New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-21
COMMENCEMENT SEASON.
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
MEETING OF THE ALUMNI observation-disclosures
OF X. b. KIMBALL.

OF X. d. KIMBALL.
HANOVER, N. H., July 20.-The Alumni Ass0-
citation met in the church. yesterday at 1890 m and
were addressed by Richard b. Kimbal esq. Of New
York. After prayer by the Rev. DIR. Barslow OF Keene
the speaker introduced by the President of the Aso
cation Judge Barrett OF Woodstock VT, aud spoke
follows:
OF accepted tho invitation address the alumni Of
Dartmouth with unusual distrust Of myself The oe
eason IL not ordinary WAS to speak to body
of educated Of all and professions and Of
varied fortunes The younger graduates would DC mere
ready, facile requirements; men not Of different stuff
but OF red snnpenaTy men may Ga LINEN tnen 's
begrimed with the dust of politics. or immersed III the
busy work of professional life; learned men, Travelled
men. historians, scientific explorers critics, pilllOsO-
pliers OF many schools, all active, practical earnest
And the veterans men who have had experience, Who
in many well contested field have fought their fight
lost 1t matters not repeat, accepted an iny
tatiOn to address such body with great distust OF
myself. welcome reflection came opportunely. IL was
that with every you without exception, there
ised in common with me, long recollection compass
ssncS s to the future might he laid almost to begin
Here, on this spot, all achieved in common single
purpose, and from here started to work out what we
have since become, SO resolved 10 discourse 10 you
ont Of my heart, with confidence that If really did So
should strike responsive chords III yours. Thought
to-day would take brief survey of college and
looking past and present attempt to come to an
understanding for the future
He said conclusion. he would have each and every
one of the alumni cherish his affection for Alma Mater
rs an active principle, and not mere sentiment. Let
every do what he can Let those VINO possess the
means found scholarship and those who have more
prOfessOrshp They who have less contribute To the
libraries the cabinets In short let us have moral
and intellectual savings bank, in which every of
shall make deposit often and of much as he can
He hoped the College would maintain its character for
the robust sinewy, elastic quality Of its students He
would wish to 1t frequented by men OF too
easy fortunes who to university simply that they
may claim the honor Of degree While We invoke the
aid of TO increase means OF instruction. may
Dartmouth sympathize with the struggles of ardent
young men, who with fierce energy demand admission
within her portals.
In the afternoon the Rev. Dr. McCOsh delivered the ad
dress before the public literary societies TO crowded
house. Every available seat occupied and the adj
dress listened to throughout with marked attention
On the platform seated many old and honored
Alumni Of Dartmouth among them Senator Patterson,
Dr. Lord of Montpelier the Rev. N. ). Folsom Of Con
cord Mass After prayer by the Rev. Mr. Folsom, the
speaker introduced. and spoke for upward Of an
hour IN a most earnest and impressive Taking
for his text, the Hear, Israel the Lord our
God is Lord" he proceeded to show the unity and
at the same time the diversity in the works Of Cod
A humorous poem was then read by L. b. Shlidber,
Mrs ParngtOr," and the exercises OF tue day were
closed.
Commencement was well attended to-day. The Wis
tOrs included Gov other prominent citizens
The honorary degree of Doctor Of Laws conferred
on the Hon. George W. Nesmith Of Franklin, Prof. Al
bert Smith of Peterborough and John 7. Healy Of BOs
ton that of ID. ID. upon the Rev. Titus COan Of Sandwich
Islands the Rev. William Clark of Amherst, and Prof.
Townsend OF Boston; and that OF A. NJ. upon Gov.
Weston and j. Russell Bradford Of Boston.