The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-05-02

James r. Garfield, Secretary OF the
Department Of the Interior. aptly de-
scribed the spirit OF presentation day
and the golden jubilee celebration at
Gallaudet College yesterday, when, dur
ing the course OF his address. he refer
red 70 the bad weather. saying: The
brightness Is here within, no matter what
the skies may do.
The day marked the golden jubilee
celebration Of DR. Gallaudet as president
OF the college, and Of Prof. James Denl-
son. principal Of the Kendall School, as
one Of It's instructors. Despite the
weather, the chapel. the central building
Of Kendall Green. was crowded to its
capacity with visitors and distinguished
guests.
The exercises were all given In dupll-
cate. one member OF the faculty interpret
ing the speeches in mute Language as they
were delivered. and IN the essays by stu
dents from sign TO spoken language
This led TO a little embarrassment on
the part OF Dr. Galludet. when, in inter-
pTeting Secretary Garheld's address. he
had TO convey TO his students. and the
others who could not hear. the glowing
eulogy Of himself.
Distinguished Visitors Present.
Among those who occupied places on
the platform were President Gallaudet
Secretary Garfield. Prof Denison. Mr.
Justice Brewer, President David Hill
house Buel. of Georgetown University;
President Needham, Of George Washing
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Wight Charles S. Bradley. President r.
IS. Woodward. Of the Carnegie Institute:
Principal Currier. of the New York State
School for the Deaf and Dumb; Principal
Ely, Of the Maryland School, at Freder-
ick; Principal Bledsoe, Of the Maryland
School for the Blind, at Baltimore; Cros-
by S. Moves. and Theodore W. Noyes.
The exercises were opened with an inyo-
cation by Rev. George +. Flick. mission
airy 10 the deaf. Of Washington. Several
orations were given by students IN mute
language. which were read by members
of the faculty These were all well writ
ten. and on a par with the commencement
day essays OF the students Of any college
or school There was an Grafton on the
culinary art by Miss Susie Dickson. Of
Washington State. which was particularly
clever, and out Of the usual run Of such
papers II was read By Prof Day. The
others were. The Kansas Prairie by
Miss Iona Anne Tade of Kansas. read BY
Prof. HALL New Fields of Employment
for the Alumni Of Gallaudet College" by
Robert Earl Binkley. Of Indiana. read by
Dr. Cav: The Influence Of Ideals" by
John Harvie McFarlane, OF Minnesota,
read by Prof. Day.
GaIIaudet and Garfield Speak.
Dr. Gallaudets address was IN large
part q history OF the institution founded
by him. He paid tribute TO Hon. Amos
Kendall. who was among the lavish OF the
philosophical citizens who contributed
10 the establishment OF the Columbia In
stitute for the Deaf and Dumb In the
autumn Of 195S. he said. the standard of
studies and entrance qualifications would
be raised 70 the level Of the average col
lege for normal students.
In introducing Secretary Garfield, Dr.
Gallaudet euiogized his father as one OF
the most generous supporters OF Galiau-
Diet during his years IN Congress and even
In the Presidency, as one who through
frequent visits and deep interest was
thoroughly familiar with the work and
the merits of the institution. Secretary
Garheld's address was TO great extent