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25, I903Bachelor of Philosophy (In Course) Virginia Knapp Reed. Hornellsville Susie Crandall Saunders. Rochester
Effa Grace Steele, Bradford, Pat
Bachelor of Science (In Course) Daniel Clark Babcock, Ashaway, R. r.
Walter Gillette Davis, Shiloh, N. J.
Gilbert Alan Farwell, Ischua
George Arthur Main, Alfred
Joseph Erastus Myers, Portville
Bachelor of Arts (In Course)
Daniel Alva Crandall, Rockville, R.
1.Alva Lucian Davis, New Miltoll, W. Va.
Seymour Brownson Everts. Salamanca
Henry Nelson Jordan. Nile
Franz Hubert Rosebush. Alfred
Bachelor of Divinity (In Course) Rev. Herman A. M.;
'02,Hornellsville
Master of Science (On Examinationl
George Manning Ellis. S. B..
'01.Dodge Center, Minn.
Master of Arts (Honorary)
Elmer S. Redman. A. M., Ph. D., Hornellsville, N. Y.
Elmer S. Redman was born in Allen, N. Y., in 186I. Being left father- less at an early age, he has had his own way to make. He received his early education at the Genesee Valley Seminary at Belfast, N. Y. At nineteen he was principal of the Village school at Moscow, N. Y. The next year he was principal at Portageville, N. Y. He next pursued the classical course at the Geneseo State Normal School, where he graduated with the highest honors. He was then principal of the Union School at Angelica, N. Y •• for three years and of the High School at Belfast, N. Y.
for three years. In 1889 he commenced work with the Illinois Wesleya~
University (or the degree of Ph. B., which he received in 1892. He also did post graduate work with this University and received the degrees of A. :If. in 1894 and of Ph, D. in 1898. After six years as Superintendent of the Village Schools at Rockville Center, N. Y., he commenced his work
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as Superintendent of the City Schools at HornellsviJIe, N. Y., where he has been for the past five years. Dr. Redman is a member of the Baptist Church, an active member of the National Educational Association, and Vice~president of the State Council of School Superintendents. He is mnch in demand at institutes and other educational meetings where his earnestness and frankness make him a favorite instructor. He is an edncator of influence aud ability in the state, and Alfred University is glad to recognize his merits.
Doctor of Letters IHonorary)
Rev. Frank Samuel Child, D. D., Fairfield, Conn.
Frank Samuel Child was born ill r854. He prepared for College at Leonardsville Pnblic School and VVhitestown Seminary, and graduated at Hamilton College with the Literary Honor, in r'<'>15. He graduated at Union TheOlogical Seminary in 1878, and entered npon the profession of the Gospel Ministry. He is now pastor of the Fairfield Congregational Church: one of the oldest, strongest and most influential churches in New England. Dr. Child has been for many years a writer for the Press on literary and historical subjects, and a frequent lecturer on the same themes, before schools, ~olleges. patriotic and historical societies, etc. In 1897 he received the honorary degree of D. D. from Hamilton College and also from Elon College, N. C. He is President of the Fairfield Historical Society and of the Fresh Air Home, He is a corporate mem- ber of the American Board of Foreign Missions. He is a Trustee of the Fairfield Memorial Library, The Aged Christian Minister's Home, Palmer Institnte and Alfred University. He is also a Trnstee of the Francis Asbury Palmer Fund in ::-.rew York. To these and many other benevolent enterprises Dr. Child is giving much of his best thought and effort. But it is in literary achievements that Dr. Child is ruost widely known.
Aside from his nnmerous articles constantly appearing on literary and historical subjects, he is the author of the following well known works, viz:
"The Friendship of Jesus," "Be Strong to Hope," "The Boyhood of Henry Ward Beecher," "An Old New England Town," "A Colonial Parson,",," A Colonial Witch,H H A Puritan \Vooing/' H An Unknown Patriot," "The Honse with Sixty Closets," "The Little Dreamer's Adventure, " H Friend Or Foe~"
Corliss Fitz Randolph. A. M .. 1888, Newark. N. J.
