New-York tribune., 1895-10-20

'A hsence Of Governor Morton was explained
~. pp,,er who said: u have statement to
- with reference to Governor Morton whose
rs Is on the programme and who was TO de-
ne address to you. The Governor was IN the
nvei a.. e. ,,orn,nr and In company with the vice.
eis eis,ssnt OF the Council visited and Inspected the
pam5,ne in Washington Square. lie went through
.ss rooms occupied by the schools OF law ana
al tnr asv and the offices. ana expressed himself
p,ased with what he saw. The Governor was
pNSe 10 attend the exercises this afternoon IN
unasouence OF public business. and we have to
eonst enrst that we shall not have the pleasure of
rss.snng to an address from him.
rp1RrTE OF CHANCELLOR UPSON.
CHANCELLOR Anson Judd Upson. on behalf of the
,.ssnts of the State University. then delivered
address. in which he recounted the work of the
,,,,versty Of the City of New-York and men
s.S,sd ne names OF many of the teachers who
I'd aided IN advancing the ''''''"''0"' ne "'''
The college will not hinder ine enlargement OF the
t,vsrsitv Il Will interfere with the pursuit
ufisesfSra 6uate studies II Will rather lead up to
,ssra :, making advanced studies almost indispensa-
bs reCconstruction OF the ancien, OF this
estate into the Charles Butler Dormitory" IS no
baekTas IN hs oceT or l ne MAN. Years
s,;sye in the doruitory method OF collegiate living;
in udgmsn IS an toseser ao in COZ
ers budng gam wha, Bishop Huntnson mas SO
well 5eSe9 Se3 EDUCATE m s each osher through the at
or of discussion and personal conflict. by agree
mnsl resistance and concession through rivaries
ma ambitions and friendships, sometimes lieiong
issJnng to humble self-concelt and TO encourage
modest merit | have been told that recently, III a
nusiishboring state boys school has been or,
sssn,zsd for rich mems sons only. The number OF
scholars is TO be limited 70 ten. The boys are 70
s,gar be and the poor God hep the little snobs
who will be graduated from such school
RICH AND POOR MEET.
IN a college dormitory the rich and the poor
NEE, together. and the meeting IS mutual Deheh''
such a community gathered together Is a pure
ssuocracy lie; me congratulate your authorities
- tho nrosnective revival OF the dormitory system
vour scholars viii thus gain collegiate residence
so- some years. cOllsci7te residence - hNfiu
IN education and so difficult to maintain IN CITY
H believe most sincerely in college secret societies
.,-ca,led believe that the Greek letter fraterh,
49, are ,nvahable in the good influence exerted
upon the members by each other. IN the unse!tsn s
ssnnobne friendships formed therein. which ast
forever Some Of the MODEST members OF my oMil w
rg,v ~ Zew-York NV conviction is deliberate. not
si3sether ignorant but founded upon conSiera-
Ioyay and enthusiastic interest in the college or
university where they are; and that IN co.e.iAbee b
egitimatey used 10 promote good order and many
ambition and earnest work. II We're IN UNI III
.seir exclusion should rather be the first to
urge their introduction.
DANGERS OF CHAPTER HOUSES.
But while believe al this and more. I seriously
fear that the building OF chapter houses now 40
common in many of colleges. may increase
those exclusive tendencies which are one OF the
evils OF these societies. l fear that these chapter
houses may dwarf and narrow the life and char,
acter Of young men, whlcn WOuId pe eII.Vneu
and broadened in the freer ana larger dssoolauoi'
Of the dormitory.
CHEERS FOR MAYOR STRONG.
Three cheers were given for Mayor Strong
when he was introduced to declare open the
Ohio Field for Athletics. He surprised the audi
ence by making a long speech, which ELECTED
much laughter and applause. He said;
When Chancellor MacCracken called upon me and
asked me to come out here to-day to make q lew
remarks and dedicate the Ohio Field. PLEADED
with him 10 aoT ~ e me bS 10 sccstV Who wa better
acquainted with every branch OF Learning cdar nan he
said: mo no. You must come yourself; you are
the Mayor Of NewYork City, and what you iack IN
up in the dignity Of your position. CRenewed laugh
teri can see around me many frlenqs every eNerS ON %
ought never to get on my feet before such dis
tngushed audience q,aughtsrl but fnfJ mere van am.
the chancellor first opened the subject 10 me anu
asked my influence 10 get the ONO society 10 & Iake
substantial interest in the university ne spone
with such eoquence and such h9~ y OF aneragS
about the future beauty OF the New lorH , NV
that thought he must surely have gone niue IN IN
sane qaughterl There IS a. goo man man sUng UI
wrong ! said. and the NeW-1 Ork tNNtISlt9 VIII
soon want another chancellor. (kene"eG Iaushte')
HE CALLED AGAIN.
But he soon came again and asked me frankly
what line OF interest the Ohio Society would take
in the building OF the new home OF the university
"You know" he said TO me. Il must have the
Ohio Society connected with the new building In
some way because am its chancellor ana am
determined to have your society's name in II some
way or other" I suggested to him buildings for
bts ~
he went away A few days later he called upon
me again. and exclaimed: I've got X! You can
sye running field and call II the Ohio F1eid.
Well ladies' and gentlemen, there is no class OF
this nen that run so wei 10 ds ise ChS cty
Of New York ought TO learn how to run SO i
p3h ibe socey NAV say at once that the idea
OF the chancellor captivated the members OF the so
clety and from the first moment the matter was
paced before them there was no trouble in getting
the boys 10 work IN aiding the scheme. applause
When | mentioned to the boys the other night
tion festival they asked me: What are you going
them: ''I won't say much but viii offer to run
race around the path d-aushterJ
ALL WOULD GO
One of the most distinguished OF our members
was then kind enough to remark We'll. it won't |
be necessary for the university 10 send invita-
tons II you are going TO run a race Wen all be |
there" G.aughter)
But seriously It mas always given feeling |
OF great pride and qualification to know that the |
society has helped in some degree toward the es- |
OF the Ohio athletic field.
II is little too hot for me 10 run a race your |
new path to-day. but as have lately gained some |
sort OF reputation as an umpire, shall expect |
the students TO rely upon my judgment in some of |
their sports in future. applause shall feel dis |
appointed II they don't ask me 10 come out here |
some day and umpire for them. particularly in the
high jump contest In the position ] occupy just |
now In the city OF New-Ycrk. high jumping Is one |
Q; the greatest fests the programme loud |
laughter And when one OF the boys at this |
college to occupy teh position ! now hold. he
will doubtless find that higher jumping will then
be required than now. G-augnterD
The Mayor then extended his congratulations To |
the council and the faculty for the progress that
had been made in the building OF the univer-
sity and. turning 10 Chancellor MacCracken. said:
II hope the university will increase and prosper
that before you and shall pass away we shall see
built these heights OF the grandest OF all
Institutions Of learning" )Applause)
WHAT PRESIDENT HILL SAID.