The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
MANHATTAN COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.

The annual examination and commencement
exercises of the graduating class of Manhattan Col
lege, Manhattanville, which were commenced on the
oath ult and continued from day to day, were con-
cluded yesterday afternoon. Probably TO avoid the
dsagreeable consequences OF wted collars and save
the ladies' anti-swoon bottles much of their labor
the exercises were not held in the main Of the
college, but under a raised canvascanopy on the
green sward in the rear of the building. Two largo
platforms, each neatly carpeted, were erected under
the impromptu dais on either side Of the college
trance being occupied by the graduates and the
other by the exceedingly well trained band Of the
college. There was quite large audience present.
the ladies being greatly in the majority.
The exercises were commenced with an overture
from FRA DiavOo," by the band. Mr.. Michael ].
McGowan then delivered an Grafton on 1.-THE late Dr.
a. I've Se WSS
on the Progress OF Medicine" and Mr. James A.
Deering A. B., who expatiated enthusiastically on
saes si SeHy S 9dte s see Is b.
Ferdinand, M D., A.: NJ; J. Edwin O'Neil, A. b. Jos
GO 9S ns q
the degrees Brother Pauan, on behalf OF the PhllO
nautical Society Of the college. which had some
essay on the .Eife and writings Of Gerald Grimm"
animation OF the compositions Of the various COM
petitOrs 1t had been decided to award the medal to
Mr.. Richard J. Morrison. The medal was conse.
Of the audience. Mr. John E. Ferdinand N. D., then
delivered the vaedictory, and was followed By
Mr.. Charles O'Conor In an elaborate address
to the students and graduates. After reminding the
graduates that they at the moment Of his speak
Ing still the children OF Manhattan College, but would
be In day members OF class ~ the world where
judges who would impartally pass upon their fdei-
ty and the institutions worth he alluded In very COM
plimenary terms to the essays that had been deiv-
written he said:-"A marked inclination to censori-
criticism would have evinced asperity in your
own tempers or an intolerance In your instruction
not favorable to the adaptation OF young men for .
OF active benencence while on the other hand
measured eulOgy would have indicated tendency
to loose generalization in habits Of thought ana
the absence OF c0nscientiOusness" Mr.. OCOnOr paid
high tribute to the character and daily life OF the
Sisters of Mercy and the worthy men who devote
their lives to the bringing up OF youth In the way Il
should 60, and concluded as fOll0ws:-In closing
happy to add that your proficiency In the several
branches to which the year has been devoted gives
much satisfaction, and 10 highly creditabe 70 your
instructors and yourselves. Be 1t ever yours to
member Manhattan College with sentiment OF affec-
ton and gratitude. Through life you will am sure
esteem It sacred obligation to preserve intact that
portion OF her fame which, as IL depends upon your
own acts, Ia necessarily committed to your charge.
Vicar General STAIRS then addressed the graduates
in few complimentary remarks, when the audience
dispersed.
Manhattan College is under the direction Of the
Christian Brothers, with Brother Patrick as prest-
dent.