Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-06-29
Smith College Confers the Degree Of
IL. D. Upon the Chief Exec
utive of the Nation.
mrs. M'k,MleY IS GIVEN ALLOWING CUP.
Memorable Day at Mount Holyoke-
plomas to the Graduates Of the
Coilegc.ls Made . Doctor OF Civil
Law and Makes an Address. US n

honor on the platform. AS this year
marks the twentieth anniversary of the
college, President Seelye gave brief
historical address, claiming that Smith
college had become, an expansionist.
After abiding to the Improvements in
the college, President Seelye said:
1.-THE most memorable event of our year
will be the fact that for the first time IN
our history the president Of the United
States honors the commencement exer-
cises of q woman's college with his pres
ence." .s,.s.-a,.,
Turning to the president, he added:
1--WE naturally feel that it is a great
honor. for which we are duly gratihed,
that you should give by your presence here
national sanction to the work of our
to you our appreciation of the fidelity with
which you have executed the popular will
of the country as its chief magistrate. In
behalf OF the college present to you our
grateful and respectful salutations.
Made an LII. d.
An interesting, feature of the visit of
President Mckinley was the con-
.ferring of the degree of LII. d. on him
by the board Of trustees, which held
meeting in the afternoon. This is the
first time Smith has conferred an hon
crary degree upon a man. But one
other honorary degree has been con-
ferred by the college in its history.
Pleasing Incident.
Another pleasant incident of unusual
character was the presentation to Mrs.
Mckinley of beautiful loving cup of
cut glass with silver trimmings with
the letters Mex wrought into amono-
gram and engraved on the silver trim
mings. 1t was the gift Of the members
of the Bethlehem chapter Of the Or
der of the Eastern Star, of which Mrs.
Mckinley is member.
Gives Out Diplomas.
South Hadley, Mass, June 2l.-Pres-
ident Mckinley participated in the
commencement exercises at Mount
Holyoke college yesterday, awarding
the diplomas to the senior class, among
whom was his niece. Miss Grace McKin-
ley, and accepting in brief address
the degree of doctor of civil laws con-
ferred upon him by the college. The
president and party were welcomed by
DIR. Trask and Rev. DIR. Judson Smith,
of the board of trustees, by Mrs. Mead,
the president of the college, and by
Gov. Wolcott.
After the last diploma had been pre-
sented and the president was about to
resume his seat DIR. Trask arose, and,
addressing President Mckinley, an
nounced that Mount Holyoke college
wished to confer upon him the de-
gree of doctor of civil law. The presi-
dent accepted the honor in the follow
ing words:
The Presidents Speech.
( ''Mrs. Mead. Ladies and Gentlemen: I
cannot refrain from making acknowledge
ment in the presence of the very distin-s
guished honor which the board Of trustees,
and officers Of this institution have been
pleased to confer upon me. l want to as.
sure the young ladies Of the graduating
class that / am both delighted and hon
ored to be a member Of a class Of 80.
Massachusetts has been and is first in
many things, but in nothing more than in
educational institutions. "a
II count myself most fortunate to have
been privileged yesterday to look upon
that splendid institution Of learning for
the education Of the women. and count
myself most fortunate to-day to look upon
the faces of the graduates Of this gloriously
historic institution. that has done SO much
for the exaltation of women and whose
influence is felt not only in Massachusetts,.
but in every part Of our common country.
mt. Holyoke is more than GO years old
to-day. and the influence Of this institu-
ton in molding and shaping the citizens
Of the nation can never be told.
II am glad that we are demonstrating
Ca thA {knAC Of -. " 40 10
shall have no more advantages than the
girl. and Mt. Holyoke and Smith and the
half dozen other institutions Of the land
are demonstrating that fact.
AN educated womanhood Is an open
school for citizenship every day of the
year, and the home is the training school
for the mother. the soldier. and the states
man. wish for this graduating class all
good things. and l want you to be assured
that all good things wait upon pure and
noble woman"
At the close of the presidents deliv-
erance of the degrees. beautiful pur-.
pie banner inscribed Mount Holyoke
'99' was presented to him by the grad
uating class.
Journeys to Adams.
Adams, Mass, June %. = President
Mckinley and party reached this city
at $3.50 O'Clock last evening. to be guests
of w. B. Plunkett until next Wednes-
day.. On the way stop was made at
Springfield, where at a reception in the
city hall the president said in part:
II have been glad during the day to wit
ness the devotion Of your people. old and
young. to the old flag that all Of US love.
have been glad to meet the veterans Of 81
and '65 who carried that flag to honor and
glory. I have been glad to meet the MEM
bers Of the gallant Second Massachusetts.
who carried that flag and brought 1t back
with added glory from the field OF Santiago:
was glad to see that flag in the hands Of
10000 school children of the city. With
that nag in our hands there is sure to be
patriotism in our hearts. 1t stands to-day
for more than 1t ever did in the past. It
stands not for despotism. but for peace
and prosperity. liberty and law. wherever
| It floats"