The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-29


The meeting OF the Alumni Of Yae Collage which 10
generally the most interesting part os The oommsnos@ent
the smaller has Of the second story the haof
door intended for such gatherings being occupied for
the Inonisn dinner
Hon Aaron n Skinner Mayor Of this city Of the class
Of 1895 was appointed chairman and Hon Henry White,
Of the class Of 1921 secs-,.ry Mr.. Skinner taking
paid deserved tribute Profs Dwight Dsy K,ngsley
and woo!ssy. The veperabs Dr. Lyman Bsechsr Of the
sAss o. ils7 offered up prayer which .as followed Sy
the reading Of the deaths OF tho past by Rev w.
8 Duttcn.
Fifty nine of AlSnn have died since the last Com.
Glars OF 177e the OLDEST living grsduate Prof James L.
Kingsley, of the class of 1850 and Anthony d. Stany,
O. the Glars OF 1850 The Oldest living graduate Rev
Paysor Willston. Of the class Of 1888
Prof Siliman Senior announced his resignation.
tanning, however, his connection with the college as
Emeritus Professor Prot ODsted spoke at length, al
ludDs 10 the distinguished of Prof Slman TO
the College and TO science and offered complimentary
resolution, which passed He said (audng Pfot.
iha, was as high an honor as any mau could clsp
that be bad assisted in the educs ton Of 600 students
Of whom eight had been Governors eleven Presidents OF
COege SenstOrs, sixty Professors besides
edi,iDg sxy five volumes OF the American journal OF
Arts and Science.
ton to the resignation Of DR. Ives Of the Medical Depart
nebt spoke of his valuable services 20
that institution for y long course OF years.
Hon DANIEL LAW Ct toe class OF 1914, made fue ad
dress concluded BY offering resolution in relation
to the Increase Of TIE permanent funds OF the College,
and psGgii the alumni 10 aid their Increase which
was passed.
Rev Mr. Bartlett of tbs class If 1900, Gen Williams,
Of New LsLoon Pc stish Peritt of cass OF 1902 A.
Taft DR. pe-cbsr 1897 DR. Dwight, of Pc tlAnd; Prof,
Fowler OF Amherst ano Dr. Cox, Of Me- York. also ad
dressed the meeting which did adiourn until the
hour for the Linonisn celebration had fully arrived
LINoNIAN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
The Iinonisns yesterday hso brinaa festival
with exception the agest end certainly the most
spthu ot al the academic festivities At Yale In
he pace OF full report a Tie dinner speeches which
Lao made arrangements 10 give our crowded columns
VIII merely ALLOW the folosing synopsis OF the proceed
ingh of u day
IL o'cocs the close of the meeting the College
Alumni proc ssion termed, without society dts.
tirc'ioI fr 1t OF ID. Hail. under the
rrclon Of Professor Silman, Jr and moved to the
NeIlh Church
THE ExERcrsEs At THE CHURCH
The gallery If the church filled with ladies', and
the buoy Of be house reserved for the pr accession Al
tei they we're seatd Rs Dr. Day the presicing officer
calico upon the Rev Dr. Dwight, of Portland, to offer
prayer
The orator, Vim. NJ Evarts, Esq Of New FORK, was
then Introduced to the audience More than hour he
cha MID their attention discourse public lite in
our owp county aLo our own times De fully sustained
biz high reputation a. 10 orator and speaker.
Francis N FIncn, Esq the poet followed with q
beautiful histories tribute Lnonau Society, emu
reraiiDg lis honors OF ancient and modern times As
both Of thoe dtcoues to be published in full with
account OF all the ceieb alton, omit extended
notice.
TIN DINNER.
Al the close OF the literary exercises in the church
the procession iesurueo to the Graduate Hall, where
about SIX huLdreo persons At Gown t. diuner and
spent the remainder OF the day in most enthusiastic
fes ,ivities.
Hon Daniel Lord presided at the table AT his right
Pr. Day Hon N Skinner President of the
Alumni Association the Orator and Chief Marshall at his
left the Chaplain Poet Chsrman Of the Committee
of Arrangements
about twenty five ladies' by whose skill the beautiful
decorations of the hall had been coDtved provided
with seats in gallery the chair.
