The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1875-05-20


John Vandersluis flute. During the playing
of this march the graduating class, headed
by Prof Moore, entered. The following is
complete list of the class:
Frances J. Gum, Wright county.
Flora Geer, Kandiyohi county.
Melissa S. Keene, Wright county.
Josephine Cornell, LeSauk.
Helen Inez Moore, St.. Cloud.
Ada J. Locke, Benton county,
Phoebe Z. Lindley, Wright county.
Agnes Mann, Wright
Kate G. Maxwell,
Jessie Mayer, Superior, Wis.
Eleanor Powers, Hennepin county.
Mary Tubbs, Sank Centre.
Julia B. Tuttle, Morrison county.
Clara L. Weary, St. Cloud.
Rosabel Sanderson, Douglas county.
Harley A. Bickford, Wright county.
George H. Geer, Kandiyohi county.
Joseph II. Locke, Benton county,
Milton K. Nelson, Maine Prairie.
Addison Rathbun, St. Cloud.
Ambrose Westover, Mcleod county.
The fine appearance of the young ladies
in their neat calico graduation dresses was
generally remarked.
After an invocation by the Rev. G. R.
Milton, and chorus, "Hsil Bounteous
May" by large class, the reading of the
essays began, of which we give here
with synopsis.
The Dignity Of Man-Harley 4. Bedford.
Man is the epitome of universal nature,
the representative of all her projections, the
highest Of all created beings, the noblest
work of the Divine Architect, and forms
the connecting link between this world and
the higher realms of bliss. Possessed of a
portion of the divine spirit, the attributes
of Deity belong in limited degree to him,
and in the development of those attributes
he becomes God-ike. With his heart
filled by piety, his mind devoted to the
pursuit of knowledge, and his soul conse-
Grated to truth, justice and philanthropy,
man rises above worldly honor, the chair
of Presidents and thrones of monarchs, and
by his deeds and aspirations proves his re-
lation to the Infinite. The power of his in
telligence is seen in the amplitude of his
mental powers and spiritual sympathies !;
in his genius which flashes in poetry,
eloquence and history; in his power to
penetrate into the hidden places of the
universe, making the subtle agents subserve
the highest interests of the human family :;
in his ability to grasp up the philosophy
and comprehend all the laws, bodies and
movements in the broad field Of immensely
In all ages of the world the love of truth
and liberty has led thousands to the stake,
the dungeon and the scafold. Planted in
the human heart is silent admiration for
the grand and beautiful. The mountain ris-
ing in its awful grandeur, with its lofty
peaks and snow-crowned summit, the land
scape stretching away in the distance with
its diversified beauties, the starry heavens
bending over all with universal order and
unknown mystery, fill it with awe and ven
Grafton. The worth and dignity of man are
clearly revealed in his works and thousands
of cities, towns and villages with all the
comforts and blessings of civilization testi-
fy to them. il.
Sunshine and Shadow-Ada J. Locke.
Humanity has its ebba and flow of feeling.
Days of fog or of disturbed elements, with
in or without, are succeeded by the quiet
beauty of the brightest sunshine and the
greenest shores. Whether in palace or a
howell, life is not all sunshine nor all shadow.
The youth in his freshness and innocence is
regarded as living free from care, yet his
path is darkened at times. To-day his
face may be radiant with Joy or delight !;
tomorrow his expression may lead US to
think he had never known pleasure. His
brightest days have their clouds, and when
his hair is sprinkled with frost he finds not
only peaceful and cheerful days, but seasons
Of clouds and storm. He may have every
luxury and still find cause to complain.
Sunshine and shade are necessary to devel-
opment in nature, and so with man. Peace
is only appreciated after trouble, and joy is
made more joyous by its contrast with sor-
row. Those cheerful natures which discern
the silver lining to the darkest cloud are
constant source of consolation to their
associates, while those who look only on
the dark side labor always under a heavy
burden. The task of a merry person may
be as severe as that of his downcast brother,
yet is performed with greater ease, and
they who sing at their work are scarcely
sensible of fatigue. 1t is like marching to
music. Gladness prolongs life and sea-
sons labor, and even the memory of a
cheerful person is cherished with lasting
pleasure. Let US bear with our sorrows
remembering thata river is made more
beautiful by falls and cascades.
Early Neutrality-suspicious. Westouer.
Two youths start out upon life with ap-
parently equal endowments, their bright
eyes and clear compilations Indicating
moral as we'll as physical health. Mark
the change Of few years While
the appearance and language Of the one
speak Of advancement in purity and cult
ure, the other bears the marks of sensualitv
and dissi patton in the blurred eye and red
dened face. These are the natural out
growths of the influences brought to bear
upon the youthful mind-the fruit ripened
from the seed dropped into tender hearts
AS rich soils produce the most spontaneous
growth of weeds, so evil often finds the
strongest nourishment in the brightest
intellects. During the years when the
mind.is most impossible it should be
trained with great care and lead to the
study and contemplation of those things
which will not only excite to the cultiva.
ton of the true and beautiful but will teach
vlgor, promptness and consistency of action
A pure imagination wards off a world d
evil.
Eayoyment-Eleanor Povers.
On the worlds stage men of every elias,
and disposition are playing each different
part but with one common object in view