The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

yesterday morning. The services were
held ia McAlshon Hall. on the university
campus.
Cardinal Gibbons. chancellor OF the uni
versity. presided and made a short ad-
dress. Rev Dr. shahan and the Right
Rev. D. J. O'Connen, retiring rector Of
the university. and Auxiliary Bishop Of
San Francisco. also spoke.
After the installation services. Cardinal
Gibbons. the retiring and new rectors,
and distinguished guests were entertain
ed at luncheon Later IN the day Cardinal
Gibbons presided at the ceremony of
breaking ground for the new St John
Kantius College.
Appearance of Cardinal.
Cardinal Gibbons entered the assembly
hall shortly after n:so o'clock, followed
by Bishop O'Connell, Rev. DR.. Shahan-
his e1cellency. the apostolic delegate.
Mgr Falconio; Mgr. Aversa, apostolic
delegate to Cuba. and members Of the
faculty. The cardinal took a seat in the
center OF the platform. with Bishop
O'Connen on his right and Rev. Dr..
Shahan on his left The apostolic dele
gates were seated behind the cardinal
Ranged IN the rssr Of the platform we're
the members OF the faculty. the vari-
colored hues OF their sIlken gowns max
ing a picturesque background Red. of
the theologian; white. Of the science.
blue, Of philosophy; green, Of medicine.
and purple Of literature and law, mingled
in a mass Of color before which the SOM
Der robes of the cardinal stood out prom
inenuy-
Bishop O'ConneH made the first ad-
dress After every one was seated, be
arose and after hesitating a moment
while he mastered his emotion. spoke OF
the relief he felt at laying down the
cares attendant upon the Office he has
held for so many years. He paid a high
tribute 20 DT. Shshan. whose love Cor
the university. he said. was known IN all
Catholic circles. Bishop O'Connen re-
called his associations with every depart
ment OF the university. making his last
and most affectionate reference TO the
work and friendship OF Rev. George
D0uEherJy. his secretary.
Addressing Cardinal Gibbons. the bishop
said he felt sure that from time 10 tine
during his work st the university he had
taxed the patience of his eTninence, but
shown the least sign or losing his pa
tience. but rather had seemed TO cheer
him with the hope that greater effort
would win in the battle for the upbuild-
Ing Of the institution
Address by DIR. shshan.
Rev DR.. Shshan vas the next speaker
He spoke Of the great honor conferred
upon him by the church authorities in
making the appointment and declared
that during his term as provisional rector
re would DO his utmost 10 carry on the
high standard as established in the past
He thanked Cardinal Gibbons for the
words OF direction and encoura cement,
and made reference 20 the unfiagging in
terest taken in the institution By the
cardinal as chancellor.
II love for this Catholic University"
said Dr- Shahan. and fixed confidence
in IFS future are a valuable asset for the
head Of this work. then indeed an rich
and independent. for il is my firm per
SUaSiOn thai this great central institu-
ton, surrounded already by a noble cor
con Of colleges belonging TO various reli-
giOuS orders and congregations, Is destined
one day 10 shine amid the most success
fUl educational works o. the New World
as Catholic Paris and oxford once -shone
IN the Christendom OF Europe From the
Catholic point Of view, our very trials
are a prophecy Of the future and a step
ping stone to higher things.
IN the primary school Of youth and
inexpeTienCe We have already learned
some lessons that We are not likely to
forget; others have been purchased dearly
enough IN the higher schools Of adver-
sity We al believe firmly that If God
had not really loved q work on which
had been centered 50 many high hopes.
and for which have been made so many
costly sacrifices. He would not have so
steadily sifted US ike wheat or driven
us 50 long through the furnace OF tribu-
latien.
To my predecessor in this arduous and
delicate Office. 7 extend the appreciation
of all grateful hearts in this university
The rich qualities OF mind and heart
that in the first years OF his priesthood
lie brought 70 the epoch-making work
Of the Third Plenary Council Of Bait
more. and later to the peaceful and regJi-
lar development Of the American college
az Rome. were here consumed. 10 no small
extent in financial trials and in diff
cUlties not easily appreciated BY the or-
dinary observer Il ought never be FOR
gotten that we are IN great uneassre
indebted 10 his zeal for the indispensable
annual collection OF about SieA19 which.
with the approval Of the holy see, the
hierarchy Of this country has mag
unanimously allowed and the Catholic
people have generously contributed in
the past six years. With uncommon pru-
dence. and with great patience and
charity. he has worked among Us during
the period OF his rectOrate.
A Noble Edifce.
Without doubt he has not only held
the tiIler firmly and true in a great /
storm. but he has also laid the founda-
tions and prepared the ground or which /
his successors may perhaps raise 2 noble I
edifce. Under his administration our
finances have been restored to a healthy
condition. nearly S7000O0 have been in I
vested anew for the support of this work. /
while about 1850 600 has been received
and accounted for. in these years two /,
new colleges have been opened. while
two others are contemplated, and land
has already been purchased for them. 4
An undergraduate course for lay students !
has also been opened and promises ex-
cellent results.
TO the professors Of the university and
It's students. let ne say that I hope we
shall DO able 10 work together for the 4
good Our true strength lies in 4
unity Of minds and hearts. Given that
unity this great work. now nearing the !
close Of the first generation that saw Z .