Evening star., 1926-06-10

George Washington University pre-
sented impressive proof of its phe
nomena1 growth before an audience
Of 5000 gathered in the Washington
Auditorium last night. when it sem
450 graduates to the stage. the largest
in its history Entering the auditorium
\ for the 105th annual commencement
of the institution, the gowned stu
dents. walking two abreae' -no'
minutes to pass a given point. Due
to the record breaking proportions ..
the class, it was found impracticahle
to present the diplomas during thr
exercises. Instead. the graduates
stood up and listened to Pres 4, at
William Mather Lewis invest Their
with the rights. privileges. honors
and duties pertaining to their de
GreeS."
Inspired by the scholarly scene ot
graduates of 1926. President Lewis
painted a picture of 81 greater George
Washington" and announced that the
board of trustees. friends. alumni and
others have contributed $4,000 to.
ward the third unit in the building
program 1t is planned to break k
ground for the third unit this sum
mer.
British Ambassador Honored.
Sir t.sme Howard. the British Am
baSsador. was among five nationally
prominent men and one woman who
were awarded honorary degrees. The
Ambassador was presented with the
degree of doctor of laws in recogni-
tion of his efforts to foster interna-
tional understanding. particularly as
between the United States and Great
Britain.
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook former
president general of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, and Under
secretary Of State Joseph Clark Grew
also We're awarded the doctor of laws
degree. The former was honored for
her work in encouraging good citizen
ship and the latter for his distinguish
ed record in the field of foreign affairs.
John Oliver La Gorge of the Ma
tional Geogra phic Society was award
ed the degree of doctor Of letters for
his contributions of the past 90 years
to geographical and scientific litera-
ture. DIR. Thomas Allen Groover was
given the degree of doctor of science
for his pioneer work in the N-ray
field.
Mint Leaves and Weightier Mat.
terS' was the subject of the com
menCement address hy David \.
Robertson. assistant director Of the
Sounding a progressive note for edu.
cation. Mr.. Robertson indorSed the
new movement for Co-operation be
tween higher education and industry.
Tie said the purpose of this is to dis
cover what is to be expected of men
In various Jobs and then to train
them accordingly.
Urging that the time has come for
college and university officials to
abandon their ancient superstition
regarding new educational devices.
Mr.. Robertson recommended the use
of psychological tests 10 determine the
fitness Of Young men and women for
college work. He pointed out that
81 large schools used these tests last
year.
President Lewis Speaks.
President Lewis, in a personal talk
'lifes prizes are awarded to those
who seek them. They are not de
livered at YOUR door" He urged them
to set themselves upon a career. not
simply p job. and never he afraid to
leave a town. if leaving il would helm
them advance and better themselves.
Rev. Dr. Jamos Shera Montgomery.
pastor Of Calvary Methodist Epsc copa !
Church. pronounced the opening
prayer and benediction.
Prize awards went to the follow
ing: Department of arts and sciences
Davis prize in public speaking,
Frank Smith first. George f. OCon-
nor second and Raymond c. Web
Der third; Gardner G. Hubbard prize
for best essay on American history
and highest standing in that subject
Joseph L. OConnor; d. A. r. prize
for high standing and essay in Amer
fcan history, Helen NcCollam Thom-
As +. Walsh prize for high standard
Of scholar ship in history and best
essay on designated period of history
of England, Anna L. Ericsson, and T..
K. Cutter prize for excellence in Eng
lish, Frank Smith.