Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-03-31

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! stand among her sisters. The land of Penn,
| OF Franklin, of Rittenhouse, will not long be
behind the other states of the union, in enduca-
ton \ better day is dawnng brighter pros.
| poets are opcninG-We hone ere long TO hear il
announced that no child in this state, which is
tie Key to their glorious arch, will ever be per-
| mitted to grow up to manhood or wolnanhood,
without at least the rudments Of education.
A low US now to say few words in relation
/ to the Su$quehanna Collegiate Institute. This
noble building, whose corner stone was laid
July 4th, 1853. Long had such an Institution
been contemplated, and much the opposition,
and many the obstacles to be Surlnounted ere
ii could be erected But energy joined topper
severance at length oyercame the difficulties
and on September 9Th, 1854, a goody number,
most Of whom are now before me, were assem-
bled within its walls, for the first time, ayow-
edly for the purpose Of pursuing those studies
which are to prepare Il, for future usefulness.
Trustees we cannot in justice to our own feel
ingS, leave this institution without expressing
our heartfelt gratitude to vou. for the interest
YOU have taken in our welfare But for your
energy and perseverance, we should not have
enjoyed the precious privileges which have Just
closed with US forever. Long may the noble
edifice which YOU have So eifcctually aided in
erecting, remain to bless successive generations.
When, for the first time we met as pupils
within the walls of the Institute, the Autumn
sun shonc warm and brightly. Then earth's
fruits were being gathered all was pleasant
! and fair. Since then months have iled-Au-
tumn has been chilled into Winter, Winter
frightened into Spring. Within these months
much Of pleasure and little OF pain has been
experienced by us. The ghosts of many muy-
dered hour call tou from their depths many
neglected duty forces itself upon our mind to
night. The unheeled a1n,onitions Of our teach
eI's reproach us-the ill-learned lessons upbrAid
us in nmemory-neglccted talent and mlsspent
hours haunt Us Ike Snectre5 from the shadowy
land.
But our beloyedteachers what shall we say
to You! Deeply are We sensible Of yoar ass
aud as feeble inadequate return, We bring yen
the Offering of our gratitude. our love VITA
the WeaE.some perplcXng lators OF the long
n'ne I'LL four, you did not scase yonr labors il
our ehaIf. Bat nights fal. n shadows, and
niorh's first breaking light have found YOU still
at your self imposed, health destroying task,
struggling for our bcneiit. ...
hour of separation, looked forward to iot
weeks, has come at last Here, on the eve
OF our departure for our distant homes, we sal-
vey the past, and with swelling hearts look for
ward to the tuture,--a moarntul sadness over
shadows US With It's wings We know that
"l'hh t!'t pflch walls o' inc lhStltute' we shalI
never AL pe gathered again at the solemn hour
OF prayer. Ire those Eeil known tones fail
on our ear again. some loved ore from tie
buoyant @ro"p may be reposng IN :, hYeria.t-
| ing rest al to the So1S OF anguish, to the
voice of prayer: The SunbeamS creeping IN
through The College windows will never again
rest on an unhrolen group.
! Some go out from among lis to be themselves
/ teachers. Little 10 you know, my fellow stu
! dents, the perplcNities and tolls that awlltyou
but be encouraged, you have al honorable
! profession in view. Although your faithful
ness, and self denying lahorS may not be appra-
ciatcd and rewarded at the time rest assured
that your unrc in,ted efforts will .ot always be
forgotten. Your pupils will ere long rise Up
| and call you blessed. You are laboring for
the future sowing seed to germinate and pro-
ICE fruit, long after YOU shall repose beneath
! the cold cods OF authorizing characters for
/ time making impressions for eternity-go on
! JAch, pe ialtiilal 10 your hgH trust. Even tlc
teachers circle Will be invaded But our dear
teachers, may YOU who depart, and You who
linger, ever have the guardianship Of bright
angels around yoar pathway May the ;aith s
Mhch sUS'ainS you now, Whisper peace III nie
darkes', most trying houf- futufe generations
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