New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-19
THE PRESIDENTS SUNDAY.
GUEST OF HONOR AT THE MOUNT HOI-
YOKE COLLEGE BACCALAU-
REATE EXERCISES.

the bracing climate Of a Northern State with
that almost tropical atmosphere which he has
recently breathed at Washington. II was a day
OF exceptional beauty with the sun shining
brightly and yet the air not too warm, and with
gentle breeze blowing at intervals from the
north down the valley OF the Connecticut River
In which this city is situated Mount Tom
Mount Holyoke and Mount Nonotuck stood out
prominently in the clear air. and the President
while on his way to South Hadley this after
noon had a fine view OF these mountains and
the beautiful New-England landscape OF which
they form portion.
In company with ex-Congressman whiting
Charles H. Allen Assistant Secretary OF The
Navy Department; Mrs. Allen and George b.
Cortelyou, mis- acting private secretary the
President attended the morning service Of the
second Congregational Church, few blocks
distant from Mr.. Writings house 1t had been
! expected that he would attend this church, and
accordingly 1t was crowded in every part The
/ Rev. DR.. Edward A. Reed. the pastor Of the
| church preached sermon on Stewardship"
He held that there was a stewardship OF edu-
cation, OF wealth and OF religion. Persons OF
education, he said should so use their educa-
tion as to advance the moral interests OF the
world Wealth could be used for the benefit OF
the world and he cited Miss Helen Gould as
example Of this kind Of stewardship. Religion
also was stewardship. The people Of the United
States had now the opportunity as a nation Of
carrying Christianity into far-away possessions
and OF elcvating them TO a high standard Of
! Christianity. The closing hymn OF the service
was America" which the President sang with
the other members OF the congregation.
This afternoon the President and Mrs. McKin-
ley went to South Hadley to hear the baccaau-
reate sermon at Mount Holyoke College For
the last four years Miss Grace Howe Mckinley,
of Cleveland, Ohio, the Presidents niece has
been student at the college, and she is now
member of its graduating class. The Presidents
main purpose In coming here was to be present
at her graduation. On Tuesday he will have the
pleasure OF presenting TO her and her sxty-two
| associates in the class of 90 at Mount Hoyoke
the diplomas of that college testfying TO their
scholarship.
TRIP IN PALACE TROLLEY CAR
South Hadey is situated in the valley OF the
Connecticut about four miles north OF Holyoke.
and trolley road connects the city with the
beautiful village in which the college buildings
raise their stately fronts. Mr. whiting con-
veyed his guests from his home In Hoyoke to
South Hadley in palace trolley car. The party
consisted OF President and Mrs Mckinley,
Charles II. Allen, Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy and Mrs. Allen; Mr.. Whiting, James Nc
Kinley a nephew OF President Mckinley. and
George B. Cortelyou acting secretary to the
President. Journeying from Holyoke to South
Hadley, the car at intervals went through
good farming country and commanded view
Of the high range OF hills bounding the valley
One Of the most interesting experiences Of the
journey was the sight OF house after house orra-
mented with American flags and at South Had
ley the bunting and flags could have been seen
strung on rope after rope spanning the broad
elm-llned street. The buildings of Mount Hol-
yoke College consisting OF dormitories. recitation
buildings and n central chapel. are scattered
over a large plot OF ground beautifully laid out
in walks and lawns and dotted with varieties Of
handsome trees The chapel Is large and i'm
posing structure OF brownstone. 1t was here that
the baccalaureate exercises were held to-day.
CROWDS AT THE EXERCISES.
Long before the President arrived at the build
ing this afternoon II was crowded to the doors
with the 4JO students of the college and their
friends Conspicuous in the front seats Of the
chanel were the members OF the graduating
class in black mortar board caps black gowns
and white dresses The graduating class In
coming into the chapel, was led by Miss Eugene
Brocksmt Of Cedar Rapids Iowa, president,
and Miss Carrie Blanchard OF Ascutneyve,
VT. marshal OF the class President Mckinley
and his friends, upon arriving, were escorted
to seats at the left OF the platform by Miss
Emily Miller. OF Floral Park, ~ Y. and Miss
Estelle Potter, OF Worcester. Mass. Owing TO
fatigue Mrs Mckinley did not attend the chapel
exercises but visited Miss Helen Mckinley at
the house of Byron Smith, and then went to
Brigham Hall. to meet Miss Grace Mckinley
upon her return from the chapel exercises
The exercises began with organ solo by
Alfred NJ Fletcher. the musical director who
played a selection from "Lohengrin." The sing
ing Of an anthem by Steiner. Il Desired Wis
dom Openly in My Prayer" by the choir OF
Mount Holyoke College. thirty In number fol-
lowed The Rev Dr. n. w. Jacobus, OF the
Hortford Theological Seminary. read the Script
ures. Prayer was offered by the Rev. DR. Hat
ton Of the Congregational Church. OF South
Hadley He expressed the hope that the United
States would lie a land Of peace and that the
nations would unite in conference to Danish
war forever The singing of evening an
them. ANGELS Of Jesus" by Shelley. followed
Then came the Daccalaureate sermon by the |
Rev Dr. " w. Jacobus. DR.. Jacobus preached
from the Gospel OF St. Luke, which described the
experience OF the man who was maltreated by |
thieves and was kindly treated by Samaritan |
after others had refused to give him aid
DR.. Jacobus found his especial text In the
words which now Of these three thinkest thou
was neighbor unto him that fell among theves?"
In the course OF his sermon the clergyman dealt /
with the recently formed aggregations of cap
ital and expressed the hope that they would
not be the means OF any growth CT an unchris-
tian relation between employer and employe |
TO VISIT NORTHAMPTON
The services closed with the singing OF the
hymn Father Know that All My Life Is Por- |
toned out to Thee" President Mckinley then !
visited Brigham Hall, and shortly afterward in I
company with Mrs. Mckinley and the other
members OF his party. returned to this city. /
Early tomorrow the President and Mrs. Nc /,
Kinley and other officials with his party will /
tourney TO Northampton. where the President |
In ,ba axercisae Cr,i,h Cououo