The times., 1897-06-10
The Graduating Exercises at the
Catholic University.
CARDINAL GIBBONS ADDRESS
Thfrty.siye Candidates Receive Their
Diplomas introductory Address
by DIR. Conaty- Acknowledged
ment by Rev. Simon j. Carr and
Others-A brilliant Assemblage.

versity Of America. at the commencement
held in the assembly room In McMahon
! Hall, yesterday morning.
| The stage was gracefully draped with
the college colors, yellow and white, while
| the portraits OF George Washington, Pope
Leo XIII, and Cardinal Gibbons in the
room we're hung with International colors
| On the stage with Cardinal Gibbons were
Papai Ablegate Martnelii and the secre-
| tary of the papal legation, Mgr. Sbanetti,
Bishop Hoban of Scranton, Bishop Curtis
| Of Wilmington, Rev. j. Bavens Richards,
| S. j.. president OF Georgetown College;
| Gen Stanley, commandant of Soldiers
Home Very Rev L. Maguian. president of
| st. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore; Right
Rev. Haven Mcmahon, Very Rev DR..
| Conaty, rector of the university, and the
| members OF the various faculties
The room was crowded with the friends
and relatives OF the graduates, many being
obliged to stand. Attired In the conven-
tional caps and gowns and directly IN
| front OF the stage, sat the graduates. They
| were:
Bachelors in theoiogy-Rev. Paul p AyI-
| ward, Milwaukee, Wis. Rev James A Bra
n.
gelcs Cal Rev Alvis Bastian Green Bay,
WIS; Rev. James A. Craig, Providence, r.
| l.; Rev Laurence A Deering, Philadelphia:
Rev. Francis +. Duffy. New York; Rev An
drew +. Eaberstroh. Boston; Rev Elphege
J. Hebert, c. s. c.. Notre Dame, mi ;
| Rev Francis B Kehoe, Alton, Ill; Rev Viii
| liam f. Keefe, Albany, n. y: Rev. John c
McGoyern, Harrisburg, Pa; Rev. Edward
j. Mecgan, Albany,N n. Y. REV. Jeremiah F.
O'Meara, Providence. K. l.. aud Rev. Michael
T. siattery, Springfield. Mass.
Licentiates In theoIogy-Rev. Charles
+. Aiken, Boston, Mass; Rev. John w
Cummings. Peoria, Ill; Rev James J. Fox,
New York; Rev Maurice N Hasset, Har-
risburg, Pa; Rev. John j. Loughrau Serum
ton. Pa; Rev. EIphege j. Hebert c. s. c.,
Notre Dame, Ind; Rev. John F. O'NeiII,
Philadelphia. Pa; Rev. Joseph McSarley.
c. 8. r, New York.
Bachelor OF Philosophy Tidestran.
Washington, d. G.
Doctor of philosophy, Rev. Simon j.
Carr. Philadelphia, Pa.
Bachelor IN social science, Charles O.
Paulln. Washington, d c.
Bachelors OF law James J. Kennedy, Los
Angeles, Cal; Charles A Aiillener, Los
Angeles, Cal. William L. Clark jr., Wash
ington, ID. c.
Masters OF laws, William T. Cushman,
Boston, Mass; John g. Mott, Los Angeles,
Cal.
Master Of civil law, Frederick W PelIy,
Washington, u. c.
Doctors of civil law, James c Bamke,
Kansas City, Mo; Edmund B. Briggs,
Washington, ID. C.: Lawrence o. Murray,
Washington, %. G.
The Introductory address was made by
DR. Conaty, who said IN part:
in the name of the Catholic University
OF America, thank our good friends who
honor us on this academic occasion, when
the university confers degrees upon de-
serving students. This day marks the close
of TIE eighth year or scholastic work in the
faculty OF theology and Of the second wear
in the faculties OF philosophy and law. The
ecclesiastical and lay students who present
themselves for degrees have Passed exact
ing examinations, which have been the
source of great satisfaction TO the different
faculties. The doctorate, Hcentiate AMI
nlastershp have been won by scholarly
theses, ably defended by trying public ex-
aIn'nations, which gave evidence OF care
fui reseatch and attentive study W.ih
more than ordinary pride we present these
young men to his emnence the cardinal
chancellor. that at his HANDS they may re-
oeive the prizes they have so vaIiantly won
Days like these mark cIochs in the uni
versty life; for, like an earnest, anxious
mother, tie university sends forth into
the busy, hnstling world Of Intelligent
activity champions of truth whom her
loving care has prepared. to defend the
right and overthrow the wrong, To eni-
phaslZe right principles and 70 puncture
false theories, and thus help to establish
The Kingdom OF truth in the minds and
hearts of men,"
Very Rev. r. P. Grammar, dean of the
Theological school, presented the graduates
of theology. Rev. Paul Ayward recited |
the profession of faith for the graduates, |
after which the degrees were conferred |
Rev. Charles F. Aiken made an address in |
OF the degrees
The dean of the faculty of philosophy |
presented the candidates In his department. |
Rev. Simon J. Carr, in nowletlgment |
said:
1t IS pleasure for me on this occasion !
to thank the university for having Eonored |
me 18th the degree of doctor of philosophy. |
ana to publicly express my gratefu,ness |
to the professors for the careful guidance |
ana Kindly encouragement which they have
shown to rae during my residence at the |
university l have been fortunate indeed
to have had the opportunity of pursuing |
my studies i'll this institution. 1t Is q
rare privilege to be brought in daily con-
tact with minds ripe in knowledge to be
and to enjoy social intercourse
with men whose enthusiasm for learning
Is contagious. To whatever work we may
choose to devote our efforts, we have the
benefit of direction from those who are
thorough masters OF their specialties Their
1eyotedness to the cause of science, ard
the students under their tuition, are de-
serving of the highest admiration. And
low, at the end of my course. it benefits
ne 70 acknowledge the. many advantages
hat j have enjoyed, and to publicly ex-
'resS my gratitude to the university and
is professors
Candidates for degrees in law and the
ocial sciences were presented by Prof
y" C. Robinson, dean of the faculty.
MT Lawrence d. Murray acknowledged
he degrees on the part of his fellow
graduates
1T Is Il source OF pardonable pride"
le sald. Ito be q member OF the first
lass receiving the doctorate degree In the
ivil law from this university, maintaining
Us it does the highest standard of study
n that system Of law of any institution
n this Country. During the full two years
yer which this course of study has ex-
ended we have learned to appreciate
nore scientifically the nature of the prin-
iples that underlie all human law, and, as