February, '17] BUSINESS PROCEEDINGS 13 



REPORT OF DELEGATE TO THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING 

 OF RUTGERS COLLEGE 



The one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Rutgers College was cele- 

 brated at New Brunswick, New Jersey, October 13-15, 1916, inclusive. The opening 

 session of Friday morning consisted of cornmemoration exercises, the chief feature 

 of which was a most interesting historical address by Dr. W. H. S. Demarest, Presi- 

 dent of Rutgers College. The afternoon was largely devoted to the anniversary 

 pageant, which was given at the college farm in the open air with a charming, pic- 

 turesque natural setting. In this exercise scenes of note in the history of the college 

 and city and symbolical representations of the various branches of learning were 

 presented by citizens, members of the faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. 

 While there \5^as no claim of absolute historical accuracy, either in action or costume, 

 the performance showed great merit and made a strong appeal to a?sthetic imagina- 

 tion and appreciation. As perhaps some of the members of our Association may 

 recall, photographs of several of the scenes were subsequently reproduced in a num- 

 ber of the leading magazines and illustrated journals. The principal events on Sat- 

 urday morning were the formal reception of the delegates, conferring of honorary 

 degrees and presentation of addresses on behalf of colleges and learned societies. 

 The remainder of the day was given over to attractions of special interest to the 

 students and alumni. Sunday morning was noteworthy for the anniversary sermon 

 and service, commemorating the connection between Rutgers College and the Re- 

 formed Church in America. In the afternoon the celebration was appropriately 

 concluded with vespers, which was a service of praise and thanksgiving for the long 

 and useful hfe of the college. 



Other features of the celebration that might be briefly mentioned were the large 

 number of delegates,, representing about one hundred twenty-six universities and 

 colleges, nine theological seminaries and twenty-eight or more learned and patriotic 

 societies; the number of splendid addresses by men distinguished for their achieve- 

 ments in the academic world; the most hospitable entertainment, and various social 

 activities, as receptions, luncheons and banquets, which were of increasing interest 

 and pleasure with the development of comradeship among the delegates. Finally, 

 as a fitting close, for an economic entomologist, to the many satisfying experiences of 

 so short a period, a most enjoyable afternoon was spent in an automobile ride, through 

 the courtesy of Doctor and Mrs. Headlee, to the salt marsh area of Newark where 

 opportunities were afforded to see first hand some aspects of the mosquito problem 

 and the progress of mosquito control in New Jersey. 



Time does not permit a more extended account and references to other interesting 

 aspects of the celebration are therefore omitted. Such, in brief, were the principal 

 events of the auspicious anniversary of Rutgers College, an institution notable for 

 a long period of honorable and effective service, high ideals of scholarship, and the 

 many gifted and devoted sons she has nurtured, who occupy positions of trust and 

 leadership throughout the land. That the achievements of a century and a half 

 are but the harbingers of more magnificent accomphshments in the years that are to 

 come is, I am sure, the wish of the American Association of Economic Entomologists, 

 which society it was my privilege and honor to represent. 



Percival J. Parrott, 



Delegate. 



Mr. T. J. Headlee: I trust the Association will allow me to express 

 the appreciation of Rutgers College for the courtesy of sending a 

 representative. The college appreciates it very sincerely, indeed. 



