Lumpkin County GaArchives News.....The Alumni Society June 28, 1892
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The Weekly Constitution, Atlanta, GA. June 28, 1892
Dahlonega, Ga., June 24. -- The Alumni Society of the University of Georgia 
Agricultural college met at 9 a.m. yesterday.  Twenty members were present.

At 11 o'clock Professor J. W. Boyd, of Young Harris college, introduced the 
alumni orator, Colonel U. G. Canning, of Gadsden, Ala. Mr. Canning is a 
graduate of the class of '85-'86.
 
"Cabal" was his subject.  His speech was the most rining democratic address 
taht has been delivered in Dahlonega for years, and created a sensation.  He 
dealt with secret political societies with gloves off, and his eloquence was 
such that storms of applause greeted almost every period.  Every secret 
combination or "cabal" from the Tweed ring to the third party was touched up.

Among the graduates of other years present we noticed Professor W. R. Chamblie, 
president of Gainesville college; Professor J. W. Boyd, of Young Harris 
institute; J. J. Gaillard, a brother of Professor B. P. Gaillard, of this 
college; Colonel Canning, the speaker; Professor W. S. Wilson and E. Benton 
Vickery, of the University of Georgia Agricultural college, and Misses Lizzie 
Chapman and Leslie Basinger and Mrs. W. F. Crusselle and others deserving 
notice.

There is not a college in the state, as young as this one, that can point to 
more noble sons and daughters now honoring their alma mater.

At 8 p.m. came the sophomore and freshman declamations.  Prizes will be awarded 
for the best speakers.

The alumni have asked Colonel Canning for a copy of his speech for publication.

Today will close the exercises and diplomas will be delivered tonight at 8 
o'clock.

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