Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-23
The Fiftieth Annual commencement
Of Gonzaga College.
ADDRESS BY CHAPLAIN CHADWICK
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List of Graduates and Those Who
D. *
Won Premiams.
PROGRAM OF EXERCISES


graduates from her doors. Every year
since the same alma mater has contributed
her quota of trained warriors to engage in
the battle of life. The record given them is
that they have all fought well, their sphere
including nearly every profession and walk
open to humanity. In view of these strifes
for livelihood it seemed particularly appro-
pirate that those who figured as graduates
at the fiftieth annual commencement of the
college, held last evening in Gonzaga Hall,
should be addressed by a man now included
in the list of heroes. a Catholic and priest,
Rev. John +. Chadwick of the United States
navy, who was chaplain of the United
States battle ship Maine at the time Of the
fateful explosion in Havana harbor more
than year ago.
Father Chidwick's address was the fea-
ture of the interesting exercises. He spoke
with eloquence and force, which naturally
held the close attention Of all within the
hall. At the outset Of his remarks the
chaplain urged the boys who were about to
leave college and enter upon real life to be
men. The world, he declared, needs men
of intelligence. 1t needs men Of strong
minds, of strong Will power, with strong
hearts. 1t requires men Of undoubted cour-
age, who dare to do right. But above all.
according to Father Chadwick, the world
needs men of strong character.
During his address the speaker related in
Oil eiISCllNC LldHttSI al lnclQell OIL NeTOlSUl
enacted on the Maine in the midst of a
storm. The remarks were concluded with
an admonition that Christ should be accept
ed by all as model and guide.
The commencement last evening was a
fitting climax Of the school year. All
streets seemed to lead to Gonzaga Hall. At
surprisingly early hour a throng had
possession of the outside stairway and the
BY o'clock the hall was filled. The stage
and walls were specially decorated in honor
of the occasion. Flags, bunting and school
notices predominated, their arrangement
being artistic.
The presence of uniformed Gonzaga ca
Gets, serving as ushers, added materially to
the attractiveness of the scene The Con-
zaga College Band, stationed at the rear of
the stage, rendered number of selections
while the audience was assembling, and
also throughout the exercises.
DR.. Galiigan Presides.
When Rev. Dr. John F. Galligan, the pre-
siding officer, raped for order there was at
his side his assistant for the evening, Rev.
Father E. I. Dewitt. At his right were the
three Observation-Disclosures. Francis E. Har-
rington. w. Todd Fox and George A Lans-
dale. The remainder Of the stage was oc-
cupied by members of, the college faculty
and clergymen. Father Calligan conferred
the degree of bachelor of arts on George A.
Lansdaie and presented diplomas covering
the English course to w Todd Fox and
After a selection by the band the presid-
ing officer introduced MIR. Harrington, who
read paper on 'Frankiins and the Light
ming Mr.. Harrington discoursed upon
truths of scientific nature, and referred
to the value of such to the world. From the
life and characteristics benjamin Frank
lin lessons were presented by Mr. Harring-
ton which, he declared, would be we'll for
the youth of today to study and follow.
washington at AnIanolis'' was the SUBJ
ject discussed by Mr.. Fox. To Mr.. Lans-
dale fell the duties of vafedictorian The
Nineteenth Century and the Twentieth
Century" formed the basis of his remarks.
Among other things he referred to the edu
cauonal advantages Of the century now
drawing to a close. Next the possibilities
OF the future in this line were touched
upon In the opinion of Mr.. Lansdale logic
and thorough mental training are more
essential to proper education of the mind
than are geology, zoology, biology and kim
dred subjects.
Education, morality and religion go hand
in hand, declared Mr.. Lansdale. Lack of
logic accounts for the majority of the wild
and fanciful theories that have been thrust
upon the world from time to time
The address by Chaplain Chadwick fol-
lowed, after which large number Of prizes
and premiums were awarded. This portion
OF the exercises was conducted by Father
Dewitt. Enthusiastic applause greeted each
name as 1t was called
The Winners of Prizes.
Those who received prizes and premiums
were:
cod medals to senior students-For men
tai philosophy, to George A Lansdale: for
physics and geology, to Francis e. Har-
rington; premium to George A. LansdaIe.
Tor mechanics and astronomy gold medal
70 George A. Lansdale; premium to Francis
E. Harrington
Junior class-MedaI to Ernest Il pr,.ooo
premium to James P. Ryder: English COM
position, premium to Ernest E. Rrscoe
sophomore class-English composition,
premium to Frederick L. Devereux.
Freshman class-Medal to Francis T Die
mer, premium to John P. Meagher: distin
gu1shed, William C. Repetti and Charles
M Mattngly; honorably mentioned Josenb
l.. Zee and Francis B. sDevereux; English
petit. ~ iee-
Academic department awards: First AGA.
aemio-Medal to John L. Becker premium
70 9e HauI X; ,Repetti; DISTINGUISHED, Henry T.
nan j. Edward Connolly, Cyrus s .Imlian
and j. Carlisle Sell; English comnosition
premium to John L. Becker
second academic-Medal to William, n
d nsImey premium to Francis p LIE Buffe
A Brosnan. Joseph ]. Kennedy. Eneene
J.. Collins, William A. Crawford, Daniei ~
a: Leahy. Aloysius J; Brooks, James F,
c oUil.Wer ana Daniel J. Lee; English
Inns. d. Sol-
Third academic-Medal to Henry r. Hai-
berger. premiums to James B. Cabili Ed
ward q. Carroll and Elmer A. Brown. die
t ln,su Bernard A; Fuller. George Rex
FRY RYE Walter B: Lansdale Jeffrey B. Pow
Bra Het1leld; honorably mentioned
leo l.. Gallaghan. Robert D. Downing and
George L. LiVingston; English composition
premiums to George Rex, Frye. Edward G.
Carroll and Leonard F. Geneste
English poetry-Medal to- John L, Rourl.
distinguished. Richard A: Curtin: English
c1 4aio, premium TO John L. Bourke
ma, nan. premium to John = Nesine; honora-
Dry mentioned mentioned; William Al Mess and Dallas
to- Albert B. Farrell. o. 'Ss
ps Second a,d EnglishaM Ts to Herman F.
o f5ngniSh I'd James mes Costello Leo A
position. premium to Leo A. O'NeflI.
Class of chemistry-sGoid medal to ERNEST
p. Briscoe. premium to James P. Rvder.
distinguished, William M.Deviny and Fred.
erick L. Devereux; honorably mentioned
Joseph s. Repetti.
Mathematics and Geometry.
Mathematics anaJvtfcaft oeo,,..