The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-30
OUR COLLEGES.
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.

Twentfeth Annual COmmencemens-Ths
Exercises and Honors-Thc Fashion,
GsAsntry, Beauty, Smiles, Sc.
The twentieth annual commencement Of ST. John q
College, Tordham took place yesterday under tho shade
OF large mavqsss erected tho College grounds near
the institution special train from Twenty sixth street.
overta Harlem Railroad, crossing the Harlem river,
stretching like slvery serpent among the dark green
midsummer foliage Of trees and herbage snd rolling up
amonsthe groves and garden sfarms % westchestss
county, arrived 81 Hordham before noon crowded with
passenger From the train TO tho arqsss through Tho
beautiful and odOriferous grounds Of the College,
walk was . very agreeable variation ThesV
were already several hundred persons assem-
bled beneath the shade Of the trees and
canvass and when they joined By the deesasioa
from the city there about thousand two hun
these wore about an equal proportion Of ladies' and gem
tlemen. There lack Of captivating beauty grace
and smiles on the ono hand or irresistible gaiantry
caro- and attention ON the other. Nolrs band sup
Piled music prior to tho opening Of the sxor-
cises laid down In the programme, and also
haps, have proved monotonOus and dull entertainment
to many Of tho moro youthful and frer make up Of the
was erected The platform Over this was suspended
nne oil painting of scene the Hudson among the
palisades, while on tho platform Archbishop Mo.
tho Roman Catholic Church and other 81 sentIemsn
distinguished FOR intellectual and literary tastes
this was an extensisA platform for the band,
while In the rear Of all were tho audience seated
chairs We had walls Of vsrdurs and shades OF canvass
had the green sot carpet Of nature for our &C.
c0mnodation. The cool breezes strcamed constantly
through the audience while the intense light Of midday
was softened and mellowed BY the shades above and
around Us. There few bouquets among the au-
dence compared to what Is usually seen on such occs-
sions but there were still enough TO show the appreca
tion Of the fair Of the clever efforts Of the youthful
orators.
The following the oations delivered by the stu
dents yesterday Public Virtue Francis McElroy; Ma
tional Honor, Edward A. Dunphy; Modern Republican,
ism, William J. Dainty; The Decline Of the Crescent,
John Poland; Our Country's Heroes tvalsdictory),
John Quinn; Authority william G. Languedoe; Address
TO- the Graduates, l.. s. Ives, IL. D.
Besides bouquets, tho audience also awarded go0dy
share OF applause to the several orators whose efforts
were distinguished for their graceful gestcuations and
dress OF w. Dainty not exception 10 these but
was Of the eleverest of them though his remark
that "the influence Of democratic government il not
always good and that republican forms Of government
do not suit countries" and that Enrope not the
place for rep1blics and Republican government does
honors which he would otherwise have received from the
audience. The remarks Of Mr.. Quinn ''Ths Heroes
OF Our Country" were particularly happy, and his au-
sons to the true heroes Grant, Sherman and Sheridan,
were received with the most fanering applause DR..
Ives address to the graduates simple and eloquent
He lectured them on the responsibilities and duties
which devoved upon them entering upon active ife
and the evils from which II will be equally their duty
abstain He concluded by showing the superior claims
Of religion
CONFIRMING DEGREES.
The degree Of Doctor Of Lsws then conferred
Richard 0'GOrman
The degree Of Master Of Arts conferred on william
c. Languedoc A. B., Quebec, c. E.
The degree Of Bachelor OF Arts conferred on the
following students Edward A. Dunphy, Newburg N.
T.; John Quinn, New Haven, Conn. John N. Poland,
Cincinnati Ohio John B. Kelly, Kellyvle Pa Francis
McElroy Oneida, N. Y; Edward f. Schachte, Charles
ton, g. c.. william Moran Detroit, Mich James g.
Hagan, Carb0ndale Pa, William J. Dainty, Buffalo, N.
X Anthony a; Arst, PHILADELPHIA Pa; Dennis r.
Shiel, Auburn, N. Y Zephyrin Renaud Montreal c. f.
Charles L. Phillips, Philadelphia, Pa Francis Purroy,
Fordham, N Y. Andrew A. Lynch, Brooklyn, T.. l. y
The medal awarded for the best biographical essay
merted by Edward A: Dunphy; next in merit William
B. Moran Subject christopher Columbus
Over hundred premiums, for merit and other
phases Of academca distinction then awarded
upwards Of one hundred pupils after which
Archbishop hcCIosKKY arose and congratulated the
students their success and expressed the deep
Of pleasure and delight the exercises afforded The evil
dence OF success lay In the prizes awarded and the evil
dencc Of delight in the auds that have been showered
should be justly praised Labor and perseverance, should
be rewarded The mystsry % Taa should r.ssavs tbs
There have been other hearts that have been throbbng
deeply than your Those OF dear parents and
friends, who felt Joy when they the honors
conferred on them. l. in common with all, wish you
and that you will prove yourselves among your friends
and associates worthy children of the College OF ST.
Johns and you return in health to greet your
Alma Mater, and be greeted in return by her
The remarks OF the Archbishop we're received with
great applause large number Of gentlemen then
tired 10 the dining of the college, where under the
management of Rev. Father Tissot the President Father
Tranor and Others they enjoyed fine repast and spent
. merry social hour.
Everything passed In the most agreeable and cred
table manner and reflected well the management Of
the institution and all who pre- seemed de-
lighted with the days recreation.