New-York tribune., 1902-06-18

doctor of philosophy. Honorary degrees were
also conferred as follows:
The Rev william J. Hill Ii. D, rector of St.
Pauls Church Brooklyn; Judge Morgan Ia,,s ,
ex-Judge Joseph F. DAILY, Of New-York; Surro-
gate T. T Fitzgerald. Of New-fork-
The exercises were held in the college. Arch
bishop Ryan presiding. Previous to conferrlhs
the diplomas Mr Cleveland spoke briefly, as foI-
lows:
MI President desire express IN few words s
ne 6y TIE College Of 81 TIoaas OF Vlllanoya Il
is 9fEy IT IN such gef 59ce b9 e govenng % body Of
en- institution OF learning within whose walls AR, are
ough. substantiaI and useful education -..n.
This ng6sRt so5 o a S4sIi5 Which for6ds the
hindrance or disturbance Of its hiE n mission . ny @
Of e barriers that to grqbter b r.1bi or less of sH6nt e6
ca ton is based upon Identical aim. equal rights in
its opportunity and imparaity in the distri button
imPTessiTely iusfrated when the severely catholie
College Of ST Thomas OF rlanoVa arnSeG with
the management and holding an honorary degree
The processes OF education as hey exist , n this
f0un{Fy osr an Especial harmony Of
purpose and design, they related TO our gov
Institutions OF learning bond OF close fraternity
Whatever other objects and purposes IS may o De De i s
constant and prominent aims should BE the cutiva-
ican citizenship When we recall the fact that the
benefcence OF our scheme OF government depends
citizenship it is at apparent that an important
and common duty rests upon every agency that
undertakes the Instruction of the youth Of our
II will be a sad day for our nation when the
forces Of education and the teachers OF moral
entire mass of citizenship, or when their in
duence in that direction shalt be divided and cir
cumscribed by religious and sect2rlan differences.
/ hope I may be allowed say in conclusion
word TO you who to-day complete your college
course and receive from those who have taught and
guided you certificate OF good schoIarshtp rms
is indeed honorable decoration and indorsement,
and one Of which @ yGp s may Wei De pF99a pe n5 sGd
exacting trust; and 1t irnparts a pledge on your
part that the education you have here received
shall neither De hid in napkin nor heId tightly
TO your breast means OF self-g!orincation and
self-enjoyment. Your graduation is merely the
entrance upon your life,s work and your diploma
may be regarded only q imminent OF title by
which you invested by your alma mater with the
ownership and possession OF outfit placed in
charge the service TO which you bound Selfish
ness the OF education. and it's sor6id posses
and should be strongly resisted as other
form OF selfshnesss. Some OF you will nnd careers
I suppose others Will enter The busy and hustiing
arena Of worldly activity. But whether In the
compact with your fellow which brings with
It grave responsibility to American citlzenshlp-
your influence over others is Increased by your
education-or holy calling. and eyer present
and exactns you appreciate the obligations Of
the trust you have assumed.
You may be that you will fail to meet these
obligations Il you sre not constantly and solemnly
impressed with the conviction that your eduea ofal
advantages are only valuable as they better ft you
TO do your duty your God. to your country and
your fellow men.
Mr and Mrs. Cleveland and the other dis
tinguished guests took luncheon at the college
after the ceremonies,
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