National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-11
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF TIE
MEDICAL DEPARTNENH

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
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EXERCISES AT THE SAT1oSAn
YEsTERDAY-DrsTRIBUT os
MAS BY REV. T. F. HEAhEa. .. s.A-
DRESSES BY PROF. RALPA- WALSH, III.
IJEvELLIN ELLIOT, NJ. D., AND
II ROSS. MD.
W.. ,-.ntv.a,th annual commencement Of the
-, danaYt.rent of the University of George
-. ,oot Mace Yesterday afternoon 1t the Ma
-, Theatre
Recommending high wind that prevailed
,hrouah the entire day, there was q large attend
.nceof the friends Of the college and graduates
nresent, and nearly every available seat was oc-
cnpied. The stage, whieh,was set with hand
.ome parlor ,scene, was further adorned, at the
feotIights, by beautiful display Of flowers, con-
.,sting of baskets urns and bouquets, floral trib
utes Of the ladies to their graduating friends and
which the reception committee, consisting OF the
following students, had collected snd carefully
arranged at the edge of the stage, thus presenting
beautisul and attractive appearance TO the audi
ence: Myron Bordman, Frank O. Beckett, Doug
lass Binns. Walter ]. Boyce, Edward A. Butts,
Pbilip Carroll. ]. g. ]. Eaton, Frank T. Eichel-
berger Thomas H. Evans, J. NJ. Green, George
II. Griebel. Edwin Howard, John A. Jewell,
Daniel James Kelly, NJ. A.; E.-W. Leach, Nor
man b. Miller, Carroll Morgan, H. NJ. Newman,
!. s. Rowland, Maurice ]. Stack, Joseph G.
Stenbenson George ". Stokes, J. Harry. Thomp-
.oc and c. E. Williams.
Prof. Harry Widmer welded the baton over the
orchestra and that simple mention is sufficient to
the public to know that the music furnished was
of superior kind.
The exercises commenced shortly after1 O'Clock,
the graduates being seated on shelef of the stage
and the following members of the faculty on the
right: President of the college, Rev p. F. Healey,
81 Noble Young. M. d.. Flodoardo Howard, NJ
D. johnson Elliot. M. D.. James E. Morgan, NJ. D.,
John G. F. Holstop.- M. D., Warwick Evans M.
d.. Ralph Walsh, NJ. D., BENZ. S. Hendricks, A.
M PHI. d.. Husard H. Barker and Chas. v. Bra
man. NJ, D., Park G. Young, NJ. d.
AFTER All were seatea On INC s'Aee, - r nOD.S
Young read the ac' Oi Oonsress' .pp,oo. -.
sla, authorizing 1eorge'o"a 0onoss W ss ~,
the degree Of Doctor OF Medlcine, when wss ioi-
lowed with music, ana tnen heV. amer 49,,
tae president, presented each vi 'no ~,
graduates Win MS oiPlo"a' nen,!
YORK; Moses cooper, Englana' ., =. Dsnes'
fennsylSanla - 'e meIlin Einost, WIa-
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washington, y. " = ~ W.I..r
george W. orcu''' ueoi y 60,
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maryland ID ifau'inan, ""sniHs. -, 100,
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u the graduating ei"sS
ADDRESS OF RALPH WALSH, N. D.
Mr.. President, Gentlemen ofthe Graduating Gloss,
Ladies and Gentlemen: This is the season of medi-
cal commencements, and from colleges through
out the land recruits are fastening to Join the
army IN the field. To-day our Alma Mater opens
her doors and sends forth her squad armed and
equipped; to-day the Medical Department Of
Georgetown University sends greeting to the
world and exhibits her offspring with pride: to-
day. young gentlemen of the graduating class,
You iop a noble profession, and accept q life Of
trials an great responsibilities. You are about
to step from the study of disease to the fight with
death: you are about to place your skill between
trail mortality and the great conqueror. May
you often battle his attacks!
1t is needless for me to refer to your past studies
your examinations have proven your thorough
training, and the seal upon your diplomas stamps
your capabiIity. But the future is before you; in
that future exists professional career for each,
10 be shaped and nodded by your own exert1ons.
Gfthat future wo uld speak Let honorable am
hilton be your motto, industry and application to
your companions, and then push forward to win.
Your path will not be o wide, easily-traversed
thoroughfare, but many cruel Disappointment
and the checks OF ungrateful human nature will
cbstruct your way. Taen may come moments Of
faintness and dependency; but then also arrives
the time to look ahead, and see some fortunate
predecessor ascending the hill. Will 1t do for
you to lie at the base, crying out against your Ill
luck, while he is nearing the summit? No! In
dustry and application will lead you into the hid
den path he found. There is no such thing as
luck-it is a gamblers phantom. Man is the
architect of his fortune Then, knowing that the
avenues of knowledge are open to all, nail at the
start to the flagstaff of your banner the motto
Excelsior"
During your struggle to reach the van do not
attempt to jostle professional brother from the
path. Remember, honorable ambition is your
watchword, and gentlemanly courtesy should adorn
your acts. The good will Of your brother p:acti-
TONERS is thing of tar more value than the '.all
hail'' Of the multitude. Glittering mediocrity,
associated with tact and cunning, may for time
CLEAN in the beams o. popular appreciation; but
the profession views no such member with favor
and in time the foundation Of sand will surely
crumbIe and the pretensions of ignorance and i'm
audience be burned to dross in the crucible of
trial.
You belong to q liberal body quick to discern
the merits of its members and allow them all
praise for worthy Deeds See the reverence in
which the great minds preceding us are held !
There are still vacant inches in the temple of
fame: there are still discoveries Of vital moment
10 be made. The found alton of our present knowl-
edge has been laid through centuries of experience
and experiment. Progress is the watchword Of
the age and active brains are seeking for hidden
truths. Great will be the reward of tho fortunate
discoyerer Why should not you enter the list
Why should no: you gain the praise of your fellow
physicians and the blessings of mankindf
You belong to Q powerful body, whose influence
extends throuvhou. the world, acting upon its
own members and communities ut large . body
extremely Jealous of its prerogatives, and with
mower TO punish those who straw from the proper
paths. Let your best efforts tend toward the
preservation of this great influence. You belong
TO useful BODY not simply in the art of healing
and relieving physical main. but throupbout ali
the avenues of life. Science, art and literature
49,. fo,,, manu- of ,hair ,,ost bo,o.od ,hta-.n