New-York tribune., 1908-08-14
GOVERNOR LAYS STONE
SPEAKS At PLATTSBURG.
Also Makes -tddress at Catholif
Summer School. p
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i now in process OF CONSTRUCTION Inc principaA
streets and business houses were gayiy deco
rated for the occasion.
Governor Hughes arrived at Q; ;45 a m. and
/ visited first the Catholic Summer School at Cliff
/ Haven, making address in the auditorium.
there. On his arrival here he was met by de-
tachment of the 5th United States Infantry and
/ a COMMITTEES Of citizens. end escorted to mis-
| hotel At o'clock the ceremonies connected
with the laying OF the cornerstone were held
the Governor using a silver trowel. the gift oc
the women's auxiliary Of the Young Mems Chris
| tian Association. President Boomhower OF tbs
| local branch introduced the Governor. The
| building made possible by the generosity OF
Loyal L. Smith. Of New York. who bequeathed
S125,O00 to the institution. be added to $780,
| 600 already raised by public subscription
GOVERNORS PLATTSBURG ADDRESS.
The Governors address here follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Citizens-It gives
| me great deal of pleasure to be with you
this suspicious occasion. This ceremony to-
day is an event OF deepest significance and
celebrates an important step in the furtherance
of an enterprise which cannot fail TO be OF the
greatest benefit to the people Of this favored
city. city. am particularly glad to note that this
new building will represent in so large a degree
the contributions and seIf-sacrifcing generosity
of so many OF the people. It was particularly
agreeable TO be reminded or the early start and
of the boys who gave at the beginning the small
amounts which constituted the first donation.
and it is with particular pleasure that I
ceve this beautiful souvenir of this occasion
from the hands OF the teacher of those boys, TO
whom 7 wish TO express my qualification for this
gift and my thanks to the members OF the aux
iiary OF the Christian Association who have
by their efforts done much to make this
single individual. however highly we may praise
the contribution which that friend OF Clinton
County and Plattsburg has given. that We
contemplate with satisfaction in the deepest
sense, but the gift OF the boy. the gift Of the
poor. the small amount which means honest in
terest and sincere sympathy as deep as that
expressed by the munifcent remembrance OF the
millionaire. for enterprise be strong.
successful or will prosper which is forced upon
a community and which does not have its roots
in the general feeling and honest effort OF the
people. who gave TO the extent OF their ability
realizing the great Importance Of this honorable
institution. and we do not lessen the munihcence
of him whose memory We cherish in connection
of effort which augurs well for the future OF
the community.
NURSERIES, OF NATIONS STRENGTH
These towns throughout New York as In
other states. nurseries of the strength Of
the nation. and go where you will, you will find
men who. while they may love their adopted
home. still remember with intense loyalty tho
old places Of their childhood and the towns
which gave them birth. And this feeling OF
loyalty is necessary. for patriotism in a strong
scale and devotion the interests of the
try cannot exist unless people are loyal TO the
home and have in their hearts affection for the
place that nurtured them. and. therefore. II is
agreeable to-day that We find resident OF Gin
ton County and, believe. Of this community. a
gentleman favored by fortune and successful IN
town and gave so generously to this great
terprise for the welfare of the young men Of this
community.
What better monument could any man de
sire? I hope this love- loyalty and pride in the
places where have been raised will increase
and that all old towns Will be benefited In their
increasing age by the benehcence Of their sons.
who. seeking opportunity elsewhere. devoting
the best work of their manhood in distant
places do not forget to share the results OF
their efforts with the home Of their childhood
We are here to-day not in any sectarian
-T1irif hara -1avr or in .
ton of some particular mans views or set Of
views. We here to-day upon platform
upon which all good citizens can stand because
there is knowledge in this association and in
any gathering Of American citizens that char
acter is the basis of industry. the surety OF the
endurance of the republic What noble thing
IL is to well equipped for ife's work.
not narrow minded man. not who tries
to shield himself from all pleasures OF lie that
go TO make a well rounded and symmetrical
character. but a young man who realizes that
he IS here in the world to do something. and
before he can do something worth while he
must be something worth while What noble
thing IL is to see IN a democratic community.
with all the seductiOns which tend TO interiors
with the development Of the capacity for work.
which tend to interfere with proper enforce-
ment Of legislative effort, TO see at the sans
time the sOundness OF people what
stands for decency and for justice. and con-
gratulate this community upon this foundation
EARLY IDEAS ARE BUTTRESSES.
Your young men will have as buttresses those
early ideas which they have received from
father and from mother. for however careless
man may be in his own case with regard %
the doing Of this or that when he comes TO tell
his bov YOU will find a unanimity Of opinion
among all in all walks Of life Every
man wants his boy see things as they are
Here the young men will have place IN
which the teaching Of their parents will con-
tinue- Here they viii be taught that the boy who
is honest the boy whose word is as good as
any mans bond. the boy who will not lie who
loves truth as his life. who Will carry into
sny activities an honest intent 10 do his best.
will ever be conscious. whether he has won or
lost, of having played mans role in this
world I have confidence in conventions
which deal only with formal rules Of conduct.
for he must see the whole game; then he Will
know what is worth while. willing to take his
chance. willing TO do his work. so that MS
proudest boast will be to have men say. Hes
all right
Now my friends. have not come here at the
close Of very pleasant vacation 10 make a
formal speech but only TO say a word Of con-
graduation I have had a most enjoyable time
IN the neck OF woods near by. and am about
TO return to the Executive Chamber. and shall
20 with q better heart because OF the interest
exhibited To-day for the development of char
scter and the maintaining Of high ideals. II
we could look into the future and see the many
growing demands Of the people, as we see spe-
cfal interests grow. with all their perils, with
due appreciation Of what IS necessary 70 make
our institutions enduring fOr they are very
Young and don't make the mistake they are
Interchangeable and safe from decay. would
realize that the basis OF real security is in
your desire that every man shall do his duty.
and regard the doing OF his duty as the most
sacred thing in life. and that is the lesson OF
this institution
After the ceremony reception was held a
large number taking the opportunity OF meeting
the Governor
During his stay the Governor was entertained
at luncheon by the association. among those
nresent being Collector John F. O'Brien Mayor
w B. Mooers. AssembIyman John Shea of Lake
ptaci5. T. 7. Shedden President RoouhoUer