New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-16
COMMENCEMENT SEASON.
SEASONABLE COUNSEL.
SERMONS PREACHED TO TnE GRADUATES AT PRIN'


TON AND BROWN UNIVERSITY.
At Princeton yesterday DIR. McCosh preached the
baccalaureate sermon closing with sentences Of
wise, practical advice TO the graduates. The
dedication of Murray Hall followed. At Rutgers
College the sermon read by the Rev. L. 5. Doc
little, in the absence of the president who suffers
from family bereavement. Professor Robinson
preached to the graduates at Brown University.
THE PRINCETON COMMENCEMENT.
SERMON BY DIR. McosH-MURRAY HALL DEDICATED.
IPRoN SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE TRIBUSE.l
PRINCETON, n. j., June 15.-Baccalaureate
Sunday at Princeton IN by the least interesting
day OF commencement week. This year, in addition to
the regular sermon 10 the graduating class by the pres
dent In the morning, the dedication OF Murray Hall
took place In the afternoon. This hall was
erected n memorial Of Hamilton Murray, OF
NewYork, who was lost IN the VILE
du Havre. tits a fine building OF the modern Gothic
style of architecture containing handsomely furnished
reading room and library, and auditorium capable OF
seating about five hundred persons The building Ia for
the use OF the Philadelphia Society religious assoca-
tiOn OF the students which somewhat resembles the
Young Mems Christian Association, and indeed, for the
past few it has had formal connection with
that body. although II still retains its peculiar con-
stitution and organization From this society orig
mated the plan. which has been successfully carried
ont, of forming collegiate branch OF the Young Mems
Christian Association. great number OF the prominent
colleges in the land have joined in the movement.
At ii the graduating class marched in plOces-
sion, headed by DR. McCosh and the president of the
class TO the First Presbyterian Church The exercises
opened by the singing of the te deum by the Col
ege Glee Cub After the usual devotons. Df. McCosh
delivered the Baceasureate sermon, and concluded as
follows:
He that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap
life everlasting"
You have through such an experience as teaches
you that yOu shall reap what you You gar
nering some Of your sheayes But one harvest is but
the beginning of another scedme. As 20 forth TO
the world you viii carry with YOU many seeds which
have been by faithful instructors and personal
industry. You must take steps 20 continue
your system OF acquiring new knowledge, OF
sowing new seeds OF good There are some here per-
aps that have soNn sparngly and viii reap sparngly
Let them change their ways ere 1t is too late
We send forth the class Of 1879. which virtually num-
beers l2O the largest that has ever graduated Your IN
structofs rave ak6n inuch interest IN you Among YOU
are many OF splendid talent. what power Tor good
you may be- smaller number Of men have
MrouEhI great rsvOIut9ns III soCeEi ratm man a.
the world. Set out with the determination TO be
honorable in all your actions. You lind yourselves to-
day. gentlemen at the close OF enc stage OF lie and the
beginning OF another. Your friends are everywhere
You should realize to-day what responsibility IS upon
you. YOu only have one life before you, and you
that while you are looking backward and forward YOU
are also looking upward TO Him who can aid you in
every Trial BE whatever you do that YOU enter
ino covenant with God. Then you be certain that
whatever you do it is God that woreh you both to
in a responsible position to day. i address
you for the last time religious in
structor commit you 10 Gods care. In the name OF
the College dismiss you with its blessing. We pray
that the Father tie Son. and the Holy Ghost will bless
YOU all, now, heDcelOrth and forever more. Amen.
DEDICATION OF MURRAY HALL.
The dedication ceremonies opened at
p. ID, by the singing OF hymn, and
the reading Of appropriate passages Of Scrip
ture by Dr. Shields. DR.. McCOsh then delv-
cred short address stating the circumstances
and provisions OF the will OF Hamilton Murray, which
had led 10 the elton Of the building Dr. Atwater
followed a sketch of the life Of the young man aud
some personal "reminiscences The prayer Of dedica-
ton, By President McCOsh was succeeded by history
Of the Philadelphia Society from IT. foundation IN
1925 until rhe present day. This interesting
work Of which DR.. Duiiied only read extracts,
will soon be published by the society William
f. Dodge, jr, OF New-YOrk, maize some very practical
and Interesting remarks 10 the young assembled,
speaking more especially OF the need Of Christian cul
rc il colleges enable young men 10 I'll their place
ia life to the glory Of COD
Ater addresses by the retiring and incoming presl-
dents Of the society," Messrs Morton and Jauvler, the
exercises closed 10y prayer and btncdCti0n rom
the ex president Of the college, Dr. Mclean.