The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-20
THE INAUGURAL CEREnONIEs
The rIost Importent Event In the
History of the University.
To-day's Exercises Reception Tonight MANY Dis
tnguished Visitors Present.

the tenderest memories. Its destruc-
tion seemed personal calamity"
''But it has not disappeared in reality.
Its influence still lives in greater de-
gree in the University In closing
Mr.. Mason paid an eloquent tribute
! to DIR. Raymond and exhorted every
one to support hin in the greatest pos
sible degree.
| In introducing Judge NJ. II. Dent,
OF the Supreme Court of Appeals, Mr.
i Sturgiss said that he had left ancient
and reached modern events. Judge
Dent captured the audience at once
by several appropriate witticisms, and
kept up running fire of it through
the entire address. At many times
the speaker brought the audience to
the verge Of tears by his pathetic
touches of the memories of the past.
A recital of the early education re-
ceiyed by him brought rounds of ap-
plause. 'sThese three things are all
important: First, is the necessity of
knowing the English language; Sec
ond, we need universal political
economy which grants equal rights to
all and imposes equal burdens on all;
third, is a religion free from hypoc-
risy and deceit; then that responds
to the longing of the heart, that in
spires the intellect and gives the
hope of immortality. One that be-
gins with God himself; one that dares
to preach fraternal equality. and one
that causes universal love. When
! that is accomplished all is done.
my friends and brothers, the
alumni, our hopes and our destinies
are now linked to the young man who
is now in charge of the University.
We must stand by him like the old
Iron Side stood by Oliver Cromwell.
Let us pledge to our mother our sacred
/ fealty and our strongest efforts
When Judge Dent ceased speaking
he was the recipient of the greatest
applause given to any speaker yet to
address the audience.
At the conclusion of his address
Miss Grace Martin rendered piano
solo polonaise in sharp minor of 26
No. ! Chopin, which was most skill
fully executed and was greatly enjoyed
by the audience.
Hon j. Russell Trotter, State Su !.
perintendent of Free Schools, was
then introduced by Mr.. Sturgiss. Mr..
Trotter spoke in behalf of the public
schools at whose head he stands. He
prayed for help for his charge and
spoke of the relationship which sheaid
exist, Between the University and the
public schools. The plan for creating
this bond was explained. 81 know
OF 40 better way of performing the
duties of my office than by do.
ing all that | can for the University,
and this pledge myself to do. Will
you in return pledge your help to
me ? y
At this point the mornig exercises
were brought to a close, owing to the
lateness of the hour and the absense
of Presidennt Hagerman, of Bethany,
and William L. Wilson. of w. & l..
U. The chorus sang, "The Heavens
are Telling" and the audience was
dismissed until two thirty.
The session this afternoon began
at 2;45 and the attendance again was
quite large. The exercises were
opened by the singing of America
Hon. George G. Sturgiss introduced
Prot Walter Barnes who spoke of the
interest the Normal has in the Uni
versity and showed how it was man
ifested by the presence of such a
large delegation as was present. The
connection between the normal and
the University was discussed. The
work of the normal was then taken
up. Prof. Barnes grew enthusiastic
on this subject and evoked hearty
cheers. His closing remarks were
full of encouragement for the Uni
versity.
Miss McMurphy, the accomplish
ed assistant in the musical depart
ment then rendered piano solo,
OPP. l1S Raft. Her performance was
the finest heard in Morgantown and
she was compelled to respond to an
enthusiastic encore. She is an
acquisition to musical Morgantown
and will add no little to the standing
and success of the new department.
Hon. Geo. G. Sturgiss then read a
telegram from DIR. Chas Kendall Adj
ans, stating that he was i'll and could
not come. Hon. Wm- L. Wilson tel
egraphs, "Am sorry that circum-
stances have arisen to prevent MY at
tendance. Convey to the President
my sincerest congratulations" Hon.
Chas James Faulkner, U. S. Senator,
telegraphs, "Find it impossible to at
tend. Accept my congratulations.
If at any time can be of any service
to you or the University command me
and shall be happy to serve you. :"
Hon. Stephen B. Elkins also found
it impossible to be here. Gov. Geo.
w. Atkinson is not expected to arrive
as the trial of his wife is still in prog
ress.
! Chancellor Holland, of the Western
University of Pennsylvania was then
introduced. He brought the greetings
of the people living at the mouth
of the Monongahela to those living
at the head Of navigation. He told
of the debt Pittsburg owed to the
i Virginia's and the closeness of the
bond between them. "My presence
here today is due to this intimate re-
= lationship." He concluded his adj
dress by congratulating the Univer-
sity upon its brilliant future.
AS we go to press the exercises are
still continuing and will probably
not conclude until five o'clock. The
reception tonight is from to 10. 80
in the gymnasium Every one is in
vited and the indications are for one
of the largest attendei social func-
lions which have taken place in town
} for some time. The program for to-
morrow is as follows:
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The final exercises Of the inaugu-
ration began at Commencement Hall
this morning at $50. The interest
in the event had increased over yes