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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
2
A collection of notable remarks from university and college leaders. President Faunce at Brown condemns cynics as croakers, while Rhode Island State College and Princeton presidents critique governance and regulation. Lecturers from Mt Holyoke Simmons and Tufts stress wisdom, hunger for knowledge, peace, and the purpose of higher education.
In New England graduates heard addresses by President Hamilton at Tufts President Faunce at Brown President Edwards at Rhode Island State College the Rev John Hopkins Dennison at Mt Holyoke President Seelye at Smith and at Princeton N J the baccalaureate sermon was by President Wilson.
Brown University president W. H. P. Faunce delivers the baccalaureate sermon on Experience Worketh Hope urging graduates to energy and service. He defends American college life against despairing critics, praising truth seeking independence and integrity in modern higher education.
Miss Helen Gould presents a $100000 gift on behalf of the financier's widow to dedicate the Russell Sage Memorial Chapel at Northfield Seminary. The new chapel, valued at $10000, is named in memory of the benefactor and marks a historic endowment.
A dedicatory service was held with hymns and appropriate exercises led by Rev. David J. Burrell of New York City and Col C. A. Hopkins of Boston. W R Moody noted Mrs Sage’s absence due to a prior accident and read her message praising the hymn and the name of Jesus. The hymn sung at today’s exercises carried the message.
President Howard Edwards wields a baccalaureate address at Rhode Island State College on Conservation of Intangible Resources. He denounces ridicule of the Declaration of Independence and criticizes constitutional limits as obstructive to public will and tax policy.
President Woodrow Wilson warned Princeton graduates that unprofitable servants threaten America's economic supremacy. He criticized minimal effort by workers and some graduates who cheapen diplomas by doing as little work as possible, urging a higher standard of duty.
Rev John Hopkins Dennison of Boston addressed Mt Holyoke College graduates urging two aims: a successful life and helping the world. He argued that both require wisdom and explained how wisdom guides personal and social achievement.
A reflection on ordering life by knowledge and fear. The text contrasts worldly wisdom with divine wisdom, arguing that fear governs many choices while the wisdom of God replaces fear with faith to guide actions.
President L. Clarke Seelye at Smith College delivers the annual baccalaureate, praising humanity’s longing for beauty in art while noting competing imitations of Christianity hinder progress yet praise the era’s appreciation of nature and its forms.
In the baccalaureate sermon at New Hampshire State College, Rev. Telespore Taisne urged peace as the nation’s broad ideal. He urged directing energy toward defeating internal enemies, pursuing worthy aims, and wisely preserving and using national resources.
The Rev Paul Revere Frothingham at Simmons College urged that happiness comes from using energies and developing capacities. He warned against aimless searching for wealth or fame and urged devotion to a few ideals and duties to find true happiness.
Rev H D Maxwell of Somerville First Universalist Church says dances and occasional dramatic entertainments are allowed in a hall connected to the chapel. He notes no sentiment against dancing locally and cites Atlanta pastor E Dean Ellenwood who supports dancing as harmless.
A large crowd is expected at Luna Park Revere Beach today for tests of women swimmers from Boston area. The park plans summer Friday night contests open to men and women in a 50 foot tank used by Oscar Norin for his fire dive. he and Gerda Norin conducted an informal rehearsal yesterday.
An advert promotes Marine Eye Remedy as a solution for eye health comfort and beauty. The copy emphasizes healing soothing effects and cosmetic benefits for the eye area.
A deer was chased by boys girls church-goers railway men and police officers from Sullivan square park to the stables of the Boston Ice Company on Rutherford avenue Charlestown yesterday morning. Elevated workers observed the animal nibbling grass and sampling sprouts in iron flower urns near the fountain.
Maclaurin proposes a new technical program focusing on aero nautical studies. He cites industrial chemistry and sanitary engineering as top careers for young men. He advocates amalgamation in business but cautions against overlaps in education and favors cooperation between Technology and Harvard with distinct methods.
President Maclaurin told the Post that Tech should consider establishing a course in aeronautics. He said the university appears at the start of an important phase in developing a new and great science.
Dr. Maclaurin argues against merger myth with Harvard and calls for diverse technical schools. He favors cooperative ties to avoid overlap and cites industrial chemistry as the most promising remunerative field, praising chemical technology as central to Germany's economic success and America's bright prospects for young scientists.
A man nicknamed Giovanni Rossi, real name Vincenzo Sabbataro, an Italian wanted in New Haven Conn for felonious assault, was arrested in New York after a detective recognized him from a circular noting his likeness to President Taft.
Light rains Saturday helped forest fire crews curb spread near Smyrna mills but embers remained dangerous. A 100 mile belt suffered intermittent destruction as winds forced flames back into burned areas. crews stay alert to sparks today.
A deer wandered from the Fells into the city drawing crowds as it chased through Bunker Hill and Main streets. It doubled back near St. Francis de Sales Church before being driven into a Boston Ice Company stable and boxed in while game wardens were alerted.
Mrs Kate Chase Page died in this city last Friday. She was prominent among state club women in the Castilian Club and John Hancock Chapter DAR and was noted for literary ability. Her husband Charles Jewett Page is involved in real estate and her son Walter Gilman Page is a renowned portrait painter in the city.
The ad for Gale and Kent at Ninety six Court Street ends the season. It touts men’s suits for modest prices from fifteen to twenty five dollars and invites customers to visit the shop day or evening. The seller notes this is their last ad until fall and signs off with a farewell envoi.
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth has shifted from debutante to congressional hostess. She now blends allure with poised, measured manner while remaining lively in Washington daily drives with husband Nick Longworth. The couple’s long affection endures as she escorts him to the Capitol each morning.
June 13 Newburyport Enoch Toppan aged resident was knocked down and seriously injured at the beach by several Marathon runners practicing along the water front.
Philip Greely Clapp composed the winning piece for Harvard’s Francis Boot prize and performed it last night at St Matthew’s Church Worcester. He played the work himself as the Roxbury church choir joined Worcester’s choir for the occasion. The anthem is titled O Gladsome Night.
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