| Show Five Hundredth Anniversary of the Heldelberir University HEIDELDKUQ August 3The visiting deputations which are here to participate partici-pate in the celebration of trie 500th anniversary of the foundation of the Heidelberg University gathered in the Test Halle last night and listened to the address of welcome by the Burgomaster Burgo-master on behalf of the city There were 5000 persons present and vigorous vigor-ous cheers were given for the Emperor and the Grand Duke of Baden The choral Union sang a jubilee sw song the words of which were written by Scheflel and music by Accmer who directed the singing AJiymn by the poet Wolff wIn also rendered The deputies representing foreign universities i univer-sities held a meeting and elected Mr Zolltr president of the French Institue to act as general spokesman for the deputations during the festivities The Crown Prince Frederick William opened the celebration last night In his address to the assembly of the present pre-sent and former members of the great institution the Prince congratulated them upon their possession of a share in the jrioua record of Heidelberg Unf vtrsity He said maintained through many vicisitudes the foremost position in securing the religions liberty and the right of scientific inquiry which Heidel burg possessed tonight together with every quarter the world The University Uni-versity also led in the work of fostering the faith in the principle of national unity which was at present Germanys safeguard and strength Now that this unity has been regained continued contin-ued the Prince the malntninance of sufficient virtues of our race calls for the exercise of greater prudence self dental and spiritual discipline in order to promote the happy development of the lioeral spirit ot the national life of the German people The address of the Crown Prince was received with great enthusiasm |
