Evening journal., 1905-06-13
HOBSON TALKED
To GRADUATES
Hero of Spanish-American
War Given an Ovation at
Opera House
GOLUIY COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT

out into tho world and battle for success
received their diplomas at the annual
commencement exercises Of Goldey Col
loge held in the Grand Opera House last
night. These diplomas attested that they
had finished the course prescribed for
them by the college and they were COM
monded to the consideration OF the busi-
ness public by Professor IL. S. Goldey
, the president Of the institution who pre-
. sented the diplomas.
There we're several features Of the
, evening. but one OF the most notable was
- the eloquent address by Captain Richard
Pearson Hobson, Of Merrimae fame. and
the great ovation which he received on
T, being presented by Ex-Congressman l..
, Irving Handy, who presided. AT the con-
olusion of his address Miss Leila nj. Nu- /
. igont, of this city. one of the graduates,
presented to Captain Hobson, on behalf
J. Of the class, a beautiful bouquet Of white
D, roses.
= The class was one of the largest over
], graduated from the college and the cr,wd
= that attempted to get in the Opera House
10 witness the exercises surpassed all cx-
II pectatons. Long before $50 o'clock, the
time set for the exercises an the reserved
was crowded. IL IS estimated that be-
u tween 500 and 1000 persons were turned
q away.
n The stage was prettily decorated with
flowers and in addition the speakers and
e members of the faculty, a large number
% Of invited guests also occupied seats on
IF the stage. The graduates occupied the
d first few rows in the front Of the house.
Is MRS. HOBsON WAS NOT PRESENT.
sr Captain Hobson was married only sew
T. eral days ago and there was considerable
AZ disappointment because his bride was not
y present Many persons in the audience,
~ however. thought she was one Of a party
that occupied the box to the right Of the
IL stage. but this was a mistake. Captain
~ IIobson telegraphed Professor Goldcy late
IS yesterday afternoon that his wife would
not be present. lie stopped at the Clayton
House.
MR.. HANDY PRESIDED.
Prior TO the sopening of the exercises
the Opera House Orchestra gave a num-
Der OF selections. The Rev. Thomas A.
McCurdy. d. d.. pastor Of Central Pres
byterian Church, invoked a blessing on
III the exefciscs
II J.. Irving Handy. the presiding officer,
spoke Of his appreciation at presiding
over the exercises and complmented the
10 school on turning out such a large class
with a few appropriate remarks Mr..
Handy introduced Miss Gertrude May
Bowdle, OF Maryland. a member Of the
graduating class who delivered the salu-
tatory. She proved herself a good orator
Ql speaking with ease and graceful gestures
III ADDRESS TO GRADUATES.
After the salutatory the presiding officer
in introduced John II. Converse of Phila-
,er delphia, the head Of the great Baldwin
Locomotive Works. who spoke 10 the
graduates. Mr.. Handy in his Introductory
TX remarks referred TO the recent situation
IL in Philadelphia and said that here was
.he one OF the men whose courage and civic
his virtue had furnished the motive power
that made Mayor Weaver take his mem
orable stand and which eventually brought
him success. At this Mr.. Converse was
ms loudly cheered.
I'VE In his remarks the speaker said: -
me look into your happy faces tonight viii
eH genuine pleasure. This occasion is one OF
special interest to me. Commercial edu
~ - cation Is a subject which ] have always
~ considered OF vital Importance. 1 have
nd duction OF commercial courses into ever
uel our highest institutions Of learning and
d. really believe this is a movement in th'
right direction. / believe that the day o
mes the American citizen and those who ex
ITS, pect to become citizens has come whei
w. they should enter on life with specia
qualifications for some business career
'gs, The speaker than gave the graduate
oni good practical advice and cited many In
eh' stances where the great men of toda
had risen from stenographers or type
- writers.
on. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.
The graduates following the addres
lts, Of Mr.. Converse were presented with thei
rye diplomas by Professor Goldey. They mad
b. an excellent appearance as they marche
on the stage. the young women on on
or side and the young men on the opposlt
sau ~ side.
80 ~, CAPTAIN HOBSON INTRODUCED.
Mr. Handy IA introducing Captain HOt
-, son, who made the annual address, sal
1lo- he was not only one of the bravest me
ord. Of the country, but also one Of the wise,
thinkers OF the day He caused consider
II able amusement by declaring that fe
frs. weeks ago he could have introduced II
frs. speaker as one Of the bravest OF the bray
but he declared he must refer TO him no
VAL as one OF the happiest Of the happy.
Captain Hobson was given a big ov'
"a tlon as he stepped 10 the front Of Il
~ ~ stage. Nearly everyone in the house W,
appIauding and hundreds Of women wei
waiving their handkerchiefs.
The young men Of the graduating cla'
80 started their college yen and wound l
The with a "Hobsonl Hobsoni Of the Merr
,uf- mae" which rhymed with the rest
yal- the verses The orchestra struck up Il
ater inspiring air Of Dixie and rhis seein'
ond to enthuse the audience stil more II
sometime Captain Hobson was obliged
stand on the stdge smiling and bowir
his acknowledgment when permitted
ILL. speak he said. Il would be made Of stoi
- indeed if I did not express my appreci
on tion Of the greeting you have given n
and and also of the lovely words Of intr
Zoo. duction Of the presiding officer. 1t is
on great pleasure for me to come from n
lave home in Alabama TO Delaware, 10 vi.
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