wrath of the little Prof. meant dire things for the frightened "Taffy,"—explusion from the alumni association, possibly. But this was a part of the joke, and when the audience recovered its fright, the next thing was to recover its breath. The loquacious Taffy presented the prizes: first, to Laurence Fossler, a musical top; second, to Prof. Caldwell, prize forgotten, but he might take the piano, "it doesn't belong to me," said the chairman innocently. If the society had set out to train people to be funny upon occasion, its succees would be utterly unquestioned after that morning in chapel. There wasn't a dry handkerchief in the house when the performance closed, and many were fairly worn out with excess laughter.

The afternoon "at home" in the hall was a thoroughly pleasant affair. The hall was decorated with the colors, and with palms and flowers. To make the scene more natural, the windows were darkened and the gas-light lent the real Friday night radiance to the occasion. The Palladian records, old programs by the score, scrap-book, and albums, and group pictures, with other mementoes, were scattered on tables about the room, or hung on the wall. Many of these were kindly loaned by Miss Ellen Smith. They served as pleasant entertainers, speaking of old times, and suggesting old faces. The alumni present enjoyed the reunion thoroughly. Scarlet and cream ices were served by the Pall girls—this was also enjoyed by the alumni, who have apparently lost none of their capacity for edibles in the alumni association.

A good crowd was present inthe chapel in the evening to

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enjoy the Old Timer's program. It had been intended to hold this feast of wit and reason in the hall, but it was seen that for once Pall hall was not large enough. Very fittingly, J. S. Dales, '73, who presided at the first meetings of students to form the society, presided during the evening. Prof. Fossler officiated as critic. Many interesting reminiscences were brought out by the different speakers of the evening, and it seemed as if little would be left for the banquet toasters to tell. The program seemed somewhat long to those who were thinking of the banquet.

At ten o'clock the proceedings were adjourned to the Lindell hotel, where the closing banquet was held. The large dining hall and tables were decorated with flowers, and the University colors. Brightness was over all the scene when one hundred Palladians, new and old, with some invited guests, were seated at the tables extending around three sides of the room. The Hagenow orchastra discoursed sweet music during the entire evening. The menu was diligently discussed for two hours. Then E. P. Holmes, '78, as toastmaster, took matter into his hands, and the program of responses was carried out Some of the speakers cut their eloquence all too short, on account of the earliness of the hour. Palladians can eat all night, but beg off when it comes to talking.

It was nearly three o'clock when the toastmaster proposed a health for the next twenty-five years of Palladianism. Then the good old song "John Jones," which means so much of pleasant thoughts and dear memories to every true Palladian, was taken up to the sweet strains of the orchastra. There was honest pride for the past, exultant hope for the future. The anniversary celebration was a credit to the society. The only regret is that politics, distance and other causes kept so many alumni away. Through the SOUVENIR we greet them, and hope they may secure a taste of the enjoyment, even though afar.

Vive la Palladian!

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Program

Thursday, October 15.

Friday October 16.

• UNIVERISTY CHAPEL, 10 A.M.


• Mass meeting of students in Chapel. The remainder of the
  day will be a holiday.


• PALLADIAN HALL, 3 TO 5 P.M.


• Alumni reunion and reception to students and friends.


• UNIVERISTY CHAPEL, 8 P.M.

Old Timer's Program.

• LINDELL HOTEL, 10 P.M.


• Palladian Anniversary Banquet.

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A QUARTER OF A CENTURY
OF
History...

I.
1871-1880.
BY MRS. A. W. FIELD, '82.

THE PALLADIAN SOCIETY was organized in October, 1871, within a few weeks of the opening of the University. The humble petition of its projectors was graciously granted by the faculty and the society started upon its long career of influence and usefulness. While the organization was co-educational in theory, in fact the girls took no active party in the society, and for two years no part at all until the fall term of 1876. The official records in the secretary's book for these first five years, show that there were a few select readings and recitations and one essay given by the girls, the rest of their contributions to the program consisting of music.

