The Washington times., 1915-04-16
ALUMNI PRESENT.
PICTURE OF SHAHAN
TO THE UNIVERSITY
Throng Of CIergymen Witness
Ceremony at Jubilee Of Cath.
oIic Institution.

A signal expression Of the love and
han, rector of Catholic University, Is
held by the alumni of the institution,
was made today in the assembly room
of MoMahon Hall, when a iife-size por-
trait of the rector was presented to
the university
The presentation was made by the
de Sales Church. of Philadelphia. The
gift WAS acknowledged feelingly by
Bishop Shahan, who also bestowed upon
J. Ecksergeon. the New York artist who
painted the portrait, a need of praise
for the faithful likeness.
Feature of Jubilee.
The exercises were held in the pres
encc of throng of Clergymen and lay
men alumni and many OF the student
body. DR.. John w. Melody presided at
the presentation.
The ceremony was the feature Of the
second days observance of the silver
jubilee anniversary of the university
which attracted to Washington yester-
day the most distinguished Catholic
clersymen in America. The remainder
of today Is given over to q reception
and dinner by the faculty and students
of the five schools.
Father Crane in presenting the por-
trait to the university said that II was
due to such educators, such disciples
of Christ's Church, such men endowed
with the spirit of purity and benevo-
lence as Rector Shahan that made the
| church such a tower OF spirituality and
| a.
| clared that II was the prayer of the
| university alumni that his wise. pru.
dent and efficient rectorship would
| continue for many years"
| Grateful thanks were voiced by the
| reverend rector who reviewed the
progress of the university from the
| day Of its establishment. He pleaded
for continued usefulness of the gradu
| ates OF the university.
Alumni At Banquet.
Members of the alumni and invited
guests banqueted at the Willard las
night. singing the praises of BishoI
Shahan and their alma mater. TIVE
! hundred covers were laid. prominen
churchmen and many Of the older grad
yates from every section Of the United
| States attending.
The r ght Rev. William T. Fletcher
was toastmaster. and responses wer,
AUXILIARY bishop OF New York: th'
Right Rev. Manuel Ruiz. Of Cuba: Mgr
N. NJ. Hassett, and Clarence E. Martin
/ DR. Hayes told of his experiences a
the Vatican and OF the Pope as a car
dinal and his election to the pontifr'
throne. Mr.. Martin responded to "Ou
President" DR.. Hassett to "Our Almi
Mater." and DR.. Ruiz to "Our Alumni.
DR.. Healy President.
DR.. F. J. Healy, a resident professo
at the university, was chosen presiden
Of the alumni association at a shor
business meeting preceding the ban
quet.
Other officers elected were william
II. DeLacy, former Judge in the Juve
nile Court here and now member o
the university faculty. first vice presi
dent Rev. Thomas McGuigan. assist
ant pastor of st. Patrick's Church, sec
ond vice president; DR.. John Webste
Melody. Of the university faculty, sec
retary; Mgr. William r Russell. pas
tor Of st. Patrick's Church. treasurer
Right Rev. p. ]. Hayes. Right Re,
Manuel Ruiz, Rev. Auguste Marks, o
Langdon, Md; Mgr. William T. F7etch
er. OF Baltimore, and John DAILY. O
Washington, members of the executiv
committee.