New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
rzRA CoRNELpS BIRrHDAY RECEPTION

Mr. Ezra Cornell the founder of the Cornell Uni
versity at Ithaca ~ Y, entered on the CID year of
his life January H. 1862 The occasion was selected
by Mr. and Mrs Cornell to offer Reception to the
Faculty aud Students of the University, as well as
10 their friends in and about Ithaca Mr. CornelPs
long residence in Ithaca, his muniicence 10, and
his earnest and persistent interest in the growth
and prosperity Of the place. made the occasion OF
more than ordinary importance TO his friends and
fellow citizens. We copy the following account
of the Reception from The Cornell Era, q weekly
journal commenced by the students for the dis
semination of news relating TO the University;
The reception AZ the Cascadilla the 18th OF Janu-
ary was very brilliant and happy affair notwithst9md-
qS e oG orBe IN honor Of whose s2d birthday the
party was given with his excellent WIFE, fair daughters
cent paror Of CSscadilia at D. m They formed very
interesting aud brilliant group surrounding le hohOred
husband and father over whose head the rosts OF 90
Winter. had passed leaving undoubted marks OF their
presence: s time dealt very kindly with him. He
has The ready ne and Kind word for all be they high
low rich or poor. May he live and enjoy many happy
returns Of the day and his cherished hopes In regard
10 the Institution no noby endowed more than
realized.
at $780, President White announced that tho prizes
awarded close OF last TERM to The three best stu
denis OF Physiology would then be distributed. Among
many good students In this class there were AK VINO
rnrrted honorable mention. -
Mr. f. IL scoleld receiver the first prize OF $50 MI
". e. Barrett the second OF 20 and Mr. vi. Noungs
the third Of $40.
six who had honorable mentlOn were: MeAsrs. IT.
c. Colburn W. ID. Scott W. H. Frog Fox Holdon s. r.
Thomas, and j. +. Burdick. - =. .. .
After these disposed of President White, In his
happy manner, announced that another presenta
ton would take place OF avery different and novel char
acor In q few moments blaze OF light Illuminated the
doorway, and table was placed before MT Cornell on
which an Immense birthday cake, with the name
Ezra Cornell I'm the center and CO lighted tapers on tho
outer rim, forming two rings around IT, representing the
years that were on thar evening numbered. "a,
Prof. Bart @. Wilder n d. OF tho UniVersity' made
"'Mr CORNELL A lady a friend OF yours, 9 fellow
nam wishes me to make you this birthday Offering
very giant among cakes, IL ypines your Immense ponS
poses Full Of the good things Of this world, may II rep
resent your lot here and hereafter. Ana though OF
were rather the omens Of the years to come, which
you might reap in rest and peace that which you nave
Of the gratitude which win burn In the hearts OF all VINO
have known Ezra Cornell :,
natural made n few happy remarks, one OF when
seemed to afford Mrs Cornell twho near hn consider
able amusement suppose tribute TO the ladies IN gen
eral and her as chief ia his estimation; but were 40
unfortunate not to be near enough TO hear his closing
words
"soon after the Hon. J. II. selSreg for the Ithaca
Calendar Clock Company, presented Mr. Cornell Win
attempt made by association In Ithaca some
time ago establish Library. Mr. Cornell was called
upon aud gave such he hada few booksfrom one OF
which, scientific work. the inventor caught MS luea Oh
the clock ..H CH
at 1890 the students dningha was thrown open lor
Refreshments. t was handsomely decorated win naEs
and unt u D. NJ biyalyes turkeys, and oil other GOOD
things that Steward Bailey and AssstantStoward Pleree
know well how to provide, disappeared with astohAn
Whtiock was there and that Is sufficient to insure
good music; and notwithstanding the ban that has
been laid upon dancing, noticed several not more,
who entered into that sinful amusement seeming to en-.
10y IT, and could not that they IN the least
demOralized by the operation ... .l .
"At1 p. m the adeux made. andby o'clock Cas-
eadlHa was lost in peaceful slumbers.' ..'.
The Era commenting the above affair says;
"a good many men live TO be G2 years old, but not
many men, upon reaching their 62d birthday, look
back "a life adorned by such aud many noble deeds
could last Monday, tho honOred gver OF that days
ceptiOn He could see as he recalled the past years
crowd OF actions making for himself unDum
beed pleasant memories. and making his name pleas
rising up In the heart of the town where he lived des-
tined to contain such library few towns IN our land
possessthe whole GIFT from himself ~ his fellow towns
men. He could sec laid with much and thought,
and toll tho substructnre OF an academic institution
which win rival the splendid foundation OF Cardinal
It's exstence numbers students than gather
the great quadrangle OF Christ Chnrcll-an Institution
which owed IT'S origin TO his own munincen hberality.
CALCULATIONS which he received OH Monday evening from
800 friends-merts TO have tho 62d anniversary OF his
and eaety and good cheer. And yet with aucn fe be-
hind him. aud such bright grateful present around
him. 1t impossible not 10 reflect that the best part Of
man who will never cease 10 live. His birthdays viii 20
yearly for century hence they will
he celebrated each twevemOnth comes round, brh
liAny as the which occurred last Monday Then
now, viii smile, and women dance, and youth beam
sSss via hsppDeas q sfen the ith Of January
nves HAPPY the who, ~ the age OF "a look
forward " thousand birthday festiyalsl
at proposed that among tho other festivals OF
yted by the students TO plant an oak with appropriate
ceremony. In some prominent portion OF tho University
grounds, TO DO known as the Founders Oak"