Until the springs of 1873, the society was hampered by factional fights among its members. Two distinct parties existes, and on all questions, even the most trivial, the members divided into two camps. In April, 1873, one of these factions withdrew and joined the Adelphian society. The substitution of a rivalry between two literary societies for the factional

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fight among the members of one society, was a beneficial change and the Palladians were really strenghtened by this movement.

The Hesperian Student was established at the first regular meeting of the society and was managed by the Palladians exclusively until the formation of an Hesperian association, January, 1872. The girls must have had more confidence as writers than as speakers in those early days since their names are often found on the editorial staff.

The meetings of the society, by special arrangements with the faculty, were to be on Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. One wonders when the members dined or supped on Fridays.

Members of the faculty must have attended those early meetings. They are often mentioned in the reports of the secretary as taking part in the debate or even favoring the society with a recitation.

The original constitution and by-laws, though set forth with more wealth of language than those of the later date, seem not to have been entirely satisfactory, since at almost every meeting of the society, for the first year, one or the other of them was amended, and at one meeting, the secretary gravely informs us, the entire constitution was suspended. About this time, the janitor was instructed to fasten the seats to the floor so that they should be four feet apart.

The programs must have been enjoyable for the society felt it necessary to pass a law prohibiting all applause, and the secretary's record often ends with these words: "The gas was turned off and the society adjourned." It was in these stirring days that Mr. George Francis Train was elected to honorary membership.

It is interesting to note how gradually but surely the society grew out of these first primitive regulations and came to be almost a law unto himself. Factional fights never seemed to interfere with the term sociable accompanied by more or less of refreshments. Even the rivalry between the Palladian and Adelphian was not sufficient to prevent the enjoyment of these spreads.

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The Palladians inaugurated their custom of holding exhibitions early in their history. The committee for this first entertainment selected nine (9) members to take part, limiting each of them to fifteen (15) minutes, then there was prayer and several pieces of music. Lincoln audiences in those early days must have been patient and long-suffering.

A comparison of the names of the committee on the exhibition with the names on the program of the exhibition shows that here, also, was the beginning of another custom; the apointment of a committee which would appoint its own membership to places on the program—a custom which extended through many years in which there were exhibition committees, where every members was also on the program.

The chief burden of these early years fell upon the literary committee whose duty it was to provide a question for debate each Friday night. The Chinese immigration question was a God-send to the committee and divided honors with capital punishment and woman suffrage whenever the commitee ran out of ideas.

The society met in the east half of the north wing of the main building and until 1875 the necessary tables and chairs constituted the only furnishings. Carpets, pictures and an organ were added in 1875, and in 1880, the latter was exchanged for a piano.

In October, 1876, some of the best members of the society withdrew to form in connection with the college members of the Adelphian society, the University Union, which was to admit no preparatory students to membership. With two or three exceptions, the wanderers returned to the Palladian society in February, 1877, a little wiser for their experience.

It was at this time also that the Palladian girls began to assume their full share of the duties and pleasures of membership, and to leran that in the society as in other work, she who put the most into it drew the most out of it. Many of the most interesting events in the life of the society are not revealed by the mintues. The failure of the Palladians to control the Hesperian Student selections in the winter of '79 and

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'80, led to the attempt to establish a society paper. The elaborate rules and regulations set forth in the secretary's record for the governing of this journal, give no hints of the midnight raids and the "gathering in hot haste" that preceded their adoption. The faculty failed to see the necessity for another paper, and the sober, second thought of the society itself was in favor of accepting the views of the Chancellor on this subject.

The present home of the society in all the glory of new carpets and furniture, was opened September 10th, 1880. The secretary of the society for the fall term of this same year breaks out in a protest against senior rule—claiming that the seniors conducted the society to suit themselves, but as "there are always members who smile at dignity" the senior candidates were again successful and those who watned to see the society conducted so that it would benefit all the members were again turned down.

II.
1880-1890.
JAMES AMOS BARRETT, '88.

The second decade of progress in the history of the Palladian society was full of important episodes and significant changes. In fact, it is doubtful whether the case can be accurately diagnosed with the limited data at hand. It will be possible, however, to draw in bold strokes the general characteristics of this period, and leave detailed chronicling for some future time.

