The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-10-15
Special Dispatch to the 1ntelllgencsr,

opeClhl IlsputCH 10 tHe lHttlHBeuCoI.
MoRGANToWN, Oct. n.-The final
exercises OF the Inauguration began at
commencement hall this morning at
$50 The interest in the event had in
creased over yesterday, and the crowds
began to assemble at an early hour.
When the exercises opened the hall was
filed. The appearance of DR.. Andrews,
OF Brown university, on the rostrum.
was greeted by band OF students Civ
Ing the Brown university yell, Other
yells In honor of various dIgnltaries
provided entertainment for the audience
until everything was ready 10 go.
The chorus, by special request, sang
America" At the conclusion OF the
hymn DR.. w. w. Moorhead, OF Green's
burg, Pa, led the audience in prayer.
Hon, George C. StHrgisS then made a
few remarks concerning the changes
which had TO be made In the pro-
gramme. Several OF the speakers found
1t impossible to be present.
Governor Atkinson sent the following
telegram: "f regret that | cannot be
present. Convey my congratulations to
the president and sag TO him that
pledge my earnest efforts to help make
the university grand success"
Colonel Dudley Evans, OF New York,
an old student OF the Monongalia acad-
emy, sent the following: ''As an old
student of the Monongalia academy, /
send greetings and best wishes for his
success to the new president"
nIuhnp Datarlrlt, tyau rulIad 20 Nav
York on important church business and
could not return In time to take part In
the celebration. He sent this very
hearty telegram: II am very sorry that
am unable to be present at the inaug-
uratfon All good citizens should re-
joice over the brilliant future which is
opening before the school. On behalf
OF my church pledge their support to
make II grand success. You are work.
ing wisely and the people will stand by
YOU"
A cornet solo by Walter A, Mestrezat,
was then rendered, accompanied by
Miss McMurphy.
PRESIDENT ANDREWS ADDRESS.
Or. u. Benjamin Andrews. OF Brown
university, was then introduced in a
happy speech. He spoke on Some For
ward Steps in Education" and proved
TO be equal to the splendid reputation
which had proceeded him. The entire
scheme of education and the various
kinds of institutions OF learning and
education were defined and analyzed,
and some striking thoughts were given
on this we'll discussed question.
The attitude OF churches to the uni
versltV was then taken up. DR.. An
drews took the strong grounds in favor
OF churches rallying TO the support Of
state institutions. He said: THE prln-i
clpal part OF an education Is accuracy,
without II an education IS incomplete
and oftentimes worthless. Accuracy
must be accompanied by sympathy
The most important power Of sympathy
is freedom from prejudice. Without
this you cannot value your opponent
and consequently defeat your own ends.
Education Is not mentally alone;
higher, broader view must be taken.
The relation between teacher and
pupil was then discussed. Coercion is
the last resort OF the teacher: kindness
to the pupil is never exercised In vain.
The higher education received thorough
treatment
The elective system rather than cur
rlculum was advocated. The arguments
for and against the two systems were
given and the decision given In favor OF
the former. Manual education was dis
cussed and some words OF strong COM
mendatlon given and its good points
pointed out
AT the conclusion OF tho address a
telegram was read from the president
OF Allegheny college: Allegheny college |
sends hearty greetings and oongratu-
ident Raymond gave his conception OF
university upon the splendid prospects
of success before them"
Addresses were then made by Mr., |
Harry Shaw on behalf OF the student |
body. welcoming the new president. and |
Vice President Armstrong welcomed |
him on behalf OF the faculty, The oath |
OF once was then administered and |
President Raymond delivered his In |
augural address, The address was in
the nature OF report OF the university |
equipment and It's needs. but in II Pres
ident Raymond COVE his conception Of |
the university idea and II met with
hearty approval from his audience.