New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-20
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HARVARD COLLEGE.
INAUGURATION OF PROF. CHARLES wfLLIhh
ELIOT AS PRESIDENT.

INAUGURATION OF PROF. CHARLES WfLLlAh
ELIOT AS PRESIDENT.
BosToN, Oct. 19.-The formal Inauguration OK
Prof Charles VIM Eliot, President Of Harvard College,
took place in Cambridge to-day and 1t was an event OF
much interest to the students, and to the huhdteds vi
graduates who were present to participate IN the eere
MONIES Prof Eliot is n whose studies ana sympa-
thies have been literally with the present instead OK
wholly with the past shown In the sketch OF MS
lfe requirements. and Views published IN The IhiboNh
last Spring 1t then shown that he belonged 10 tho
present age, and recognized the demands when " mas
upon such prominent institutions Of learning as Oh mar
ward That his administration will he wise and udicious
that the College will not only retain but add TO It's already
enyable reputation and that his practical ideas OF what
the century requires will be appreciated is confidently
expected by friends and they not likely to be dis
appointed.
At2 o'clock to-day the undergraduates Of tho College
members of the scientific and professional schools mem
bers of the corporation exPresidents Walker and HlD
former members Of the corporation. officers OF the Col
ege the and STAFF committee army ana navy
officers. government Of the Insiirite OF Ieehnoogy'
judges OF the courts Mayors OF Boston and Cambridge
and other gentlemen, formed procession NJ core Hail.
under the marshaship of Mr. Leyerett salsonsta aud
proceeded the Westinghouse Of the First congrega
tonal Society," which structure crowded. The ORDER
of exercises follows:
l. Mrsic by the band O. Choral Let us with Clad
Spe nlp1 address IN S john as White Of the
Senior Class :: S. Induction into Ofce-by John Henry
= nomSe saiv9m fac Prrs,lnn Nostrum ~ X Pains;
T. Address by President Eliot; Chorus from the Anti
gone of SophOces Wonders IN Nature We See MOD
delssohn g. BenedictOn-by the Rev. Dr. Walker'
Mr. John g. Whites welcome. in Latin, TO Presidents
Eliot was on behalf Of the Faculty and students OF tho
College. The following ia translation thereof though
it should be stated that much OF the spirit Of the original
is lost in the translation
We have assembled to-day Alumni and lovers OF Chs
University. induct into office him whose coming 20 our
need I'm nrese%ti1p 10 him an adequate welcome tho
certainly will not be from lack OF earnestness or
We would give does not spring forth with the utmost sin
cerity every heart not like men OI ancient Sreece
and 10 crown tine yictOrs with garands Of parsley
and laurel have we come TO ihs ume-hohoTeu plaseS
fairest gift OF our venerable mother upon the
brow OF an honored fos!es.son: Would that , ,hs
light of to-day, that they might be gladdened by our
prosperity Join in cOnferrng the honor which they
themselves have held Inbehalf Of all who love our col
lege, offer the heartiest welcome to yon VINO becomes
come 10 tins post with heads hoary from the SHOWS or
many Winters rlcb in experience but years eio
in which work and cuiou,y enough they have often
been naugurated In the early Spring or Summer whle
You in the waning Autumn when the farmers are gain
erng their haryests and the walns are grooming pc
meath their burdens OF npe fruit become our Presidents
in the prime OF life. Happy the omen! Most gladly DO
we exchange half year for half lfe for u the Pres
dents WHO have gone before could accomplish so much IN
their old age how great the deeds that can be wronght
by hun who has the portion OF ls life yet TO 1--we
who capable NOT only Of truth and
knowledge the mind OF scholar but also OF leaunB
| him in the better paths OF Ire tnan one VINO
| agel True, his experience aud wisdom may nov
quite great but hc understands and appreciates
the students character caprces and needs and can SO
fully share all his plans To readily WIN MS love anu
devotion And yet you to Harvard long your
fame Of good works. Tor we nave read
and heard Of your aud industry in the cause OF edu-
cation and humanity Of your studies and researches
across the seas and Of the integrity, diligence ana as
sduity which performed the duties OF tutor IN
this College, of Professor In schools OF science anu
technology. Your rmness, perseverance, ana aeesion
of character are ALL and not least do we rejoice
in the fact which have learned thus soon, that Wheh
duty bids YOU say No." thou1fever with courtesy
and Kindness Although therefore, you take your seal
at helm at time OF the grayest Importance whel
momentous questions be settled yet this reyerei
Faculty Of Professors and instructors, ana we, the STU
dents whose great privilege Is to listen TO their teach
ngs assure that In all things you nave our most per-
feet confidence And pray Him. to whom we look fa
guidance and care, that both you ana we may make ooh
own the beautiful notices Of this ancient University
which, differing In word, seem 10 breathe Dut anglo
| meaniDR-" Christie ct Ecclesiae," and "Veritas."
The Hon. John II. Clifford, President OF the Board OF
Oyerseers formally placed IN the hands OF the President
the document apperaEng to the Office and delivered an
eloquent and appropriate address, closing as foows
rendering to yOu therefore, the abiding confidence tho
cordial synpahies and the ready cooperation OF the
fellows and overseers IL their name and ON their BEHALF
now greet and welcome you the President OF Harvard
College" President Elliott responded at considerable
| length and with much feeling.
Ats O'Clock President Eliot had well attended reeep
ton at the Presidents house, at which many dstiE
guisbed gentlemen present. and extended their
| congratulations and KIND wishes.