The change to a new hall in the autumn of 1880 was in itself significant growth, although the change from the first to the third floor may also mean that the facutly needed the lower rooms. With the opening receptions in their new halls, which were at opposite ends of the corridor of the third floor, the Palladian and Union societies began their long career of neighborly rivalry. Under date of September 10, 1880, the secretary

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of the Palladian society recorded: "Each rivaled the other in being courteous to new members. The chief topic of conversation ws the decoration of the new halls."

The fights that used to take place over Hesperian spoils have been told many times. After 1880, that question entered little into society politics for several years. Scarcely ever during the new decade was the idea revived of having a distinctively Palladian journal. In the character it assumed by 1882, indeed, Palladianism needed no exponent in the newspaper field to make it known. There was a vigorous, enterprising, dauntless way Palladians had of coming out ahead in everything. There was, too, a hearty social quality that always gave one the idea that Palladianism was different from anything else in the world, and made one like to come a second time to the Palladian meetings. Whatever it was or however it may be described, the animating spirit of the society was seen in every member and felt by every one outside the society.

Weekly programs were much as they seem always to have been. As a rule, business meetings were lively. During this period, as in earlier years, members were forever amending the constitution and by-laws. It was either a new constitution altogether or some radical change in the old one. But who will say that the present constitution is not much better than that of 1871? From indicating the accepted and rejected candidates on a blanket ballot, by X's and minus signs, the society came to the dignity of a "ball-ballot" machine before the decade was half out. In 1881 a strenuous effort was made to change the time of meeting to Saturday evening, but without success. Friday evening continued to be recreation time. But no matter what day of the week society met, some members would inveriably be late. In 1883, as perhaps at other times before and since, the plan was adopted of locking the doors at 8 o'clock to remedy that fault, but the scheme was soon dropped.

From the first there were special programs, by way of varying the entertainment. There were evenings devoted to favorite authors, programs given by alumni, "classes for the

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evening" made up of freshmen, or juniors, or new members. Some evenings were devoted entirely to music. One elaborate program early in 1891 represented the Court of Rhadamanthos in the realm of Pluto, and the noted characters of history pleading their causes before that judge.

This was a "Boys' Program," at a date when it was deemed a variation to hear a program without "co-eds" doing their part for its success. There were times in the seventies when no ladies belonged to the society at all, and at no time were there many. In 1881 the secretary calls it an "unheard of thing" when the retiring president appointed two young ladies to escort the new president to the chair. By and by there came a time when all the officers of the society were ladies (1883). Whatever may have been the case in the seventies the society of the second decade bears witness to the very excellent influence of the co-educational scheme. It is no less true in the work and play of a literary society, that in the rest of the world, that the influence of both menand women is needed as a field for working out individual salvation.

Many of the playful antics of jovial members found their way into the minutes of meetings. Sometimes these took the form of motions, as when it was moved (Nov. 11, 1881) "that our society give a dance one week from Sunday night; object, to raise funds for society; place, University chapel ('better order desired than we usually have at chapel exercises'). Many valuable suggestions were offered by the members in reference to the hop, among which were that some member of the faculty call off—probably Prof. McMillan—Geo. McLean is to be floor manager—Dan. Wheeler advertising agent." By way of raising money occasinal oyster festivals were held, and once or twice lecture courses of considerable importance were carried on by the society. In 1883, the Palladians began to discuss a plan of that kind, which resulted in bringing to Lincoln, Dr. Talmage, Dr. Thomas of Chicago, and the concert of Miss Emma Thursby. By this means the financial condition of the society was improved, but the society never became very wealthy by receipts from lecture courses.

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Akin to the idea of a Palladian college paper was the idea of a library to be owned by the society and used by members. This plan, which also emanated from that fruitful year, 1883, did not result further than the creation of the office of librarian. So far as I can learn, only Miss Mary Campbell ever held that position. Another excellent plan of the same year was the colection of photos of alumni members. It is to be regretted that more trouble is not taken to make this collection complete.

Recollections of those days scarcely ever fail to bring up with them sweet memories of feasts that were spread. Whether they were called "Thanksgiving Feeds" or "Bear Dances," it matters little now; they stood for that wholesome social intercourse that strenghtened every member morally and intellectually, as well as physically.

