New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-04

Burgess, Munroe, c. S. Smith, Price, Doycscn, Lee
Quackenbos, Waller. Goodnow, seliGman, Butter
Hamlin Drlsler, W. G.. Peck. orironaux' Rood
Chandler, Chase, Trowbridge, II. NJ Smith, Merriam,
Hutton, Rces, i. NJ. smith, Ricketts,, Goodwin Gott
he'll, II. 7. Peck and Carpenter.
BEGINNING THE CEREMONIES.
After prayer BY tho Rev. Dr.. Cornelius II. Dunie
tho chaplain Of tho college the Key an D addSess IN
behalf OF the trustees. The address was Ill pAi' %
follows
The trustees of Columbia College requested me to
take the place Of the honorable and eminent chairman Of
their board whose state Of health constrans
him. OF all present to decline the exercise OF
perogsve OF HIS Office and have directed me 70 address
YOU in their NAME this suspicious occasion OF your In
aururation president The Official act Of the day
is performed without misglyngs to him whom we now
induct position Of great responsibility or the results
to be expected from his administration of his trust.
What may not be hoped from Presidency begun under
such auspcous and supported at the start by such
host of consentng and appreciatye adherents this
which now surrounds youl Tho work from this day on
ward must dilate and grow. You TO direct that
growth May you go forth In the strength Of powers
higher those Of this mortal sphere, and may the
chapter in our history be penncd by your hand DO
among the brightest and best in annals Cheers and
appause.)
When Dr. Dix took his seat, the venerable chairman
addressing Mr. Low who was also standing. presented
to him the keys and the charter Of the college, and
lege. The enthusiasm of the vast assemblaSe appar
emily knew no bounds for several minutes nothihg
applause from the boxes. balconies and stage 49,
President Low stood bowling and smiling until he
could make the following reply:
Mr.. Chairman Reverend Sir and Gentlemen OF tho
Trustees: Reverenty. who recognizes the I'm
portsnce Of the work. accept the charge you have CON-
mitted TO my Enthusiastically. as one who be-
eves in the greatness OF It's possibilities give myself to
It, Loyalty. as becomes one OF her own sons viii serve
Alma Mater with every power that have CONTINUED
applause) 1t is to Inspiring thought that the old
college had been doing her glorious work FOR century
before born. The vision OF the centuries ~
to be blessed by her labOs will be absent from
mind This vision Will give dignity and so!ennitY TO
every ect. 1t though in the life OF the college
lives to be prolonged like those OF the patsrchs
OF old that we can distinctly the direct bear
ing Of that which do to-day conditions that TO
exist long after gone. DR.. Barnard
me, still in college that prior TO
1867 there had not been with single exception.
for many years when Columbia had spent than its
income apprehend that such statement comes like
surprise to the ears Of NewYorx. What 1t the col
ege the efforts obliged TO make TO retain the
ery which It receives it's endowments and to
meet heavy assessments for improvements while the
Income from property based rentals fixed IN
the distant past but the will know.
1t is worth while 10 point that substantially all the
growth which indicated has been made since 1867.
through falling In Of leases that maured about that
time. The same causes have led n similar conditions
again. OF late years ana the coeGe - only now once more
reaching point where ii command still further
growth.
1t is barely years since 1t found It's way out Of
embarrassments q the most serious character In this
interval the college has already
established course electrical engineering has erected
building for 1t and is equp2lng It, aud has added
third year in the law school making proper
provision for increased instruction 1t is not TO be
doubted that just before, the college viii expand It's
usefulness as rapidly it do wisely to the full
limit OF its
The audience had chance to change position and
settle down again while the orchestra rendered Guck
Dance of the Blessed Spirits" from Orpheus."
Professor Henry Drser. who has been acting president
Of the college since eXPresdent BarnaTds DEATH then
made tie address on beIau OF all OF Ine IaculIes
which was, in part:
Chosen by the united Faculties OF Co.
umbia College their representative on this most inter-
esng and memorable occasion, greet you as our presi
dent with most hearty words Of welcome.
You entrance upon tho administration OF her affairs
at this most important crisis in the development Of our
college system but the elimination OF long but
unconscious preparation Strong attachment to the studies
Of your youth laid aside in mturer years but cher
shed amid the pressing Of ecve e the business
habits formed the OF extensive commercial
enterprises participation in the promotion OF good
morals and religion the discharge with rare fidelity and
general acceptance Of the duties OF the administration OF
great city, combined with calm judgment free from
bia. have shown you possessed OF very II not all
OF the qualities of successful executive officer
We therefore you with confident reliance on your
impartial treatment OF the important questions that VIII
the near future present themselves for your advice and
cooperation.
To YOU Mr. President, who enter upon yonr dutieS
with the full confidence the trustees, with the loyal
support Of all the faculties OF the college, and with the
enthusiastic approval the alumni in the name OF my
colleagues their representative and for myself per-
sonay renew the words OF welcome, and wish for you
long honorable and successful administration.
Frederic r. Coudert, of the class of go. tie presl
dent of the Alumni Association, then gave chatac-
teristic address on behalf of the alumni lie was ire
Queny interrupted by the laughter and applause wich
his remarks created He said, among other thhgs'
And now Mr.. President, come the alumni to add
their greeting to testify their Joy andto tender their
counsel This last and most important function they
could rot well omit. lest they fall In their duty 70 you
and especially themselves. For we are not unmncui
that it has always the pride Of good judge to
ampny his own Jurisdiction. and the laudabe ebert OF
every body OF men to their power and extend their
authority Whatever else fail in to-day, we shall not
be remss hesitatng when we advance the claims OF
the alumni impress upon you at one and the same o
value Of their counsel ana e necessity Vi Ser Ca
istonce. (Applause)
Let me congratulate you upon the suspicious time which
marks beginning of your career as Coiumbas pes-
dent The DAYS doubt and anxiety are past success
las ceased to be question In friendly rivalry for the
font rank with her brilliant sisters she occupies by
mon consent most honorable place She feels that with
that she may great privilege of preparing the
generations Of the TO discharge all the duties OF tie
citizen she ia doing ana VIII 90 her part toWaiu pre-
serving the Republic.
Tho next feature Of the installation was in the
nature of a surprise to the assembage The Students
eDgrossed testimonial, and with the consent OF the
Committee Of Arrangements presented II to President
Low The testimonial was read and presented 20 the
president by Thornton q. PeDfeh OF the senior class
and was signed by the committee OF the students 1T
was as follows
To the Hon. Seth Low, LII. D., President Of Columbia
College:
The students OF Columbia College, in all It's schools and
departments, unite in welcoming you as their president
ND HflO In q
halls OF the university which you have now been
called TO preside. For nearly score OF years Columbia
students have found in your example an inspiration and
In the record Of your life motive to earnest unseihsh
and enthusiastic endeavor.
The loyal and steady devotion which you have mani
tested toward your alma mater both in the Association