New Britain herald., 1926-06-23
Ice De Forest

A4Dh iS'u III ldIiO tOlllI4l lIlltdllbl was called a magician in the TO- mantle domain of modern science" by Professor William Lyon Phelps. public orator at the Yale commence ment convocation today when pre- sented for the honorary degree Of doctor of science. AIr. De Forest re- turned to his alma mater for the 3Qth reunion of his class and he was among the Is men Of distinction honcred by the fellows on this, the 225th commencement day.
 Mir. De Forest was graduated from Sheffield Scientific School in 1896 and took a doctors degree in physics three years later. Professor Phelps in presenting him to President An gell, said: He has devoted himself with patience, perseverance, and in- domitabe resolution to research in the general field of communication to which he has made a fundamen- tal contribution by his invention Of the audion. This invention has made possible the development of world wide communication by telegraph and telephones; it has made it Iss- sible by wire telephony 10 carry on conversations over a gulf of 5000 miles, Dr. De Forest is one of the foremost magicians in the romantic domain of modern science, he has helped to make the present age pre- eminently the age of miracles"
 President Angell replied: For your extraordinary contributions 10 electrical science and especially for those whereby men speak with one another through the air, over noun tain, plain and sea, your alma mater confers upon you the degree of doc tor of science
 HonorS Robinson
 Tn presenting MT Robinson, Prof. Phelps said: "Mr. Robinson belongs to family long eminent in the an- nals of Yale. every member of whom has done good service to his town, state and country. Taking his B. A.. at Yale in 1885, he entered the law office of his distinguished father, and advanced by native ability plus conscientious work. He is today recognized as one of the leading lawyers of Connecticut, and became president of the State Bar associa- ton. His presidential address at tracted wide attention, both by is definite conclusions and by the sim cerity and earnestrgss with which they were set forth. He has helped 10 restore Connecticut to the position she held a hundred years ago, as champion of state rights, Apart from his special services and successes in his chosen profession. Mr. Robin son will long be remembered for the permanent results he achieved as chairman Of the state park and forest commission. Thousands of acres of woodland and mountain are by his supervision, coming under state control which will be of ines timatable value to future genera tions. A certain incurahle modesty had mad Iucius Robinson ambi- tious for the welfare Of every one except himself, and today if is fitting that such success Ind such unselfsh- rcss should receive public recogni- tion.'
 President AnEcll replied:
 For your outstanding cXemplti- cation of good citizenship, bringing fo the commonwealth the gifts Of high intelligence. distinguished pro- fcssional skill. noble ideals and de- voted service. your alma mater con- hC GF Inpf of laws and admits you 10 all is rights and privileges
 Degrees In Course.
 The degrees In course conferred embraced The following: Bachelor Of Arts. 252; Bachelor Of Philosophy 14n; Bachelor Of Science. c22; Bach elor Of Fine Arts 25; Bachelor Of Music. s; Bachelor Of Laws, T4; Bachelor Of Divinity A; Masters Of Arts 70; Masters of Laws, ]; Mas fer Of Science in Mechanical En- rinaering. 3 Master Of Science in Mining Engineering, .; Civil EnEin- eorin-. 1 MerhanIcal Engineers, ?; Master of Forestry @5: Ccrtidcat" Of Public Health, 1; Dootor or Medi- cine. 4a: Doctor of Public Health, 2: Doctor of Science or Law. 8, Doctor O. Philosophy e.
 Tn presenting Mir. Cur'i7s for his honorary degree. Prof. Phelps r"- rsred 10 him as "a toyons lncarna- ton Of 'nr spirit or Yale of 'be first magnitude in the constellation Of 1STG."
 tra referred to Mir. Curriss' long connection with Vale activities, his men hrrshp on th" state board oi education. and uis scr,ie" in Green wia1. his homo toWn end added: Mir curise' public services arc "n- ricnrI ny his personality In tur words or famous novelist, Iurian Cgriss is uugagod in th" in- nprtauf work or cheering us all up.
 In rrrsrurug Roy. Mir. Fidg"or for his doctors degree Prog Phelps said. "A mos, significant event Tn inc ecclesiastical world Of America WAS the uuion las year of 'h" Nafhodisa. Presbyterian and Con gregauoual churches into the Unit cd Church Of Canada. Her" the cher ished dream Of unity became ]'F- ing realty and the first moderator Of this church Is George Campbell Pidgoon. Between Canada and th" United States there is no hostile hor- der: between churches ther" never should be, and such men as our guest today are helping O establish tHe bes. ioaguo Of nations which j. i1, rrurcn Of Jesus Christ