Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-10-12
INAUGURAL EXERCISES.
New President Takes Oath of Ofice
before Distinguished AssemhlaGe.

Because of the length Of the
morning exercises. It was 800 in
| stead of 200 o'clock when the
| procession from the college. headed by
the Sherman band, reached The Strong
| theatre. Led by the marshal of the DAY.
Charles T. Allen. and President Benton,
and lately acting president, Elias Lyman,
| those who made up the procession en-
/ tered the theatre The trustees Of the
! university, deans of the several depart
Heuts, Governor John A. Mead. Senator
: William y, Dillingham; MAYOR Robert
| Roberts, distinguished guests and many
! Of the delegates were seated on the stage
| OTHER delegates, members of the faculties
and alumni had seats on the floor Of the
house The boxes We're filled with the
wives and other ladies in the households
of the members of the faculties In the
| balcony We're ladies who had received
cards of admission, and students filled
the gallery. While those who made
up the long procession were nnding seats
the students rendered college songs TIL.
college yell was also occasionally in evil
dence during the exercises
In the absence of Bishop A. c. A. Han
scripture was read and PRAYER offered
by tho RI. Rev. Robert Goldman. hishou
Of the Episcopal diocese of Maine.
.-.DDRESS IN BEHALF OF ALUMNI
The Honorable George McCleuaA Pow
ers, associate justice of the supreme
Court Of Vermont. delivered a forcoful
earnest and inspiring address. on behalf OF
the alumni. The message Of the alumni
is ono of expectation and coincidence in
tho new era about to begin, for the dawn
of which all faces are now turned to the
east "On this day" said he, Il would
not forget the man whose whole life was
given over to the service of this univer-
sity, man who gave so much and asked
| so little, whose life was an inspiration
and benediction, Matthew Henry Buck
| ham Judge Powers also voiced for tho
alumni their appreciation of the services
| OF the acting president whose work he
| warmly extolled, the Hon. Elias Lyman
Iaspins President Benton's hand, Judge
foWers extended to him most cordial
"eIcone on behalf of the alumni, with a
pledge OF their hearty support and encour-
| aRement in his work. The remarks OF
Judge Powers were greeted with loud and
| prolonged applause
PROF EMERSON FOR FACILITIES
Professor Samuel Franklin Emerson OF
! the University of Vermont extended n
welcome TO DR.. Benton on behalf Of the
| faculties OF the institution. Speaking of
the traditions of the university and the
professors Of the past, he said
couture for them was spiritual en-
Establishment, Thought was vitalized,
Faith passet annually into fruitlon Wis
dom was justified Of her children.
| This tradition is our heritage The
| older an institution Is the more vigorous
II may be. An institution carries within
itself tho possibility OF a perennial vital
| ity.
The old education tried to equip the
| human spirit for life. The new educa-
ton has forced into recognition the equip
ment required by various callings
| THE problem of the University of
Vermont Is to preserve to the very last
| the spirit of the old tradition
| ''Integration-that is our inevitable
| problem. Diversites OF gifts. but the
| same spirit.
| Never was the note of concord in the
| collective faculties more evident Never
was the spirit Of expectancy more alive,
| We feel that the interests Of the institution
are safe In your hands In the work OF
| expansion and vitalizatlon we desire to
assure you, sir, of our support. and
| pledge you our loyal fealty."
| ADDRESS IN BEHALF OF STATE.
| The Hon Mason Serene Stone. State
superintendent of public education. speak