The first Picnic Day was held on Saturday, May 22nd 1909.
Dr. Leroy Anderson, superintendent of the University Farm at Davis was in charge of the event. It was advertised state-wide.
Program
Introductory Remarks — Dr. Leroy Anderson
Dedicatory Prayer — Rev. James K. Stage of the First Presbyterian Church of Davis
Old English Ballads
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Barbara Allen
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Drink to me only with thine eyes
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It was a lover and his lass
Dedication of the new dormitory — Arthur M. Cleghorn, Principle, School of Agriculture
Education of the Farm Boy — George W. Pierce
School Life
The Church and the BOy
Dedicatory Address
Old Spanish Ballads
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Serenade
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Gipsy Son
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Lullaby
Address — Hon. H. A. Jastro, President State Agricultural Society
Address — Benjamin IDe Wheeler, President, University of California
Benediction
The program was held in the Stock Judging Pavilion.


