Evening star., 1942-02-24
Dr.. Marvin Tells 387
Graduates World Is
Entering New Era
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as the bearer OF absolute truth,
adding that 1.-The manifestation of
such faith will transform social con-
tracts of today into more godly
family relationships tomorrow.
Sustained applause from a large
audience greeted the comforting OF
honorary doctorates upon DR.. Fran
cisco Castillo Najera, Ambassador
of Mexico; Capt. Colon ElQy Alfara,
Ambassador of Ecuador; DR.. Adrian
Recinos, Minister of Guatemala, and
DR.. Hector David Castro. Minister Of
El Salvador. The university ap-
propriately dedicated the convo-
cation to "Inter-American Under
standing"
Rose hampton Sings.
Miss Rose hampton, noted Met
fopolitan soprano, who sang eight
numbers, with Brooks Smith as &C
companist, received an ovation to
which she responded with two en-
cores. The beautiful and gifted
opera star sang arias from Mozart,
Mascagni and Verdi, followed by
selections from Beach, Hageman,
Sacco and Warren.
Constitution Hall was comfortably
filed with friends of the university,
relatives and friends of the grad
yates, and the public. 1t was
colorful scene which greeted MISS
hampton as she came on the plat
form. The graduating classes were
attired in the traditional black cap
and gown, with splashes OF red,
green, light gold and purple lending
vivid color to the somber academic
habiliments. Deans of the uriver-
sity, members of the Board Of Trus-
tees and faculty members, wearing
the insignia of many academic
i1onors, in their persons offered q
contrast of middle age and old age
gathered to honor younger gen.
Grafton to whom they passed the
scholastic torch. Against this col
orful background, Miss hampton
sang as one inspired.
The convocation was preceded by
q half-hour of orchestral music, d.
rected by Harry A. Allen.
An unusual feature of the gradu-
alton exercises was the presence
among the graduating medical stu
dents of Frasisco Castillo Najera,
son of the Mexican Ambassador, and
Alex Castro, son of the Minister OF
El Salvador.
Citations of Honorary Degrees.
The honorary degrees were con-
ferred by President Marvin with
the following citations:
Ambassador Na5era-.Famous son
of Durango; recognized master in
medicine, versatile man OF letters,
discriminating diplomat who, by
reason of character and resource
fulness, has caused his name to be
associated with those who believe
in the dignity of government and
the worthiness Of life"
Ambassador Alfara - "Distin-
guished son Of an eminent patriot
father, graduate of West Point,
thoughtful student Of political and
military institutions, competent
counsellor to his government, ser
want of fine courage"
Minister Recinos-"Worthy friend,
leader in legal education, discriml-
mating contributor to the fields OF
international comfy and fellow
ship: by his deep and true under
standing gifted to interpret both the
people he represents and this Nation
to which he is accredited"
HT11tIStrin11c rjtJ-
zen of Ell Salvador, acknowledged
leader and worthy civil servant, pa
tient and steadfast to preserve high
standards in understanding among
states, one in whom the end OF LIE
is high service"
Sees Birth Of New Era.
President Marvin in his convo-
cation address said:
Faith in the spirit shall make
YOU free. The material and sensate
INTERPRETATION of the past four cen
turies is being outgrown. Mans
mind is bursting through old forms
of thinking. A far greater crisis IS
lIpon us than that Of war. You ana
I are priviledged to be present at
the birth of a new era.
"This era that is dawnlng Will
break down false material values
and recognize man as the bearer
of absolute value. Because OF this,
man is sacred. Our faith in things
to come starts from this premise.
The manifestation of such faith Will
transform social contracts OF To-Day
into more Cody family relation
ships tomorrow.
"These things will be possible only
II this war which we now wage Is
used to purify nations and ennooie
the hearts of men. To this END
consecrate your lives. Democracy
will prevail, not because it is with
ont flaw, but because it contains
more spiritual values than any oGner
form of political government. De
mocracy's holdings are noble. you
are of God. The man next to you
Is of God. If you work in this faith,
YOU will have your part in the crea-
tive and radiant days OF magnn-
cent tomorrow"
Leader in "War Courses"
It was pointed out that George
washington University was one OF
the first schools in the Nation to
lend concrete aid to the war pro-
rram. with its great demand for
doctors, by reducing the instruction
period for medical students from
four to three years. In addition,
some 1900 engineering students at
George Washington are taking de-
tense work courses, President Mar
win said.
Graduates were:'