The herald., 1894-10-20
Onll.raInaurural.


Boyle Heights cable line by the college
'busses, and conveyed to the doors oil the
college. Upon entering. they were
greeted with a sight that was extremely
unique and delightful. All the gentle-
men in the college had dressed them
selves in bakers caps, made OF black
and yellow tissue paper, the college col.
ors, and q black apron. Leading from
the door to the parlor they had formed
in line, MAKING black and yellow
gauntlet. From this stronghold they
vave the visitors such an ovation as was
never before heard.
When all had arrived, and after brief
time of Introduction, they assembled in
the dining-room, where q light lunch
was served. The visitors then proceeded
to the spacious auditorium, which they
| filled to its utmost capacity. Seated on
! the platform were q number of distin-
guisbed visitors, among whom were e.
! G. Baldwin, president Of Pomona col
lsge; DR.. J. L. Widney, ex-president OF
University of Southern California; Mrs.
G. 7. Mills, president of Mills college;
Rev. E. s. Chapman, retiring moderator
of the synod of California; Rev. E. Q.
! Ray, d. d., secretary bosrd OF aid for
colleges OF the United States; Rev. Ar.
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ton w. Perry, editor of the Occident;
of the college: w. I'll. Baugh, moderator
| of the presby terry of Sacramento; also
among the board of directors. Edward
S. Field, president; Rev. j. W. Chi
chester, ID. D., vice. president; L. q.
Salisbury, Rev. W. S. Young, Rev. Guy
W. Wadsworth, o. T. Johnson, h. X.
Law, Esq, Il. Nj. Brewer, Rev. Burt
Estes Howard; and among visitors. DIR.
| IL. @. Minton, Rev. p. ID. Young, Rev.
II. D. Lyon, II. B. eagle. Among the
audience were many other distinguished
visitors from all partB OF the state. In
the rear OF the room stood the students.
The newly elected moderator OF the
synod, Rev. Arthur Crosby. oficia;ed
as chairman. Prayer WAS offered by
Rev. E. G. Ray. d. D., of Chicago.
MI Glenn Wilson favored tbs audience
with O violin solo, which was apprecia-
ted, more especially by the students.
Rev. VIM. 3. Young, by an introduct-
ory word in behalf of the board of trust.
ees, referred to the system OF the college,
showing that it was founded by and for
the church, and pointed to the deprecia.
tion in the value of property after the
boom end tho timely assistance given it
by the San Francisco seminary and the
board of aid for colleges of the United
States, he briefly introduced the pre5i-
dent, Rev. Ebert N. Condit. alluding to
his eminent fitness for the position, and
promised him the aid OF the board in
every way.
Donald M. Brookman, '95. was intro
duced by Moderator Crosby, and was
greeted by the students with the famil-
lar yell. His address was delivered in
splendid style. Following ie brief
synopsis:
1--WE are vividlv reminded by this
great gathering of the vast aggregation
of power on which our college may
lean, and OF the unfagging interest on
which she may rely. AS students we
are also impressed with the power OF
vigorous leadership. During the first
few days OF our preBidentelect's pres
ence with us, he was subjected to a
ruthless criticism, such as only college
students know how to beatow. He was
weighed in the balances, but not found
wanting. We have leader whose in
spiration will carry US to unlooked-for
success, O, scholar of whom we are
proud, friend in whose counsels we
may confide."
1t was need by the chair that
Prof. j. w. Parkhill, who had q word in
behalf of the faculty, was unable to be
present.
Mr.. Edward s. Field. president Of the
board of trustees, was then introduced
by the chair, and in a very neat speech
presented the charter and keys to Presi-
dent Condit.
AS President Condit needed no intro.
duction by this time he rose but could
not be heard as the students again made
the room ring for considerable time by
their great enthusiasm. When quiet
reigned again he delivered in an excel
lent manner the inaugural address.
1.-The common idea prevails" he said,
"that the ministry is being composed of
the weaker or more common elements
OF college life. This is strenuously de-
MED. The testimony of the colleges is
that fair proportion of the ministry is
made up of the best men. These are
sent to the theological seminary. The
spiritual power of the ministry does not
seem to be gaining ground. AT no time
ia intellectual and spiritual strength in
more demand.
Why is this the case? The church
fits her sons for the theological semi
nary in colleges that are either secular
or are very largely secularized. Here
lies the base of our difficulty. Secular
educstisn affirms that the safety of the
nation lieE in the intelligence of the
citizens rather than in the moral con-
victions and does not need the help that
the Christian education brings. This
theory involves three errors.
FirHt-lt ignores conscience in man Q
nature. The education OF conscience is
neglected in the public schools.
Second-Secular education, omitting
the Bible, contains no elements of puri-
fcaton. 1t informs. that is all.
knowledge may educate, but it does not
purify. Science may enighten, but it
does not purify. They educate. that is
all.
Third-The stability OF government is
in the moral convictions OF the people
rather than in their enlightenma ant.
Here the speaker referred to renowned
characters in history.
1t is not in law it is not in the en-
forcement of law. (Spesker wished him.
self to be clearly understood that he was
not in the least opposed TO the education
that ia given the youth of the land in
secular colleges.) But it fails to en-
tighten the conscience.
Rev. E. @. Ray, 3D., of Chicago, sec-
retary OF board of aid OF colleges, deliv-
cred an excellent address on the college
education.
The report OF the committee on the
board OF aid for colleges was read by
Chairman Rev. A. A. Dinsmore OF Al
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