New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-08
LAYING TIE CORNERSTONE OF NEW COLLEGE
Observation-Disclosures MEN TIE sPEAKERs.

LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF NEW COLLEGE
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MEN TIE SPEAKERS.
Syracuse, n. Y, June 6-The first part Of the ex-
ercises in connection with the laying Of the corner
stone Of the John Grouse Memorial College took place
In front Of the Hall of Languages. About 1000
people seated the campus, listened to the speakers
Bishop Warren was introduced by Francis II. Root
Of Buffalo, and said: During the latter part of bis
life, Peter Cooper did not confne all his attention to
glue. But he gave part Of It to the establishment
of Cooper Institute, in New-York Year after year.
saw the white-hal old sitting on the platform
at commencement and taking the hands Of the young
women and young mon about to graduate they said
Father Cooper, all have owe to you How
wisely has this undertaking been planned. This man
has planned to invest his money, not where 1t VIII
draw six per cent, not eight, but an incalculable
amount of interest. Great reward Is assuredy to fol-
low. Think what enlargement Of beauty will come
from this scheme. God puts wonderful possibilities
into everything he undertakes How much more
has he put possibilities into mind, which Is part Of
himself 1t is in the youth assembled here to-day
that this work IS to go They have as great pos
sbilities as found in any part of the world How
glad am that this college represents not mass Of
stone, but fountain Of knowledge, which Is to send
forth stream widening into eternity. When the
morning brightens up these towers, every eye
that turned hher is turned to recognize life and Joy
and an eternal fountain Of wisdom. Happy Syracuse
and happy citizens thereof, that is honored with a
man whose llberality ard high wisdom has erected
building which shall be the spring Of knowledge
Gods blessing be upon the college, and upon the gen
erous donor, for ever morc.'
Andrew D. White, of Cornell, then introduced
He said: "Thls university has been planted by
noble to crown system. The John Grouse
College stands not only for the higher education Of
men, but OF women we'll 1t has become one
Of the accepted things Of the world that women must
be educated, and l, for one, most devouty thank
Heaven for it.u
loud calls for Senator Hiscock who forward and
thanked the students for their hearty greeting. He
said I did not here to thrust myself into the
programme but, finding myself in Syracuse my home,
and that the cornerstone to be laid felt could
not be absent from aiding you in honorng our fellow
citizens. But philanthropy and the bestowal OF
money IS Of the highest order when It IS given for
purposes Of education. lie who contributes to the
mental development of man, helps to make them great
and good I rather pleased that you have given
me an opportunity voice my respect and apprecia-
ton OF the noble donor l am here TO honor'
The Chancellor then briefly spoke of the enterprise
being naugurated; Of Mr.. Crouse's unbounded libcr-
atty, the question of the cost never having been
considered until the architect had made plans that
suited Mr. Grouse; and of Mr.. Grouse, who was one
OF the charter trustees of tho university giving I'D
orally each year when there was dencehcy' ne
closed with a tribute to Mrs. Grouse, anu OF JOhn
Grouse, ir of whom the building IS memorial me
cople then adjourned to Science HILL where Bishop
Warren took charge of the final ceremonies The
students have the largest band IN the CITY, ana arc
this evening parading the streets and having gen.
eral celebration.