The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-27

Wel~Del0R OF tue StaJe, IOr bne PUBIC COmIOrJ ana
for the furtherance OF those principles Of justice
ralty ane order which should characterize every civil
lizeo Commonwealth. wherever ettements spring
up in remote regions the schooh0uses are among the
earliest signs OF promising growth and even where all
seems uninvting, the presence OF this sure indica
ton OF an approach to more intelligent life removes
an impression otherwise unkind and, generally, by
the power OF their influence, the painest localities
are made attractive. With the growth of the coun-
try and with the extension OF those measures which,
as communities become stronger, increase educa-
ional facilities, institutions OF greater power and
hgner purposes, rising from time to time, mark by
their own advancement the Improvement Of the
people. To stimulate these-to promote their inte-
rests and TO aid with generous encouragement their
exertions for enlarged efflciency-is an obligation
whose execution brings its own perfect recon-
pense.
Notwithstanding the increase of the nation in
population and in the rapid formation OF new States
@ terIsnty MY at Ior many years % 70
literary culture and prominent in the promotion
and advancement Of knowledge. The advantages
they possess attract to them students in larger pro-
portion than institutions OF Younger life, and with
out record In the past, can claim for their history
and traditions have fascination for cultivated
minds, and as they send forth bands Of disciplined
men, their responsibilities are vast indeed. Upon
of those educational Influences which will build up
in the near future similar seats OF learning through
out the country and diffuse beyond anticipation the
benefits OF those blessings which have been i'm
parted to the few. To widen the circle OF their con-
trongpower, and to augment beyond its present
limits, the number Of those to whom these privi-
leges should be accorded is their high duty The
union of representatives OF their alumni in occa.
BlOudl RaJUeTlUgS-WUeI6 Nl6Wb VI pTOgTeSS COulu
be taken, where suggestions for improve
ment could be exchanged and where there
might result in binding together more harmoniousy
In the same cause those now separated; in concen
trating efforts which are now divided, and in cheer
ing every lover OF the promotion OF true instruction
with the knowledge that institutions, parted in loca
tion. in Judgment and in belief-agreeing to differ
In these-were still united in laboring with liberal
emulation, in the noble cause OF elevated education.
GentLenen of the Cliosophic and american Whig So
cietisThe privileges which are yours here are far
An afotTn nf fhntF
character is difficult until you enter upon profess
sioLal or business avocaons and in the active con-
ict Of opinion and in the real labor Of life, you will
have presented the full Importance of your opportu-
mites. In land like ours, where in public bodies
and before assem0sges OF ntellgent p people t great
are attached to delberave bodies and by those who
aspire to station the exerton given to duties which
your societies present finds its full reward No
talent is recognized as Of greater value to
any man than the ability to express, in ap-
propriate language, the reasons which control
his action and direct his course. The form of gov
ernmenJ under which we live-popuarized by the
constant changes occurring-accords to this endow-
ment extraordinary power. All the aids in this
direction are offered you here to an extent which
you can only measure when hereafter, perhaps, you
revive the recollection of lost advantages generous
rivalry has ever prompted your endeavors. Each OF
you clngs with very proper pride to the society OF
his choice. Among shades like these in halls made
classic by treasured recollection, the stories Of the
men OF earlier days, whose lips here learned to
speak the words Of eloquence almost bring with them
Inspiration. Both societies have sent throughout
the land, and throughout all lands men with ability
beyond question and reputation above repr0ach.
And iI the long succession OF eminent men whose
names illustrate the pages Of American history,
there are many who signed your rolls whose elo-
quence has been effective whose oratory has been
powerful, whose influence has been wise and eX-
tended-who formed the basis of their public life
within your halls, and traced the origin of their sue.
cess to the days when they wore the red badge or
the blue.
Again another year rolls on and brings the day of
departure from these scenes 1t is the old old story
With all its happiness it has the same sad side.
Partings are made Of friends for whom there may
not be on earth another meeting. There are ties
broken by this separation which can never be re-
newed Answering lips, when the last farewell is
said, will reveal the emotion which honors manly
hearts, and the which brighten with seemly Joy
will be moistened when the thought or final parting
comes. Bonds OF affection such as those formed
| here, however high may be our hopes, cannot be
broken without sincere regret But the glad thoughts
which control your aspirations make 1t day OF hap
piness. The welcome greeting which comes from
home will soon be yours. The approving smiles of
those who are dear to you by all the ties OF kindred
cheer you on The language spoken to you has only
words OF 'ove, while at the beginning of that jour-
ney which has rough roads and perilous paths you
| almost tread on flowers.
To you it seems as If your years reached far into
| the future. The shadows Of the day not more
Meeting. The hands on the dial begin to move faster
| and faster even now Soon from the weary work OF
| life, regretfully looking here, you will remember
| days which, never returning, will be halowed In
| your hearts. Hereafter, when sometimes hope
seems gone, and DISAPPOINTMENT comes in all its
bitterness. the recollection OF this college parting
will be gladly welcomed as you recall, when friends
seem few, the benedictions Of this hour.
Our gmpses OF the future are uncertain anC
| none can claim prophetic vision; but we can have
faith IN the hoped-for fulnlment OF those wishes
| which go with you as you leave this consecratet
| spot Then, when your days on earth are done
| mngling with your memories no regret, there will
be given from you, to those you love the honoreC
| record OF manly lie.