New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-16
TO HONOR MR.. HASSARD.
A SCHOLARSHIP AT ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.
| SOME OF THE TRIBUTES PAID TO THE SPLENDID

SOME OF TIE TRIBUTES PAID TO THE SPLENDID
WORK OF THE DISTINGUISHED WRITER.
John T. c. IIassard the weli-known writer. died
in 1888 aft or service of twenty the editorial
stan of The Tribune The memory of his life and
character is kept alive among many who felt the
Influence OF his work. and among smaller number
who knew and loved him. William Winter said, in his
glowing tribute to Mr.. IIassaid, published in The
Tribune on April 10, 1888: His a personality
that blessed any who heard OF It, while those
whose privilege il 10 know Mr. llasSard we'll and
10 know his labors and their value will eagerly and
tenderly mediate upon the rare qualities and
beautiful traits of his mind and will be very slow to
forget the charm of his companion'hip and the lesson
Of his pure devoted and bcnefcent life" The
prophecy has been fulfilled in the tender memories
which are stlll cherished among those who knew Of
him or his WORK.
St. Johns College. Fordham. IS one Of the places
where Mr. IIas,ard held In especial esteem lie
WAS a graduate Of The college in the class Of 1868.
lie and General Martin T. Mcmahon. the late United
States Marshal for this district divided the hOnors Of
tbe class though Mr.. llassard's name appears first
in the honor roll of the class. published in the
nual catalogue. lie studied for year at st. Josephs
seminary which was then attached 10 the college.
INIT did not complete this course. His interest In tbs
affairs of the college maintained until his death.
lie received from the college the honorary degrees Of
4. NJ and Of Ii. D.-the latter conferred in 1883.
His high character and his ability have long boon
WONDERED among the students OF the college and a
IIassard society recently formed among them 10
raise a sum Of money for memorial in hi honor.
Thu officers of the society Lawrence c. NauGhton.
president Arthur II. Nicholson, vice president; John
C. Donnclly, trca,ur and Robert Flynn, secretary.
The Rev. John j. Scully the president OF the college.
and the other members Of the faculty approved the
project Of the founders OF the society. II AZ one
A., HI ,,.t /. ...s oil
on the college grounds, but after discussion the friends
Of Mr. Hassard believed thar a more modest memorial
would be better suited 10 the character OF the man.
The proposal to found scholarship 20 bear Mr. Has
>ard's name met with general approval. and the
memorial will take that form. The scholarship VIII
enable some boy who wonld be unable to bear the
expense Of the college year TO obtain liberal educ
ton About $1,000 will lie required to found tile
scholarship which will boar Mr. lIa>sard's raine. A
preference will probably be given in awarding the
scholarship to bows who about to enter on literary
pursuits or 10 those who residents o; st. AIMS
parish OF which Mr.. IIassard wa, long member.
Mr. Uassald was scarcely nineteen years OF age
when lie was graduated from st. Johns. lie entered
on study for the priesthood but his health was not
vigorous and he did not long pursue his studies lie
assisted in the preparation Of the New American En-
cvclo,.edla and before 1865 became Editor OF Inc
catholic World.n He was employed Oh "The Chicago
Tribune in 1865 and 1866, and after became a
member of the stall of The Ncw-I0rk Tribune. His
work on Tie Tribune varied, bat he met with
great success in every field. lie was an industrious
editorial writer for many years lie investigated with
skill and success the mystery OF the Illden cpher
dispatches lie became as musical critic easily at
the forefront OF his profession in this county. lis
soul atuncd TO the music which he loved ana no
could ST for hour, at the Oran expressing in musical
sounds his varying moods Of thought. lie w;H klhd
in his criticism when kindness was possible. ms
series OF letters on the first performance VI me RING
OF the Nlbeiungs," at Bayrcuth in August lof" was
regarded as a masterpiece Of descriptive criticism IN
the field Of literary criticism he was also master.
His good taste judgment were always 10 be relied
Oh and his criticisms were models Of literary style
In addition to the writings which bore no signature he
the author OF several series {" leitcr' 10 ihe IT'D
signed with Ms initials roi2c Of tAe lriterS We're
republi,hcd in The Ring Of NiDeluGEs' nS''l. ara
\ Picwickian Pilgrimage 1sell: lie al,o |F2 , 4
Life OF Archbishop hughes 1oOG " Lie ~ Iol,
Plus lX' us70 and a History Of the United states
Nr. Ilassards health, which had not been strong in
labor few years before his death. lie lived
and worked nncomplainingly in spite OF con
h HScd can neh al his "" death f'ie on hpn H.
The tributes TO his character and usefulness c1Nrd
out by lis death were many ana heartfelt. Mt.
Winter, HIS associate for many years on The TrlD.
unc, wrote ihc feeling eulog to when Ni.re. ,
Vicar-GeneiaI. whose pari>hioner Mr. Il9~sari had
been, spohc Of his peE and lie. cna'aGer nlcH
as 10 the service, which Mr. lia>,ard had rendered
in clevatng the art. Many persons writing to Tht
Tribune expressed their appreciation OF the work
which Mr.. l,aSSard had performed - cfrc.
The Rev. Thomas J. Campbell. who delivered the
address at his funeral. spoke IN most eloquent and
heartfelt tones II his pety and usefulness. Many
kindly expressions Of the regard ana esteem IF BIS
fellow workers In Journalism appeared H. n"w-paperi
and periodicals after Mr.. Iiaa~ard' death. cen
cral Mcmahon. his friend and Cl1ssuatc. wrote for
publication an apprcciaiiTc sketch u his lfc.
The feelings then expressed have not died ont.
and many who knew Mr.. lIa->ad have shown q
desire to aid in founding The proposed scho arsllp.
The Rev John ) Scuily. the pr dcnt and other
members Of the faculty Of -. Johns College, and
John &. DOnncIly. the treasurer III the Hae' al A~>o
citation. have expressed willingness 10 receive con
tributions from those WHO desire 10 aid In estab-
fishing the memorial scholarship. Al Of the f)ru"r
friends Of Mr.. Iassard who have been consulted
have expressed Themselves IN favor Of the plan, and
hope that il may soon BE- successfully carried out.
Thc meeting Of the alumni Of the college on
sunday may afford convenient opportunity OF
advancing the project. II. John College IN "licl.
the scholarship + "a be founded. t. situated near the
abroad station ~ Fordhan. II has over three hundred
students The grounds are extensive and haud somc-
~ laid out The inJ'tu,iOn is under the charge Of the
jesuit Fathers.