Evening star., 1915-06-16
George Casimir Dessaules Honored.

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In similarly honoring George Cas-
imir Dessa ules. second oldest, George
town alumnus, who graduated seventy
years ago and has recently been elect
ed senator of Canada, Father Donlon
said.
NO task is more pleasant or more
agreea BILE to Alma Mater than that of
following her beloved sons through
fardistant lands, there to congratulate
them when by their word and works
they add glory to the knowledge and
halls.
For this reason Alma Matters eyes
have followed during these many years
past George Cassimir Dessaules, on
whom she conferred the degree of
bachelor of arts almost seventy years
ago.
This son, whom she has considered
worthy of honor, entered upon the
and by his labors added new glory to
family already illustrious. Shortly
afterward he was elected by popular.
vote to the mayoralty Of his native
city, an Office which he held for twenty
hNe years. Finally. since his election
as senator of the Dominion, he has
brought new renown to this venera BILE
university by his untiring zeal. his
charity and simplicity of life"
Other Degrees Conferred.
The degree, doctor of philosophy, was
awarded TO Martin Conboy. A. B., 'ss:
A NJ. 60; Gonzaga. LII B., '9s; LII. NJ,
ss' Nelson Hume. A. B.. 90: A. NJ, 'Ol,
St Francis Xavier. The degree, mas
ter of arts, to Joseph A. Abb, A. B.;
Bernard S. Brady. A. B., II; Thomas
Hugh Carter A. B.: u: John 9. Carter.
4 A.o b -; .f Henry T Healy. A. B.. IA:
The address to the graduates was de-
Hsered by Henry S. Boutell, former r
minister to the Netherlands. who ad-
vised them that they must be upright
ana hghting citizens, enlightened by
their education to lead in exposing err
rors that concern the mass of people
and fearless and persistent in espous-
ing reforms for the public veal. He
emphasized that at this time prepared
ness for war IL the outstanding need
OF the American people. and insisted
that proper preparation for war Is not
Inconsistent with q desire and effort
for worldwide peace.
AZ the 200 graduates In solemn pro-
cession marched to tho platform and
received their diplomas their friend.
IN the hall vigorously applauded the
contamination of their course.
Medals Awarded.
The full list of prize winners in tn.
academic department of tho university
in open competition follows:
The faculty medal for Evidences n,
Religion. awarded to Michael T. Dono-
hue. '16.
The Dixon elocution medal (founded
by Mrs. William Writ Dixon in memory
of her son. William Writ Dixon ir.. OF
the class of 1880 awarded to Lendelin
J. Dillon, IT.
The Merrick debating medal tfauAS-
ed by Richard T. Merrick. LII L., '73)
Question. Resolved. That a : cio,ure re-
rule should be adopted in the senate
OF the United States"
The Father Murphy medal (founded
In memory OF Rev. John j. Murphy.
best metrical translation of three odes
of Horace awarded to Francis A. /.
Connolly. IS.
The Hamilton Philodemic medal
founded in perpetuum by George
Ernest Hamilton. dean. Georgetown
University Law SchooD, for the best ex
tempore debate by member OF the
TO James d. Hishen, 1s. Question
That the literacy test of the Burnett
immigration bill should be law OF
the United States
The Lynch Pendergast medal (found-
ed by J. Lynch Pendergast president OF
the New York Alumni Association), fol
the best essay in English literature by
awarded to Edwin G. Cass, '16: subject
THE Essay"
The Morris historical medal foundec
by Martin F. Morris. LII. D., H. of the
District of columbia) awarded Il
Francis a. l. Connolly. Is: subject
Causes Of Present War in Europe"
The Garvan oratorical medal. for tht