The times., 1899-06-01

that does not mean that we may lie idle. Our
country must be saved continually. The power
that viii save it IS the power that has gwen
us a hundred years of the best history over writ
ten. This is our theme 1t stands Tor the most
glorious facts in national life. 1t stands for
Independence. 1t stands for political integrity.
It stands for personal liberty. 1t stands for 10y
atty. 1t stands for citizenship. 1t stands ior
American manhood II calls us TO emphasize
anew the principles that have made our nation
great and to strengthen our hearts anew for
service as We give heed to The Task OF Pa
triotism."
The Meaning of Patriotism.
What is patriotisni 1t is not braggadocio. 1t
is not narrowncss. 1t is not forgttfulncss of the
destiny and duty OF others. Patriotism is glad
acceptance of membership in nation with
conviction of the appointment of that nation
to a part in the worlds life At its best every
nation stands for an idea. This is the key to
all history. Judea stood for revealed religion.
Greece stood for the beauty and strength OF
life. Rome stood for law. The modern nations
less surely are appointed each to its own
task. The national idea may be- only dimly DIS
cernible. but it is there-the will OF the SOW
eregn is law in Russia, the dream OF military
supremacy in Germany, the union of diverse civ
ilizltions in Austria, the divorce of the political
from the ecclesiastical in Italy, the srilendor OF
achievement in science literature, and art in
France, commercial greatness with civil and re-
ligious liberty in England. Land does not make
n nation. Numbers do not make a nation.
Power does not make a nation. 1t takes all
these ard more holy mission, union of heart
in enterprise, toll. and sacrifice, and tears. The
patriot in his country a great personality.
He feels himself part of ii. lie suffers from
its wounds. He glories in its achievements. II
is the embodiment of his hopes. Riches lavished
its behalf are treasure gathered up forever,
while the mercst pittance paid in servitude is
tribute of shame millions for defence. but not
cent fer tribute said Charles C.. Pinck-
ncy, and the heart of the nation echoed his
potr yxh snid s.My
May she mover be in the wrong. But right or
wrong. my country The patriot is not the
product OF any one land or cline He is simply
the who has country and who loves it
and lives for it. The Russian believes in the
destiny of Russia, and knows no difference be-
tween her frozen steppes and paradise. The
Frenchman bears France in his heart. To the
Englishnan England is the world. To each his
is best.
The American is not without n country. Power
and goodness and greatness combine to make
her worthy of love. Cost, too has been required
in tears and blood. so that the element of sac
rihce is not wanting. This accounts for much.
That which represents cost we hold precious. Not
that all loyalty springs from sacrifice The man
does not live who has not received from his
country more than he can ever repay. Grati-
tude, obligation filial affection, all enter into
the devotion that makes the patriot and all he
has freely his countrys. He is an outcast and
no patriot who docs not love his country with
the love of a son. He is migrate who does
not count her honor chief among his interests
He is a criminal who regards her trust as means
of private gain. The patriot counts rather that
day good when his gain is his country's gain
How important this spirit is becomss clear from
mere statement Of it. In 1t lies trucst pledge of
stability for government. II furnishes the larg-
est hope of progress. 1t is the inspiration OF
civic duty. These propositions outline the task
OF patriotism
After the address of Dr. Whitman the
audience joined in singing the national
II,
Stone, of the Marine Band. rendered a
trombone solo, after prayer, entitled "Air
Varie," and then the graduates and candi-
dates for degrees were presented by the
deans of the respective faculties. The de-
grees were conferred by DR.. Whitman, the
graduates passing along the front of the
main rostrum and receiving their diplomas
as their names were read.
Honorary degrees were conferred upon
three distinguished members of the repub-
lie of letters. They were:
Doctor of science, S. D.. on Frank Wig
ellsworth Clarke, with Dean Munroe as
sponsor.
Doctor of humane letters. L. H. D., on
Frank Hagan Bigelow, with the Rev. DR..
Sterrett as sponsor.
Doctor of laws, Ii. D., on John Bassett
Moore. with Dean Needham as sponsor.
DR.. Whitman announced the honors and
prizes won by students and graduates in
the various classes as follows:
StoughtOn prize in Latin-sIiss Ida Draper.
Elton prize in Greek-siiss Alice Madeleine Nc
Kelden.
Ruggles prize in mathematies-Mis Alice Mad
eleine McKelden.
Gore prize in parliamentary law-James VII
liam Beatty.
James Mcbride sterrett, jr, prize in physics
Harry Bradley Smith.
First Davis prize in clocution-Preston Blair
Ray.
Second Davis prize in elocution-Aiphonso Au-
gustus Hobson.
Munroe gold medal in chemistry--AIiss Frances
Saunders.
COrcOran Scientific School.
Schmidt prize in descriptive geometry and
athematics-Humphreys Milliken-
verhof gold medal in arehitecture-Joseph C.
HadsalI.
bachelors of Lnw.
The Parker prize-George Thomas May. ir
First essay prize-Herbert Frederick Harris.
Second essay prize-Edwin Lamar Davis
Third essay p.ize-Jabe c. Reader.
Edward Thompson Company prize-Edward
Everett Denison.
Doctors of Medicine.
General examination prize-Luther Halsey
Faculty prize in clinical medicne-Robert
Bland Grubbs
II. L. Z. johnson prize in clinical gynecology-
StlnoIhu htN
Sterling Rufiin prize in laryngology and otology
William Kraft Ward.
Z. L. Tompkins prize in nervous diseaSes-Percy
Aurtaugh Cox.
G. n. Acker prize in pediatrices-Henry Agett
May.
II. C. Yarrow prize in dermatology-Ra Randolph
kle;ner.
Doctors of Dental Surgery.
Faculty prize in general excellence-Thomas
NJ Rice.
Masters of Law.
The Brtton prize-Galcn Lamar TAFT
Edward Thompson Company prize-John
Thomas Doyle.
The position of resident physician in the
University Hospital was awarded to Dr.
Sothoron Key in virtue of his standing