The Washington herald., 1907-06-07
Secretary Of Navy Metcalf
Presents Diplomas.
JUNE WEEK EXERCISES END
Representatives of Foreign Powers
Attend Exercises at Naval Acnd-
emy-SenatOr Gallinger Expresses
Pleasure of Board of visitors Over
Adjustment of Hazing.
snecl.l 70 The Ws.hinron Herald.

Annapolis, Nd June TN tlt pItSel4Se
Of large and brilliant assemblage. repre-
sentatives Of two foreign nations, Secre-
tarv Of the Navy Metcalf, Gov. Warfeld,
and the board Of visitors Of the institution,
the last section Of the class of '0I COM
pleted its official connection with the
Naval Academy this morning.
The seventy-threc members Of the final
section Of the graduating class. two
sections having preceded them into active
service, received their diplomas from the
hands Of Secretary Metcah, who adj
dressed them. Short addresses were also
made by Supt. Sands and Senator J. II
GaIinger, of New Hampshire, president
of the board of visitors.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the two bat
talions Of the brigade Of middies entered
the southwest end Of the armory and
took their stand the First Battalion. un-
der command Of Lieut.. E. J. Kirk, on
the right. with the Second Battalion
commanded by Lieut.. W. y. Vernon, fac
ing them across the big room. Down the
aisle. formed by the two files, passed the
ColOrs and Lieut. Commander J, A
with his aids and the brigade and national
colors The military looking young fel-
lows had barely been placed for the cere-
mOny. when a bugle blast at the entrance
announced the arrival of the official party
Official Party Arrives.
As Admiral Sands. superintendent Of the
Academy. accompanying Secretary Met
calf. and followed by the rest of the
official party. marched down the long
room. the brigade Of middies presented
arms. Following came Rear Admiral
Thierry, Of the French navy, and Am
bassadOr JUsserand of the French En-
bassy. at Washington, Gov. Warheld and
Senator Gallinger. Commandsnt Of Mid
shlpmcn Colvoc0resses and Admiral Baron
Won As5eck, Of the Dutch navy, and be
hind these came the STATS and members
Of the diplomatic corps Of the two foreign
nations and the heads OF the various
departments at the Naval Academy. They
made a brilliant spectacle in their uni
forms.
The exercises were opened by a short
prayer by Chaplain II. IT, Clark. He was
followed Icy Admiral Sands. who. in brief
remarks 90 his fellow graduates, intro
duced Senator Gallinger. Senator Calm
ger sp0k, uf the improvements at the
Academy since he had first served as a
member Of the board Of visitors several
years ago.
tits a matter Of just pride 10 the peo-
pie Of Annapolis 10 the people Of the
navy. and TO the whole nation that the
Academy has now come into her own.
said the speaker. He said that it was
with pride that he and the members of
the board of visitors learned from Ad-
miral Sands If the adjustment of hazing
at the Academy. and urged the members
Of the graduating class and their sue
cessors % stand by the manly determua-
tion 10 keep it out forever.
Secretary MetcaIf speaks
"The very turning point in the career
Of a young man." said Secretary Metcalf
in opening his address, lis where he steps
from youth into manhood. Your career is |
to be one Of hardship, danger. and tempta-
ton. and one of honor and opportunity.
In this career you have many chances
10 show the kind Of stuff that you are
made OF. The nation builded well when
81 established this Naval Academy. It is
the best investment the country ever
made, for while. there are heavy expenses
I'm the education of each midshipman.
payment for that outlay has always been
rendered iu fUu aye, more than full re-
turn"
Mr. Metcalf urged constant prepared /
ness for war as the best possible pre-
ventive of war
Following his speech Mr.. MetcaIf pr
sented the graduates with their diplomas
Midshipman r. G.. Galloway, of Washing
ton ID. c.. who led his class and was
cadet commander Of the brigade of mid
slipmeu, was the first 90 receive his
coveted sheepskin. Mr. Metcalf had a
handshake and a few words Of congratu- /
l8tiOns for each one
Before leaving the armorv the grad
yates sang their class ode, and then all
hands Joined in the singing Of Aud
Lang Syne."
Secretary Nctcalf and the foreign vis-
itOrs who came over from Washington
iu his party were rendered a reception
ard luncheon az the home Of Superin-
teudent Sands Immediately after the
graduation
Following are the visiting officers who
attended the luncheon and reception
Rear Admiral de Thiarry and Nine de-
Thierry. Capt Preaubert chief Of staff
Flag Lieut. Ratier Capt de Faint FERN.
Capt. Navel Capt Carre Lieut.. Com
mander de Bcaupre, all Of the French
squadron. Capt FOurnier and Visc0unt de-
MarteI. military and naval attaches at
the French Embassy in Washington:
capt Baron Won Asbeck. Ljeuts. Worver-
beck, Muller Hsllwyn Dykens. Trehel- |
mar. Tadema, and Polims Of the Dutch
ships.
Farewell Bali 10 Graduates.
. The farewell ball Of the graduates bv
the class Of Us was held in the armorv
tonight. and marked the close Of the
ceremonies and festivities of June week /
The guests were received by Mrs. Sands. /
wife Of Rear Admiral James II. Sands. /
superintendent of the Academy. and Md
shipman Archibald II. Douglas. Of Knox I
vile. Tenn. president of the class Of 'cS. /
The number Of guests at the bali to- |
night was the largest that has attended
Farewell for a number Of years /
Among those present from Washington I
were Mrs. A. J. Kleberg. Miss TonIav. I
Miss WiUslip. AIRS. Conrad Strong. Mrs.
Jones and Miss Jones. Mr. and Mrs /.
George s. Langden, Mr.. and Mrs. George 4
W. Smith. Mrs. W c. Braistcd. Miss /
Alice Boyd, Mrs. c. Y. Riley. Miss Riley.
and Miss Watson.