New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-23

rrxnown. most Of them were there on the univer-
.ty grounds either taking part IN the exercises VI
.hnvne the sights to bevies Of young women who
had come from all parts Oh the City " " '
"a attend the exercises
To those who had never been In the neighporhood
,s,o,e the natural beauty OF the place was
-.v.istoa From the summit OF the MIL a COM
.,.,s,sIve view Of the surrounding country may
:. obtained Far below in the valley Is the Har-
lam and in the distance It's waters cleaning ~ the
.unight. the Hudson flows along below the tower
,nr Palisades on it's way 10 the ocean. Inc view
vas made beautiful in the extreme yesterday by
ma first appearance of spring. blossoming iruit
trees making a gaudy show and, half hidden IN the
grass. the yellow dandelions told that summer was
near.
THE UNIVERSITY COLOR IN EVIDENCE.
About three hundred people were present at the
exercises yesterday. These took place or the hrst
part of them did. in the gymnasium. wnich was
rayly decorated with university and class banners
violet the university color. being the prevailing nue.
The loyalty Of some Of the young women guests
was emphasized by the appearance OF this color
IN their dress and pretty girl had the courage
OF her convictions and appeared In dress that
was the exact shade Of the university violet On
the platform that ran along the front OF the nail
were seated the class officers. and just below them
IN the front seats were their classmates. all OF
robes and strengthening mortar boards making a
striking picture Among them was seated Chan
cellor MacCracken, who was an attentive listener
throughout the exercises. The rear seats Of the
hall were we'll filled with the younger students and
the guests the bright spring costumes OF the girls
making decided contrast to the sombre garments
Of the seniors
Although the exercises were scheduled TO begin al
O'clock II was fully a half-hour later when the
presdent Of the class of 90. Charles L. Mead began
his address. Mr.. Meads address was In praise Of his
alma mater and review OF some Of the things that
the young men must expect to encounter when they
leave the college halls to take their places in the
struggle for existence.
A TwOFOLD EDUCATION.
He said that education twofold. There was
an education ne said. that was to be gained through
knowledge of men and capability to use that
knowledge to good advantage. 1t vas such an edu-
cation that Washington and Lincoln possessed.
There was also an education that came from mental
training and gave to men the power to evolve new
systems and ideas for the benefit OF their fell
lows Such education was possessed by Column
bus and Watts and Morse and Edison and made
their great discoveries a possibility. Such an edu
cation" he said. may be gained at the university
by any who chooses to apply himself and work
with that end In view"
At the close of the presidents address the Glee
Club sang one OF the college songs and Charles G.
Wheeler delivered the Founders Day Grafton. The
Grafton was a typical college commencement pro-
ducton and the praises of the university were 10y
ally rected by the young man. When he had fin
ished the Mandolin Club played selection. and
then the Founders Day poem was recited by John
H Prtchard. who had been appointed for that pur
pose by his classmates
Another poem, written for Founders Day by Bishop
A. c. Coke, OF Western New-York. a member Of
the class OF &C. was printed on the programme. To
all who have read the motto on the big University
Building in Washington Square, the chorus will have
especial significance. 1t refers to the University
color and runs follows:
On the heart place an wear IL;
For sign boast and bear Il:
Like our legend, wise and wary.
BY perstando comes praestara.
RAISING OLD GLORY" ON BATTERY HILL
me exercises at the gymnasium were concluded
Win election by the Glee Club. and the students
ana fheir guests adjourned to Battery HILL
s'snt eminence back OF the Havemeyer Chemical
laboratory. upon which a flagstaff has been raised
Just why II is called Battery Hill" could not be
sseerained as npne Of the students seemed TO know
.ernaps received It's name because there is no
oa'tery there. or In sight. That is the only
'eason tnst was even suggested. 1t may not be the
.r one. Al any rate. the exercises on Battery
, are peculiar and significant. The class officers
s go. az the foot Of the flagstaff and one of
e' NUMBER, Francis r. Clayton who had been
"pio'h'eo Battery Hill orator by his mates deliv-
80 . snort address II was patriotic and loyal
~ ~. " 'ne university and to the Stars and Stripes
h. 49, .a' al MS feet waiting to be ocsened to the
.oeAc lie spoke OF the relative position that the
INV .ls'y bore to the country and the patriotism
wa. comes with education
"nen he had finished Geor1e y Swan the
v, Ta1nders Day director. who rejoiced in broad
ths h.m asn in addition to his cap and gown, seized
lie ton az and the American flag hoisted to
of.Cx I'll vi tne stan AS the broad, bright stripes
the st~d uVry spread out gracefully In the breeze
lie slorss s and guests who were gathered about
plause. TIC NIL sent up great shout OF ap-
LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE
me next thing on the programme was the LAYING
'ne cornerstone Of Residence Hall No l. The
uaoauons for this building are already laid and
-. .ne opposite corner OF the grounds from Bat
- an. The Chancellor and class officers mount
mad "s foundations .e and Chester 8. F. Whitney
ssrs snort address. telling what the University
{ fc ~ Tor and how much the dormtory life thai
WI come with the completion of the new buildings
morts, solemnly and with trowel spread some
ss whe then the ssS me 70
AcKima a Meas - 70 w Se built ; after the design
syft College year rm IN s s9a ,ne opening
four for ll2 students and win contain in its
Mo ' ~ rs Is studies each with an open fire.
aSssrstnarooms 12s clothes closets besides halls
sssrsyys and special entries to the studies In the
~ mde will be music room two bcvcle rnn me
spoo,n,nese periodical rooms. and other attractive
Gx ~ 1vehts The cost OF the building will he
yvSis ~ 4, VIII be $50 feet long and IS feet wide
Need On 1haercises were going on chairs had been
iUmnssvvn the terrace at the north side of Tho
3 cornsr. facing the Ohio Athletic field. and after
!Aeir susst one had been laid. the students and
III ro sss adjourned to rest and watch fhs ath
us2vers'tses between the younger members OF the
1psogramm. ~ was expected that this part of the
M q ~ h. would be reached at O'clock hut ~
start ceiore the first OF the athletes were ready
:. "EHs OF THE ATHLETIC CONTESTS
$n1o1c.S s with the fortunate Students who
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