The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-21
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.

93'3; Edward II. f. Collins, 92'2; Joseph A. SIM,
92l; Joseph Leedom, 81 8; A. Burtis Hunter, 90 9;
Alexander G. lumbar Sc 3: Joseph A. Hough, $50.
Glass C-Lewis Cassidy, 80 .; Joseph II. Dram,
Samuel (. snellbaSer, So s.; Daniel Appel s9.2;
Samuel s Van Stavoren, 500 Josiah r. Davis Sc;
James Martin, s5 8; William w. Bel, $50; William
Class D.-Montgomery Gibson, %; Lewis R: An
dersou, s3-s; Newton Gresham, 92S; Charles f.
Kerbaigh, s2'7; Thomas II. Harper, % 8; Jonathan
Rowland, 9l3; Louis n. Mesargee gl2i william
AppeI' sT!7: John o. Pomeroy, $50; George c. Day
s53; william G. Walker, s.; George H. Norris,
CIas, B-Charles r. Psncoast, 92I; Thomas c.
Brewn 92'! David H. Bowen, sl9; George j.
S0Sey 9G ege gSen u Harv Rp
s73; Andrew ]. Parker, SOL; OTTO Wolf, sci;
John W. Roberts, $50; Samuel LOwensten, S5; Ell
Class William Kohn. 9q4; william c. Crage,
90; Walter c. Roaman, 9lS; Charles y. Wlgnall,
Charles A. Atkins, s5T; George NJ Heller, $50
George Berry, SAB; George w. Wright, s4'5; Henry
~ Class Ia G@wiliiam F. Stewart, s34; Andrew M.
Beyeridge; 991; Arthur e. SeIden, .l, S94; Samuel
ley, s54 Henry NJ. Chance, s54; Robert Rowe s54;
Glass H.-George A. Shryock, eO4; John Spar
hawk, s91 Wilbur F. Stiles, SO; William w. White,
$50; Benjamin w. TiDgley, SEQ; Herbert Dutuy,
500: Thomas II. Graham S65: William Mitchell,
s6.s; Alfred G. Peterson, s5's; Maurice Houseman,
$50; Charles j. Yost SAT-.
Masters Oratiou, by Benz. #. Housemau, Esq.
Benjamin F. Houseman, ESQ.,, who delivered the
Masters 0ration spoke as follows.-
Ladies' and Gentlemen:-Flve years ago, upon an
occasion Ike the present, surrot uded and encour-
aged by like representation OF beeuty, and worth,
a1d intelligence, stimulated by music as stirring to
the soul, and smiles as cheering to the heart the
Se TesSod Of poe as @
tuition and cast its lot upon the uncertain and dan
With what hopes and aspirations, with what fears
and doubts, with what Joys and griefs, with what
lingering accents OF God speed each individual
leave the young gentlemen who shall follow me
here to-day to tel you. They have, after four long
and interestingly useful years, been aG last brought
together to speak the sad farewell, made Juby sad
by associations which after years shall stamp upon
their memories as OF the most pleasant OF life
One is prone, In beginning the race che goal OF
which is either wealth or fame, to start with no
often present themselves to stay his progress to-
wa1ds the height OF his ambition. Soon the too
eager enthusiast nnds that the applause with which
he expected his every virtuous triumph to be
warded Is not as spirited as he desires 1t to be. He
forgets that there are Others striving perhaps in
like direction and with the same ultimate objects
in vew and that society," bound to give its attention
to everything which transpres in It's midst, is not
Then begin to appear in the bright sky with which
his youthful aspirations were delighted the clouds
OF despair, OF fear, and OF the ingrattude OF his
fellow men. He feels, perhaps that there is nothing
now for him to do but to prepare his funeral pile
and cast himself Dido-ke, in view OF his departing
hopes. upon its burning mass. Are these. however
the teachings OF his early education? Can he not
recall the noble lessons OF determination OF perse-
verance and OF forttude? And yet how many do
we find falling in this way by the roadside remain
Ing forever obscure, unhonored, lost.
