Conferring of Honorary Degrees 163 



losophy at the University of Cambridge, England. Stu- 

 dent of the effects of tidal friction upon the earth and 

 moon. The name and fame of father and son will en- 

 dure until " Tideless sleep the seas of time!" — LL.D. 



William P. Henszey — Theoretical and practical 

 engineer. Notable for his contributions to civilization, 

 through his scientific work in the evolution of the mod- 

 ern American locomotive. Of great judgment and fore- 

 sight in the solution of difficult mechanical problems. 

 Through his efforts all the world becomes akin. — Sc.D. 



James Gayley — Noted for his contributions to the 

 advancement of the science of analytical chemistry. 

 Metallurgist. Combining in himself, in the highest de- 

 gree, the rare qualities of scientific knowledge, and the 

 power of transmuting this knowledge into practical re- 

 sults. Distinguished alumnus and trustee of Lafayette 

 College. — LL.D. 



Hampton L. Carson — Able student. Master of 

 legal, historical, constitutional and political science. 

 Great power of orderly massing of facts. Attorney- 

 General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Loyal 

 and devoted son of the University of Pennsylvania. — 

 LL.D. 



John William Mallet — Distinguished chemist of 

 the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jeffer- 



