The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1874-05-21

70 devote two years to teaching in her oom-
mon schools. You should, therefore, re-
that tho State has . right to ex.
poet much at your hands; that you will
FULLY and faithfully redeem your pledge.
''Where much 10 gwen, much is required"
You owe tito yourselves. You owe to
The State which has provided tho privileges
you have hers enjoyed, a. we'll as to the
reputation Of the institution and ito faithful
that you should put forth your
best sndeavors to fulfill every obligation
you may be under to tho State and to the
which have 30 generously pre-
vided for your training ; and that In tho
future you will, to the utmost Of your
powers, make every necessary exertion to
extend the culture here acquired, to the
end that you may bs tho most useful in the
practice Of your calling.
You have my best wishes for your future
success in Whatever field Of labor your
lots may be cast. trust You will strive
to lead useful lives, and that all your Of
forts to do good, and make the world bet
ter for your having lived in it, will be
crowned with great success that the
world will ever appear as bright and joy
Gus to you IS 1t does tonight, and that
you will fully realize the fondest expecta.
tons Of yourselves and of your friends.
In conclusion, let me ezhort you to 20
from this place tonight fully determined
to quit yourselves like men and women
DO honest, be faithful, be true, DO industri-
Gus in every good work, ever remembering
that they are most successful in life who
are the most terribly in earnest.
A short recess followed, after which was
given triple quartstte, "Lifs Of song"
in very enjoyable manner. The reading
Of the essays was rssumed:
"ldeazs"-lda WeNs.
The influences which 90 toward forming
the ideals which We oil have concerning
WhAtever most interests or is Of the most
importance to US, were dwelt upon. The
teacher was aptly compared to = painter
tho minds Of tho children under his
charge being tho CANVASS. and words tho
brushes. Az impressions are 50 much
more readily formed in youth grave re-
sponsibility rests upon tho teacher to see
that the ideals accepted by his pupils arc
such a. will lead 10 high and noble life.
He should with especial care develop and
form the child's ideal Of true manhood
and womsnhood.
'<Ks Paint for Eternity"-K K. Hartman.
Our lifs-worl is ss large, fair canvass
on which We must now begin the great
picture which eternity alone can unveil.
Tho great Master himself is our teacher
and His is the image We should strive to
copy there. The spirit Of evil will try to
blot the lines and dim with temptations
the figure Of our perfect pattern; therefore
We should work earnestly and unceas-
ingly. Our studio is Gods beautiful
world which He has fitted up for US with
objects both lovely and grand that We may
not fail to be reminded Of Him and to feel
His presence near. Let US then try to
paint 80 that when the work is ended the
Master may find it worthy of = place in
that mansion which He has gone to prepare.
"Oh and NeU''-Maggie n. Biggustaf:
Nature is Is wonderful as it is beautiful.
If We 60 back to the beginning Of time and
study the earth's gradual development
from its gaseous state through each sue
oessive stage Of its advancement until it
becomes the fit dwelling place for man, We
cannot fell to note with reverent awe the
hand Of . great Master. The seasons in
their course, giving to man the fruits of
the earth that hs may enjoy them; tho sun
that guides his pathway through tho day,
and tho neon and stars that light up for
him the darkness Of night; the gorgeous
sunset and the tiniest flower that blows,
s'-~,- 49, H. .---e hrinRs to his snsaa
thoughts Of an Intelligent Creator, and
teaches him to look through nature up to
natures God.
"Popular Sentiment '-Msttie j. Le,oi,.
The necessity Of q powerful and correct
public sentiment to render any great 70.
form efeotual, was illustrated in various
ways. It will be only when backed by this
that movement for temperance can be
made successful and Of lasting benefit.
The changed condition of woman, from
that of the slave to that of the equal of
man. was attributed to the change in public
sentiment produced by an advancing civi.
lzation. A few centuries ago she was
denied not merely the training which pre-
pares for great achievements, but also the
praise and compensation which sho uld
follow such achievements. Now she is
welcomed to the highest and choicest
places in the realms Of literature and art.
1t is through popular sentiment that na-
tions are plunged into war and countries
are deluged with blood. Our duty is to 10
mould this great instrument for good or
evil % to elevate oil mankind and make
tho world in every respect tho better.
"7He Use and abuse Of Learnixg''-Lott;e
Aaysr.
Learned men were once the aristoorsoy
Of aristoorscies, but now learning walks on
tho common hishwsy and has become one
Of tho working forces Of the age. The
value Of learning lies in its use. When
true manhood goes into thought tho re-
suits arc practical. The energy of the
world would be short-livsd, were not ab-
straot thinkers constsntly replsnishias it,
stock Of ideas. If the world grows IN order
and beauty under our hand, it is not the
result ct luck or fortune, but Is tho fruit Of