New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-09
TRIBUTE TO DIR. HOPKINS.
Minute Unanimously adopted by
WiViamS College Trustees.

WlIiamstown. Mass. July Sin connection with
n meeting of the trustees OF Williams Col
ege, which Professor Harry A. Garfield. OF
Princeton University was elected president of Will
Jams TO succeed the Rev. Or. Henry Hopkins. the
following minute unanimously adopted:
The trustees OF Williams College have received
with sincere regret the resignation OF the president
OF the college. the Rev DIT. Henry Hopkins. They
nota his desire that this resignation take erect
I'm accordance with his determination when he as
sumed office. at the end OF the next academic year,
which will be the fcieth anniversary OF his gradua-
ton when he will have attained the age of seventy
years and viii have completed six years OF service
In the office OF president me trustees nave ueetl
deeply touched by the simplicity and sincerity with
which DR.. Hopkins has communicated his decision
70 the board and though it is with painful sense
OF the loss that they are suffering thereby. they
accept this resignation for the reasons and on the
terms which ne has announced.
In taking this action the trustees desire TO place
on their records and 20 express TO President Hop
kins their profound and grateful appreciation Of
tho extended and very valuable work which has
been accomplished for the college in all depart
ments under his administration. The splendid
Thompson Memorial Chapel has been built.
equipped and dedicated Griffin Hall has been
moved 10 a new site. thoroughly renovated, en-
Iarged and furnished. so as 10 be ono Of tho most
beautiful and useful buildings of the college. The
Old chapel has been remodeied into Goodrich Hall
available FOR many advantageous purposes. The
elaborate and effective central heating plant has
been completed. West College has been transformed
into Of the finest dorulitories to be found in
any college. The Berkshire quadrangle has been
II.
and the extension OF South College The produo-
tive endowments Of the college have been greatly
increased The faculty has been enlarged. their
salaries advanced, and pension system has
been established. The numbers OF the. students
have grown until the accommodations OF the col
leEe taxed 70 the utmost and still another
dormtoTy has become n necessity. This great ma
teTial development OF the college far beyond that
OF any similar period IN its history. has been Sc
cured easily and naturally without friction. parade
excitement.
Far more important however than this outward
Improvement the best traditions and highest ideals
Of the college in respect TO culture and character
have been steadily maintained, courtesy. self-re-
spect and seriousness have prevailed. and there
has existed a spirit OF harmony. Cancellation and
cooperation for the truest ends among trustees.
faculty, student and alumni. All this has been
largely the genUineneSs. sagacity, tact, saw
ing common sense, Astounding patience and untall-
ing charity Of President Hopkins Tho generous
and charming hospitality of his home has been
freely extended 70 all the friends Of Williams. His
gracious presence has been n benedicton and a
tower of strength TO the college. Son OF the most
distinguished single figure in the history OF the
college--a name almost synonymous with the col
lego itself-he has worthily sustained the spirit
ana traditions OF that great name in the respon-
sible service which he has faithfully rendered 70
his alma mater.
Declaring with characteristic simplicity when his
name was first suggested for the office of presi-
dent his earnest desire that else should
be chosen he yet. when the duty was clearly laid
upon him by the unanimous Judgment OF his asso-
cates took up the burden OF tho office and has
carried II with devoted loyalty and unaffected mod
estv. Following the example Of his illustrious
father and for similar reasons, he now lays down
this burden In the quiet and pous spirit
Tho college has become his great debtor His
name will stand with distinction IN her shining an
place in the admiration. gratitude and affection OF
all her