New-York tribune., 1873-06-26
ST JOHNS COLLEGE.
TwENTY-EIGHTH CoAIAIENCEMENT-A JOYOUS DAY
AT FORDHAM

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AT FORDHAM.
In the long list of denominatiOnal institu-
tious Of learning in this country Johns Or. c.
College at FOrdham, Westcheser Co., is numbered among
the first. It's dstinGuvely Roman Catholic college,
its pupils coming from all quarters Of the world TO re-
ceive that combination Of religious ana intellectual
training which the members OF tha6 church earnestly
advocate Its faculty Is selected from the abes mem
bers of Of the best educated religious orders in the
wordthe Society Of Jesus not however to be sup
posed that its alumni consist altogether OF churchmen
for the contrary t has furnished able and valuable
additions TO the professional and commercial circles OF
the me its graduates being enrolled among the fore
most names journalism, medicine. and the law, and
prominent in the busy haunts Of trade.
Yesterday was made memorable IN the annals Of the
college as the twertyeghth annual commencement. At
early hour in the day preparations were begun ior
the celebration Of the graduating exercises and for
releasing the iOyOusy rostye youths Of the class OF 3
from the bonds Of college hic. The pupils, with one
accord resolley proceeded to pack their trunks, and
long before the opening Of the exercises were i'm
patiently awaiting arrival OF the train which 70
bring of friends % share their happiness
At the special train from the Grand Central
Depot, laden with friends and relatives OF the young
cOegians steamed TO the Fordham station, and the
passengers quickly dsmOuntng proceeded up tho rustic
path which led through tho college grounds 10 the spot
where the exercises to be held On gentle slope
near the college building and under the shade
Of cluster OF fine, wdesprea ding old trees, the artistic
taste OF the faculty had devised pretty woodland
scene At ne summit OF the slope platform or ros-
tm had been erected and gracefully draped with bunt-
ing and the national colors. Tho floor and the steps
ascending 10 il were covered with carpet Over the
platform heavy canopy was arranged afording addi-
toua shade As the spectators arrived, they were as
signed % extending along the lawn In 'front.' or the
rostrum the bright dresses Of the ladies and the dark
robes Of the hospitabe Jesuits, forming with the
green lawn and surrounding foliage, happy combina
ton Of cocrs. 1890 the students, preceded by the
principal members OF the faculty marched from the
college building TO the improviscd rOstrum the seniors
ascending it, and the juniors, with their preceptors
seating themselves the chairs upon the lawn After
a short interval Archbishop McCIOskey. the Rev. Dr.
McGlynn the Very Rev. Fathers Preston and Quinn, and
other clorgymen also wended their to the Assem-
blage and then began the exercises OF the day IN accord
snce with the following programme:
Overture. Our Age-Its History" John N. Dickson;
Its Science" George E. cum; = rs Poetry, Ihoma'
Sweeney CouterrIug OF Degrees Address 70 tAe grad
uate8 The Rev Eiw4rd IcGlynn, D. ID. Distribution
OF Medals
The addresses were exceptionally good and were de-
lyered with al ease Huency that evoked frequent
outbursts Of applause DR.. McGlynn's address TO the
graduates was instructive, and dealt mainly with the
errors and evils which they would have to bltto with
in their journey through life.
The following graduating class received the usual de-
gree OF Bachelor Of Arts:
William p Denegre, New-Orenns Ia.
Joseph ZWinge, New-BrunswIck, y. j.
George l.. QG!n, Utica, n. Y. u
John 7. Sweeney, Lawrence, Mas
George DeurRfe, NewOrltdns. La.
John j. FOiry, Cincinnati, OLID.
Charles q. Marin, Albany, y. y.
Thomas T. Walsh. Cincinnati, ONO.
John ". Dickson, st. LOaIe, Mo.
The highest honors OF The class were won by William
p Denegrc The degree Master Of Arts conferred
on tie following: James F. Carey, 4. 3, Brooklyn,
l. l. George J. HaOeD a. B., Cortland, y. Y; Philip
A. Melster. A b.. Sing Sing, y. Y. John a. Wagner.
A B., Philadelphia Penn
Tue gold medal awarded for the best biographical cs
saw was smCrcd bv John p Sweeney, The next in merit
being Robert +. Quin Subject Roger Brooke nney.'
The giver the present year, the Rev. John j.
Hughes Of the OF '62 and pastor OF - Je-
rome's Church Mott Haven, y. Y. The Silver Medals
for Proficiency awarded follows: Rhetoric HOr
ace X. Doherty. Belles-Lettrcs Charles n. Bulger
Classics James p Pagan. The silver medal for good
conduct the Senior Division, was awarded 10 Joseph
4. MahCr.
At the close OF the exercises many Of the Alumni re-
paired to the college. and at the banquet prepared by
the Faculty renewed Old associations. and pledged
the friendship OF their youth.