Still, should our young celaborer succeed in over
coming his inltiatory disappoinme nts he wili not
have proceeded far before impediments, greater in
size, will startle his and stay his progress
Afar Off accompanied by scarcely audible sounds
Strength the cloud Of erTor Before he is scarcely
aware OF it, it will hover over him in proportions
great that its Incidental darkness Will unnerve and
alright him. Then will come the trying moments
In which he will have to form resolves and shape
actions which may bear upon his entire future life.
hpQr n q a W. nnOn
the physical conditions OF individuals and society
VIII engage his attention. ana II he is untrue to the
teachings OF an unprejudiced mind and q correct
judgment he becomes the prey OF such dangerous
falaces have from time to time served 70 startle
the influence OF error we can never consider our
selves entirely free. Hand-in-hand with ignorance,
IL mRk es its unheraded visits to the hearths OF
happy homes, TO rostrums Of our lecture halls and
to the scenes of our daily labors. Error knowing
incorrectly, ignorance knowing not at alone the
instigator the other the actor-victor ndeed is he.
who battles successfully against them. There are,
coming ali the hindrances to which a successful
course is subjected, one sees his cherished objects,
dearly purchased, snatched at once by the force
OF circumstances from his seemingly secure hold.
And then, oh what neartaches and misglviags!
What blasted hopes! y How W. sadly diaicGlt the re-
Is it then wonder that the members OF the 47th
class, again united under the protection OF their
Alma Mater, again honored by its approving smiles,
and gaddened by its renewed assurances, should
look upon this occasion as upon day OF sunshine
Bright indeed are the associations which cluster
around It
Again after FIVE probationary years, we go forth
istJ world TO mingle our pleasures with It's plea
sures and to bear the burdens OF citizenship Win
the rest of our fellow-men. Whether we prove sue.
cessful in the OF life whether at the ends OF
Journeys we shall or not stand forth as shining
and iilustrous examples Of the usefulness OF the
Central High School OF Philadelphia, Will depend
upon the manner In which we shall remain true 10
the teachings Impaired within its honored walls and
the support we may receive from tnose among
whom may cast our lots. Or you, kind irlends,
who gather here semi-annually to encourage with
your attention and smiles the sacred cause OF edu-
cation, we have much 10 ask. Not alone, however.
for the class, nor alone Tor the Central
High School and its alumni, but for all VINO are
striving, by the acquisition OF knowledge TO make
life earnest and ennobling.
We ask IL ia the name OF the spirit OF the age,
whose unawed power brings TO our ears the hum OF
Industry and the loud and crashing fall OF the ooso-
lete doctrines OF fanaticsm and error. lntne name
OF our glorious country, whose length and breadth
bound asylum for the virtuous down-trodden OF
every cline, irrespective OF color, nationality, or
creed. Where man is man indeed Where no false
theories OF the Divine rights OF kings or the priority
OF castes hold influence or bar the way OF tne mum
bes citizen to the highest place In the gut OF the
In the name OF our great and honored Common
wealth, keystone OF the arch Born In peace! Ever
alive TO the cause OF public education! Receiving
upon the SUBMITS OF her lofty mountains the kiss o
Heaven, and, from her dark and pregnant earth
dispensing wealth and comfort to her prosperous
In the name OF the city OF Philadelphia, under
whose immediate auspices we are here assem- 0led
cation we obtain the privilege OF saying to you fo
how much we are thankful
In the name Of all OF these,w ask your future carr
When years shall have rolled away, and Tim
shall have traced hefurrows deep and wel upol
or this happy OCCASION gTaced by the presence OF 5
many learned ana learning ones. still keep us slY
our county, to posterty. Acting under the la
Ilse then felt, and having accomplished our earth
mission, may then depart
''liEe one who wraps the drapery OF his couch
About him. and lies down 10 pleasant dreams"