Smyrna times., 1916-06-21
WELL KNOWN DELAWAREANS
GET HONORARY DEGREE
GOVERNOR MILLER AND CHIEF
JUSTICE PENNEwILLIN THE LIST
Henry RidgleY of Dover Also Receives
an u. L. O."-Successful Alumni
Both Honored and Advanced

an Il. 1. D."-Successful Alumni
Both Honored and Advanced
Delaware College has conferred few
honorary degrees in the past and the
fact of seven such degrees being
conferred at the fine commencement
exercises Wednesday made it feature
of the exercises. President Mitchell
conferred these degrees and in doing so
made a short statement relative to
each one receiving the degree as fol-
lows:
Charles R. Miller-Governor Of
this Commonwealth and Trustee, ex-
ofiicio. of this College. who in addi-
tion to his official duties has found
time to be Of inestimabe service to
popular education in the State through
the coordination Of those forces which
are working for the social. moral. and
economic welfare Of its people.
James Pennewill-Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court of Delaware;
distinguished in birth and attain
ments, famed for his writings in the
law and for his wise judicial interpre-
tations and decisions. upholding of
the best traditions of Delaware citi-
Eenship.
Henry Ridgely- proficient in the
profession Of the law; man of dis
tinguished Delaware ancestry, ae-
complished in the art of intimate in
tellectual talk, versed in literature,
influential in the secondary and higher
education of the scholar and
leader in private and public life.
Edward Noble Vallapdigham, 1873
easily first in the hearts of all the
older alumni through the constancy
and the abundance of his personal
service to his alma mater; sometime
professor Of English literature here
and spending himself in marks of
friendliness in gift or counsel or
sympathy to his students; journalist
and contributor to many Of our best
periodicals with a pen both facile and
foreeful and ever devoted to the cause
of social justice. sound education, and
ripe culture.
Albert Henry Raub, NJ. A.. 1890
son of fOvmer president Of this
college. who following in the foot
steps Of his father has dedicated his
life and talent to the work of public
education. bringing to that calling
such measure Of devotion. fidelity and
administrative ability that be now
stands next TO the head of the public
school system of the great city of
Philadelphia.
Clifford John Scott graduate Of
Allegheny College; superintendent of
city schools of Wilmington. an eduea-
tor Of inspiring personality and high
ideals. who has brought into cO-opera-
tion the constructive energies Of the
citizens of Wilmington in the interest
of educational progress; a member
of the Board Of Trustees of the New
Castle county wOrkhouse. member OF
the State Board of Education. and a
wise worker for civic welfare.
Oliver A. Newton farmer anC
statesman; one whose methods Of till.
age and crop yield have been for years
an inspiration and an example to the
farmers of Delaware; statesman
whose record in the House of Repre-
sentatives and in the Senate chsmbe
proves him to be a leader in securing
legislation for the permanent vel
fare Of the states's democracy.
Complete List of the Honorary Degree
Honorary degrees were eonferre
as Follows:
Doctor of Laws--Governor Charlie
R. Miller, Chief Justice James PEI
newill. Henry Rideely Of Dover an
Edward Noble Vallandingham, ~
journalist, of Boston.
Doctor Of PadagOgy-Dr. Albe
Henry Raub, 80. associate superil
tendent Of the Philadelphia publ
schools and son Of former presidel
Of the college, and DR.. Clifford Jo.
= Scott. superintendent of the publ
schools of Wilmington.
Master Of Agrieulture-State Sen
= tor Oliver Ambrose Newton Of Bridg
> willie. a prominent agrieulturist.
The following advanced degre
we're conferred: Civil Engineer, DaV
Livingston Sloan, '12 Of Narberi
Pa; Mechanical Engineer, Rob,
Bunsen Wolf. '96. Berlin N.
Electrical Engineer. Clarence Edws
Taylor. III. Wheeling. W. Va.
The Hon. John Bassett Moore, {
Of the most distinguished living d
awareans. professor Of internatio
law at Columbia University and T
merly counsellor for the State
partment. at Washington. made
address TO the graduates. He sp
on Educational Cross Currents"
congratulated the officials of
college for the advancement the