Corliss Fitz Randolph wa~ burn at New Milton, W. Va. in 1863. He prepared for College in the pUblic and select schools of 'Vest Virginia and graduated in the Classical course in Alfred University in 1888. After eight years of successfnl public school work he entered Columbia Uni- versity as a graduate student in the classics. After one year's study he
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was awarded the Henry Dressler Fellowship in Classical Phiiology and continued his studiesfor two years more. In [899 he re-entered Public school wor.k in Newark, N. J. and is still engaged there. Mr. Randolph has distinguished himself as a student in· Classical Literature and Philology and has rendered valuable service as a lecturer on these subjects in Al(red University. He is also a frequent writer on historical and literary subjects. He was elected a Trustee of Alfred University in 1895.
and in 1902-r903 was President of the Alumni Association of his ·Alma M .. ter.
Doctor of Laws (Honorary)
Hon. Seymour Dexter, Ph. D., '64, Elmira, N. Y.
Seymour Dexter was born in Independence, N. Y., in 184[. At fourteen years of age he entel"edAlfred Academy and continued his studies here at intervals uutil the spdng of '61, when, fifteen days after the first gun of the Rebellion was fired at Fort Sumpter, he left his studies to enlist in the Twenty Third Regiment N. Y. S. Volunteers. In the fall of 1863 he returned to resume his studies and graduated·)O the class of 1864. After graduation he entered upon the study of law in Elmira, N. Y., and was admitted to the Bar in May, 1866. His ability and sterling qualities Of character made his progress a steady ongoing. In the spring of [87:<1 he was ele.cted City Attorney, and in the autumn of the same year, ·he was elected to the legislature of New York State. In I8n hewas honored with election as Judge of Chemung County. To this position he was re- elected, holding the office for twelve years. In 1889 he resigned his Judgeship to accept the Presidency and business control of the Second National Bank of Elmira, which position he still holds. For nearly thirty years he has been President of the Chemung Valley Mutual Loan Associ- ation. In 18q.a he organized the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations, and was elected President at its first annQal meeting in 1!ly3. and again inl8w. III 1889 he pUblished an im- portant work entitled, Co-operative Savings and Loan Associations.
This work at once gave him rank as an au thority on a1\ Loan Association matters. The United States League of Local Building and Loan Asso- ciations, at the annual meeting of the League in Indianapolis, in appre- ciation of his labors and endeavors in the organization of the League, and in the cause of home building and home owning in the United States, gave him a very fine loving cup. Aside from hi. bushiess and professional services Judge Dexter has found time to do a large amount of literary and lecture work. He has been a close and thorough student of political, economic, social, and religious problems, and has written and lectured much upon these subjects. In 1885 he was elected a trustee of Alfred University, and has continued an effident member of the Board since that time. In 1886 his Alma Mater conferred upon bim the honorary degree of Ph. D. A man of broad scholarship, and philan- thropic impulses, he is a recognized leader in all reform movements of his community and of the state. As a loyal alumnus of the University, he has ever sought to promote its interests and to broaden its usefulness.
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Alexander Cameron MacKenzie, Elmira, N. Y.
The Reverend Alexander Cameron MacKenzie, born in Oxford, Canada, is a representative of a family widely known as clergymen, authors and educators throughout Great Britian and Canada. After completing his classical education in his native country he came into the state of New York, entered the Auburn Theological Seminary from which institution he was graduated in 1885. In the same year he accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian church of Owego, New York, which he held for twelve years.
In 1897 he was called to the presidency of Elmira College, Elmira, New York, which position he still occupies. As pastor and as president he has been successful in all that he has undertaken. In addition to academic honors conferred upon him Dr. MacKenzie has received marks of con- fidence and appreciation as a clergyman, author and educator, having been elected moderator of the Presbyterian synod of New York; a member of the Presbyterian Historical Society of the United States; and one of the college committee of the regents of the Umversity of the State of New York. The comprehensive scholarship, administrative ability and inspiring personality of Dr. MacKenzie enables him to fill an important place ill the educational world.
Professor Harry Thurston Peck, LH. D., New York City.
Harry Thurston Peck was born at Stamford, Conn., in 1856. He pre- pared for College at private schools and was graduated from Columbia University in 188, with the degree of A. B. He has subsequently studled ln Columbia University and in the University of Berlin, Germany, and has received the degrees A. M., Ph. D., and L. H. D. Dr. Peck is Pro- fessor of the Latin Language and Literature in Columbia University.
