Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-22


pansion as it is now being advanced is con-
ducive to the best interests of our coun-
trv''
The Dahgren medal for calculus. founded
by John Ninton Dahlgren, LII AM
was not awarded this year
Inc Father Murphy medal, founded in
memory of Rev. John ]. Murphy, S. j., by
ms personal friends, for the best metrical
awarded to Leonard Jorrin Cuba
The Toner scientific medal. given by
Joseph NJ. Toner, MD, Phi Washington
u. C., for the best collection of specimens
this year.
The Morris historical medal. founded by
Martin F. Morris LID, of Washington,
y. G. awarded to Edward a. Mccoy, New
SPANS Political Downfall
me fhliodemlc prize essay medal, given
by the Philodemic Society, awarded to Jas
A.. y Shea, New York. Subject: American
influence on the Cause"
Inc German medal given by Charles e
German, LID, Providence r. l.. to the
Grass OF W until It's graduation in memory
y Shea' New York. Subject: Robert L.
stevenson as Story Teller"
Class officers.
The officers of the senior class. go are.
President, Thomas ]. O'Nein, New York:
wee president, Robert G. Cauthorn, In
diana; secretary, Leonard Jorrin, Cuba:
treasurer James F. Bell, Pennsylvania:
beadle, William Frank Applegarth Mary
land.
Storm of Applause.
When the honorary degrees were con-
ferred the name of Winfield Scott Schlav
was first called out. 1t was greeted with
storm of applause, which lasted for fully
nVe minutes. When everything was quiet
Rather Conway stated that the degree was
conferred because of the honor brought to
the United States by Admiral Schley.
Events of a year ago are still fresh in
our mlnds,' said Father Conway, as he
noted the applause, but GEORGETOWN Uni
Versity remembers things of a century past"
referring to the subjects Of the orations
The applause still continued, but Admiral
Schley made no address.
Inc same degree was conferred on Rear
Admiral George w Melville, United States
navy, of whom Father Conway spoke In
high terms.
Tine United States has become a navy
power of the world. and this is as much
due to the work done on land in construct
ing Slips as to the fights that occur on
water. OF this department Admiral Mel
vile is at the head"
The eloQuence Of w. Burke Cochran of
New York and his championship of the
Catholic faith brought to him the degree
Of doctor of law, while DR.. Samuel Clagett
Busey, NJ D., president of the District Med
ical Society, was awarded the same degree.
This, it was said, was on account of his
good work in his profession and his energy
in helping to create the medical department
of Georgetown University. Though absent,
degrees were also awarded to Gen. Joseph
Wheeler. Daniel Roberts Brawner, NJ. D.,
and Thomas Heron.
VaIedictory Address.
The valedictory was delivered by Living
ston j. Cullen of the District of Columbia.
The day, he said, meant for the audience
a day of sunshine and flowers, but it was
for the graduates day of mingled pleas
ure and main.
After four long years of laborious wan
behring's in Earnings allurng wilderness
we have arrived at the goal OF our youths
ambition. In possession of the promised
land, in the attainment of our first great
goal we rejoice: but, alas, tomorrow-nay,
even this very day, within few short
hours-we shall be driven forth from the
promised land We shall have to leave
behind US this goal and return once more
to the desert, to struggle on to other goals
and enter on another wandering which
will not end until life itself is ended.
The thoughts of this exile, of these strug-
giles, Of this Lifelong wandering, dim our
joy and fill us with emotions felt and APP
preciated by those only who have, before
US, hidden farewell to all that is wrapped up
in those pregnant words, alma mater
II is WITH HeaNy hearts that we say fare-
well to these classic halls, and the calm
and happy life we have lived in them.
Sons of Georgetown who are to follow US
on this platform in future years, We con-
sign our joys and pleasures to you, envy
ing You in your continued enjoyment Of
Them
Compliments the Faculty.
The speaker paid a tribute to the father
rector and others in charge of the uni
In ba
He who, amid all the comforts of home
and family, with wife and children, devotes
his life to the training of youth is con-
sidered to have noble calling. How much
more noble, then. is the vocation of those
who sacrifice all that most men hold dear
In order that they may devote themselves
with greater zeal and Singlenes of purpose
to the rearing Of youth for their country
and their God? We trust by our future to
show that We appreciate your efforts in our
behalf"
The valedictorian closed with words of
praise for the alma mater and expressed
the hope that the graduates of the class of
80 may ever keep up all that is high in
scholarship and all that is honorable and
true in manhood.
Address to Graduates.
The address to the graduates was made
by w. Burke Cochran, LID, of New York.
formerly representative in Congress. He
strictest silence was maintained in the hall.
He spoke of success in life, and said that
happiness was one of the essential parts.
What is happiness" he asked, land where
can we find it?"
Fame, he said, was an uncertain and in
secure thing, and hardly any man received
due recognition until his death. The widest
extent of human knowledge is to perceive
the extent of our own ignorance he said.
What Is wealth, knowledge, power and
fame? They are not happiness. Happiness
is not what we possess; it is what we have
ourselves; not what we have, but what we
are. Our possessions may not bring hap
plness. but the labor with which we Sc
cured them brings joy
You gentlemen who have had every op-
portunity and who have seized it to secure
an intellectual equipment choose any oc-
cupation you desire. If you cannot be the
best, strive to be among the best Try to
be a skillful man. I have never known a
case where, actual merit has failed. have
seen cases. however. where seemingly
actual merit failed. He who enters his
task determined to win is sure to raise
himself. This is not speculation. it is OBJ
Seryatjon'