The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-05-21
GIRARD'S BIRTHDAY.
The 12Oth Anniversary of the Birthday Of
stephen Girnrd-The Addresses and Other

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This being the 12Oth anniversary of the birthday
of Stephen Grard, the occasion is being appropr-
time-honored custom. large number OF the
graduates Of the institution, the pupils now under
It's care, the members of the Board of Directors of
City Trusts, the officers Of tho college, and large
naGer ha H1 feature no OF the
arrangements was the tasteful and attractive manner
in which the soldiers monument on the grounds
was decorated.
The exercises were opened half past IL o'clock
in the chapel OF the institution, by the singing of
an anniversary song written for the occasion by
Mrs. w. II. Allen, to the air OF "Home, Sweet
Home" This was followed by music with which
the exercises throughout were interspersed.
President Aliens Address.
Prof. William II. Allen, LII. D., the President Of
the College, then delivered the Introductory ad-
dress.
the management of the college which had been made
had been felt on the introduction of new dynasty they
have been entirely dpelled by the 9dieiOus and
gentlemen the same kindly feeling and respect which had
board seVed the College @ and athfa
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Country. many Of whom were new in prosperous busi
ard social position equal to that Of any stAers
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that any sinister Influences of the unworthy
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that they have and and have st less sympathy
would destroy il they could 1.-THE influence and mar the
of those from whom they have received nothing
fhops that th: day will be of unalloysd plea
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the fresdshp Which anss sou in one great
Address by George X. Mcguire, Esa.
George X. Mcguire, Esq, graduate OF the col
interesting address, After referring in appropriate
terms to the honor conferred upon him and his
selection to speak in behalf of the Alumni, Mr. Ma
whatever interest pleasure the occasion pre-
meDts under Proyidence Of nurturns aud Developing
their mnds and those who have forth rom
exists feeling Of mutual love and confidence essentially
bny soi tms ssf Sq sSce S0i0h SOio anu SILVER
After referring at length to other circumstances
attending the reunion OF to-day, Mr. Mcguire coh-
tinued:-
by the will of Mr. Girard it was expressly desired that
can institutions as By happy
should be formed and fesered in the minds Of the
thing here that will keep alive the strife which 20
probe the wounds afresh Which i've years cessation
ought 10 ays hda hs Young nsF
associated in the together that there rs no
perpetuate the friendships and renew the pledges na
sprung from common service in the saerea cause Oh
| liberty.
"Ts the vestibule before stands the moqnmsntSS "a
figure of earthly benefacor on our gnt on tne
beautiful sward yonder that In memory OF our oo
thers One quietly passed under the weight OF years
of toll and struggle in the pursuit OF high ana noble PM
lanthropy, and the others struck down Ia Jhe carry
but St SGsai hs hand and
to-day brings earthly flowers to deck the perishable mar
ble but grateful country crowns their memories wsu
wreaths immortal As often these youth upon the
images of the departed phanthropist and our heroes
they will nsensiby mbbe their spirit the ardor OF then
patriotism will be readily naed, and thei. love
elevated and purified by charity that never faeth
| In conclusion the speaker said
For those who the administration OF this trust
of Its departments the members of the Society OF hs
Alumni breathe a common prayer that God may MES
you in abors We ask those who have aread
experienced the benefits of efforts, not to weary
Your work, remembering that the lahore
is worthy of ana will csrta!ply receive nj
reward. We go FORTH promising God viii ing that ".
will you again and though each succeeding yea
may take from number loved and well-reaem
beed faces may join in the hope that the separation
il but for time, and that We shall again meet as re
united family in another home whose beauty rests no
in sculptured marble Corinthian columns "A hous
| not made with hands, eternal In the heavens"
| Other Exercises
= The ceremonies were brought to close by an al