Stanford Student Letters and Memoirs

feels deeply chagrined to be bested by a Frat. that is not yet a year-old. Our fortunate member is going to give a "feed" (banquets in college are always called "feeds" - the student places his stomach before every thing else, hence the origin of the term "feed). Of course all of the members of Kappa Sigma will be present at the "feed" & those outsiders [?] efforts gained for Mr. Symonds [his?] [...?]

Thursday night the head of the Dept. of Sociology & Dr. Ross, gave a reception to the students of his Dept. & I attended in company with a number of classmates. Every month the major professors give a reception "at home" to the students & in that month, the student & professors become intimately acquainted with each other. Dr. Jordan received this students of the University at his home last night & in company with one of the boys of the Fraternity I enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Dr. Jordan is a very plain, outspoken & approachable man. He told me in a conversation wh the various [departments of the University

[written] 3. (Rose) p. 4

[typed] Sunday evening, September 29, '95

My darling Nannie,

Theodora is studying out loud with one of the girls, so if my letter is mixed up with the "tiers Etat" or any other French Revolutionary terms don't be surprised. This week has been a very full one- Sunday Alice Hayes and I went over to Palo Alto to church and had such a good sermon from dear Mr. Peete - He is a grand upholder of the church, and his simple service I already feel I cannot go without. Monday was a day of lectures and Tuesday I was astounded to see Kate Stabler, Edna Bowman, and Rowena Beans in the quadrangle. Kate had stopped off from a visit to San Jose and Edna had come with her. Edna leaves next month for Germany with Meda Bowman. Rowena Beans was as sweet as ever, and Kate was the same old Kate and more could not be said. She took luncheon with us, and regretted not being able to stay over night to hear Dr. Jordan's lecture on"War Times". Rowena brought a Irishman friend to call in the afternoon- a dear little Miss Bessie Blossom of the Beardsley type of girl, and I was delighted to make her acquaintance as I had admired her in the library. S The events of Monday have come back to me. I remember it was a very blue Monday. I had my first examination under Prof. Andersen and felt that I didn't put down all that I knew. A very crushing conviction as I knew anything short of that wasn't worth anything. My new hat came down and was hideous, it lacked just the indescribable air that made the other becoming. Of course, I was disappointed. Now to continue with Wednesday. I was sent to the blackboard in French, and as I had the corrected sentences I quite distinguished myself. That is all I remember of that day. Thursday I got a letter from Marguerite saying that she would come down Friday and stay over till Saturday with me. The whole day was a pleasure. Theodora and I spent the afternoon in studying French Revolution together, and afterward, as it was intensely

[written] Theodora p. 9 a VIII

[typed] Stanford University, Cal. Oct.13 1895

My dear Anni-

Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah,--Stanford !! !! The second decision is rendered in favor of Mrs. Stanford and the University.-- Dr. Jordan was in San Francisco yesterday, and on reaching Palo Alto the boys had gotten a hack, decorated it with chinese lanterns and attaching a long rope to it, drew him and Mrs. Jordan to Roble--(as many as could get hold of the rope-) when he made a very enthusiastic speech, closing with the words - "The doors of Stanford University will never close "!

Rose and I missed it all except the bon-fire, for we missed the 5:30 train and had to come on the 6:40. I had gone up to talk with Fred a little. Rose to get her waist - which is very pretty - but won't be done until Thursday - Then having the rest of the afternoon, our idle brains cast about to see what we could do. "Tribly " is having a popular run now and many of the Profs. went up to see it - Doctor Jordan and wife included - so we decided if we could get cheap seats we would go. The seats were a 1.00 and a dollar and a half but we managed to get good seats in the gallery for 35¢ and there were all respectable people around us. It was in the 2nd gallery and we didn't know what ( at first) we were getting into ! but what was our astonishment to see a number of out Stanford friends among our neighbors ! It is a very strong play - and nothing improper in the presentation. Rose enjoyed every minute of it but we had to come away before the last act in order to catch our train and then missed it. Wasn't that prevoking?

Laura Clark sent me last night another picture of herself. She is devoted to her camera and takes very good pictures.

I am afraid you will be discouraged about our pictures - but expect to see Mr. Heath in the evening.

[written] 12

[typed] train so took the 6:30. Alice Cowen and Guy Cochran were on it and we had a jolly time coming home. At Palo Alto we found not a carraige as everything was at the university. There had been a great celebration on account of the decision for the suit - processions, honor brigades. Dr. and Mrs Jordan had been met at the 5:30 train by the student body and pulled up to the university - the girls carrying chinese lanterns, and the boys blowing horns and shouting. There was speech-making and bonfires and Dr. Jordan ended with saying that the "doors of Stanford University would never close"----- Ra ra ra Stanford. Today everyone was resting - last night the boys at 12 o'clock painted the station red. A new station is being built on the university side of the tracks, it is not of stone but frame and on the left hand side going to Palo Alto from the university. Mrs. Hazelton was here Tuesday and was very anxious about you as she had not heard since you had reached ... - I gave her your postals and the paper telling of Uncle Lemson's death. Oh, Theodora and I are so obliged for the White syllabi - they are especially helpful to Ora in her thesis. Tomorrow I shall see Prof. Heart againe about the photos. I saw Miss McKinnon in San Jose and she sent you her love and said whe had heard from you. Gertrude wishes to hear from you too. She prizes her dear little tray you gave her so much. She is very well and so is every body. Give warmest love to Aunt Tad and keep a big hug for yourself. I don't have time to discuss lectures with you much.

Your ....

Your letter was so good. Isn't Aunt Tad An Heiress.'

[written] p. 12 f. XV

[typed] Prof. Allen asked Gertrude the last he saw her if I would let him have Papa's knife. He had made it and wanted it as a remembrance. So I took it over to him the last time I went.

I don't think I have written since I received back my Fr. Revolution paper with only "Good" on it. Rose had not studied half as much on it and came off with "excellent" I was so thoroughly disgusted,that I haven't studied it since. The only satisfaction after all was that I felt I enjoyed quite a conprehensive idea of the subject so far as we have gone. You have not given us your idea as to Girls Fratr. I shall not join one under any circumstances but should like to know your/views so as to ward off the girls if possible when they persist.longer. I am sorry Aunt Clara is having any difficulty. It only makes one know the more the nothingness and unreality of the ephemeral world. I am so glad to be learning where the real treasures lie.

Rose does look so well in that last winter's black dress and her new hat which has such good value in it. We neither of us really need a new gown, and Rose' grey with her black cape (which Wallace the furrier in San Francisco mended nicely for 2:50) makes a splendid everyday suit.

This Friday an outdoor production of "As You Like It" is to be given and Rose and I are going as is everyone else. It is the picked talent of San Francisco and promises to be very good.

This morning Dr. Jordan gave us a very good talk on "Obedience" which he holds to be the ultimate good. His remarks were very good, but they always seem to be on the same level, there is never anything uplifting or inspiring in what he says - to me - But Mr. Polluck of the "Bostonians" say Jerusalem - The Holy City" which was inspiration - truly. A beautiful tenor voice full and smooth and satisfying and such a lovely face.