Smyrna times., 1854-07-26


Our feet may wander in distant climes-other
pursuits may enlist our attention-other society
we may mingle with and enjoy, but the name
of Newark, pre-eminent in the morality and in
telllgence of its inhabitants-in the beauty, re-
finement and true excellence of its ladies', will
long speak to us of past enjoyment and bring
regret that these scenes are ours no more.
In the name of the graduating classes ex-
tend to you our sincere thanks for the kind con-
sideration you have, on so many occasions,
manifested towards us. Most of us are, to-
morrow, to bid a final adieu, and return to our
homes. We wish not to be forgotten in your
memories we crave a place. FareweH!
FettO'o Students :-Ye who are yet to remain
and pursue your studies here, the time of our
separation is at hand. Long enjoying each
others society, and striving side by side in the
same cause, we trust friendships have been
formed between us which will never wane
while life endures There are amongst you
those whose energy and talent will place you
in the front rank of greatness, and we look to
see your names glitter from the temple Of
Fame. Time speeds swiftly on-we cannot
reverse his wheels or stay his onward course.
Farewell Oh, what thoughts are concentra-
ted in that single word, .JareweH!
FelIOW- Members OF the Graduating Glasses
From the eminence on which we now stand we
behold the Past, and soul-thrilling emotions are
awakened within us as each enchanted object
meets our gaze. From this position, too, with
longing and anxious hearts we turn our eyes to
the Future, and, though we cannot withdraw
the curtain, we can Judge somewhat of coming
events by the shadows they cast.
Never did men enter upon the active pursuits
of life in a more eventful age of the world
Agitation is abroad, 4" its nervous time for i'm
posture" Never was there period ofresearch
osifting, of inquiry so INSCRIPTIONS, of discove-
ries so unprecedented, of shams exploded, phan-
toms torn to tatters, hoary prejudces marched
off the stage, and time-honored errors consigned
to oblivion. Truth and error are marshaling
their forces, and in this contest we have part
to perform. Our lives are not to be spent in
the acquisition of wealth or in the pursuit OF
honor. Superiority is not to be our aim SO
much as positive excellence. If we are to be
the earnest advocates of truth and to do battle
for the right we can scarcely expect to gain
present popularity. There are other and nobler
objects we must keep in view. Error wherever
met with, must be encountered, ignorance dis
PEELED, misery relieved, and consolation admin.
istered to suffering humanity. The approval
of God and Of Conscience will avail us more
than all the plaudits a world can bestow.
This day is an era in our lives. For years
we have looked forward with interest to its ap-
proach--but we are not all here. There was
another who we expected would to-day partici.
pate in these scenes, but his cheek grew pale
his flashing eye was dinmed, disease thrust its
fangs into his yitals, and he passed away.
THOMAS McKIRACHAN lies low in distant
church yard, beneath the very spot which two
years before, was the scene of his life anC
vigor.
Say. had it been but told you then,
To mark whose lamp was dim
From out yOn ranks Of lresh-li pped men,
Would you have singled himl"
| We might shed bitter tears over his depar
ture. We go where hangs his likeness takel
when he commenced his studies here, and al
we gaze upon the expressive countenance it i
difficult to realize that he is not with US still
We miss him in the morning and evening walk
we miss him in the shades of eve, we miss him il
counsel and cheer. The loss of a personal, trieC
and faithful friend, time can never repair. The
who knew him longest and best, loved him most
He was noble in heart, pure in life, and gifte
in talent. His force of character and brillianc
OF intellect fore-tokened to him full share {
the worlds honors and aurels, but he died i
hope, and we trust he now wears a purer an
brighter crown than any the earth could cor
fer
Let us here raise our hearts in gratefu
Thanksgiving to the Author of all Good, for lif
and health, and the opportunity which has bee
afforded us of improving our minds.
Whilst around this Altar let us pledge
each that all past misunderstanding shall b
3 forgotten and friendship alone be cherished
We pledge to each other, that around this, OF
Alma Mater, our hearts shall centre, and f
her honor and prosperity we will zealousl
strive.
We must part. How solemnly did the ol
College bell ring out for the last time to sun
; mon us to duty. Its merry peal will speak
us ne more; others are to come at its bidding
to occupy our seats and fill our places in thes
: beloved halls.
/, How we delight to linger here. Memorie
! filncies, feelings rush uncontrolled into til
: mind. "The light of other days" beams il
to tell its tale. What airy castles that ros
j and glittered, and fell. What joys forey,
past--what ties disseyered-what hopes Il
b dulged : s.s.f.,.
n We part--we part-perhaps to meet--pe
! faps 70 meet no more! Farewell--companio
{ --classmates-f friends fareweAg FareDeH