The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-22

feet In religion this persistent deaiism 10 painful
10 note. Some very good people hold aioof from
churches because churches not their idealk One
church seems TO Il en- too weak. ts members incon-
sistent its pastor not sufficiently spiritual Another
through tho earth wilfuly dcpriving themselves OF
Christian felowsnps and that developments OF faith
and purpose that union Is mighty to give Ideals
sopal interests subservent 10 their high estate This
error enters largely into our schemes for happiness
into what ID termed the special
DESTINY rENixIxE Liyx
Woman has been slow 10 learn that happiness 4 per-
been glorined; marriage anticipated . heaven OF
roseatc hue which reality QuenchnR naturally precip
,ass ana nn ,b.erss s We
explodinx-romantic maidens disappearing from the
scene-and hail as one Of the good signs OF the cen
girls becoming practical that they beginning 70
realize that there something than roses cream
lives. Appiause.l But some hold ideals they fancy
better suited 10 their capacities and tastes. One 10 wso
10 choose such base, and the world growing sum
GENTLY good natured 70 admit the plea Two
weeks since, Al the commencement OF the Theo-
logical School OF Boston University, was bestowed
deny her the right to do what she has proven she
do so well Shall VIC her sstcrs fail In congratu
name in America 10 secure such tile is found ON her
alumnal roy As cannot have ideal churches, CHAR
ites nor personal lfe- schemes neither can VIC have
Ideal the best OF countries cannot be all
that citizens demand Have you been amazed
law. nlricacies and bubbles, Its absurd loop
venient cxsrlcation OF criminals that seemingly no
law rcachY Surely you have bowed your heads
with shame the corruption that has permsaied al
every department Of our government and depre-
Gated the weakness that admits such breaches OF trust
yet, despite corruption. despite mperection Of law.
who OF would yield up country, who aoac one whit
OF that civil and religious liberty which fathers
fought win" Tho speaker closed with urging love 10
ndsity to The institution wherein her hearers had
passed their early years
The chair was then taken by Miss Grace y. frooe,
Of the class OF 20 The other graduates were Misses
H. Helen Edwards, Belle Scribncr Maud STEPHENS,
Florence A. Ward and Catharne j. Van Bsnschotcn.
Alter from "Faust by Misses Scribner and Ward,
the historian or the class, Miss II. Helen Edwards,
read advances attacks battles, seges and VIC
the class during the collegiate torn Of service
She had not one defeat chronicle. Miss Belle Scrb
read with spirit prophecy OF the future Of each
member Of the class The revelations Of tho siitsd
prophecies drew forth rounds OF applause. Miss II.
Helen Edwards sang with clear sweet VOICE Schuberts
s'Last Greeting" The charge 10 the junior class WAS
mystic casket of tho M NJ Sigma Society placed IN
their custody. Miss Ida SANFORD responded Tor the
PRESENTATION Of the Key and pssng he class to hon
orably discharge The duties iposed Tho class Of 70
then gathered IN the centre q sho chapel and sang TO
The arOf "Auid Lang Lyme " the class song:-
Farewell 1.-THE hours ars passing fast
ys ss, ss Ss r .ss a.. ssa o.. h..
And on the threshUld stand
We pause. but cannot nay
Or turn feet away
Before IS preads life's beauteous nsld-
Wide waves the yelluw grain
Thousands with hops make haste
harvest each to gain;
But OFT. amid the rcaperS thr0ng
Again ws seem to view
The pleasant paths. In college days,
Classmates. We walked with ycu.
Nay chocest blessings rest
On those whose patient
Taught 10 prise the precious wheat.
And spurn the worthless tare
Like them we'll toll It'll dHwns the day
When all shall joyful meet
And each with grateful hearts shall lay
Her sheaves at jesus feet
After benecicton by the President OF the college an
informal reception was held by the class.