The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-27

mge lined on either side by beach ana maple trees,
and smelling sweetly Of the new-mown nay scat
tered on the surrounding lawn.
At halfpast twelve O'Clock precisely all were as
sembled and the greater number seated In the hall,
which was neatly decorated with paintings and
rnr classes only occupied seats the PLATFORM and
numbered thirty-nve. On reserved seats In front Of
the audience were seated
THE FOLLOWING DISTINGUISHED CLERGYnEN.
The Most Rev. Archbishop McCloskey, Of New York
city; Right Rev. Bishop Persico, Of Savannah;
Right Rev. Bishop McNeirny, Coadjut0r Bishop Of
Albany; Very Rev. DR.. STAIRS, v. G.. Very Rev.
Joseph OShea, 8. j. President Of st. Johns College,
Fordham; Very Rev. Father Bapst, Father Proven
cial OF the Jesuit Order; Rev. f. Hud0n, President
o: st. Francis Xavier, New York; Rev. DR.. McGlynn,
Rev. +. Preston, Rev. F. Mcdonnell, 8. j.; Rev. r.
O'Rielly, Rev. T. Donnelly, Rev. James Corrigan,
Vice President OF Seton Han College; Rev. Richard
Brennan Rev. James l. T. thinner, Rev. F. Lyngs,
Rev. f. McDevitt, Rev. F. Merrick, Rev. Dr.. Milan
and Rev. John ]. Mccarthy, 8. J.
THE ORDER OF RxERCIsEs
was opened by the playing Of the overture. grand
march, by the attendant brass band Mr. Philip A.
Meister then commenced the Introductory grafton,
taking for his discourse philosophy In education,
subject which failed not to attract and rivet the
he set down as the completion OF liberal educa-
ton ana the sole basis Of liberal studies quoting
Hamilton's words In one instance who said,
PHILOSOPHY was the best gymnastic OF the mind"
His witty definition OF metaphysics was mich APP
plauded. The young gentleman's effort was well
received and his success crowned with exquisite
bouquets
Mr. William Ahearns Grafton was on
"FAITH AND SCIENCE"
He showed the progress of the arts and science
under the auspices OF Christian principles to be
Tho nf ~
inability Of reason to conflict with revelation. His
discourse was pithy and well composed and his de-
a Try me o his
ot0n delivered the next Grafton on "Pauperism."
Its origin was not OF material or physical nature,
tpathy OF the wealthy or the want OF industry
among the poorer classes
The fourth Grafton was delivered by Morgan J.
"Materialism In Art" a subject OF very compli-
Gated nature. Chataubrand's "Genius Of Chris
tanity" aided him much In his description Of the
beau ideal. The young orator also delivered
THE vALEDICrORY ADDRESS
IN most pleasing manner, and was applalded
effort. The degrees Of
MASTER AND OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
President Of St. Johns, and the diplomas pre-.
DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS
was conferred on the following gentlemen, viz. -
Semuel A. Glearey. A. B., Brooklyn, Long Island;
John Q. Kerensy, A. B., Detroit, Mich; Jules A. lie
u, "A d., y
A. b. Binghamton, N. Y; Joseph P. Costin, A. B.,
Halifax, N. 8. The
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
was conferred on the following students viz. -
Edmond A. Chapoton, Detroit, Mich; Edward F.
slattery, Rondout, N. Y; Assim J. Cameron, Ridge
Carey, Brooklyn; John Brady, F SsG william
Ahearn, Cork, Ireland; John B. O'Hare, Stapleton,
9. l.; George J. Hahen, Cortland, n. Y; +: P.
Conn. ; Phi. A. Meister, Sing Sing, N. Y. William H.
Hurst, New York; M: j. Quin, Fordham, N II; O.
f a iames Soday 81 i A eaaHH
der vilarcencio, Pichata, Ecuador; Peter J. Tracy,
New York; Arthur J: Marin, Albany, N. Y;
GIeises, New YORK; John E. McGynn, Boston Mass ASH
Charles J. sherwood, New York; Graham II. Frost,
It, L % Of England The
by Edmond A. ChapOtOn.