In May, 1883, about the time of their graduation, Clement Chase and Daniel Wheeler, Jr., generously established a prize for oratory to be competed for annually by members of the society. The society thereupon offered a second prize. This has given definite form and impulse to oratorical contests in the literary societies ever since. The first contest was held in March, 1884, and succeeding ones in January. These oratorical contests are a prominent feature in the year's work, and taken in connection with the prize offered three or four years later by Wilbur C. Knight, '86, to members of the Palladian Girls' Debating club, for the best article given before the society each year, are efficient causes in bringing about such care and painstaking in public speakig and writing as these donors wished for.

Thus well did this decade begin. The society was fortunate in passing successfully through a very critical time in 1884, which chiefly determined the quality of membership in after years and kept the society a united body. This was the settlement, once and for all, of the question of the relation of the society to secret fraternities. Into the details of this I may not here enter. Yet no history of this period will give a true picture that does not treat of the famous "Frat-Barb Fight."

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Stated in their simplest terms, the conditions were these: During the years 1882, 1883 and 1884, three secret fraternities had been formed, two among the gentlemen and one among the ladies. The non-fraternities leaders in the literary societies concluded with reason that the harmonious dwelling of the secret society within the open literary organization is impossible. They believed that the disastrous influence of fraternities on literary societies in eastern colleges would soon be demonstrated in our own University, if something were not done to head them off. By their efforts, therefore, amendments were added to the constitutions of both Palladian and Union societies, forbidding further joint membership. There was, of course, bitter feeling on one side, as there will always be in matters that cross people so directly. There was much misunderstanding of motives, and there was on the side of the barbarians all the careful planning that marks a successful move in a political convention. On October 24, 1884, the movement culminated in the change in the constitutions. Although not compelled to do so, the fraternity members withdrew, and there has not been since that time any joint membership between these two very different kinds of college organizations in the University of Nebraska. It is my judgement that if the societies had not been thus protected against a very subtle change in object of work and in unity of action, they would have lost permanently their fitness to be of the best service to the average student. Literary societies may easily become too aristocratic in tone and exclusive in membership to shake hands with the students who most need stepping stones to a higher life. It is not claimed that literary societies are a means to all culture. But two paths that might easily have become confused, were thus made plain, and the new student now may choose one or the other, but not both.

More than ever since that epoch has the name Palladian been full of meaning in the University of Nebraska. The society has worked harmoniously, with scarcely a break. There has been a noticeable growth from within, so to speak. Means of strength have been laid hold of, such as the publication of a

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year book. This little publication records the officers for the year, the list of members, bits of history, and important programs and other happenings during the year. This serves to let old Palladians know what new Palladians are doing. The officer who presided over the organ, in the early seventies, was the chorister. The old piano for which the organ had moved out, itself departed in '87 to make room for a Steinway Grand, of which Palladians are justly proud.

With the end of the medical school, came an end also to the question of allowing "Medics" to be members of the society. However, the place of this question in society politics was fully occupied, in the following period, by the relation of law students.

With the growth of the University into a cosmopolitan center of learning a new period began, and the day closed when Palladians were so large a part of the University that they could out vote the united opposition in Hesperian fights.

III.
1890-1896.
BY BEN C. MATTHEWS, '95.

With the advent of a new Chancellor in the year 1891 there began a new era for the University of Nebraska. From that time until the present, there has been a rapid yet substantial advancement in every direction. It was a transition period in the University and the Palladian society did not escape its share of changes in the general re-adjustment. There was a time when the Palladians had a voice in every event that occurred in the Univeristy. That was in "the good old days," and the men who flourished then are apt to form too hasty conclusions concerning the present situation. All agree, however, that the mission of the society has changed in the last few years.

If we study the situation comparatively we will at once see that when the attendance at the University was three or four

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hundred, an organization with a membership of sixty, probably one-half of the active students in the school, would exert a large influence; on the other hand it is easy to perceive that an organization with the same number of members, must of necessity occupy a less important position in a school of fiteen hundred. It is not too much to say that the Palladian society touches more people to-day than ever before in its existence, but is has not, from the very nature of the case, grown relatively; for in that case our membership would be three hundred and fifty instead of seventy-five.

