The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-06-08
grows less and less, and that at the top there

RIOWs less anu l6eS, ana lHat aC tue TOP C0eF6
is an abundance of room. Be not satisfied
then until you command your position.
Whatever you follow be sure to show to
those around you that you stand upon the
borders of the known, F" and are reaching
continually and with all your strength
toward the unknown" And under all
circumstances be true to yourselves,
Be ready on all occasions to make sacri.
fees for the right and truth.
Be not hasty in the choice of an occupa-
ton. Weigh well your own abilities, your
tastes,your surroundings, the adaptation of
circumstances to your own conditions, be-
fore you make choice of vocation for life.
Having settled in your own mind the occu-
patton you will pursue let no light obstacle
deter you. Vaeilate not-giYe under no
circumstances; but press forward. Better,
by far, to possess the reputation of hayiDg
industry and pluck, than inactivity and
! genius.
In conclusion, let me relate to you who
propose to enter the profession of teaching
the old Lbian fable It is said that, once
upon time, Jupiter Ammon commanded
all Of the most worthy to assemble in his
spacious halls. Couriers were sent to all
parts of his vast empire proclaiming that
crown of gold would be given to the
most worthy. At the appointed time came
poets, statesmen, lawyers. physicians,
artisans, heroes in war,-men of all pro-
LESSONS and occupations, The assembly
having been commanded to silence by the
order of the God, each stated his claim to
the crown. The poet related how he had
celebrated, in song, the deeds of the God.
The statesman, that he had won, by
diplomacy, nations to the realms OF
Jupiter. The hero in war, that he had
conquered, by the sword, vast countries
and compelled them 20 pay tribute to his
Highness. The physician, that he haC
banished disease and suffering from hi
empire. The lawyer, that he had framed
and administered laws by which bis people
had grown rich and contented. Thus. il
turn, each one in that dense multitude
laid claim to the croWn-and upon al
Jupiter cast a smile of appreciation
Amid the silence that ensued before tht
final reward was given, in the remotes
corner of that vast assembly, rose an cid
decrepit man, his locks but few and a
white as driven snow, leaning upon hi
staff and in a trembling voice said Mos
High Jupiter, | come not here to CLAIM
the crown but simply to bear Witness tha
all of these applicants have spoken tn
truth. They were once my pupils and
was my pleasure 10 implant in their heart
lessons of fidelity and truth" AS tn
old man tottered TO his seat. that vas
} assembly, and Jupiter himself. rose t
their feet, and with bowed heads and il
one voice proclaimed-'L the OLD maste
be crowned.
To you entering the teachers profession
there may hs no golden crown awaiting
but to those who are true and faithful t
their calling there is one brighter and NOR
enduring-a CROWD of Immortality.
After music by the band, and benedic
ton by Rev. j. r, Findley, pastor Of tn
church, the audience dispersed. Ali VIII
! witnessed the exercises appeared to b
vel! pleased with the entertainment.
This evening tao graduating class wi
give a reception to their fsieIde in tb
= High School hall-and then the ThirteeDt
: Grade of 1877 will DULY remain in tn
e memory of its members.