He is also editor of the Bookman and Literary editor of the Commercial Advertiser. He is the author of" The Personal Eql1ation," "The Selnitic Theory of Creation\" U Latin Pronunciation,"" The Adventures of Mabel." He is editor of Harper's Classical Dictionary, The Inter- national Cyclopedia, The American Atlas of the 'Vorld, The Library of the \'Vorld's Literature, Masterpieces of Literature, etc. Professor Peck has thus distinguished himself as one of the leading literary critics of America. His Address before the Alumni Association of Alfred Univers- ity in '903 was most thoroughly welcomed and enjoyed by all.
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T. Guilford Smith, A. M .• C. E., LL. D., Buffalo, N. Y.
T. Guilford Smith was born in 1839. He graduated at the Central High School of Philadelpbia in 1858 with the degree of A. B. and with the degree of A. 1Il. in 1863. In 1861 he graduated from the Rensselaer Poly- technic Institnte with the degree of C. E. He was Civil Engineer of the hiladelphia & Reading Railroad 1861-1865, General Manager of the
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ALFRED YJ<~AR-BoOK, 1902-03Philadelphia Sugar Refinery, 1866-1869, Secretary of the Union Iron Co., Buffalo, 1873-1878, Sales Agent of the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Co., I878-18g2, Manager of Sales for the Carnegie Steel Co.
since 1889 and Vice President of the New York Car Wheel Works since 1892. He has also served as President of the Buffalo Library, and the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, and is now President of the Charity Organ- ization Society of Buffalo, and the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.
Aside from the large bl13in~S4 and philanthropic interests which Mr.
Smith has served, he is rendering distinguished services in the field of education. In 1890 he was elected Regent of the U uiversity of the State of New York, and is devoting an unusual amount of time and enerRY to advancement of the educational interests of the state. He has twice addressed the Alumni Associatioll of Alfred University. F'irst at the dedication of the Babcock Hall in 18gB and aKain at our recent Com- mencement. In many ways he has shown himself a valuable friend and advisor of Alfred University, and he is therefore welcomed most cordially aJuong its honorary alUlnni.
Hon. Frank Sullivan Smith. A. B.. LL. B .• Angelica. N. Y.
Frank Sullivan Smith was born in 1851. His father, was Dr. '¥illiam M.
Smith, one of New York State's most noted Surg-eons, and Health omcer of the Port of New York from 1880 to 1892. He prepared for College at Angelica, N. Y., and graduated from the Academic Department of Yale University in 1872 with the degree of A. B. After graduation from College he served three years as School Commissioner of th,~ Northern District of Allegany Co., N. Y. In IBn he was admitted to the Bar and began the practice of his ch0sen profession of Law. His scholarship awi ability in his profession rapidly won for him marked distinction, and in ISS7 he was offered the Deanship of the Sch()ol of Law of Cornell Uni- versity, but he chose to continue in the pracHce of his profession and soon opened an office in New York City, where he still continues his extensive practice at 54 WaH St. In I8n he was married to Clara A. Higgins of Rushford, N. Y. Among the prominent business positions which Mr.
Smith has held may be mentioned the fol1owing; President of the Allegany Central Railroad Co.; Vice President of the Lackawanna & Pittsburg Railroad Co.; Vice President of the Central New York and 'Western Railroad Co.; Vice President and General Counsel for the Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad Co, He has been Counsel to the Receiver of the Richmond aJld Danville Railroad; General Counsel of the Scioto Valley Railroad; the Rome & Decatur Railroad Company, and Attorney for the Pittsburg, Bessermer & Lake Erie Railroad Co" and the Buffalo New York & Philadelphia Railroad Company. In r884 he was delegat~
to the Republican National Convention at Chicago, and from 1887 to 1891 was Secretary of the Republican State CommIttee. Aside from his many business and public services Mr. Smith finds much time. and devotes a generous part of his ability and enthusiasm to the work of education.
