New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-20

stimulating influence upon the mutitudes Of this
city"
David Ranks the chairman of the Building
Committee then formally presented to the presl-
dent on behalf OF the corporation. the Keys OF
the Hall of Languages. Of the Havemeyer LAD
oratory Of Chemistry and Of the gymnasium.
In doing so he sad: Il have the honor to present
YOU these keys knowing full well that you VIII
take the same great interest in the university
in the future as you have In the past regret
that Mr.. Havemeyer is unable to be present
but II Is in his name that hand you the Keys
of the building which he presented to the UNI
versity."
Charles Butler IN accepting the keys SAID; !
thank YOU as chairman OF the Building Com
mittee. and others who have participated Win
YOU in the work for the splendid results you
have accomplished, ard for the ability ana
energy you have continuously displayed
ADDRESS OF CHARLES BUTLER.
Turning to the large audience. Mr. Butler then
read from a manuscript the following address
spcakig 50 distinctly that he could be hearu
nv all. although his voice was feeble:
Ladies and Gentlemen. Friends Of the University
onG Cit,zens of New-York: The event which we
Celebrate to-day. and which has brought ms arg
ass.ynbage together is one of the deepest interest,"
df fievo'ves upon me to express the feelings ara
views OF the Council. II is natural that s our
,ho"yhts should revert the origin and early MS
tory Of the University Of The Gy Of o X
As only survivor Of that peripd con- oyemcnt
it. I will very briefly state that the nsst moVeihe'
toward its foundation occurred IN 1881 by an Az
socaton Of private h" various bust
ness interests of the city, as wei as men o. u.,l
chi professional and religious affiliations or cohhec
among those conspicuous at that date Will speak
T Trta s NJ of the United States under President
Jefferson man DISTINGUISHED Dotn az s'a'es ma,
and scholar. IL was he who drew up the co.sG'u u
ton of the university, which was incorporated In
time vas about 2i7o0 To-day 1t is about 100000
il the city proper and pan o! ihe .sont be-
estimated at about 5000 or by the end OF this
century at not less than 10000 ,,rss,d.D, and
N cream 1--WE Governor Of this State 6Tst
Tseresde9M 81 ss whose msmory
be cherished with profound reverence '"e ''''
The Council Of thirty-two members TO which
elected in 1896. was st compose Hts o - Ss
came personally associated on the occasion OF ter
lrst meeting In the counc!i-room o. TIC "'" "''
'' Is NV thoughts turn from theee early days to
this new epoch n the unIVeisss Sas hen sparrd
pr seq the work begun with 80 much faith and
courage. sometimes IN peiioaS o. scifssscrsSc
Ing faculty now 50 firmly established as TO Stand
endur n h to ha h0sf BUILT Mp upon them
70 YOU, c.tizens Of New-York, VINO wish 20 con-
tribute 10 all tnat helps HeI ~ $500 "a
more especially TO you. alumni, VINO nave tS' so
Zee. proud OF your alma mater to Ias ~ o. go, xou
apoeal most earnestly 10 rouse yOIIae.'.S a., 90
nsyer nave before ard see TO II by your nens Is
ant contributions that the grea' siis sbsI How
fu,nesa which comes from these VANS sla', ~"
With an ever-broadenng and increasing nm
For the Council, must express ,nS Ne servicaas
rr,ciation on shelr part OF the inViu"D.e
Of our Chancellor In conirlbutlng by ms nn'T,nS
energy the success which crowns For for their co.
operation which has sustained nm, c..no..or the
In conclusion. congratuiate t"e e"1-------
1n.ai.naI nm mage Afteen.