The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-10
DELEGATES STONE
FOR BOYS SCHOOL
Begins New Era AT UniVerS-
ity, Says DeCOurcy.
GEORGETOWN ALUMNI PRESENT
Distinguished Guests Attend Ex-
ercises on Rockville Pike.

Simple but impressive religious
ceremonies marked the laying of the
cornerstone of the new Georgetown
University preparatory school yes
terday afternoon on the Rockville
pike, near Garrett Park. Nd. Promi-
nent alumni from various parts of
the country and distinguished guests
from Maryland and the District OF
Columbia took part in exercises.
Judge Charles A. DeCourcy, OF the
Massachusetts, supreme court, presi-
dent of the alumni association, deliv-
cred the presentation address. He
outlined the wonderful progress made
by the school, the oldest Jesuit insti-
tuition of learning in the country,
founded in 1889 by the Most Rev.
John Carroll, first archbishop OF Bal
timore, and said that 1t had always
stood for everything which made for
the spiritual and moral uplift of its
students.
Begins Third Great Era.
I'VE are now beginning a third
great era in the history OF George
town. declared Judge DeCourcy.
"and with the completion of this
hlOhGA ENhOOl AOA IVY e. SCOi "a
will be second to no university in
the country"
Judge DeCourcy introduced the
Rev. Alphonsus J. Donlon, S. J., pres; ;
dent Of the university, who accepted
the new building on behalf of the
trustees of the institution.
This is the first school OF its kin1
ever established in the country" de-
clared Father Donlon. at is a living
memorial to the great class of SO If
the university and I want to thank
the faithful alumni, the board OF re-
gents. and al those good friends
who assisted the class of so in max
ing 1t a reality"
Father Donlon said that the build
ing of the school in the country lis a
great step in the development Of
GEORGETOWN, because this one build
ing is only a forerunner of many
that are to come" He said the new
building would be completed in time
to receive the sixty-five boys already
registered for next year, and that
the spacious gymnasium would be
ready for occupancy in time for their
use.
Founder Was MaryIander.
Chief Justice ]. Harry Covington,
OF the District Supreme Court, rep
resenting the State of Maryland, said
that II was eminently fitting that
the school should be established on
Maryland soil for the reason that
Archbishop Carroll. the founder, was
a Marylander and Georgetown Uni
versity was originally located in
Maryland.
Maryland has contributed equally
to religion and education" declared
Justice Covington. land I want to ex-
press the appreciation of the people
of that great State for the honor
conferred upon them today
George Abel, a student, read an
lode to Maryland" which was writ
ten by himself. The stone was bless
ed and laid by the Very Rev. Father
Gonzaga choristers sang religious and
Soldiers Home Band.
Among those who assisted in the
ceremonies were W. St John Garwood
and Richard L. Barrett, acolytes;
William ]. Burfee. jr.. and Edmund ].
Grove, thurifers: Daniel G. O'Connor.
cross-bearer. and George Z. Hanlon.
master of ceremonies
The reception committee was COM
posed OF John F. Breslin. John J.
Darby. Thomas f. Egan, George f.
Hamilton. jr.. William J. Hughes,
Frank ]. Kelly. Joseph ]. Leary,
Frank T Murray. James W. Rea,
Denis ]. Velasco, and Linus r. Weis.
Comprises Ninety Acres.
The site of the new school COM
prises about ninety acres OF land ex-
tending ABOUT three-quarters OF a mile /.
between the Lincoln Highway and the .
Rockville Electric Railway, on the
Rockville pike.
Judge DeCourcy was reelected
president OF the Alumni Association
at a meeting of the association pre-
ceding the exercises. other officers
elected for terms of two years were:
DR.. Wilfrid VI. Barton. OF Washing 1
ton: William J. MacGrath. of Phila-
delphia: J. Lynch Pendergrast, of New .
York, and Joseph Tobin, of Califor-
MIA. vice presidents; Henry Cover. of
secretary, and Hugh J.
tegan, Of Washington, treasurer.