Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-11


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wHrTrHuRsr's oALLURr. Grand Pana-
rAmlo exhibition,
FEsrrvAL At Fiflh Baptist church, Island.
ODD FELLows' HALL.-Rublni.th the European
eonIurer.
MrrRoroLrrAS HALL and variety theatre.
Open every night.
Commeneement OF the Georgetown
Medical College.
Tho twenty. first annual commencement
OF the medical department OF Georgetown
College took place at the National Theatre
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Long be-
fore the hour announced the vestibule was
thropged with an eager crowd, composed
mostly Of ladies, all anxious 10 secure ell.
gible positions from which to witness the
exercises. The arrangements Of the com
mittee Of reception, however, interfered
somewhat with those who were not fortunate
enough TO possess reserved aeata, aud they
were compelled 70 make pilgrimage TO tho
"hrat hoor" IRON the roof, which was the
only portion Of the house which was not
reserved. When the hour set apart had
arrived the threatro presented q most gor.
geous and brilliant appearance. The or
chestra, dress circle and family circle were
literally packed, the larger portion Of the
vast audience being ladies, many Of whom
bore In their hands bouquets and baskets Of
flowers, destined for the young gentlemen
about 10 graduate. On tho right Of The
stage were seated the graduates, and on the
len the faculty and Invited guests. Inc
mualc was Furnished by the orchestra Of the
theatre, under the efficient leadership OF
Prof RosouberRer, aud the selections rem
dered comprised some OF the most popular
melodies OF the day az well as many gems Of
opera.
Amer the reading Of the act au.boriIing
Georgetown College 10 confer tho degree Of
doctor Of medicine BY the president OF the
faculty, Professor Noble Young, NJ. D., the
diplomas were awarded by Rev. Father Ma
gulre, president Of Georgetown College,
who prcfaced the distribution by brief but
eloquent address, congratulatlng the stu
dents upon their successful endeavors, and
impresslng upon them that the reception Of
the diploma was simply the starting point
In lifei that great future lay before them,
and 70 DO successful In the practice OF their
profession they must continue TO study, TO
toll earnestly and keep pace with the adj
vancement OF medical science. He 70
minded them that their profession admitted
them Into the sanctuary OF domestic love,
made them the recipients Of secrets which
were disclosed TO mono others, and urged
upon them the necessity Of cultlvatlng
high morality, that they might be able to
discharge their duties IS became high.toued,
honorable men. He closed by assuring them
that their alma mater would always watch
their progress with affection, and wished
them God speed In the practice Of their no.
bic and honorable profession.
Amer tho comforting Of the degrees, the
address on behalf Of the faculty was de-
llyered BY Professor ]. Harry Thompson, NJ.
D., In tho course Of which he said
Ishouid be but poorly expressing ny own
haaldaa A0ln0 n orN Al n.
Justice, n, on this, the event Of youI ErAduA-
ton, 1 aid not tender TO you someihing more
than the usual eompliuents and eongtatuls.
cot for an sssureai gsPiik' me whsn say
tbs, 80 .ssaisiiiitsd yourSslyss Welt but nobly.
You have Asauirsd the right and utls 70 your
pfstndv equal 10 that required BY any similar
iastitutlon 10 the landi and that too, 10 the y
face Of more difnas,,iss' aad viz w.
sky I fsiI. 70 sss y, .lsso., lhs S' S. ~
!Iar1S l.s World the labor which The
ahds, and you have foand tine. villa
wofs was done, 70 vin your ransom from your
iron masters And beeols indeneaden,, with an
independent ptefsl.i9n vo., a,D,om. Nth
q fssiinE of security for the future, and now
oonErstulAts you on TseelyinF them. Ihsy
Ls ~. s ~ sS,...sn, shsii moi nas. from Won
save BY your own neglect. They are passports
which mohth, and years Of study have alone
you to fs6ovshiP with : broihstheod devoted
ordinStion 10 4 noble ministry, not ono Of easy
uvinra and honorary prefermsnts, but min
isiTy Of The body that not unlike that Of the
mean. but adherea 10 an immutable faith and
q personal responsibility. Neither blood nor
i.n sos sGy q ~ %sSs az S6o on
influence can help you herei your brain and
your heart, your ability and your purpose, are |
q; only , e and lO Sas oSy Pa'S;
yonr rrofeaaion can be made TO aeknoWled o.
p,oso,.or rhomn.on Than. nj anna length.
gave the graduates some excellent advice. |
We regret that pressure upon our columns
preyenls The publication OF the other ad- |
dresses. -, a.. -
ates was made BY 7. 4. keene, M. D., pres.
shorsd ds.n studv and effort. and WAS we'll |
sanoI.sa WY ''N~'
i0S my. Ia. ,,o,, the alrrrI-whIob hv
the way Ia a new and most pleasing feature |
tSat tSs Dsst SrSduatss Of The college have |
a frAternal regard In the welfare Of me stu-
dents, and that there 10 q reciprocal feeling |
on the part OF those VINO are now receiving /
the naue instruction which tho alumni for. |
msrlv rccelyed-Waa delivered by X, @, CroR-
- ~ M - a. ~. ranrss ~ III. -
gam n ~, "no' IN wv ~VN'SO W ''
marks, saidi
The privIleRe Of AddreaslnE you on this ot.
easion mahss me the reoipIen. Of one Of the /
hiShss. hoaoIs that esn be conferred upon
town COLLEGE, but at the same time II Imposes
very Delicate and responsible dutIea.
IN iookInr over This large and brilliant Au-
-
1EIlIful, honoTed, and worthy members OF our
pFofee1lon, Whoae heads are already bowed
win arc, and who must soon reSiRu their sta.
non N usefilnean and toll and Weld 10 % the
feii deatroyeT-deAth,n They will need no |
costly monumentS Of brass OF marble 10 per.
All n theiT m Anv Virtueat theiT Kind and char
liable Aotst ne KIN with which they com
bated nv pfompt And IudIcious remedIen, the
many MI maj kesh Il heir 10, or tho salutsrv
infuenoe which they exerted a. ay.AbIdins
cltiSsns and Ohflstian Eentlemen.
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