After the comforting OF degrees Joseph J. Marin,
look upon the present as an important
event. 1t was either the opening to them OF
life -, Of success or failure; He engme.
they should all endeavor to cultivate in their future
connection with the world rectitude OF intention,
uprghtness Of character, regard for their personal
honor, and fidelity to all In the discharge OF their
duty. Life however, was failure without the ap-
plicaton of these principles. One direct aim must
be taken, and that course followed up to the very
last This was the surest means of attaining sue
cess. The greatest minds of the age have ex-
ONE OF THE BEST AND TRUEsr EXAMPLES
is that OF the late James Gordon Bennett the
greatest ana uOSL SUCCESSFUL III MS puDllC ana Dr
waite career as. q newspaper editor the world has
ever produced. He attained to this degree OF
merit because he was faithful In his duty and per-
severing to the end.
The young orator concluded by reminding them OF
the necessity ofhaving good sound principles firmly
fixed In their minds, and to stand by them through
adversely, as well as prosperity. The
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES
was then gone through Very Rev. Joseph O'Shea.
S. j., presenting each prize medal first to the Most
Rev. Archbishop who handed over In a cOngratu-
latory way to the different claimants.
foil
viz.:-Jules A. LIE Nome was awarded the Masters
Medal for superior success In the past graduate
, Edmond A. 0naPtSCn
the donor being Rev. Edward s S SKey,
silver medals for proficiency were awarded to the
foowing:-ln Rhetoric, George E. Quin in Bellies
Lettres, Horace K. Dohertyj Classics, Peter J. Cur
awarded to John p. O'Brien. Peter b. Carlin, sec
ond division. won the second prize. James
vision, won the first and second prizes. Daniel
Cooney and James Coghlan, OF the junior division,
won the first and second prizes respectively.
Sweeny, distinguished.
Denegre won the prize
IN Latin Discourse-W. p. Denegre.
In Greek-GeOrge 4. Quin.
English Discourse-JOhn P. Sweeney.
English Poetry-Thomas E. Walsh
Oratorcal Analysis-W p Denegre
French Composition-W. P. Denegre.
HlStOry-GeOrge II. Quln.
ChemiStry-W. p. Denegre.
Analytical GeomeJry-W p. Denegre.
Elocution-George +. Quin.
The above were members Of the under graduating
class. In the second class the following won first
prizes :-Prudentius Aynela, N Harper Steward p
Ii. Russell, 4. j. Smith, w. j. Wistack J. J. Smith,
Second clasp. McEvOy, A. T. Mcclure, q. A. Pres
ton, Emile f. Aubury, T. B. Y. Toosa.
In Penmanship-R G. Pugh, j. @. Cl0onan, E. E.
Aubury, j. f. shannon.
Musc-R. III. de Lobel Many ]. j. Farrell, George
McCreery, p. p. Halpin and Philip Eder.
After the lucky students were made the glad
dened recipients Of the numerous prizes, the Most
Rev. Archbishop McClosky was requested to make q
few conclusive remarks, which he did In his usual
agreeable and nippant manner, to the great delight
OF all present. He said he felt pleased to a most
consoling degree by the delightful spectacle it was
his happiness and privilege once more to witness
He meant the academic exercises OF 1872 which had
now so eventually and so successfully terminated
He rejoced to see the young hopeful band Of gradu
ates, opttne spe Juvenes SO well trained In all the
principles which viii be likely to mould their minds
and hearts
FOR FUTURE HAPPINESS AND FAME,
and which will save them from the quicksands OF
vice and wickedness 80 numerous In the ocean OF
life on which they are about to embark. They were
going forth to take their place among the men Of
the world and he doubted not but It would be an