The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-07

m the auditorium of the University of October 30, 1919, in the pres erice of the university officials ana a. distinguished company of vis- ikOrH. nueen Elizabeth and their son, the crown prince, then seven- teen years of age, now King Leo pold III. were witnesses Of the The story is told that the late Bishop Shahan. then rector Of the university. went downtown to meet King Albert and on the way pack said, "Your Majesty, l suppose you ing and ceremony" The king re- piled. 'sNo, not at all. I'm enjoy ing 1t very much. You see. don't know how long this job is going to last!"
 The king was escorted to the McMahon Auditorium by Bishop Shahan, passing between two lines of Knights of Mt. St. Sepulchre in their picturesque and medieval cos tunes, where he was greeted oy His Eminence, James Cardinal Gibbons, chancellor of the univer- sity, who placed upon HIS Majesty's shoulders the doctors 5 gown and escorted him to throne erected on the stage for the occas' 'on. With Cardinal Gibbons were he Apostolic Delegate. Archbishop sanzano, Rt Rev Owen 5. Corri- ;an, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltl- nore, Rt. Rev. P. J. O'Conneii, sishop of Richmond, and Msgr Hugh T. Henry of the Catholic University. The facuty, represen- atiyes of several religious com" nunities and a group of distin- uished guests participated in the ceremony.
 Bishop Shahan read the 1ollo"- ,g address of welcome:
 Your Majesty:
 The Catholic University well comes you this day most joy fullv and is grateful for the honor of your visit. It is proud to recognize publicly the admir- able qualities of mind and heart which you have brought to the exercise of your exalted office in the crucial years through which the world has just passed. It believes that our common humanity Is everywhere and forever ennobled by the exam pie of your courage. steadfast- ness, and prudence amid the un- paralleled conditions created by the Great War. While your na- ton, though small in territory, has proved itself great under every moral aspect, we are per suaded that 1t Is very largely to your public and private virtues that 1t owes the unflinching res olution, the sustained power Of sacrifice, and the thorough de-
 A- yIt tnh characterized 1t in the trials or every kind which 1t has so cour- ageous borne.
 'The university rejoices to associate itself with our entire country in the most cordial re- ception accorded to you and your noble consort and son, and most respectfully offers you it's richest gift, Doctor of Laws, con scious that nowhere could 1t be more appropriately bestowed than upon the man who with stood bravely and successfully the most unjust onslaught on the law of nations and on the peaceful order of Europe in par ticular."
 The rector next read in Latin he text of the diploma which was onferrd on His Majesty. Trans tied, the citation read as follows
 "Whereas, Albert, King of the Delgians. hero of knightly and ,nblemished valor, glory and pattern of princes, has shown himself peerless leader of his valiant people in distress. an un- shaken bulwark of justice, launtless defender of the rights of his country, overwhelmed by unspeakable disaster. when, lmost an exile, while the very foundations of law and order were shattered, he, nevertheless, governed his people with equal prudence and courage"
 Cardinal Gibbons then laid the | octor's hood on King Alberts louiders, the insignia by which | a university proclaimed him a | Hoseu son, and addressed him as i ToUs Majesty:
 Inc noble conduct which Your Majesty maintained when he enemy approached your country has been waited over he whole world, and places you on pedestal of lofty fame, and marks you among the most con-
  modern times.
 Some less uncompromising mon. some vassilating persons might have suggested to Your Majesty that on the occasion or the approach of the enemy, making their request or threat. you might have made mild protest, followed by acquiescence to their demands, but those who would make this suggestion knew not the metal of which King Albert was made. Had Your Majesty yielded on that occasion the map of Europe would have been changed, and Belgium to- day would be vassal country; but thanks to the Lord of Hosts, thanks to Your Majesty's un- daunted courage. Belgium is to- day a free, independent, beaut- ful little nation, the brightest star in the constellation of the nations of the world."
 Upon receiving the honor the king replied:
 T am deeply grateful for the very kind remarks which have been addressed to me, Your Emil hence and the good rector of the university. It is indeed a great privilege for me to receive this de- gree from the Catholic University of America. I thank you heartily for the honor conferred upon me by this institution of such high scientific standing. The signifi- canoe of this occasion is height cned for me by the fact that 1t IS presided over by His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons. to whose high virtues I desire to render solemn honor. "I have been interested to note MASTER BARBERS
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