There are other elements, however, that must not be overlooked. Our college curriculum is much more liberal now than formerly. What once could be acquired only through the medium of the society can be obtained now in the college course with the extra inducement of credit. Other reasons for the change might be discussed but they are patient and it is useless to indicate them here. This observation nevertheless, should be made: the mission of the society is not less important than it has been, it is merely different; and who will say it is not fulfilling its mission?

There is no good reason for denying that fraternities have made inroads upon the society. We have lost three or four good members each year, but as soon as they are gone men have been brought up from the rear and there has never been a waver in the advancing comlumn. It is nothing but incontrovertable truth to call those bolting members ungrateful, for it is absurdly essential to a Palladian and that is that he should not allow his selfishness to outweigh his patriotism when he becomes an upper classment.

Since 1890 over two hundred students have been on the membership roll. We have never wanted for members, and indeed many have knocked at our doors, to whom it was impossible to open on account of scarcity of room. These years have been full of enterprise and activity. A lecture course was inaugurated in 1891 and among the attractions obtained

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by that means were: George Kennan, who lectured twice on "Russian Political Exiles;" Max O'Rell, on "America as Seen Through French Spectacles;" Henry Watterson, on "Money and Morals" and Henry A. Clapp, on "Shakespeare." Aside from these lectures the Mendelssohn Quintette Club was engaged for one concert. All of these proved very successful as educational feasts, while at the same time the treasury of the society was replenished.

Scarcely a year has elapsed during which a banquet was not given in honor of the outgoing seniors. Many pleasant receptions, home parties, picnics, boating parties, skating parties and of course the annual Thanksgiving "Feed" have furnished social amusement. Let us hope that this side of the society may never grow less.

In the last six years the hall has been improved and beautified in many ways. If one enters it with his eyes optimistically adjusted he will notice nothing that is unpleasant to the sight, but let him lower them and he at once realizes that he is back on the old homestead, for the same old carpet is between him and the floor. Could it but speak, what tales it might tell! An attempt was made a few years ago to buy a new carpet and among the old records we find that one memer subscribed $2.00, another the same, while still another subscribed $5.00 which was to be paid "anytime." This new shoot finally died a natural death and its epitaph is found in the secretary's book as follows: "Motion made and seconded that the consideration of a new carpet be laid upon the table instead of on the floor, carried. This action was taken not on account of the poverty of the society nor its members but because a suitable carpet could not be found in the city for a reasonable price."

The society has passed through many political fights since 1890, the most memorable of which was the contention for float delegate to the Inter-State Oratorical Assocation. We went out of the University with a big majority, but owing to the perfidy of the delegates in one of our sister institutions we

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were defeated in the convention. The Palladians are respected and feared whenever University politics is the issue.

Just what has been the position of the society as regards University affairs? It has always been and bids fair to always be in the fore front. It has had two editors-in-chief, two business managers and thirteen associate editors of the Hesperian. Ten more members have been identified with other college papers. It has had two managers and two captains of the foot-ball team, and one president of the oratorical association and three of the debating association; one president of the Y.M.C.A. and two of the Y.W.C.A., one vice-president and two district delegates to the national republican college league; on each of the last two "annual" publications it has had a managing editor and a business manager and three associates; six captains of University batallions; one of its members won first place in the oratorical contest at the silver anniversary, while another won the salutatory for the same occasion. The society has gained first place three times in the local oratorical contest. Is not this an excellent record for an organization of seventy members in an institution which has enrolled from ten to fifteen hundred?

And now as the Palladian society closes its quarter of a century of existence with congressmen, profesors, lawyers, preachers, teachers and a host of others who have gained high places in life, behind it; with a beautiful hall and a strong patriotic membership with it; and with an unbounded field and an unlimited number of recuits before it; why should it not live to see that day in 1921, when there shall be another gathering of the clans to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary?

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A Full List of Palladians from the Formation of the Society, September 15, 1871, to
the Close of the Last School year, June, 1896.

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