Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-04

Of the graduates and certified to President
yelling that those mentioned had complied
had passed creditable examinations in sew.
enteen branches and were fully entitled to
the degree Of d. d. s. The head Of the
university then formally declared each
graduate eligible to practice. and cheers
resounded throughout the hall as the diplo-
n as were distributed.
A musical selection, lie Perle de Mad
rid" interviewed between the comforting of
degrees and the address to the graduates,
which was delivered by Prof. r. B. Donald
son, d. d. 8. He dwelt on the relation of
medicine to dentistry, told Of the establish
ment in Baltimore by Prof Harris of the
first dental college in the United States,
the organization Of the first dental asso-
citation In New York. and stated that the
college journal and association have sprung
into existence within the last sixty years.
you have taken the prescribed course of
study, you have the foundation laid for
future success in your profession, and i'm
provement, advancement and eventual sue
cess depends upon you" Prof. Donaldson
good advice, but IL Is drug in the market.
Be faithful in the discharge Of your duty,
disperse freely all you have to your profess
sional brothers. Let me wish you all the
success that your zeal and ability may
fairly entitle you to-"
First Heart Throbs' was rendered by
the musicians, and in the midst OF applause
John H. Galloway, D. d. s.. arose to de-
liver the valedictory. ct am not insensible
to the difficulty Of the task when / under
take to speak for a class of dentists" said
DE-. Galloway in opening, owing to the
feeling in the popular mind relative TO this
painfully useful and sometimes much
sought for class of people. I hope that
there will be nothing in the program to-
light that will be suggestive of the tooth
ACHE or the low sweet hum Of the dental
engine. and that may be pardoned for the
offense If. in behalf of the class. / admin
lister small quantity Of gas, which, 1t is
trusted. will not be sufficient in quantity to
produce anesthesia."
After speaking of the course Of study pur-
sued, the valedictorian referred to the
deaths of Professors Edward T. Fristoe and
William Lee; addressed the faculty and his
classmates. and concluded with some ex-
cellent verses
Professor H. c. Thompson. at the conclu-
sion Of "Lancers' Call" by the orchestra.
awarded the faculty prize for the best rec
ord In scholarship during the three years to
Walter A. Low of Virginia, that gentleman
having attained a per centage Of 92.S5. This
announcement brought forth shouts OF
What's the matter with Low? He's all
rightP and other Of similar nature from
number OF young gentlemen in attend
ance. The audience listened to Ethiopia
Patrol" Rev. DR.. Cole pronounced a bene-
diction. and to FanciullPs I'd. G. s. March"
the friends of the newly-created doctors OF
dentistry marched to the platform, extend
ed hearty congratulations, and the COM
mencement exercises of the class of 81 OF
the dental department of the Columbian
University were at an end.
Later in the evening the faculty. enter
tanned at dinner the graduates of both the
dental and medical departments.
The officers of the class and the commit
tees are as follows: President, VIM. S. Gus
tin; vice president, VIM. H. Trail; secretary
r. e. L. Hackney; treasurer, w. X. Petty
Executive committee: VIM. A. Lyon, chair
man; Wines e. Thornton, Henry Knowles
T. Guy Songster. Eugene L. LeMerle. Re-
lon 80.
man; j. Reverdy Stewart, Edward F. Conck.
lin, Ernest Varela, Fessenden F. Hicks
Charles V. Stiles, Harry Parsons, Pearce
Thompson, Israel G. Warfield, VIM. S. His
lop, Howard A. Wiltberger. Wesley C. Orr
Hubert L. King. Joseph Cohen, Richard "
Barry, Eugene p. Frazer.