The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-11
GOVERNOR hatfield AWARDED
DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF LAWS
)ther Degrees Awarded az Seventy
fourth Annual Commencement
resterday-hsny Brill
ant Speeches.

The weeks commencement exercis-
= Al the old Bethany college. ION
he Banks OF the Buffalo. was writ
Ten In the history OF time late last
night, bringing 10 a close the seventy
fourth anniversary of one OF the most
influential and prominent institutions
+ II learning within the domain OF
Uncle Sam.
Yesterday was the day Of days at
Bethany for the year 1915. The com
mencement exercises proper we're be
gun at 10 o'clock and Old Sol was
ibout 10 retire behind the beautiful
and majestic hills OF Buffalo valley
ere the benedictlon was pronounced.
bringing TO a close a days commence
ment that will long be remembered
by all who had the pleasure OF being
present
Degree Given Governor
A the time drew near for the close
OF the exercises more important
events took place that were not on
the program. among which was the
comforting OF the degree OF Doctor OF
Law upon Governor n. ID Hatfield by
the trustees OF the college. the degree
being rendered Dr. Hatfield by Presi-
dent T. y. Cramblett. who paid the
a man. an official and a citizen of
West Virginia. saying that he felt that
the degree should be IN A." as
Noble Achievements" which the
Governor had rendered. DIR. Hatfield
in a clear and impressive voice ac-
cepted the honor. saying that II came
TO him like a fash OF lightning from
the clear, blue sky. II feel that | am
not worthy OF such an honor from so
honorable institution said he. but
] hope IL Is not for my personal graft
fication. All my life | have tried to
do good in this world. living for 9th
ers happiness. The honor. ! assure
you. Is most highly appreciated and
Il will give me further ambition to
70 forward. and / hope that | shall
prove worthy OF the title conferred
upon me by this honorable institu-
ton" The degree OF doctor OF law
was also conferred on f. r. Williams,
for the effective official duties accom-
plished for the United States and Chi
ma; Langston Baker. Of Kansas City,
Mo. ofthe class OF go. and W. s. Bull
lard. OF Tazewell. Va: while Rev.
J. J. Morgan. pastor of Bethany Chris
tian church. received the degree OF
master OF arts.
The principal address OF the occas-
ion other than Governor Hatfeld's,
was delivered by Earl w. oglebay.
IL. D.. one Of the oldest living grad
yates OF Bethany and who has been
among the largest donators TO the in
stitution. For many years he has
been a member OF the board Of trus-
tee:
Col. osIebay Speaks.
NJ
lie said In part: 1T is not OF the past
nor the present of bethany that | wish
to speak. but il Is the future OF this
institution. In my imagination could
paint a picture of the great future OF
this college as an educational institu-
ton OF learning that would show such
great stride that one would not be
lieve H. This college stands for re-
ligion. morals and education. which has
grown so great in four score years
from one small school TO % large edu-
cational institutions: the church which
was founded here and had a seating
capacity of about 90 persons has 1900
churches today. The church and the
institutions of learning Of this de-
nomination appeals TO the common
people. We are the people,
The speaker then told of his travel
through foreign lands last summer.
Mr.. Ogiebay told of being In England
and other foreign countries when the
present EurOpeon war was declared
He compared the strife and suffering
there to the serene happiness and con
tentment In this country al present
What does all this mean" be asked.
He told how quickly employment and
happiness Of those people had heon
plucked from them by the war
my Country tbs OF Thee. ne said
and. oh. how much ! do appreciate
America. But should We go to war We
will suffer as the nations across the
sea are doing. pray and trust that
nothing will occur to involve US I'm this
terrible war. But n IL comes. we Will
be ready to fight for our country
Colleges must turn out good men
strong men and honorable men to meet
such conditions that shall confront US
in the future Mr. Oglebay con
graduated the board OF trustees on IN
augurating an agricultural department
in the school
Aged Trustee Present
Thomas W Phillips Of New Castle
Pa. former student Of Bethany. and
whose father was a trustee Of the in
Htitution for more than 4O years. told
or the great stride upward that the
college had made since he attended
10 few years AGO
Among the most distinguished men
present was j. r. Curtis. of Wells
burg. who arose and bowed TO the
audience. lie is 9l years old and has
been member Of the board Of trus-
tees for 53 years. having missed only
one commencement ln that time
Other ancient members introduced
by President Cramhlctf we're Senator
Oliver s Marshall OF New Cumber-
land. Samuel George. - Wcllaburg.
IS A uinknr OF Pittsburgh. Judge
John a Campbell. OF New Cumbor.
land Hon ~ ~ Cochran. H. 3D..
Of Uniontown. who delivered brief
address. compiimrnrne r1e college
on The great GOOD 10 Is doinr and the
bright future outlook Vs. ID Turner.
of Cleveland. also spoke qlons the
same line
Governor Arrives
When Governor " ID UaUold enter.
"a Inc hail arm ir arm with President
r. o. Cramblct. Boo was Fitcn a pro.
longed ovation. laFfinf several min.
utos. while many in the audience ln
their enthusiasm arose in welcoming
the chief executive