Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-07-03

William seward Manuel. ................ Kunsa.
Franklin Holden Maybcny, .......... Maine
/ Byron ID NclIis, ....................N New YORK |
Luther Ncwcomb, Observation-Disclosures Vermont |
EDun Carver Norton, ........... Mass lChusctts |
William ilurOld Parsons. ................. Maine
George Mcclellan Peabody, ...,.... New York |
JOnn Clinton Pearson, ........... New Jersey |
EDcn greeley Perry, ....'.''''... Massac husetts
Frank Asbury Petty, ................. Vermont !
Louis jacques Pons, ~ Connecticut
Charles Henry Prindle, .........:: Vermont
j I'm II Riley, ............. 900. Massachusetts
John I'isonSitS, '''''''.''.''''''''.' Wales
Henry II. Schroeder.
John Cross cCOr, Observation-Disclosures. Pennsylvania |
Dennis Joseph ,nahan, ............ Connecticut
MILLS Mner SSyn saS9ERh Nsm oT
John Theodore Harding Saytcr, Nova SCOTIA
Henry Marcclus smith, ..... Massachusetts
William Pearson Smith, ,............. New York
james stafford, ........ ....... .......
Frank Lawrence TalcOtt,.. ........
Clarence Howard, Waited. D., Massachusetts
Arthur Joseph Walsh. ...............Ne New York
Curmillus Turtcn Warner, Vermont |
AlphOnsO Nelson Withun, ........... Maine |
As the graduates left the stage with |
their diplomas they were warmly APP |
plauded by the audience, and made the |
recipients of beautiful floral offerings by |
their friends. DR.. y. p. Grinnell, Dean Of
the Medical department, then announced |
the five honor men, as follows a. n |
Witham, James II. Davenport, f. w.
Shipman, James Stafford, James A. |
Craig. The two prizes, which are awarded
by lot among the honor men, were found, |
upon the opening of the envelopes, to have
Mr.. +, w. Shipman the first prize, $50 in
the second, S25 in gold, to Mr..
Shpman. The valedictory was then
delivered by Edwin NJ: King of the
graduating class. The subject chosen by
ha tErha DhNar of Dt1h1in
Opinion" and he made an excellent appli-
cation of the theme to the medical profess
sion, showing the beneticent effect of en-
lghtened public opinion in the modern
theory and practice of medicine. His
words to the class and to the faculty were
appropriate and well expressed. Follow
ing selection by the band, President
Buckham then introduced to the audience
Hon. John w. Stewart of Middlebury,
who delivered the address to the class.
The address was a remarkably appropriate,
witty and eloquent effort, and was fire.
, quently applauded. Our space permits
only Il brief abstract
Hon. j. W. Stewards Address.
Mr. President and gentlemen of the
graduating class The prescribed period
of preparation for your entrance into pro
fessiunal life is finished To-day rings up
for you the curtain upon the drama Of
life. Shall it be farce, or a tragedy !?
HOW many Oh you Will pay well your
part To what measure of success will
you attain ? Such questions as this al
ways arise upon anniversary occasions
, such as we are assembled to celebrate at
this time. To-day the fond hope Of loving
[ and eNpeCtant kindred and friends expects
= for You favorable reply TO them. But the
{ ultimate realization of these hopes lies
with you.
: Hitherto you have dealt for the most
part with the theoretical now you are
brought face to face with the actual.
: HencefOrth your business Will be to apply
the principles which you have acquired.
!, There are two factors in the problem of
professional success knowledge, and the
ability. to wisely use and apply it. The
U acquiSitlve faculty Is not to be deSplSed,
4 but when the power of acquisition is
t coupled with the faculty of wise dispense
ton, then indeed is their possessor emit
o tied to wear the crown of benetactor.
Granting, then, in any profession, knowl-
/ edge i'll such a degree as to be effective, it
is clear that the first requirement of pro-
{ fessonal success is accuracy of diagnosis,
I This is true, not only in the medical pro
l fesson. but in all professions; it is
', true OF the lawyer; it is true of the
clergyman. 1t will be found that every
= man of real sterling common-sense has
all his life been Keen and accurate OBJ
> server. venture to commend this meth
= Oh to you, young gentlemen What If
: there is difference in mental attainment ;
\ man is what he Incomes. No young
; man should deny the supremacy of his
u own will in the matter of self-control and
; the direction of personal energy. Work
u in any calling is the only sure guarantee
u of success.
y There was a time when the term scienti-
fic was denied to your profession. There
: is still sound of iarring warfare between
Il different systems. What wonder that the
layman unframed in diseases should stand
COMPOUNDED in the midst of so great con
, tention. Yet ii seems To me that in this
i conflict there are germs of progress. 1t
makes the physician broader in his views.
1t tends to purge contending theories of
= error. The mysterious operation of the
law Of evolution must eventually bring all
workers into the best way.
The good doctor must first become q
good lawyer-that is, he must understand
a law more profound and subtle than
act and careful observation is within the
: power of every man. Furthermore, the
1t requirements of your profession necessi-
l. tateS the culture of the judicial faculty.
/, The physician is often required to decide
; promptly, in emergencies. Instant action
/ Is necessary. Yet the slightest error OF
E, diagnosis or remedy may be fatal.
: | need hardly remind you, young gentle-
e men, that with your graduation your edu-
, cation has just begun. Your training will
p be of little value, if it does not teach you
: now little you know. Whatever depart
}. ment of the field you choose, make it your
!. own Fullness and certainty of knowl
II edge will give you lirmness in the face OF
/, duty to be done.
:. Continued on sth pageJ
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