New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-21

Our bark will soon be launched on the flowing tide
Of Life, and borne EDWARDS by the breeze OF Hope.
How merrily il will dance over the blue waters. Sue
cess Will be the compass which points onward Rea-
shall direct the helm and as through the vale of
years we float smoothly on the ocean OF life relying
on the future ever rushing hither and thither bask-
ing in the sunshine OF joy, gathering sweets from
every opening flower, diiiusing gladness from the
overweing cup and treasufing up the untold wealth
Of the mind we shall but accomplish the mission
allotted to us from childhood TO the grave.
To dc US for all the duties OF after life the means
that have been for years In operation have been pro-
ductiye Of much good. The influence OF our primary
intermediate and high schools, has spread far and
wide, and the standard OF education is becoming
more and more elevated. The object Of these insti-
tutlons has been TO improve the thinking powers to
elevate and refine all those tastes which may be the
means OF increasing individual happiness and to
qualify their pupils for the important office of COM
municatng TO others the benefits that have been SO
bOuntifully bestowed on them. Then do we not owe
an eternal debt OF gratitude to the founders of these
schools
We are now preparing for the duties that await us
in coming years, and must leave those halls conse
Grated to science aud learning to take our parts in
the great drama OF life. In this parting hour, sweet
memories OF the past cluster around our hearts, with
their train Of impressions OF mingled pleasure and
sadness. With pleasure do we recall the many de-
lightfu hours spent together in social intercourse
and the enjoyment derived from the expansion OF our
minds by the daily acquisition of useful knowledge,
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ings of sadness do we remember that we must part
No longer shall we sit side by side ia friendly strife
each exerting her highest powers for the advance
ment OF intellectual and moral strength.
Dear, delightful moments, gone never more to re.
turn hurried along By The resistess hand of Time,
neither the wishes Of joyful heart, eager to unfold
its wings once more in the sunlight of SO much ten
derness aud love, the tears OF the conrite one
equally anxious for chance to embrace once more
those golden opportunities that have passed unim-
proved, are OF any avail. Like playful children
among the flowers they burst from our OBTAINING
gra p, and are swallowed up in the ocean of eternity
but the roses and horas that they scatter around our
pathway, as they take their fight, finger with
The present now brings its changing scenes of
light aud shade. II is fact that we can scarcely
realize, and afraid to grasp the substance lest
we lind only the shadow. Un every side we see a
host OF smiling faces, lighted up with emotions of
joy. Oh, the exquisite happiness of this moment, to
see the realization OF all hopes, to feel ourselves
the objects OF so much tenderness. Let the recol
leetons oil TINS day be craven on the tablets of
memory, and when In alter years We turn them over
let its teachings act as an incentive 10 us in every
thing we undertake, showing US that determination,
combined with industry and perseverance, can over
come every obstacle. as
YOn sky is serenely fair, not cloud mars its bril-.
lancy, or II perchance there Clouds they are 80
sNtully interviewer that they are not perceptbe to
the common eye. So does the future appear to u.s.
We look forward only tois joys and seek not TO pene-
ae beneath The snIace Ia search Of hidden sorrows.
And why should we dspel the brightness of these
dreams, in the anticipation Of disappointment for
loving ones are waiting to greet us, and kind voices
BID US welcome home Bat ii all our bright visions
should be realized can the future have in store for US
such unallOyed happiness as we enjoy at presently
Can we ever With the same freshness of feeling the
same high hopes and Joyful expectations stand where
we now stand, and experience the same emotions as
at the present momeutY
IN bidding adeu, we would not forget to express
tfaafaI -.
nan oy many who are not in any way connected with
tne pupe schools, and particularly would we earnestly
thank the Reverend Dr. Bolles for the disnterested
An9nsss ne mas shown, in endeaYoring TO render our
ON Botany and Chemistry
We would extend our feelings Of thankfnlness to
you, our KIND superintendent for your untiring eli.
!erss n directing and controlling the management of
the schools IN 50 efficient manner. Nav the success
which has repaid your care stimulate Won to further
exertions, and may the sweet voices smiling faces
and happy hearts which greet you with a cheerful
good morning Wherever you go in our Garden
District" ever leave the same happy smile on yonr
countenance And let us, as We pass from your inn,
mediate supervision, ask that be not forgotten in
years TO come when other young and Joyous spirits
shall occupy our places.
You. the honorable Board Of Directors. will be
gratefully remembered. not only by the pupils, but
by the parents themselves for the great interest You
have taken 10 the discharge Of your duties Our own
class especially thank you for your encouraging
visits which often excited US to renewed diligence
knowing that our improvement would be source Of
satisfaction TO you.
We owe to you. our kind French insfructress, many
thanks, as you have spared no exertons TO make us
perfect IA that useful and necessary language which
y OF SO mnoh importance In our own fair State and
70 almost every habtable part Of the globe. We
snail ever retain pleasant "reminiscences Of that de-
hghtinl hour passed together every day in our old
schoolroom, where your cheerful eonntenance always
beamed upon us with affection. 10y
10 you, our dear teacher, we owe lifetime Of re.