New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-11

college The exercises began at 2:l5 o'clock. but
haIf-hour before that hour the gymnasium WAS
filed with n representative gathering OF citizens
ard hundreds of alumni from out OF town. Many
women were In the audience The arrangements
for the celebration bad been made by committee
from the faculty and students. The interior OF the
gymnasium was profuscly decorated. the National
ensign and college colors Astounding.
The entrance OF Mr. Hobart was greeted with an
outburs, of enthusiastic cheering. led by the stu
DENTS After a prayer by the Rev. David d.
Dcmarest. OF New-Brunswicl Theological
Seminary and music by the Glee Club President
Scott made a brief address OF welcome
The Rev. John *. Allen spoke on THE Justihca-
ton of the Past with the Present" He said In
part
Every life that has In 1t elements Of nobleness looks
TO consummations only to he reached long AFTER
its conclusion The great lives were not ,h h
osn chosen the ms%0rI Yet these O are ars
sacrifces. founded this college. 1t depends now
upon the present to give completeness TO these
lives In attempting to do this we must no, be
overshadowed by their attachments; we must moi
good enough for them is good enough for They
have only pointed the path which we are TO follow
to its highest attainment. Let US make the past
but an earnestncss Of the future.
PROFESSOR BOSwERs SPEECH
Then followed another selection by the Glec Club.
and Professor Edward a. Boswcr Of the mathe-
NAUTICAL department, spOh" Ior tHe 'oi'bc. 'ic
was frequently interrupted with applause. lie
said in part
Rutgers College was founded 1870 years ago. to
train men in the liberal arts and TO supply the
qualified ministry. IL was a wise act OF Dutch
and English forefathers to found these American
t o hs Mdde ana England States con,snei
large number OF college men from the nnivs s
could not build State unless they formed In II
college. at that period Rutgers College was born
a
lere sntedates that OF the American Republic by
hep sSts to nurse s in I lis Infancy by sending her
professors and students TO the field OF battles OF
The true test OF a college is the kind Of men which
II turns out. We may with some pride. point TO
few Of them Some Of them are supcrnicndents Of
great electric light plants; some are chief engi.
engineering firms: more than two score OF them
professors In medical and law schools. colleges and
universities. The college has among her graduates
least two State geologsts several United States
Of Congress. twenty,one Judges OF the Supreme
Court, and VicePresiient Of the United States.
aoT s Sr WHAT psas want G har Rnsers
is men who have the ability and the ambition for
Gus, Intelligent honest inoorruptiole men. gentle
men well equipped for fe's work.
After the audience had sung ION the Banks OF
the Old Rartan." President Scott made brief adj
dress. In which he said. In part
generation ago Theodore Frelinghuyscn, then
president Of Rutgers College, and who had pre-
viously failed TO be elected Vice President Of tho
United States. handed the college matricuaton
book TO fourteen-y ear-od boy named Carrot a.
Hobart, who one week ago was elected Vice-iresi-
dent of the United States. Theodore Frclinghuysen
administered even justice among the boys Of the in
stitution Garret a. Hobart Will be the arbitrator
Of Justice In body where States the boys.
MIR. HOBARTs ADDRESS
Mr. Hobart had been assured by Presden. Scott
that the latter would not call upon him for n
speech The students. however. took the matter
into their own hands. and MIR. Hobart responded
TO their demand He said:
/ congratulate all OF you that this college has
stood the test OF time for 1870 years, and each
has sent out from her walls men who have made
their mark IL IL an inspiring sight and thought
that the educational process at Rutgers has gone
on, and that her name and fame and educational
glory have increased | have not visited you In M
teen years. but appreciate the high honor con-
fcrred upon me by the Board OF Trustees In elect
ing "A member of their body. and assure you
that my visits hereafter VIII he frequent
I believe that the result of the election last week
will give new impetus to the United States and I
believe also that Rutgers College has taken on n
new impetus. / pledge freely whatever of vigor
energy and time can give to her interests to make
her stronger. grander and better, and her I3Ist
year the most prosperous OF her existence I hope
gifts will come not only I'm drops, but In n dcugc
The exercises ended with an informal reception
&c Hobart