The faculty and corp0fa alton sat the chair the
graduate and under graduate delegation from the Bro.
thers IN Unity and her invited guests, had the seat
next in honor, and the LinonAns filed up the hall
President DAY asked bessipg and then ample justice
was done to the ample and sbuUdant dinner.
DANIEL LORD ESQ. then bid the compsny welcome to
the Linenian jubilee and the Alumni Hail. and closed
by Offering the first regular seniMent-.The LlnOnian
Society !"
Tee following song then sung, followed by long and
AIR oRAaBAMBu1"-BY M. FINCH, CLASS
lS49.
Linonis the wresths of glory
sit lightly on thy peerless brow;
With graceful song and thrilling story,
Thy pane and praise are woven nov.
Then, brothers, let the loud huEza
lie echo for linopiA
Long live Lih0nia-Linonix
From ol,heyD rock aud southern valley
From crystal Like nd prarie land,
Fer children st her mons rally
And gaf her rougu her hand ia hand.
Thee let IT rlpg-the loud huzzs,
For gallant, gay linonia
Long live Lropia- Lnonia
On Senate floor and field of battle,
Her sons have struck the patriots blsw;
Nor foreign thIe&t, musket rat lie,
Could oeDo their noble rpirite low.
Then proudly shout huzza, huszai
Loug live LDopis-Linonia
Bet ancient halls have oft resounded
With shout sDo song Of victory
BY warn AND fearless hearts surrounded
Her banners all wave nerriy.
Then onward, all! buzZa, huzsa'
Fight brsvely for LiDoSia
Long 1--we IinoLis-iinobia
AoIg the patient path OF duty
her voice sba cbeer sary way;
Beneath the trusru smile Of beauty
Our Thoughts TO hey shall often stray;
Add ere children li~p mamma
Wen make then sing Linonal
Long live LdDoLia-LiDopiai
Then brother let the swelling chorus
Our mingled pride AND Joy proclaim;
LiDona's shield il blazing Ter us
II lights the winding path Of fame
Then lie, it ring -ahe proud huzza!
Three cheers for brave tAnonial
Long live LIoDis-Iinonial
We are Obliged 70 cat short our report owing to the
three Of the many letters presented from distinguished
ct the elmer
FROM HON. EDWARD EVERETT or HARVARD An HONORARY
MEMBER OF TIKI IIaoS1As SOCIETY
Boston, July II, 1858
Your oblging note OF the 18th reached me to-day
tanning invitation to atteod celebra
cn OF the Lin Dian Society Of Yale College greatly
Indebted 10 the Committee for their kind brance
Having some twenty years since received the hooor Of
sdoptisn at Yale which greatly value could psrtict
pate in yeur academic festivities vi something of tho
hlis feelings Of an aumDus. regret that circumstances
beyond my control prevent my enjoying that pleasure
With my best wishes for sgf bic celebration rs.
main, Gear sir, very faithfully yours.
EDWARD EVERETT.
PS-H an opportunity should present itself please
offer the following toss IL my with al sincere
regret hat cannot give IL 10 person
The Lnopsn Society of Yale College Entering its Sc
conc century 1t il already venerable for its seas may 1t
CONT the experience o, age with the of youth
onward progress
FROM NORTH PRESIDENT HAMILTON COLLEGE LIMO.
MAN OF THE CLASS OF 1925
HAMILTON COLLEGE Clinton, july H. 1853.
The circular OF the Luoniaa Socety giving uooe of
tie approaching centennial celeb Of that soca
ton which you have teen pleased send me, has been
duly received.
ceepiy roget my inability to be present that occa
sion Our commencement occers the 2Tsh-- the day
appointed for the proposed CELEBRATION and this fact
DOUBT ret you VIII recognise sufficient Tor my
absence. Respectfully yours SIMEON NORTH
FRoN RI. REy. DIR, Delaney, BISHOP WESTERN NEW
YORK CLASS OF 1927
GENEVA July 10 1853.
regret that professional duties which cannot defer
wi cepiive II the grsidcstion being
tie centenniac Celebration OF the LDopian So sety.
shall ever cherish warm recollection o. the benefits
derived in my youthful days from It's associations
crosses.