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In H)Ol he was appointed by the Conrt of Appeals of the State of New York, a member of the State Board of Law Examiners, which position he still bolds. He is a member of tbe Association of the Bar of the City of New York, of tbe University, Yale, Barnard, and Republican Clubs of the City of New York, also of the Society of Medical Jurisprudence, and the New York Commandery of the Loyal Legion. But more important for Alfred. he is a mucb esteemed and a highly valued member of the Board of Trustees of Alfred University.
Hon. Philip T. VanZile, Ph. D., 1863. Detroit, Mich.
Philip T. VanZile was graduated from Alfred University in lS63. He tben spent two years in the service of his conntry, remaining until the
"Var closed. After the War be studied law in the Law Department of the University of Michigan. from which he graduated in lS67. In 1868 he was elected Prosecuting Attoruey of Eaton Co., Michigan. After four years he was elected Judge of the Probate Court and subsequently, Judge ofthe Fifth Jndicial Circuit conrtof Michigan. During the trouble with the Mormons in Utah, at the earnest solicitation of the President, he accepted iIU878 the office of the United States District Attorney for Utah and remained six years in that position. By vigorous prosecution and the advocacy of New Anti-Mormon legislation, he was able to break the back of the Mormon Control in Utah. Since 1884 he has resided in Detroit, Mich., where he has Tendered distingnished services in the Legal pro- fession. He has served five years on the State Board of Law Examiners, and fOT thirteen years has been Dean ofthe Detroit College of Law. Judge VanZile has always been a loyal and enthnsiastic alumnus of the Univers- ity, and was chosen by the class of r903 to deliver the Doctor's Oration at Commencement.
Doctor of Divinity Honorary)
Rev. William Clifton Da!and, A. M., D. D., Milton, Wis.
William Clifton Daland was born in New York City in r860. He received his early education in Elizabeth, N. J. In 1875 he entered Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, from which he received the degree A. B. in r879.
After teaching music for four years, he entered Union Theological Seminary in 1882, from there he was graduated in 1886. After graduat- ing from the Seminary, he labored as pastor of the Seventh-day Bapti$t churches in Leonardsville, N. Y., 'Vesterly, R. 1., and London, England.
In ")02 he became President of Milton College. which position he con- tinues to fill wilh much ability. In l887 Alfred University conferred upon him the degree of A. 111. and in 1895 Milton Co!lege conferred the degree of D. D. President Daland has shown himself a scholar of unusual versatility and thoroughness. He is the author of a translation of the Song of Solomon which received much favorable comment. and is a liberal contributor to literary and religions perIodicals.
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Rev. Edwin Stoner Hoffman, A. B., B. D., Hornellsville, N. Y.
Edwin Stoner Hoffman was born in New Franklin, Pa., in 1859. He entered Carthage College, Illinois, in 1879 graduating in 1883 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He graduated from Wittenberg Theological Seminary, Springfield, Ohio, 1885, with the degree of Bachelor of Divinity, In 1887 he became assistant Professor of Greek in Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, also pursuing Theological studies at Bexley HAll. In August, 1888, he was ordained to the deaconate of the Episcopal Church, and the November following to the priesthood. He was assistant min_
ister in 1888 and Minister-in-charge in 1889, of St. John's Parish. Youngs- town, Ohio. March 1St, 1890, he became Rector of Christ Church, Hor- nellsville. N. Y., where he has continued to the present time, distinguish- ing himself as a devout and able minister of the Gospel and a scholar of of great breadth and thoroughness.
Rev. A. T. de Learsy, A. B., B. n. London. Eng.
Rev. A. T. de Learsy was born in 1854 and received his early education in Egypt and Turkey. After serving as Consular Secretary for a short time, he came to the United States where, in the University of Kentucky, and subsequently in the General Theological Seminary, he completed his education. He was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in 1885. From that time until 1899 he labored in his chosen calling in the United States, dis_
tinguishing himself for his marked scholarship and his able advocacy of Biblical truth. In 1899 he ,ailed to Argentina where he spent two years in educational and missionary work. In 1901 he returned to London, England, where he has since been engaged in pastoral labors. His eX- ceptional ability as a linguist, most notably in Hebrew and Greek, and his masterly interpratation of the Eible in the originallangllages are fit- tingly recognized in the conferring of this honorary degree.
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