The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-30
Complimentary Banquet to Rev.
William G.. Cattell, ID. d.,
President of the
Institution.

view of your contemplated absence in Europe, In the
interests of Lafayette College, over which you 60
worthiy preside, and the advancement of which to
its present prosperous condition has been effected
through your most devoted labors the undersigned
trustees of the college resident in Philadelphia in
behalf OF ourselves and many Others I'm this CITY, beg
the privilege TO meet you at an entertainment to be
given at the Continental Hotel Thursday evening"
April go. rfrr -
In this way we seek an opportunity to express the
nigh esteem we entertain for you. and our earnest
sympathy with You in the object of your visit to the
famed schools of science in the Old World,
Requesting the favor offan early reply, we are,
reverend and dear sir, most respectfully yours,
JAMES POLLOCK,
WILLIAM ADAMs0N, .,.
MORRIS PATTERSON,
. BARTON III. jerks,
ALFRED MARTTEN,
j. Ross SNowDEN,
JAMES III. MASON KNOX
A favorable response to this invitation brought
together the personal and professional friends of
the guest some of our most prominent citizens,
large number of clergyman, representatives of
the various learned professions, and others in
terested in the cause of education.
This gathering was a deserved compliment to
n gentleman who is successfully engaged in
carrying on a great work that is entitled to the
recognition of all who are able to understand
and appreciate the importance of educational
institutions of the higher class such as Lafayette
College is. This institution but few years
ago was at its lowest ebb. 1t had no standing,
disposed to abandon the enterprise. DR.. Cattell
formerly Professor of Ancient Languages in the
College,, young man, energetic, persevering,
and possessing every qualification of learning,
combined with plain practical common sense and
business ability, was chosen to preside
over the college, and if possible,
to revive its fortunes. He applied himself to
the task with characteristic ardor, and the
result of his labors is seen in the high position
which Lafayette College holds among the educa-
tional institutions of Pennsylvania and of the
United States. The system upon which the college
is conducted is in accordance with the most ad-
vanced ideas of the time, while the Importance
of the classics rs means of educational training
and discipline is acknowledged and insisted
upon. proper position is also accorded
TO the sciences. modern languages, and other
branches, and those students who may prefer not
to study the dead languages have every facility to
90 through with thorough scientific course and
they have an equal chance to gain the highest
honors of the institution. Another important
feature, which cannot be too highly commended
is the Professorship for the Pathological
study of the English Language. These
matters are referred to in detail in the
admirable address of President Cattell to which
we refer our readers.
justice had been done to the various delicacies
and the cloth had been removed he made few
appropriate and pleasant remarks, and then pro-
posed the sentiment sour City" which was
responded to by the Mayor Hon. Daniel M.
Fox, as follows:-
Mayor Fox said that he was distinguished on
the occasion by being the first person called
upon to ''stand up" He said he was more used
To seeing that good order was kept in the city
rn fhnt hnxrf e.. l.,
referred to the institutions of the city, its
churches, its academies, and its 1856 miles OF ter
ritory. He said he should perhaps surprise a
number OF people when he stated that with the
large population of $4,000 persons there were
but 32O police officers on duty tonight (Ap-
plause.) And he took that as proof that the
citizens of Philadelphia were a law-abiding
people.
lie said that while he had been Mayor he had
had rather rough time of it, and he thought
Philadelphia could favorably compare with the
other cities of the Union in regard to the small
ness OF crime which occurred within its limits.
lie was glad TO become acquainted with Dr. Cat
tell; he knew the object of his mission to Eu-
rope, and he was glad to see so MANY of his
friends present at this social meeting He was
sure DIR. Cattell would 20 abroad with the good
Wlsnes s oi every one present; and he was pleased
that, while he was on his way to distant land
he found time to stop in Philadelphia and he
certainly welcomed him. He concluded by wish
ing the learned Doctor success in all his efforts.
'hu ho LoPeu Ldlhyetlc college would become
one OF the first institutions of learning in the
State. Applause.)
Inc Chairman then referred to the history of
Lafayette College, and the great work that had
been performed by President Cattel and pro-
posed as the next sentiment sour Guest" to
which DIR. Cattell responded. 1t is needless for
us to say that the Doctor, on rising, was greeted
with loud and enthusiastic applause, which was
frequently renewed during the delivery of his
speech, which follows:-
Mr.. Presdent:--I thank YOU, sir and his
Honor the Mayor, for your kind remarks, and
these gentlemen for their cordial welcome.
desire TO acknowledge in the fullest terms my
grateful sense OF the personal compliment that
you intend to convey by this meeting, but at the
same time am aware that ON an occasion like
this, you are looking past me 10 the cause of
education with which | have been somewhat
identified, and ii is, therefore, of this subject,
and more especially as connected with Lafayette
College that shall speak tonight.
Ihlrty-three years ago the President Oh La
tayette College came to this city to meet COM
pany of distinguished gentlemen, called together
to deliberate upon the condition and prospects
of the institution. These prospects were by no \
means encouraging. In fact though the college
was then i'm It's infancy (laving been chartered
in 1926, il was already Mt the point of death
| from that chronic disorder of most American
colleges, well expressed by the word inepecunt-
Osity. In giving an account of this important
meeting DR. Junllin says, that so profound was
his own discouragement, he expressed TO these
| efforts for the establishment of Lafayette Col.
1ara ~ tha nrasant maatnq should so advise"